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U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit patrol to an observation post during an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 9, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team.

U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit patrol to an observation post during an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 9, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team.

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness.

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Earl

U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 and Australian soldiers with 1st Health Battalion, conduct tactical combat casualty care at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, June 25, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 and Australian soldiers with 1st Health Battalion, conduct tactical combat casualty care at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, June 25, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eduardo Meza, with the Installation Personnel Administration Center, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, removes his boot during a health inspection after a super squad competition hike at Eastern Miramar Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eduardo Meza, with the Installation Personnel Administration Center, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, removes his boot during a health inspection after a super squad competition hike at Eastern Miramar Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Gavaldon

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaylee Lul, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds security during an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 9, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaylee Lul, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds security during an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 9, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

Photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division conduct a freefall jump off a C-130 Hercules during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 17, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division conduct a freefall jump off a C-130 Hercules during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 17, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division stage themselves before a freefall jump during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 17, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division stage themselves before a freefall jump during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 17, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Trimble, Commanding Officer of 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) discusses 22nd MEU(SOC) capabilities with Office of Secretary of Defense staff during their visit aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, July 8-9, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Trimble, Commanding Officer of 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) discusses 22nd MEU(SOC) capabilities with Office of Secretary of Defense staff during their visit aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, July 8-9, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

Todd Towles, team lead for Clothing and Equipment, Combat Service Support Equipment (CSSE), and Trevor Scott, mechanical engineer and product manager for CSSE, discuss footwear going through Marine Corps Systems Command’s Optional Boot Program with Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, during the 2025 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium July, 17, 2025. Colonel Paul Gillikin, program manager for Combat Support Systems, spoke at this year's event, which took place inside the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center at the United States Naval Academy, discussing acquisition constraints and gaps impacting implementation across the service. "I want to hear from Marines," said Gillikin. "Everyone has a voice. We have a sacred duty to the fleet to listen."

Todd Towles, team lead for Clothing and Equipment, Combat Service Support Equipment (CSSE), and Trevor Scott, mechanical engineer and product manager for CSSE, discuss footwear going through Marine Corps Systems Command’s Optional Boot Program with Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, during the 2025 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium July, 17, 2025. Colonel Paul Gillikin, program manager for Combat Support Systems, spoke at this year's event, which took place inside the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center at the United States Naval Academy, discussing acquisition constraints and gaps impacting implementation across the service. "I want to hear from Marines," said Gillikin. "Everyone has a voice. We have a sacred duty to the fleet to listen."

Photo by Clinton Firstbrook

The Quantico Brass Band performs after the closing ceremony for Chicago Marine Week 2025 at the Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois, July 13, 2025. Marines from around the Corps and the people of Chicago attended Marine Week Chicago to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, which consisted of live performances, music, ceremonies, events, and displays of equipment, and aircraft.

The Quantico Brass Band performs after the closing ceremony for Chicago Marine Week 2025 at the Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois, July 13, 2025. Marines from around the Corps and the people of Chicago attended Marine Week Chicago to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, which consisted of live performances, music, ceremonies, events, and displays of equipment, and aircraft.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "double inspection" sequence as a part of a public performance in Chicago, July 11, 2025. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. The Silent Drill Platoon supported various ceremonies in support of Marine Week Chicago.

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "double inspection" sequence as a part of a public performance in Chicago, July 11, 2025. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. The Silent Drill Platoon supported various ceremonies in support of Marine Week Chicago.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rafael Garcia, an administrative specialist assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, leads a physical training event with Chicago Police Department recruits at DuSable Harbor during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Chicago Police Department joined a physical training session led by Marines to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rafael Garcia, an administrative specialist assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, leads a physical training event with Chicago Police Department recruits at DuSable Harbor during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Chicago Police Department joined a physical training session led by Marines to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells

Brian Hopkins, the 2nd Ward Alderman of Chicago, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony at the Navy Pier for Marine Week Chicago, July 13, 2025. The closing ceremony signifies the end of the event and thanks the Chicago residents for collaborating with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Brian Hopkins, the 2nd Ward Alderman of Chicago, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony at the Navy Pier for Marine Week Chicago, July 13, 2025. The closing ceremony signifies the end of the event and thanks the Chicago residents for collaborating with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, and Jamaria Peters, a Make-A-Wish recipient, pose for a photo during a ceremony for him at the Willis Tower for Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. The event featured a performance from the drill team, music from the Quantico Marine Band, and the appearance of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, and Jamaria Peters, a Make-A-Wish recipient, pose for a photo during a ceremony for him at the Willis Tower for Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. The event featured a performance from the drill team, music from the Quantico Marine Band, and the appearance of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "double inspection" sequence as a part of a public performance in Chicago, July 11, 2025. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other.

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "double inspection" sequence as a part of a public performance in Chicago, July 11, 2025. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other.

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit recover aboard the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a shore-to-ship movement, utilizing the Enhanced Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft as a part of exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in the Coral Sea, July 14, 2025. Marines conducted the shore-to-ship movement to improve amphibious raid capabilities and sustain small boat skills. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams)

U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit recover aboard the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a shore-to-ship movement, utilizing the Enhanced Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft as a part of exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in the Coral Sea, July 14, 2025. Marines conducted the shore-to-ship movement to improve amphibious raid capabilities and sustain small boat skills. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, conduct a hike with the Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2025. Vance, a former Marine, led the hike to reinforce the values of camaraderie and unit cohesion. A fundamental element in Marine training, hiking builds both physical endurance and mental resilience in preparation for future battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, conduct a hike with the Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2025. Vance, a former Marine, led the hike to reinforce the values of camaraderie and unit cohesion. A fundamental element in Marine training, hiking builds both physical endurance and mental resilience in preparation for future battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

U.S. Marines with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East run up range after preparing a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) for flight during a combined live-arms training event involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)

U.S. Marines with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East run up range after preparing a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) for flight during a combined live-arms training event involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)

Photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro

U.S Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform at the opening ceremony of Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. Throughout the year Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other.

U.S Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform at the opening ceremony of Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. Throughout the year Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Pearsoll, an explosives ordinance officer with Weapons Training Battalion, and Gunnery Sgt. Kyle McDannell, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Infantry Unit Leaders Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East, and a native of Maryland, functions check a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) in preparation for a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Pearsoll, an explosives ordinance officer with Weapons Training Battalion, and Gunnery Sgt. Kyle McDannell, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Infantry Unit Leaders Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East, and a native of Maryland, functions check a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) in preparation for a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

Photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro