Modern Military Exercises

Images of U.S. Marines and Army personnel engaged in various tactical maneuvers and weapon training, showcasing collaboration and combat readiness in diverse environments.

U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fire the M240B machine gun weapons system on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 3, 2022. The 7th Comm. Bn. FEX is designed to evaluate and preserve combat readiness and familiarization of weapons systems. 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. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fire the M240B machine gun weapons system on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 3, 2022. The 7th Comm. Bn. FEX is designed to evaluate and preserve combat readiness and familiarization of weapons systems. 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 Lance Cpl. Gavin Martinez, a correctional specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, holds an M4 Carbine during the Annual Rifle Qualification on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The Marine Corps implemented the new ARQ 10 months ago to replace the Annual Rifle Training. During the new ARQ, Marines use the standing, kneeling, and prone positions with artificial support to simulate realistic shooting positions in combat, improving proficiency as riflemen.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ross Butler, a combat advisor from C Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion, 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade, Florida National Guard follows a Soldier to the second point during tactical maneuvers at a range in Hattieville, Belize May 12, 2022 as part of the TRADEWINDS22 exercise. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures; enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones; and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Colton Bailey, and Cpl. Brett Cruson, machine gunners with 3d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, sight in on an objective during a company attack as part of exercise Koolendong 22 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 13, 2022. Exercise Koolendong 22 is a combined and joint exercise focused on expeditionary advanced base operations conducted by U.S. Marines, U.S. Soldiers, U.S. Airmen and Australian Defence Force personnel.

U.S. Marines Cpl. Allen Rodriguez and Cpl. Micheal Marino-Diaz with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, prepare to board a Swedish Combat Boat 90, while conducting a tactical exercise during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22), at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 20, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

U.S. Marines Cpl. Allen Rodriguez and Cpl. Micheal Marino-Diaz with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, prepare to board a Swedish Combat Boat 90, while conducting a tactical exercise during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22), at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 20, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 1-173rd Infantry take part in a live-fire trench warfare exercise at Fort Benning, Ga. March 8, 2019.

U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat team, 1st Armored Division, pull security and discuss tactics during the Pre-Ranger course at Novo Selo Training Area (NSTA), Bulgaria, Feb. 14, 2024. Over eight days, the Pre-Ranger course evaluated the Strike Brigade Soldiers' skills that are needed to succeed at Ranger School and to enhance lethality on the battlefield. Army

U.S. Marines with 3rd Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, attach a Multi-Use Adapter to a Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Vehicle during a bilateral vehicle recovery training during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

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U.S. Army Advanced Individual Training Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 222d Aviation Regiment conduct tactical squad movement drills during a field training exercise at Fort Eustis, Virginia, June 9, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Griffin Tuthill and Lance Cpl. Gage Killion, both machine gunners with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up security during a helicopter raid exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023. The Marines of BLT 1/4 were tasked with capturing and securing objective points from simulated enemy forces during the exercise. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Marines and U.S. Army Green Berets move to a new position after unloading from an MV-22 Osprey April 3, 2022. These training opportunities contribute to regional stability, improve interoperability with our allies and partners, and contribute to strategic deterrence in the region, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group, execute close air support training during Exercise Mjolnir Strike on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2022. Exercise Mjolnir Strike is a fire support-focused training opportunity for Joint Tactical Air Controllers across II MEF to increase proficiency while incorporating multiple fire support capabilities, such as ground-based indirect fires and close air support.

U.S. Marines with 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a simulated force-on-force training event during warfighter week on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 30, 2022. Warfighter week is a week-long training event to ensure familiarity with ground operations and technical proficiency, providing liaison assets to foreign countries across all domains.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mathew Whitworth, an engineer equipment operator with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, sets up concertina wire along his platoon's defensive position, Urban Terrain Town, Eastern Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, July 21, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Training Battalion, take on the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Nov. 3, 2022. The Crucible is the 54-hour culminating event of recruit training before recruits earn the title U.S. Marine.

U.S. Army Pfc. Mason Tucker, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade prepares to initiate movement to an objective during a combined arms live fire exercise on a maneuver range at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 22, 2022. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance.

