Marine Corps Training and Ceremonies

Scenes depicting U.S. Marine Corps recruits in training, ceremonies, and operational drills, highlighting various aspects of military life and preparedness.

Former drill instructors with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hold a reunion aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 30, 2022.These past drill instructors served in Fox Company, between 1980 and 1984 ensuring each graduating Marine was ready to fight and win their nation's battles.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Gerhardt, center, sergeant major, and Col. Curtis V. Ebitz, left, commanding officer, both with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, present an award to Mrs. Megan Perkins, right, an administrative assistant with MCAS New River, in the Headquarters Building on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 9, 2022. Mrs. Perkins was presented the 2021 Marine Corps Civilian Administrator of the Year award in recognition of her high endeavor, superior accomplishment and demonstrated leadership during her time at MCAS New River.

221110-HG389-0004 SINGAPORE (Nov. 10, 2022) Rear Adm. Mark Melson, Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF 73) attends the U.S. Marine Corps 247th birthday in Singapore, Nov. 10. COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF 73 is the U.S. Navys premiere maritime mobile logistics organization, which supports the Seventh Fleet area of operations. Located to Southeast Asia, the organization logistically supplies the U.S. Navys deployed surface units and aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific along with regional allies and partners.

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive a tactical combat casualty care class on Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 12, 2022. Recruits receive 58 formal classes covering topics from administrative issues to combat care and Marine Corps history.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Murray, a landing support specialist with 3d Landing Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, weighs Marines with their gear in support of an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Routine short-notice ACM drills ensure III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

Students with the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program from Tolleson High School, Arizona, participate in a training exercise at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 30, 2023. The purpose of the visit was to give Marine Corps Junior ROTC students the opportunity to learn and experience different jobs or career paths they may choose in the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elliot Flood-Johnson, a Marine with the office of Communication Strategies, left, interviews PFC Aimal Taraki, right, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 3, 2023. Taraki is a former translator who used to coordinate between U.S. and Afghan forces during the war in Afghanistan. Taraki emigrated to the U.S. in 2018 with the hopes of joining the Marine Corps.

In 2018, Sam Short was diagnosed with spinal cancer. As part of the Make A Wish Foundation, Sam wanted a chance to stand on the yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island for a chance to earn the title United States Marine. From April 27-28, Short will complete a condensed boot camp alongwith a platoon of Marines in hopes of earning the honorary title of Marine. Short, who is 16 years-old, is from Columbus, Oh.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christian Palmer, a sustainment branch officer with 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, presents his logistics plan for a notional operation to his peers during an Advanced Expeditionary Logistics Operations Course (AXLOC) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 29, 2022. AXLOC incorporates extensive use of case studies, wargaming and decision forcing cases, and rapid planning to train personnel to effectively close and sustain naval expeditionary forces in support of distributed maritime operations and expeditionary advanced base operations.

Former drill instructors with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hold a reunion aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 30, 2022.These past drill instructors served in Fox Company, between 1980 and 1984 ensuring each graduating Marine was ready to fight and win their nation's battles.

041209-M-2697B-002. Complete Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Thomas L. Moore, Commanding General, 2nd Marine Air Wing (MAW), Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC), speaks and gives thanks to the members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron One Two Two (VMFA-122) and (VMFA-332), after awarding the units the CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) 2003 Aviation Safety Award, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Caroline (SC). The award recognizes exemplary safety contributions and furthers the Naval Aviation Safety Program. The award also serves to recognize economy of operations through safety. In addition to an outstanding safety record, commands and ships selected must have aggressive aviation safety programs that contribute new ideas in mishap prevention for the general benefit of naval aviation.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brandon Elias, a manpower management officer with Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters Marine Corps, observes as a classmate presents their logistics plan for a notional operation during an Advanced Expeditionary Logistics Operations Course (AXLOC) course at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 29, 2022. AXLOC incorporates extensive use of case studies, wargaming and decision forcing cases, and rapid planning to train personnel to effectively close and sustain naval expeditionary forces in support of distributed maritime operations and expeditionary advanced base operations.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Logistics Group stand by for weigh-ins during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. The ACM exercise was conducted to prepare 3rd MLG personnel to react quickly to a crisis, counter potential threats, and assist allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific region in maintaining regional stability. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives a speech during a meritorious promotion ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2022. This meritorious promotion was given to Cpl. Austin Millette for his outstanding performance in his military occupational specialty. Millette says that he looks forward to reenlisting and accomplishing even greater feats during his career in the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Erick Clark, the commanding officer of 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division, speaks during a change of command ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 3, 2022. The ceremony represented the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Col. Matthew Tracy to Col. Erick Clark.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. William Phillips, an operations chief with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, looks out to the shore aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) before departing Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2022. This is the first time Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 has embarked as a full squadron aboard an amphibious assault ship from MCAS Iwakuni.

