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Ammunition for a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun sits in chamber before a live-fire exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19, 2026. HMLA-367 executed a joint live-fire exercise alongside joint terminal attack controller assets to refine combat proficiency, strengthen coordination, and enhance operational readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anamile Arce)

Ammunition for a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun sits in chamber before a live-fire exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19, 2026. HMLA-367 executed a joint live-fire exercise alongside joint terminal attack controller assets to refine combat proficiency, strengthen coordination, and enhance operational readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anamile Arce)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anamile Arce

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chase Colbath, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367), Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the horizon from a UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2026. HMLA-367 executed a joint live fire exercise alongside joint terminal attack controller assets to refine combat proficiency, strengthen coordination, and enhance operational readiness and lethality. Cobalth is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chase Colbath, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367), Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the horizon from a UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2026. HMLA-367 executed a joint live fire exercise alongside joint terminal attack controller assets to refine combat proficiency, strengthen coordination, and enhance operational readiness and lethality. Cobalth is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

Photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ean Gibson, a ground electronics telecommunications and information technology systems maintainer, with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fires an M1014 shotgun during a counter-small unmanned aerial systems shotgun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2026. The range provided realistic training in countering low-altitude sUAS threats highlighting the necessity to continually adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ean Gibson, a ground electronics telecommunications and information technology systems maintainer, with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fires an M1014 shotgun during a counter-small unmanned aerial systems shotgun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2026. The range provided realistic training in countering low-altitude sUAS threats highlighting the necessity to continually adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alena Glumova, a landing support specialist with 1st Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fires an M1014 shotgun during a counter-small unmanned aerial systems shotgun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2026. The range provided realistic training in countering low-altitude sUAS threats highlighting the necessity to continually adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alena Glumova, a landing support specialist with 1st Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fires an M1014 shotgun during a counter-small unmanned aerial systems shotgun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2026. The range provided realistic training in countering low-altitude sUAS threats highlighting the necessity to continually adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Julio Gutierrezmaldonado, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stands by before firing an M1014 shotgun during a counter-small unmanned aerial systems shotgun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2026. The range provided realistic training in countering low-altitude sUAS threats highlighting the necessity to continually adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Julio Gutierrezmaldonado, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stands by before firing an M1014 shotgun during a counter-small unmanned aerial systems shotgun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2026. The range provided realistic training in countering low-altitude sUAS threats highlighting the necessity to continually adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Duvan Renderos, a rifleman assigned to Battlespace Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and California native, conducts a dry run prior to live-fire training during a BSC field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 10, 2026. The BSC field exercise refines the ability to conduct maritime sensing in a degraded environment and core mission essential tasks in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Duvan Renderos, a rifleman assigned to Battlespace Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and California native, conducts a dry run prior to live-fire training during a BSC field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 10, 2026. The BSC field exercise refines the ability to conduct maritime sensing in a degraded environment and core mission essential tasks in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. McDavid Charleston, left, and Cpl. Clayton Peters, both assigned to Battlespace Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group establishes a maritime sensing command operations center during a BSC field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 09, 2026. The BSC field exercise refines the ability to conduct maritime sensing in a degraded environment and core mission essential tasks in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. McDavid Charleston, left, and Cpl. Clayton Peters, both assigned to Battlespace Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group establishes a maritime sensing command operations center during a BSC field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 09, 2026. The BSC field exercise refines the ability to conduct maritime sensing in a degraded environment and core mission essential tasks in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Sgt. Peyton Kahle

A Royal Thai reconnaissance marine conducts a high-altitude, low-opening parachute operation during a combined arms live-fire range part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Ban Chan Khrem, Khao Khitchakut district, Thailand, March 6, 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 Sgt. Brian Knowles)

A Royal Thai reconnaissance marine conducts a high-altitude, low-opening parachute operation during a combined arms live-fire range part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Ban Chan Khrem, Khao Khitchakut district, Thailand, March 6, 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 Sgt. Brian Knowles)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Knowles

