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U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Isaac Gonzales, a platoon commander assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, scans the coastline using his M4 carbine during a counter landing operation as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Hat Yao beach, Rayong Province, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Isaac Gonzales, a platoon commander assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, scans the coastline using his M4 carbine during a counter landing operation as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Hat Yao beach, Rayong Province, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell)

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ezekial Robinson, a low altitude air defense gunner, assigned to 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, I Marine Air Wing, prepares to aim an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile during a counter landing operation part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Hat Yao beach, Rayong Province, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. Robinson is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ezekial Robinson, a low altitude air defense gunner, assigned to 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, I Marine Air Wing, prepares to aim an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile during a counter landing operation part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Hat Yao beach, Rayong Province, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. Robinson is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell)

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell

A U.S. Marine with Martial Arts Instructor Course 48-26 runs through water as part of the culminating event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 26, 2026. The MAI course is a physically and mentally demanding three-week training cycle designed to strengthen the mental and moral resiliency of Marines through tough realistic training, enabling Marines to train their respective units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

A U.S. Marine with Martial Arts Instructor Course 48-26 runs through water as part of the culminating event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 26, 2026. The MAI course is a physically and mentally demanding three-week training cycle designed to strengthen the mental and moral resiliency of Marines through tough realistic training, enabling Marines to train their respective units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

Photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan

U.S. Marines with Martial Arts Instructor Course 48-26 weapon free spar as part of the culminating event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 26, 2026. The MAI course is a physically and mentally demanding three-week training cycle designed to strengthen the mental and moral resiliency of Marines through tough realistic training, enabling Marines to train their respective units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

U.S. Marines with Martial Arts Instructor Course 48-26 weapon free spar as part of the culminating event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 26, 2026. The MAI course is a physically and mentally demanding three-week training cycle designed to strengthen the mental and moral resiliency of Marines through tough realistic training, enabling Marines to train their respective units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

Photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan

U.S. Navy Lt. Josh Porter, a naval gunfire liaison officer and a Virginia native, assigned to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conducts training during the ANGLICO Basic Course and Basic Skills Package at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 25, 2026. The multi-week course provides ANGLICO Marines a baseline in combat skills, tactics and fires planning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Navy Lt. Josh Porter, a naval gunfire liaison officer and a Virginia native, assigned to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conducts training during the ANGLICO Basic Course and Basic Skills Package at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 25, 2026. The multi-week course provides ANGLICO Marines a baseline in combat skills, tactics and fires planning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observe a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing prepare to land during the ANGLICO Basic Course and Basic Skills Package at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 25, 2026. The multi-week course provides ANGLICO Marines a baseline in combat skills, tactics and fires planning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observe a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing prepare to land during the ANGLICO Basic Course and Basic Skills Package at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 25, 2026. The multi-week course provides ANGLICO Marines a baseline in combat skills, tactics and fires planning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marines and Sailors with various commands across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a group photo during a senior leader’s course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 24, 2026. The course emphasized 3rd MAW’s leadership priorities and fostered discussions among attendees on effective leadership approaches and strategies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with various commands across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a group photo during a senior leader’s course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 24, 2026. The course emphasized 3rd MAW’s leadership priorities and fostered discussions among attendees on effective leadership approaches and strategies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

A U.S. Sailor assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), guides a landing craft, air cushion attached to Assault Craft Unit 5 during ship-to-shore operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

A U.S. Sailor assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), guides a landing craft, air cushion attached to Assault Craft Unit 5 during ship-to-shore operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 48 attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, embarks Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during ship-to-shore operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 48 attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, embarks Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during ship-to-shore operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies above Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies above Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart

A U.S. Sailor assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) guides an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart)

A U.S. Sailor assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) guides an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, man the rails aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a sea and anchor detail upon arrival for Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 22, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthens regional partnerships and demonstrates U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Knowles)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, man the rails aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a sea and anchor detail upon arrival for Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 22, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthens regional partnerships and demonstrates U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Knowles)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Knowles