031203-M-1324H-001. Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: WFTBN

Recruits from Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practice drill indoors during Hurricane Ian on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 29, 2022. Recruits and drill instructors will use today to study curriculum, practice close order drill, or have staff guided discussions. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Randall D. Whiteman)

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz tours the barracks room of Lance Cpl. Steven Hernandez, a supply clerk with Marine Forces Special Operations Command, during a visit to MARSOC at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2024. Ruiz toured MARSOC to learn more about its mission and capabilities and took time to meet with enlisted Marines to discuss his plans for improving quality of life across the Corps. Marine Corps

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Final Drill aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 26, 2022. Final Drill tests drill instructors on their ability to give drill commands and tests recruits on their ability to execute the movements properly.

Cmdr. Matthew Mulcahey, the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) prospective executive officer, returns a salute from Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Joseph Overmann from Cedar Falls, Iowa, assigned to Fords air department, during a Division in the Spotlight uniform inspection for V-3 division, Sept. 23, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

Samuel Short, a child with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, receives a tour of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 28, 2022. Marines with VMFAT- 501 were in full support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in granting Sams wish to be a Marine for a day and experiencing Marine Corps aviation.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jean Pierre St Surin, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group is promoted to sergeant by Sgt. Maj. Enrique Gato, Sergeant Major, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment and Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2024. St Surin was meritoriously promoted after displaying outstanding military performance, appearance, demeanor, and a high level of leadership that significantly impacts mission accomplishment. Marine Corps

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) conduct pre-deployment drills with the Armed Forces of Djiboutis Bataillon d'Intervention Rapide at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 22, 2024. The drills, including a visit to the engagement skills trainer facility, were completed in preparation for exercise Justified Accord, led by U.S Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). JA24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa, running from February 26 - March 7. Led by SETAF-AF, and hosted in Kenya, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares regional partners for UN and AU mandated missions, and increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance, disaster response and crisis response. Army

U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) graduate the Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, April 26, 2022. The seminar is essential for a junior Marine to develop leadership skills.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Chadd Wheelington, a corpsman with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, demonstrates emergency response technique during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course at Marine Corps Community Services Hampton Roads, Virginia, May 13, 2022. The TCCC course certifies Marines in basic first aid to reduce combat casualties and maintain a high state of readiness in a forward-deployed environment. The course teaches evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield.

Lt. Col. Phillip Warren, the 93rd Military Police Battalion commander, greets battalion spouses at the start of the Crossed Pistols” event at Fort Bliss, Texas, March 31, 2022. In an effort to share the Soldier experience with their spouses, War Eagle Soldiers arranged a daylong schedule that included an Army Combat Fitness Test, hands-on traffic stops, a military working dog demonstration, and more. Warren thanked the spouses for their support of their Soldiers and encouraged them to discover the family resources available to Army families at Bliss.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan, the outgoing commanding general of 2d Marine Division, gives remarks at a change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 18, 2022. During the ceremony, Donovan relinquished command of the division to Brig. Gen. Calvert Worth.