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kayson Gudmundson, a ground electronic transmission systems maintainer assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, fires an M4 carbine during a combined arms live-fire range as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Ban Chan Khrem, Khao Khitchakut district, Thailand, March 6, 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 Cpl. Kayson Gudmundson, a ground electronic transmission systems maintainer assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, fires an M4 carbine during a combined arms live-fire range as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Ban Chan Khrem, Khao Khitchakut district, Thailand, March 6, 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

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs weapons techniques during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program competition at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 6, 2026. The competition aimed to build unit cohesion, enhance combat readiness, strengthen personal discipline, and foster warrior ethos. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs weapons techniques during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program competition at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 6, 2026. The competition aimed to build unit cohesion, enhance combat readiness, strengthen personal discipline, and foster warrior ethos. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, ground fight during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program competition at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 6, 2026. The competition aimed to build unit cohesion, enhance combat readiness, strengthen personal discipline, and foster warrior ethos. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, ground fight during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program competition at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 6, 2026. The competition aimed to build unit cohesion, enhance combat readiness, strengthen personal discipline, and foster warrior ethos. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Carl Specht, a company commander assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, observes the objective area during a combined arms live-fire range as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Ban Chan Khrem, Khao Khitchakut district, Thailand, March 6, 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 1st Lt. Carl Specht, a company commander assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, observes the objective area during a combined arms live-fire range as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Ban Chan Khrem, Khao Khitchakut district, Thailand, March 6, 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 Cpl. Dominic Matiea, left, a low altitude air defense gunner, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Hazen, right, a section leader, both assigned to 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Ground Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to fire an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile during the combined arms live-fire range part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Ban Chan Khrem, Khao Khitchakut district, Thailand, March 5, 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 Sgt. Brian Knowles)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dominic Matiea, left, a low altitude air defense gunner, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Hazen, right, a section leader, both assigned to 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Ground Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to fire an FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile during the combined arms live-fire range part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Ban Chan Khrem, Khao Khitchakut district, Thailand, March 5, 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 Sgt. Brian Knowles)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Knowles

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, treat a simulated casualty during a Certification Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2026. 1st Med Bn conducted the CERTEX to preserve medical readiness in core mission essential tasks and demonstrate proficiency in field environment medical care. The simulated casualties were used to create a realistic training environment and do not depict real life injuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, treat a simulated casualty during a Certification Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2026. 1st Med Bn conducted the CERTEX to preserve medical readiness in core mission essential tasks and demonstrate proficiency in field environment medical care. The simulated casualties were used to create a realistic training environment and do not depict real life injuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, apply a back brace to a simulated casualty during a Certification Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2026. 1st Med Bn conducted the CERTEX to preserve medical readiness in core mission essential tasks and demonstrate proficiency in field environment medical care. The simulated casualties were used to create a realistic training environment and do not depict real life injuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, apply a back brace to a simulated casualty during a Certification Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2026. 1st Med Bn conducted the CERTEX to preserve medical readiness in core mission essential tasks and demonstrate proficiency in field environment medical care. The simulated casualties were used to create a realistic training environment and do not depict real life injuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)

Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced),11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stages on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during an amphibious assault in the Pacific Ocean, March 2, 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 Sgt. Joseph Helms)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced),11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stages on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during an amphibious assault in the Pacific Ocean, March 2, 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 Sgt. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during an amphibious assault on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 2, 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. Luke Rodriguez)

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during an amphibious assault on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 2, 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. Luke Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Foxworth, a small arms technician, assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, fires an M4 carbine during table five of the combat marksmanship program as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 26 at Sattahip Naval Base Chonburi province, Thailand, March 3, 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. Foxworth is a native of South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Foxworth, a small arms technician, assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, fires an M4 carbine during table five of the combat marksmanship program as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 26 at Sattahip Naval Base Chonburi province, Thailand, March 3, 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. Foxworth is a native of South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tajinder Singh, an amphibious combat vehicle crewmember assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, fires a M4 carbine during table five of the combat marksmanship program as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 26 at Sattahip Naval Base Chonburi Province, Thailand, March 1, 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 Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tajinder Singh, an amphibious combat vehicle crewmember assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, fires a M4 carbine during table five of the combat marksmanship program as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 26 at Sattahip Naval Base Chonburi Province, Thailand, March 1, 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 Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin

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

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