U.S Army Soldiers from Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve forces take part in a field training exercise during the 1-254th Regional Training Institute's Infantry Advanced Leaders Course 22-02 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 9, 2022. The Infantry Advanced Leaders Course is a branch-specific course that provides Soldiers selected for promotion to Staff Sgt. an opportunity to enhance leadership, technical skill, tactical expertise and experience needed to lead squad-size units.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Lawrence Jackson, a hospital corpsman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, fires at a target during a live fire range during exercise Tradewinds 2022 (TW22) at Guacamallo Bridge, Belize, on May 11, 2022. During the live fire range, the Marines were able to train with the Suriname National Army to increase interoperability between the U.S. and partner nations. TW22 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored Caribbean-focused multi-dimensional exercise conducted in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, designed to provide participating nations opportunities to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and interoperability in complex multinational security operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Holloway, right, and Sgt. Malcolm Patterson, both infantry Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, call for an extraction during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise in Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 16, 2024. The TRAP exercise showcased advanced trauma life support capabilities and evaluated the platoons rapid respond and recovery tactics of downed aircraft, personnel and equipment in isolated locations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Holloway is a native of Aurora, Texas, and Patterson is a native of Central Islip, New York. Marine Corps

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U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) and an Italian San Marco Brigade Marine prepare to call for fire during a bilateral exercise at Massafra, Italy, Feb. 22, 2024. The 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) conducted Marine Air-Ground Task Force interoperability training with Italian San Marco Brigade Marines and maritime forces to maintain readiness in core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. Marine Corps

Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, prepare to board CH-47 Chinook helicopters for air movement to a live fire exercise during Joint Readiness Training Center Rotation 23-04, Feb. 19, 2023. United Arab Emirate soldiers from the 11th Mountain Battalion are participating in the training rotation alongside U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade. UAE Soldiers will train alongside a U.S. Army brigade throughout this JRTC rotation to increase tactical interoperability and readiness.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jesus Dalinpinis, a field artillery cannoneer with Charlie Company, 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division celebrates the final fire mission of Artillery Relocation Training Program 22.2 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Sep. 4, 2022. ARTP is an exercise held to strengthen the defense of Japan and the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII explain their combat tactics to a Brazilian marine at a training event during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Marambaia, Brazil, Sept. 9, 2022. The training event consisted of several squad tactics including maneuver under fire and machine gun suppression drills. UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps.

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U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, carry a simulated casualty during Mountain Training Exercise 1-23 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, Oct. 4, 2022. During MTX, the Marines learned various skills to become more proficient in combat and survival in an austere mountain environment.

A group of U.S. Marines fires their M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle on an Indonesian range during Exercise Super Garuda Shield on Dodiklatpur Rindam V, East Java, Indonesia., September 1, 2023. Super Garuda Shield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, highlighting the 6 participating and 12 observing nations' commitment to partnership and a free and open indo-pacific.

Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, pull security during their post mobilization exercise on Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan 22, 2024. Fort Bliss' training areas provide a realistic environment for mobilizing units to build proficiency and get evaluated before deploying.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel Bennick, a combat engineer with Battalion Landing Team 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit guides Marines towards an entry point during a combined live-fire exercise as part of KAMANDAG 6 at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

U.S. Army Georgia National Guardsman Pfc. Aryias Colbert with the Newnan-based Bravo Company, 2nd battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team provides security before conducting an urban operation during the Exportable Combat Training Capabilities (XCTC) at Fort Stewart, Ga. June 18,2022. XCTC is the U.S. Army National Guards program of record that enables brigade combat teams to achieve the trained Platoon readiness necessary to deploy, fight, and win battles throughout the world. The XCTC exercise will include approximately 4,400 brigade personnel from throughout Georgia. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alex Higgins

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to fire their rifles during a deck shoot aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Sea of Japan, Sept. 10, 2022. The Combat Marksmanship Program is designed to sustain a units lethality. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Cloud, (left), a rifleman and Cpl. Nikita Shabalin, (right), a mortarman, with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, conduct a live-fire machine gun range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, August 31, 2022. This training improved the Marines proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Cloud is a native of Yuma, Arizona. Shabalin is a native of Kirov, Russia.

Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard secure 360 degree perimeter on the landing zone at the eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) exercise at Fort Drum, New York. More than 2,500 Soldiers are participating in the training event, which enables brigade combat teams to achieve the trained platoon readiness necessary to deploy, fight, and win.

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U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ricardo Ontivaros, a platoon commander assigned to the Ground Combat Element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducts a reconnaissance patrol during exercise Hedgehog 22 in Saaremaa, Estonia, May 19, 2022. The 22nd ARG/MEU team is participating in the Estonian-led exercise Siil 22 (Hedgehog 22 in English). Siil 22 brings together members of the Estonian Defense Force and U.S. Sailors and Marines under Task Force 61/2 to enhance allied interoperability and preserve security and stability in the Baltic region.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, fire an M240B medium machine gun during a live fire range in the Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2022. The purpose of the range was to improve the Marines ability to operate the M240B medium machine gun by firing at targets with unknown distances and perform remedial actions. 3rdMLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force's comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Navy Corpsmen with 3d Marine Division, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members conduct a mass casualty evacuation drill during Resolute Dragon 22 on Shikaribetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conduct an aerial insertion aboard a CH-53 helicopter with Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd MAW, conduct a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operation, during a field exercise at Ft. Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 1, 2022. A FARP is a temporary site where aircraft can be refueled, allowing for sustained operations closer to the area of operation. The field exercise consisted of FARP operations, ranges, Base Recovery After Attack exercise and many other elements that prepare and allow 2nd MAW to forward deploy and engage anytime and anywhere, at a moments notice.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, fire M16A4 service rifles and M4 carbines during a table three through six range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 8, 2022. The purpose of the range was to improve Marines combat marksmanship in preparation for future operations. 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. Marines with Foxtrot Co., 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, discuss security perimeter in a field at Gunslinger 22 in Fort Riley, Kansas, June 22, 2022. Exercise Gunslinger 22 is a joint exercise with the Kansas Air National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps designed to increase aircraft control and training for potential real-world contingencies.

An Australian Solider and a U.S. Marine, conducts Individual Movement Techniques with their assigned weapon during Exercise Super Garuda Shield on Dodiklatpur Rindam V, East Java, Indonesia., September 1, 2023. Super Garuda Shield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, highlighting the 6 participating and 12 observing nations' commitment to partnership and a free and open indo-pacific.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and Combat Logistics Company (CLC) 23, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, reload an M240B machine gun at Ft. Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 4 2022. Marines with MWSS-273 and CLC-23 exercised their proficiency with the M240B machine gun and operating a crew-served weapon, increasing the skill set of Marines with 2nd MAW. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

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Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers with Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) exchange knowledge on close-quarters combat at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment base, Djibouti, June 23, 2022. Members of the CJTF-HOA regularly train and work alongside allies, partners, and government organizations to achieve a unified effort to improve safety, security and prosperity in East Africa.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryan Mata, an assistant machine gunner with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, right, instructs Marines on the techniques of firing and operating an M240B medium machine gun at Range 7, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 3, 2022. The purpose of the training was to improve the Marines ability to operate both light and medium machine guns in a combat environment. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division, disembark from an MV-22 Osprey at a landing zone in Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms and maneuver across multiple domains.

Staff Sgt. Christopher Washington, 302nd Security Forces Squadron defender, searches for opposing forces during a simulated combat scenario while wearing mission-oriented protective posture equipment as part of Exercise OVERTORQUE at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi, Jan. 25, 2023. Washington was part of a team defending an installation from a simulated assault and they were evaluated on how well they responded to the attack.

Paratroopers across the 82nd Airborne Division finish the 12 mile road march, complete a weapons test, and recieve their E3B on Fort Bragg, NC, April 7, 2023. 371 Paratroopers and Soldiers across multiple units and locations successfully completed E3B.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cody Demorest, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) with All-Domain Effects Team Bravo, 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (2d ANGLICO), II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, works with a Lithuanian JTAC to integrate surface and aviation fires as part of Defender Europe 22, Kazlų Rūda, Lithuania, May 25, 2022. 2d ANGLICO provides a liaison capability to our joint service and NATO allies by educating the ground forces on Marine Air Ground Task Force fires and air support.

PŌHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 16, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jesus Colon, a Reading, Penn., native and section chief with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, leads an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer crew at Pōhakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 16, 2022. Marines with 1/12 conducted fire missions as part of Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tow bar vehicle recovery drill with a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during a bilateral vehicle recovery training during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Reppert, a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a helicopter raid exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 13, 2024. The exercise simulated taking control of an enemy airfield and supporting further denial operations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Marine Corps

U.S. Army Sgt. Jakob Wrolstad, left, and Spc. Kaylie Ocampo, both assigned to 56th Artillery Command, ruck march to the range during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 11, 2022. Teams from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa test their tactical proficiency, communication, and overall cohesion as they compete for the title of Best Squad. Winners of this competition will advance to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina later this year.

A U.S. Army Soldier from 1st Infantry Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conducts secuirty on Pohakuloa Training Grounds, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2022. Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 23-01 is a realistic training rotation allow us to rehearse strategic movement, and train in unique environments and conditions where they are most likely to be employed in the event of crisis or conflict.

U.S. Marines Corps 1st Lt. Christo Rohlev, an Infantry Officer with II MEF Expeditionary Force, leads a combined arms demonstration for Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen during their Summer Training Program at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 01, 2022. NROTC Midshipman Summer Training develops and trains Midshipmen in order to provide the Fleet a competent and professional Naval Service Commissioned Officer.

A U.S. Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires an M320 grenade launcher on Range 800 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 10, 2022. Range 800 is capable of hosting platoon attacks supported by rockets and machine guns, allowing 1st MARDIV units to conduct this type of training without traveling to another installation.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Carmichael, left, a motor vehicle operator with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, instructs Marines on firing an M2 .50 caliber machine gun at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, May 25, 2022. 3rd LSB conducted convoys with simulated opposition forces to prepare for future operations and foster force readiness. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Regiment rifle party fire their weapons in a three-volley salute following a memorial run here, June 1, 2012, to honor 116 men from 3rd Marines who died during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The infantry regiment's three battalions began supporting Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom in 2004 and during this course became the highest-deployed Marine infantry regiment. The regiment's 3rd Battalion recently returned from its third Afghanistan tour, marking the last scheduled combat deployment there for 3rd Marines.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Crowell, a Knoxville Tennessee native and trombone instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band checks around a corner at an Infantry Immersion Trainer (IIT), on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Jan. 19, 2024. The IIT is used to fully immerse Marines in various scenarios in order to teach them to effectively adapt to complete combat, security, and humanitarian missions.

Marines and Navy Corpsmen with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines conduct a contact patrol July 22, 2022, during training on North Post at Fort McCoy. The 2/24 is an infantry battalion based out of Chicago consisting of approximately 1,000 Marines and Sailors. The battalion falls under the 23rd Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division. The 2/24 is holding annual training at Fort McCoy. (Photos by Scott Sturkol, Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)

The Uniformed Services University's Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) students took part in the Trauma Culmex training exercise held in conjunction with The FBIs elite Hostage Rescue Team on May 17 in Quantico, Va. Here, students rush their simulated patient onto a Black Hawk Helicopter.

A U.S. Army Soldiers with the New Jersey National Guard takes part in the Best Warrior Competition on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 20, 2022.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jared Schroeder, left, and Capt. Denis Majewski, right, assigned to 4th Squadron, 2D Cavalry Regiment, converse prior to the convoy out of Niinisalo Training Area, Finland, May 8, 2022. Exercise Arrow is an annual, pre-planned, multinational exercise taking place in Finland, where visiting forces to include the U.S., U.K., Latvia, and Estonia, train together with the Finnish Defense Forces in high intensity force-on-force engagements and a live fire exercise with the purpose of increasing military readiness and developing interoperability among participating partner nations.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Deven Diaz, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, posts security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2022. The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the units combat readiness in preparation for deployment.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, hike to the pickup point during their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2022. This type of training evolution is the culminating event aimed at validating the units readiness to conduct combat operations.