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive a brief during the Eagle Globe and Anchor ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, June 8, 2022. After completing the 54- hour culminating event, recruits were given their Eagle, Globe, and Anchors, earning them the title United States Marine.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (April 14, 2022) - Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) conduct the final evaluation of the Tactical Combat Casualty Course (TCCC) aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, April 14. TCCC aims to reduce combat deaths while allowing a unit to complete its mission and provide the best possible care for casualties on the battlefield. FASTCENT provides expeditionary anti-terrorism and security forces to embassies, consulates, and other vital national assets throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive uniform items at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 7, 2022. Recruits received uniform items at the beginning of training giving them the opportunity to tailor and modify them during their 13 weeks at bootcamp.

220517-N-PI330-1011 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain- Fleet Master Chief Derrick Walters, the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief, talks with Steelworker 2nd Class Tiawanda Bennett while visiting Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, May 17, 2022. NMCB 133 is currently forward deployed to provide an adaptable and scalable Naval Construction Force as a vital component of the U.S. Maritime strategy in executing quality construction in combat, humanitarian assistance or disaster recovery operations.

NEWPORT, R.I. (Sep. 14, 2022) Capt. Jason Warner, commanding officer, Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS), gives the NSCS state of affairs brief during the Center for Service Support offsite, Sep 14. The CSS offsite is a chance for the domain leadership to come together at one time to discuss big-picture strategy or goals.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 14, 2022) Members of UNITAS LXIII exercise control group converse with each other, Sept. 14, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

Army 2nd Lt. Michael Page (right), a platoon leader with 563rd Military Police Company, 91st Military Police Battalion, responds to 1st Sgt. Matt Lange with 561st Military Police Company, 716th Military Police Battalion, during a board at the 91st Military Police Battalion headquarters on Fort Drum, N.Y., March 7, 2023. This event was conducted as part of a best squad competition designed to assess Soldiers on technical and tactical proficiency and teamwork.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. John Wagstaff, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and soldiers with the 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, coordinate bilateral operations for Iron Fist 23 on Hijudai training area, Japan, Feb. 16, 2023. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the JGSDF, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

040324-M-0374B-011. Base: Yecheon Airport (YEC) State: Gyeongsangbuk-Do Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Sgt. Chandler Dye, combat medic specialist trains Kuwaiti Land Force soldiers under the 94th Saleh al-Mohammed Mechanized Brigade on using a splint during a subject matter expert exchange on combat life saver skills on May 24, 2022 at the 94th Saleh al-Mohammed Mechanized Brigade Headquarters. Subject matter expert exchanges with partner nations is essential in building and maintaining partnerships the region.

011013-F-7910D-019. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command

040216-M-9656F-008. Base: Camp Udairi Country: Kuwait (KWT)

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Winn Howard with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit talks during bilateral training focused on combat operation center battle drills with Philippine Marines, with the 3rd Marine Brigade, during KAMANDAG 6 at Camp Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines Oct. 8, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Stephen Collins, a Claymont, Delaware native, urban teams chief with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, interacts with attendees of an urban field exercise debrief during an Adversary Force Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 2-24, at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 12, 2024. The purpose of AFX is to create a credible, realistic threat for the exercise forces participating in SLTE 2-24 to engage against during the upcoming Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise in a force-on-force, unscripted wargame. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mitchel Swafford, right, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, shows Sgt. Anthony Cesariojett, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, how to lace a block of training C4 on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2024. The training exposed 2nd MLG and 2nd Marine Division Marines to the EOD program, enhancing their baseline understanding of EOD and generate interest as potential lateral move candidates . Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Reggie Henry, the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Installation Personnel Administration Center at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, stands at attention as Cpl. Tyson Davis, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Miramar, reports his post as the H&HS barracks noncommissioned officer of the day, Jan. 6, 2024. Henry serves an additional collateral duty as a resident advisor, or staff noncommissioned officer who lives in the barracks to assist the Barracks Support Team with process improvement and advocate for barracks residents.

041213-M-3658J-003. Base: Camp Taqaddum State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 1FSSG

Lt. Col Miguel Cruz, the commanding officer of 3rd Supply Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group speaks at a linchpin Professional Military Education (PME) class on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 21, 2022. The purpose of the PME is to discuss the present and future of the Sustainment Group (Experimental) and its staff non-commissioned officers. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

040210-M-3843C-007. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A drill instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, walks through rows of seated recruits in their squad bay on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 31, 2023. Pick up is the day a platoon meets its drill instructors for the first time.