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pose for a group photo during a service level training exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 20, 2026. SLTE 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 Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pose for a group photo during a service level training exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 20, 2026. SLTE 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 Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Peralta, an intelligence specialist with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, holds security during a service level training exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 19, 2026. SLTE 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. Peralta is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diego Peralta, an intelligence specialist with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, holds security during a service level training exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 19, 2026. SLTE 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. Peralta is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Demaso, a New York native and team leader with 1st Air Naval Gun Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M240B machine gun during a basic skills training package at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 19, 2026. The basic skills package enhances the overall knowledge, readiness, and experiences of ANGLICO Marines and ensures the standards for combat skills, physical fitness, and unit proficiency are maintained. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Theresa Lizarde)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Demaso, a New York native and team leader with 1st Air Naval Gun Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M240B machine gun during a basic skills training package at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 19, 2026. The basic skills package enhances the overall knowledge, readiness, and experiences of ANGLICO Marines and ensures the standards for combat skills, physical fitness, and unit proficiency are maintained. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Theresa Lizarde)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Theresa Lizarde

U.S. Marines with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, 2nd Radio Bn., II MIG, and 3rd Radio Bn., III MIG, participate in a frequency class during the Radio Reconnaissance Operators Course 26.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb.17, 2026. The RROC is an annual course that trains and evaluates radio reconnaissance Marines and service members from the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia in developing advanced skills in signals intelligence, electronic warfare and reconnaissance skills over the course of several weeks. Participation in this course by allies underscores the importance of multilateral training opportunities to strengthen combined readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

U.S. Marines with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, 2nd Radio Bn., II MIG, and 3rd Radio Bn., III MIG, participate in a frequency class during the Radio Reconnaissance Operators Course 26.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb.17, 2026. The RROC is an annual course that trains and evaluates radio reconnaissance Marines and service members from the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia in developing advanced skills in signals intelligence, electronic warfare and reconnaissance skills over the course of several weeks. Participation in this course by allies underscores the importance of multilateral training opportunities to strengthen combined readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Craig Palmer, the drum major of the 1st Marine Division Band, leads the band during the Zulu Mardi Gras Parade as part of the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2026. The 1st MARDIV Band performed musical numbers alongside local organizations and performers for New Orleans residents celebrating the holiday. Palmer is a native of Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anamile Arce)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Craig Palmer, the drum major of the 1st Marine Division Band, leads the band during the Zulu Mardi Gras Parade as part of the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2026. The 1st MARDIV Band performed musical numbers alongside local organizations and performers for New Orleans residents celebrating the holiday. Palmer is a native of Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anamile Arce)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anamile Arce

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Arturo Tellez, a percussion instrumentalist with the 1st Marine Division Band, interacts with families during the Zulu Mardi Gras Parade as part of the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2026. The 1st MARDIV Band performed musical numbers alongside local organizations and performers for New Orleans residents celebrating the holiday. Tellez is a native of Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anamile Arce)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Arturo Tellez, a percussion instrumentalist with the 1st Marine Division Band, interacts with families during the Zulu Mardi Gras Parade as part of the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2026. The 1st MARDIV Band performed musical numbers alongside local organizations and performers for New Orleans residents celebrating the holiday. Tellez is a native of Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anamile Arce)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anamile Arce

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force fire M2 .50 caliber machine guns during a basic machine gun course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 13, 2026. Hosted by the Combat Skills Training School, the course provides Marines with practical applications to enhance proficiency with crew-served weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force fire M2 .50 caliber machine guns during a basic machine gun course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 13, 2026. Hosted by the Combat Skills Training School, the course provides Marines with practical applications to enhance proficiency with crew-served weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Billy Scafidel, an armory chief with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2026, for his heroic actions of saving a Marine's life from a severe vehicle accident. Scafidel’s actions are an example of selflessness and valor, earning a Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Billy Scafidel, an armory chief with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 6, 2026, for his heroic actions of saving a Marine's life from a severe vehicle accident. Scafidel’s actions are an example of selflessness and valor, earning a Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

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