U.S. soldiers assigned to Chosen Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment and soldiers of the Royal Thai Army ready their weapons during joint exercise Cobra Gold 2024, at Sa Kaeo, Thailand, Feb. 29, 2024. Cobra Gold, hosted in Thailand, is the largest multinational military exercise of its kind, and reinforces a legacy of bilateral commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, and interoperability between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Thailands armed forces. Army

U.S. Marine Corps 81mm mortermen with 3d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, sight in an 81mm mortar system while supporting a company live-fire event as part of exercise Koolendong 22 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 13, 2022. Exercise Koolendong 22 is a combined and joint force exercise focused on expeditionary advanced base operations conducted by U.S. Marines, U.S. Soldiers, U.S. Airmen, and Australian Defence Force personnel.

Soldiers with the 1st Platoon Savages, B Company, 21st Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, conduct Bangalore Breach training on a range at Fort Knox, Kentucky April 26, 2022. The purpose of this training is to execute a decentralized division training density from dispersed field environments in order to enhance readiness, while stressing communications and sustainment systems across extended distances.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, prepare for a company attack during exercise Koolendong 22 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia July 13, 2022. Exercise Koolendong 22 is a combined and joint force exercise focused on expeditionary advanced base operations conducted by U.S. Marines, U.S. Soldiers, U.S. Airmen and Australian Defence Force personnel.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 detonate a water charge during a field exercise at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5, 2022. MWSS-171 conducted this exercise in order to familiarize themselves with expeditionary advanced base operations, demolition operations, urban operations, and different weapon systems.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a leadership reaction course during exercise Atlantic Dragon on Camp Blanding, Florida, United States, March 31, 2022. Atlantic Dragon is a force generation exercise pushing Combat Logistics Regiment 37 as an arrival assembly operations group to provide tactical logistics support to III Marine Expeditionary Force. The exercise consists of an experimental maritime prepositioned force's offload tactics of military equipment that will support the field exercise training to increase combat readiness and efficiency. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dali Miranda, an infantry Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a helicopter raid training exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2022. The training exercise consisted of Marines taking control of a known location to establish a Forward Arming and Refueling Point. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conduct a live-fire exercise with a Mk19 grenade launcher during the Adversary Force Exercise (AFX) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 16, 2022. The purpose of AFX is to create a credible, realistic threat for the exercise forces participating in the Integrated Training Exercise to engage against during the upcoming MAGTF Warfighting Exercise in a force-on-force, unscripted wargame.

U.S. Marines with India company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, unload their magazines after training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer (IIT) site on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 4, 2023. The IIT is designed to provide Marines with a realistic combat environment using sound, smell, atmospherics and role-players to increase combat efficiency.

220607-N-PG340-1093 SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (June 7, 2022) U.S. Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 and Marines with 7th Engineering Support Battalion participate in a mass casualty drill during Operation Turning Point, also known as their Field Training Exercise, at San Clemente Island. Operation Turning Point is an around-the-clock exercise that focuses on constructing advanced bases while maintaining proficiency in tactics and survivability. NMCB-5 is homeported out of Port Hueneme, California. They train on high-quality construction, expeditionary logistics, and combat operations to execute construction and engineering projects for major combat operations, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance.

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U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, listen to instructions during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brendan M. Laughlin, a rifleman with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, left, provides security alongside Lance Cpl. Robert L. Toll, a rifleman with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, right, for the assault on Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) Town during Platinum Lion 16-3 aboard Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 10, 2016. Hundreds of troops from five NATO countries came together to train with mechanized assets and demonstrate the ability to work seamlessly as one force.

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines cross a three-strand rope bridge through the treetop canopy at the start of a 3.4-mile obstacle endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, as part of their weeklong jungle skills training class. Base: Camp Gonsalves State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

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A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), waits for instruction while conducting a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operation with CH-53 helicopters with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd MAW, during a field exercise at Ft. Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 1, 2022. A FARP is a temporary site where aircraft can be refueled and armed, allowing for sustained operations closer to the area of operation. The field exercise consisted of FARP operations, ranges, Base Recovery After Attack exercise and many other elements that prepare and allow 2nd MAW to forward deploy and engage anytime and anywhere, at a moments notice.

