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An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 25.3, flies in a formation flight with CV-22 Ospreys assigned to 21st Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Wing, near Lal-lo, Philippines, during a foreign disaster relief operation, Aug. 3, 2025. - An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 25.3, flies in a formation flight with CV-22 Ospreys assigned to 21st Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Wing, near Lal-lo, Philippines, during a foreign disaster relief operation, Aug. 3, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Multinational service members, veterans, Solomon Islands government leaders, members of the diplomatic community, and civilians attend the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the battle and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for Allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos) - Multinational service members, veterans, Solomon Islands government leaders, members of the diplomatic community, and civilians attend the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the battle and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for Allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 pose for a group photo with Tiwi Islands locals during the Tiwi Culture Festival, in the Tiwi Islands, Australia, July 19, 2025. - U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 pose for a group photo with Tiwi Islands locals during the Tiwi Culture Festival, in the Tiwi Islands, Australia, July 19, 2025. Marines took part in the Tiwi Culture Festival in order to support the community, participate in cultural activities, and learn more about the Tiwi people’s traditions. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marines with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, conduct a dry-fire run with an M777 Howitzer during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 11, 2025. - U.S. Marines with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, conduct a dry-fire run with an M777 Howitzer during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 11, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 prepare an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363 for delivery of food supplies to aid in urgent lifesaving support at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, July 29, 2025. - U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 prepare an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363 for delivery of food supplies to aid in urgent lifesaving support at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, July 29, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, U.S. Marines with the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force are working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. (U.S. Marine Corps caption by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sammuel Goodwin, a hospital corpsman with 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo with Melinda Gurrola at Hillcrest Medical Center at University of California San Diego Health Hospital, California. Gurrola was in a motorcycle crash that left her severely injured on the I-805 north. - U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sammuel Goodwin, a hospital corpsman with 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo with Melinda Gurrola at Hillcrest Medical Center at University of California San Diego Health Hospital, California. Gurrola was in a motorcycle crash that left her severely injured on the I-805 north. After seeing the scene of the crash, Goodwin used his medical training to treat Gurrola's injuries and assisted paramedics in getting her to the hospital for further treatment. Goodwin's selflessness and quick medical intervention helped save Gurrola's life. Goodwin is a native of Queens, New York. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, take cover during the final event of Predator’s Run at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, June 9, 2025. - U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, take cover during the final event of Predator’s Run at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, June 9, 2025. The Predator Series consists of two bilateral exercises between MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force, Predator’s Walk and Predator’s Run, designed to further enhance small unit interoperability and combined arms capabilities in a realistic training environment. MRF-D 25.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Philippine Marine Staff Sgt. Geraldine Corbita of Zamboanga, Philippines, listens as a guest speaker discusses the critical role of Independent Duty Corpsmen (IDC) as sole medical providers in remote environments during the IDC Class 24025 graduation at the Surface Warfare Medical Institute (SWMI) in San Diego on July 11, 2025. - Philippine Marine Staff Sgt. Geraldine Corbita of Zamboanga, Philippines, listens as a guest speaker discusses the critical role of Independent Duty Corpsmen (IDC) as sole medical providers in remote environments during the IDC Class 24025 graduation at the Surface Warfare Medical Institute (SWMI) in San Diego on July 11, 2025. Corbita is the first Philippine Navy Marine corpsman to graduate from the U.S. Navy IDC School, a milestone signaling a strengthened alliance between the U.S. and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (U.S. Navy photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr.)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Group 38, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, deconflicted airspace as the U.S. Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force conducted the first Mid-Range Capability live-fire exercise outside the continental United States, successfully sinking a maritime target with a Standard Missile-6 during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 16, 2025. - U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Group 38, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, deconflicted airspace as the U.S. Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force conducted the first Mid-Range Capability live-fire exercise outside the continental United States, successfully sinking a maritime target with a Standard Missile-6 during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 16, 2025. The successful strike validated combined joint targeting and command-and-control interoperability between 3MDTF and the joint force. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo after providing support for the triathlon time trial held in preparation for the Pacific Mini Games during Koa Moana 25 on Ngiwal, Palau, June 21, 2025. - U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo after providing support for the triathlon time trial held in preparation for the Pacific Mini Games during Koa Moana 25 on Ngiwal, Palau, June 21, 2025. Koa Moana 25 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)