U.S. Army Spc. Passeba Kabore, assigned to the 24th Financial Management Support Unit, recieves a challenge coin from Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Campbell, the senior Noncommissioned Officer of the 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, after winning the Soldier of the Quarter Board on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Feb. 10, 2023. The Soldier and NCO of the Quarter Board, chaired by the brigade command sergeant major with the units senior-most NCOs as voting members, tested the Soldiers military knowledge, customs and courtesies, and composure under pressure. Competition events are a test of grit and toughness, foster readiness and esprit de corps, and are a fundamental part of the brigades strategy to build lethal, cohesive teams with expert leaders.

060413-N-0411D-012. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Lemonier Country: Djibouti (DJI)

Brig. Gen. Len "Loni" Anderson, right, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, discusses communications equipment with a Brazilian marine inside the operational control center of a Brazilian command and control vehicle during a visit with multinational marine forces at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for unity, trains forces from across the globe in South America to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious, and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating navy and marine forces.

030416-M-9902V-020. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: HQMC

U.S. Marines embark on a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft at Iō Tō Island (Iwo Jima), Japan, May 31, 2022. Marines from multiple units assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force went to Iwo Jima during Memorial Day weekend to honor the Marines of World War II.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Darnell Cabbagestalk, the 6th Marine Corps district supply clerk, left, and Pfc. Medwin Loya, a 6MCD administrative clerk, right, address the headquarters staff after they were awarded challenge coins from Col. Lance Langfeldt, the 6MCD commanding officer, on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Oct. 31, 2022. Cabbagestalk and Loya were awarded challenge coins for their participation and coordination of the annual motivational unit photo event hosted by MCRD Parris Island.

221006-N-UB993-1015CAMP PENDLETON, Cali. (Oct. 6, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with chief petty officers and chief petty officer selects assigned to l Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) during an all-hands call at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oct. 6, 2022. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

Drill Instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, recite the Drill Instructor Creed before taking charge of the recruits they are entrusted with on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar. 31, 2023. Drill Instructors spend 3 months turning their recruits into United States Marines.

040128-M-3843C-101. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: CSSD 23

Airmen with the 8th Medical Group, carry a patient litter during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 19, 2022. The training exercise tested Airmen on their ability to rapidly respond to medical emergencies while reinforcing readiness and strengthening capabilities.

AQABA, Jordan (April 17, 2022) Capt. Robert Francis, commodore of newly established Combined Task Force (CTF) 153, meets with members of his staff aboard amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in Aqaba, Jordan, April 17. CTF 153 is a Combined Maritimes Forces task force focused on maritime security and capacity building in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden.

220805-N-XN177-1430 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 5, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps. Sgt. Major Joshua Smith, Sgt. Major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), dons a life preserver unit (LPU), aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 5, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers Cpt. Richard Harris (right) and Spc. Dean Do (left) from the 367th MPAD, practice folding the American flag, 11 September, 2022, Whitehall OH. Soldiers folded the American flag as part of a military funeral honors recruiting brief hosted by a representative of 412th Civil Affairs Battalion.

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030608-M-5888P-019. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ricardo S. Castillomartinez, a military policeman, with Detachment 1 Headquarters Company, 4th Law Enforcement Force Headquarters Group, roleplays as a local official during a key leader engagement, at Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 1, 2024. 1st CAG participated in an annual field training exercise, which covered doctrinal civil affairs core tasks in preparation for Balikatan 24. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, left, the commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), leads the Oath of Enlistment to Staff Sgt. Lapresha G. Harrisjoseph, right, an administrative specialist with FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, during a reenlistment ceremony at Naval Support Activity, Hampton Roads, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2022. Marines who are eligible for reenlistment have demonstrated the highest standards of leadership, professional competence, and personal behavior required to maintain the prestige and quality standards of the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight those who've decided to continue their service, and to re-establish the commitment of Marines to the Corps and to the nation.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Javier A. Baca, series commander for Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, introduces drill instructors for Hotel Company during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Jan. 16, 2024. Recruits were introduced to their drill instructors, where they gained an understanding of the rules and expectations set for their training.