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U.S. Marines with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group fill sandbags at Eastern Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, July 18, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

A U.S. Marine with 3d Battalion, 2nd Marines conducts a live fire range in Okinawa, Japan, May 12, 2022. This range integrates raiding and demolition tactics to enhance the Marines' ability to breach obstructions and perform combat operations in an urban environment. 3/2 is forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

Dutch Marines with Marine Squadron Carib, Netherlands Marine Corps secure an area during Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 29, 2023. Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior is a bilateral training evolution designed to increase global interoperability between 2d Marine Division and Marine Squadron Carib.

Security Forces trainees at the 343rd Training Squadron move through a series of obstacles during the Individual Tactics and Techniques basic course at Joint Base San Antonio - Camp Bullis on Sept. 20, 2022. The exercise is designed to teach the trainees how to shoot, move, and communicate through tactical environments. The 37th Training Wing and 343rd Training Squadron provide the initial training for all Air Force security forces.

A service member of the Royal Bermuda Regiment provides security while conducting Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) at the MOUT town on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 17, 2022. MCB Camp Lejeune hosted the Royal Bermuda Regiment during Exercise Island Warrior. The exercise strengthened the partnership between the two forces and the training and resources provided by the base enhanced the warfighting skills and readiness of the Royal Bermuda Regiment.

A U.S. Marine posts security while conducting urban operations training during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 5, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

Samoa-based U.S. Army Reservists of Bravo and Charlie Company, 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, 9th Mission Support Command, brush up on their combat skills during weapons qualification recently. More than 100 soldiers returned to American Samoa, June 30, after completing 18 days of training.

A U.S. Marine assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, buddy rushes while completing Range 800 during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 20, 2022. Range 800 improved Alpha Companys efficiency in independent platoon operations and basic fire support team skills during the larger FEX, intended to increase the battalions combat readiness.

Soldiers from the United Arab Emirates 11th Mountain Battalion and U.S. Army 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, engage enemy targets during a live fire rehearsal while participating in Joint Readiness Training Center Rotation 23-04, Feb. 21, 2023. United Arab Emirate soldiers from the 11th Mountain Battalion are participating in the training rotation alongside U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade. UAE soldiers will train alongside a U.S. Army brigade throughout this JRTC rotation to increase tactical interoperability and readiness.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Payton Barden, an assault amphibious vehicle crew member with 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2d Marine Division, participates in a live-fire machine gun range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2023. The live-fire machine gun range allows Marines to practice operating an M240B machine gun.

U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Ingram, a signal support specialist assigned to Charlie Company, 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, stabilizes an antenna at a re-transmission site near Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, June 23, 2022. The 3/4 ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dylan Glover, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, demonstrates the operating procedures of the M240L machine gun to Bulgarian soldiers during a multinational small arms weapons exchangea familiarization and cross-training of each nations weaponsat Exercise Platinum Lion, Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 26, 2022. Exercise Platinum Lion is a battalion-level event designed to provide quality, organized and realistic training for designated military units from the United States, United Kingdom and Bulgaria. The exercise reinforces relationships in a combined training environment, builds understanding of partner nation tactics, techniques and procedures and increases interoperability with allied and partner forces.

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) and Italian San Marco Brigade Marines exchange techniques, tactics, and procedures for patrolling during a bilateral exercise at Massafra, Italy, Feb. 23, 2024. The 26th MEU(SOC), embarked aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) conducted Marine Air-Ground Task Force interoperability training with Italian San Marco Brigade Marines and maritime forces to maintain readiness in core mission essential tasks. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. Marine Corps

Marines and Navy Corpsmen with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines conduct a contact patrol July 22, 2022, during training on North Post at Fort McCoy. The 2/24 is an infantry battalion based out of Chicago consisting of approximately 1,000 Marines and Sailors. The battalion falls under the 23rd Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division. The 2/24 is holding annual training at Fort McCoy. (Photos by Scott Sturkol, Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaisance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, provide ground security during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

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