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U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, breach a building during a nighttime raid as part of Raid Leaders Course 25-4 hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2025. RLC trains Marines in the tactics, techniques and procedures to serve as small-unit leaders within the assault element of a raid force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, breach a building during a nighttime raid as part of Raid Leaders Course 25-4 hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2025. RLC trains Marines in the tactics, techniques and procedures to serve as small-unit leaders within the assault element of a raid force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

Photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry

This U.S. Marine Corps layout and design was created using Adobe Photoshop 2025 to promote the ‘5 Minutes Could Save a Life’ lethal means safety campaign at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2025. The purpose of the campaign is to provide Marines, Sailors, and families with information regarding lethal means safety and increase awareness of safely storing firearms. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Sgt. Lance Kell)

This U.S. Marine Corps layout and design was created using Adobe Photoshop 2025 to promote the ‘5 Minutes Could Save a Life’ lethal means safety campaign at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2025. The purpose of the campaign is to provide Marines, Sailors, and families with information regarding lethal means safety and increase awareness of safely storing firearms. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Sgt. Lance Kell)

Photo by Sgt. Lance Kell

This U.S. Marine Corps layout and design was created using Adobe Photoshop 2025 to promote the ‘5 Minutes Could Save a Life’ lethal means safety campaign at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2025. The purpose of the campaign is to provide Marines, Sailors, and families with information regarding lethal means safety and increase awareness of safely storing firearms. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Sgt. Lance Kell)

This U.S. Marine Corps layout and design was created using Adobe Photoshop 2025 to promote the ‘5 Minutes Could Save a Life’ lethal means safety campaign at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2025. The purpose of the campaign is to provide Marines, Sailors, and families with information regarding lethal means safety and increase awareness of safely storing firearms. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Sgt. Lance Kell)

Photo by Sgt. Lance Kell

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Angel Camilourena, a radio operator, left, and Sgt. Julian Soriano, a satellite operator, both with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, hike to the next checkpoint during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increase of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Angel Camilourena, a radio operator, left, and Sgt. Julian Soriano, a satellite operator, both with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, hike to the next checkpoint during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increase of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luke Rashid, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a nighttime raid as part of Raid Leaders Course 25-4 hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I MEF, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 10, 2025. The course trains Marines in the tactics, techniques and procedures to serve as small-unit leaders within the assault element of a raid force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luke Rashid, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a nighttime raid as part of Raid Leaders Course 25-4 hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I MEF, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 10, 2025. The course trains Marines in the tactics, techniques and procedures to serve as small-unit leaders within the assault element of a raid force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Phillip Martinez, a network transport technician with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, connects to the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group

38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025.

Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing

the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-

mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite

communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical,

technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. Martinez is a native of New

Hampshire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Phillip Martinez, a network transport technician with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, connects to the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six- mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. Martinez is a native of New Hampshire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steele Armstrong, a satellite transmissions systems operator, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaden Coleman, a transmission systems operator, both with Marine
Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing,

set up a radio call during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by

MWCS-38, MACG-38, 3rd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10,

2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines,

showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations.

The six-mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite

communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical,

technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. Armstrong is a native of

Minnesota, and Coleman is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steele Armstrong, a satellite transmissions systems operator, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaden Coleman, a transmission systems operator, both with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, set up a radio call during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by MWCS-38, MACG-38, 3rd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. Armstrong is a native of Minnesota, and Coleman is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marines from Communications Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photograph after receiving an award and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for winning first place in the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025.

U.S. Marines from Communications Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photograph after receiving an award and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for winning first place in the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025.

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marines with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, arrive at Check Point 2 during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group

38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025.

Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing

the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-

mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite

communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical,

technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo

by Cpl. Renee Gray)

U.S. Marines with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, arrive at Check Point 2 during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six- mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marines from across the Marine Corps’ communications field take off at the start of the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications

Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air

Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition

dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient

command and control in distributed operations. The six-mile course integrated high frequency

radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under

expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps

communicators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

U.S. Marines from across the Marine Corps’ communications field take off at the start of the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Burkheimer, a transmission systems operator with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducts a radio call during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. Burkheimer is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Burkheimer, a transmission systems operator with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducts a radio call during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. Burkheimer is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 participate in a group photo at Royal Australian Air Force Base, Darwin, Australia, Sept. 9, 2025. MRF-D 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. Ezekieljay Correa)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 participate in a group photo at Royal Australian Air Force Base, Darwin, Australia, Sept. 9, 2025. MRF-D 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. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kendall Curtis, an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, advances the ball during the 2025 Armed Forces Championship in Chula Vista, San Diego, Sept. 6, 2025. The Marine Corps Sports Program enables exceptional Marine athletes to compete in the AFC to promote goodwill through competitive sports across the service branches. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kendall Curtis, an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, advances the ball during the 2025 Armed Forces Championship in Chula Vista, San Diego, Sept. 6, 2025. The Marine Corps Sports Program enables exceptional Marine athletes to compete in the AFC to promote goodwill through competitive sports across the service branches. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Pay Reh, left, an engineer equipment electrical system technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Lance Cpl. Elias Morales, right, an electrician with MWSS-373, stand security during water purification at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise Coastal Forge tested Marines’ ability to rapidly set up spoke sites, giving aviation units the ability to launch and sustain missions from forward locations across the world. Reh is a native of South Dakota and Morales is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Pay Reh, left, an engineer equipment electrical system technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Lance Cpl. Elias Morales, right, an electrician with MWSS-373, stand security during water purification at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise Coastal Forge tested Marines’ ability to rapidly set up spoke sites, giving aviation units the ability to launch and sustain missions from forward locations across the world. Reh is a native of South Dakota and Morales is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a raid during Raid Leaders Course 24-5 hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 6, 2025. RLC trains Marines in the tactics, techniques and procedures to serve as small-unit leaders within the assault element of a raid force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a raid during Raid Leaders Course 24-5 hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 6, 2025. RLC trains Marines in the tactics, techniques and procedures to serve as small-unit leaders within the assault element of a raid force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

Photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry

U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 17th Regiment, 22nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, and Republic of Korea soldiers attached to 115th Mechanized Battalion prepare to convoy to the designated training area at National Training Center on Fort Irwin, California, Sept. 5, 2025. National Training Center exercise focuses on joint readiness through bilateral interoperability and strengthening partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 17th Regiment, 22nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, and Republic of Korea soldiers attached to 115th Mechanized Battalion prepare to convoy to the designated training area at National Training Center on Fort Irwin, California, Sept. 5, 2025. National Training Center exercise focuses on joint readiness through bilateral interoperability and strengthening partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 C/D Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to take off for a trans-Pacific flight in support of the Unit Deployment Program at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 5, 2025. VMFA-232 will attach to 1st MAW to enhance squadron readiness and provide flexible fighter attack capabilities in support of a forward posture in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 C/D Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to take off for a trans-Pacific flight in support of the Unit Deployment Program at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 5, 2025. VMFA-232 will attach to 1st MAW to enhance squadron readiness and provide flexible fighter attack capabilities in support of a forward posture in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off for a trans-Pacific flight in support of the Unit Deployment Program at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 5, 2025. VMFA-232 will attach to 1st MAW to enhance squadron readiness and provide flexible fighter attack capabilities in support of a forward posture in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off for a trans-Pacific flight in support of the Unit Deployment Program at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 5, 2025. VMFA-232 will attach to 1st MAW to enhance squadron readiness and provide flexible fighter attack capabilities in support of a forward posture in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages simulated targets during a close-quarters tactics drill as part of Raid Leaders Course 24-5 hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 4, 2025. RLC trains Marines in the tactics, techniques and procedures to serve as small-unit leaders within the assault element of a raid force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages simulated targets during a close-quarters tactics drill as part of Raid Leaders Course 24-5 hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 4, 2025. RLC trains Marines in the tactics, techniques and procedures to serve as small-unit leaders within the assault element of a raid force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

Photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry

A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopter assigned to the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, engages a simulated target at the joint land strike exercise with the Indonesian National Armed Forces and Australian Defence Forces during Super Garuda Shield 25 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2025. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Seu Chan)

A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopter assigned to the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, engages a simulated target at the joint land strike exercise with the Indonesian National Armed Forces and Australian Defence Forces during Super Garuda Shield 25 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2025. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Seu Chan)

Photo by Pfc. Seu Chan

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