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 2 Ricardo Suarez-Rodriguez, a Navy Corpsman for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, repeats the oath of re-enlistment, Feb, 29, 2024, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Republic of Korea. MARFORK is the U.S. Marine Corps service component for U.S. Forces Korea and United Nations Command. MARFORK commands all U.S Marine Forces assigned to USFK and UNC; as well as advises on the Marine Corps capabilities, support, and proper employment of Marine forces. Marine Corps

U.S. Sailors with 2d Marine Division, stand at attention during the Wallace Creek Medical Center ribbon cutting ceremony Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2022. The Marine Centered Medical Home initiative provides the needed medical care closer to the Marines and Sailors by providing multiple ambulatory services to include primary care, pharmacy, radiology, dental, physical therapy, mental and behavioral health among others.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cdr. Ramy Teriak, the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, logistics officer, right, speaks with Chief Petty Officer Juan Vigil, the MCAS Iwakuni harbor master, during a visit around the installation, Oct. 27, 2022. Teriaks role as the installations logistics officer heavily involves operations at the air stations harbor, which is uniquely designed to have direct access to a flightline.

A team of drill instructors with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, stand at attention after the senior drill instructor's speech in their squad bay on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 31, 2023. Pick up is the day a platoon meets its drill instructors for the first time.

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, meet their drill instructors aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 30, 2022.Pickup day is the first time recruits meet the drill instructors who will be with them throughout recruit training, ensuring their transformation from civilian to United States Marine.

Chef Eric Cook, an established chef in the New Orleans area and a former Marine Sergeant, speaks to Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Force Reserve, at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Oct. 14, 2022. Cook prepared a lunch for Marines and spoke about his time in the Corps and his opportunities as a chef.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Aragon (Left), a mountain warfare instructor with Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, prepares Lance Cpl. Luis Escamilla, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, to rappel down a sheer cliff face during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 1-23 at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, California, Sept. 18, 2022. MTX is a month-long exercise designed to prepare units to survive and operate effectively in austere, mountainous terrain.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Aragon (Left), a mountain warfare instructor with Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, prepares Lance Cpl. Luis Escamilla, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, to rappel down a sheer cliff face during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 1-23 at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, California, Sept. 18, 2022. MTX is a month-long exercise designed to prepare units to survive and operate effectively in austere, mountainous terrain.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin McDonald, a bulk fuel specialist, assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and native of Blytheville, Arkansas, instructs Marines on firing positioning during an M18 weapons familiarization course aboard the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5), November 30, 2022. Marines assigned to II MEF, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked aboard USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) to improve interoperability while refining the U.S. capability to rapidly deploy forces aboard U.S. Navy expeditionary fast transport vessels.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Marlon Burton, a group superintendent with the 182nd Mission Support Group, Illinois Air National Guard, is promoted to chief master sergeant by group commander Col. Steven Rice, in Peoria, Illinois, on April 30, 2022.

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Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, the U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General of U.S. Army Medical Command, recently visited Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sept. 23, 2022, during a battlefield circulation. He also met with Soldiers of 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) and the 531st Hospital Center, to discuss operational readiness and partnerships with surrounding medical centers.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Andrew Ezell, the comptroller of 4th Marine Corps District (4MCD), gets pinned during his promotion ceremony at 4MCD headquarters, New Cumberland, Pa., Sept. 1, 2022. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service members career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), and Cpl. Austin Millette, a radio operator with 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd MLG, stand at attention during Millettes meritorious promotion ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2022. This meritorious promotion was given to Millette for his outstanding performance in his military occupational specialty. Millette says that he looks forward to reenlisting and accomplishing even greater feats during his career in the Marine Corps.

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 367th MPAD listen to a military funeral honors recruitment brief from Cpt. Joseph Biggie from the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion, 11 September, 2022, Whitehall OH. Service members learned what a military funeral service entails, how to participate, and how to fold an American flag. (Photo by U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Zachary Johnson)

221023-N-VQ841-1132 MIAMI (Oct. 23, 2022) Gen. Laura J. Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command, speaks with the crew on the mess decks of the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), Oct. 23, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

061221-N-6700F-003. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Emanuel Chavez, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, turns in his gear after returning from Finland on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 8, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, was deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units.

Leadership from the 2d Marine Division welcomes new Sailors to the division on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 26, 2022. The Follow Me Division is comprised of more than 16,000 Marines and Sailors nested within subordinate commands. Marines and Sailors work side by side daily, fortifying naval traditions and integration at all levels.

041125-M-0036Y-033. Base: Camp Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Marines participate in a body composition assessment on Aug. 22, 2022 at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The Marine Corps recently changed body composition standards as a result of a year-long study conducted by the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. The study evaluated current body composition assessment methods to ensure service standards optimize health, performance, and fitness. Beginning January 1, 2023, Marine Corps units will utilize more accurate and unbiased method of body composition assessment prior to enrolling Marines in the body composition program.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Rycen Yaban, a Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) student, answers a question on the board alongside a fellow classmates at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 30, 2022. Yaban always wanted to work on aircraft and wasnt interested in any of the jobs her recruiter offered, until he suggested communication navigation cryptographic countermeasures technician.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Keon Miller, a communications chief with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, looks through the Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 8 printed slides during a professional military education seminar at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 17, 2022. The PME was conducted to educate III MIG Marines on how to understand and employ information warfare. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) meets with Combat Logistics Battalion 22 leaders during a 26th MEU field exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 24, 2022. The exercise is running concurrently to CLB-22s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, the Marines and sailors are working together to demonstrate proficiency in individual and collective skills prior to the upcoming Marine Air-Ground Task Force composite.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominic Fontenot, maintainer assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after a flying mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 6, 2022. The 718th AMXS and 909th ARS are from Kadena Air Base, Japan. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment.

Samuel Short, a child with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Stewart, pilot, Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 28, 2022. Marines with VMFAT- 501 were in full support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in granting Sams wish to be a Marine for a day and experiencing Marine Corps aviation.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey for a long-range insert of more than 800 miles during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force Exercise from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Okinawa to mainland Japan, June 9, 2022. III Marine Expeditionary Force executed these actions as part of a series of integrated no-notice drills to maintain a high state of readiness and demonstrate the United States resolve to maintain regional security.

220913-N-UB993-2067VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.(Sept. 13, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea listens as a Sailor asks him a question during an all-hands call at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story, Sept. 13, 2022. Honea conducted his first fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted dignitaries for a Central American Independence Day Celebration hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country, food and a 5k run.

041125-M-4711R-007. Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: DOD

U.S. Marine Corps Major General Eric Austin, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, meets with Republic of Korea (ROK) Commanding General of 1st ROK Marine Division, Major General Im at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022. Marines of Marine Air Control Group 18 and 1st ROK Marine Division met to discuss the ongoing partnership of the U.S. Marine Corps and ROK Marine Corps.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Amanda Henry, 354th Force Support Squadron commander, briefs House of Armed Services committee members during a visit at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 7, 2022. The House of Armed Services Committee consists of seven subcommittees that range from Intelligence and Special Operations to Tactical Air and Land Forces, each focusing on strengthening U.S. defense assests.

Enlisted leaders from across the U.S. Marine Corps tour the Pentagon during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2022. The symposium is designed to provide an educational summit for sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants serving at a general officer command and Navy senior enlisted advisors serving at the Marine Forces level on important and emerging topics in the Marine Corps. The symposium provides a platform for the attendees and presenters to share insights and experiences, which is a key tool for shaping the future of the Marine Corps. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Senior Airman Dianna Dupree, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations departures specialist, trains Senior Airman Dashanae Cole on the proper way to marshal a vehicle at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 8, 2024, to prepare for dignified transfer support. Dupree is deployed from the 514th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, and Cole is deployed from the 914th Force Support Squadron, Niagra Falls Air Reserve Station, New York.

040706-M-0374B-002. Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) State: Vladivostok Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Major Command Shown: 3D FSSG

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