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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Armas, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, left, and Group Captain Melissa Neilson, the commander of Northern Command, right, hold wreaths during the Australian War Memorial Last Post Ceremony at Canberra, Australia, March 4, 2025. The Last Post Ceremony is a daily vigil held by the ADF to honor Australian service members killed in past military conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Armas, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, left, and Group Captain Melissa Neilson, the commander of Northern Command, right, hold wreaths during the Australian War Memorial Last Post Ceremony at Canberra, Australia, March 4, 2025. The Last Post Ceremony is a daily vigil held by the ADF to honor Australian service members killed in past military conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

Photo by Capt. John Fischer

U.S. Marines and aircraft with Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a formation flight as part of Project Legacy off the coast of San Diego, March 4, 2025. The Project Legacy flight was a unique opportunity for all aircraft platforms across MAG-11 to fly as one team, practice tight formations, and take part in the documentation of a historical flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marines and aircraft with Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a formation flight as part of Project Legacy off the coast of San Diego, March 4, 2025. The Project Legacy flight was a unique opportunity for all aircraft platforms across MAG-11 to fly as one team, practice tight formations, and take part in the documentation of a historical flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

Ambassador Robert F. Godec, the U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, observes a presentation during the Cobra Cold 25 CYBEREX, March 4, 2025. U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, alongside service members with the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, and Republic of Korea Marines, participate in the training event. The exercise focused on building and improving basic defensive cyber capabilities critical for enabling integrated deterrence against threat cyber operations. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. (Courtesy Asset)

Ambassador Robert F. Godec, the U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, observes a presentation during the Cobra Cold 25 CYBEREX, March 4, 2025. U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, alongside service members with the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, and Republic of Korea Marines, participate in the training event. The exercise focused on building and improving basic defensive cyber capabilities critical for enabling integrated deterrence against threat cyber operations. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. (Courtesy Asset)

Photo by Capt Mark McDonough

U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, alongside service members with the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, and Republic of Korea Marines, participate in a cyber exercise during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025, March 4, 2025. The exercise focused on building and improving basic defensive cyber capabilities critical for enabling integrated deterrence against threat cyber operations. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. (Courtesy Asset)

U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, alongside service members with the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, and Republic of Korea Marines, participate in a cyber exercise during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025, March 4, 2025. The exercise focused on building and improving basic defensive cyber capabilities critical for enabling integrated deterrence against threat cyber operations. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. (Courtesy Asset)

Photo by Capt Mark McDonough

U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, alongside service members with the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, and Republic of Korea Marines, participate in a cyber exercise during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025, March 4, 2025. The exercise focused on building and improving basic defensive cyber capabilities critical for enabling integrated deterrence against threat cyber operations. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. (Courtesy Asset)

U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, alongside service members with the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, and Republic of Korea Marines, participate in a cyber exercise during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025, March 4, 2025. The exercise focused on building and improving basic defensive cyber capabilities critical for enabling integrated deterrence against threat cyber operations. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. (Courtesy Asset)

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Two U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of Southern California, during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriel A. Tavarez)

Two U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of Southern California, during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriel A. Tavarez)

Photo by Sgt. Gabriel Tavarez

A U.S. Navy aviation boatswains’ mate (handling) assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), signals a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, while conducting flight deck landing qualifications during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 off the coast of Southern California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriel A. Tavarez)

A U.S. Navy aviation boatswains’ mate (handling) assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), signals a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, while conducting flight deck landing qualifications during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 off the coast of Southern California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriel A. Tavarez)

Photo by Sgt. Gabriel Tavarez

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, test for contaminants while performing a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, test for contaminants while performing a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

A U.S. Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, dons a mission oriented protective posture suit while performing a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

A U.S. Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, dons a mission oriented protective posture suit while performing a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

A U.S. Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, tests for contaminants while performing a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

A U.S. Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, tests for contaminants while performing a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

A U.S. Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, tests for contaminants while performing a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

A U.S. Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, tests for contaminants while performing a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, test for contaminants while performing a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, test for contaminants while performing a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force pose for a photo with the U.S. Embassy in Canberra Deputy Chief of Mission, Michael A. Sullivan, during a MRF-D staff visit at Canberra, Australia, March 3, 2025. The embassy tour allowed members of the U.S. State Department and MRF-D key leadership to establish open communication and collaboration ahead of the annual MRF-D MAGTF deployment to Darwin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force pose for a photo with the U.S. Embassy in Canberra Deputy Chief of Mission, Michael A. Sullivan, during a MRF-D staff visit at Canberra, Australia, March 3, 2025. The embassy tour allowed members of the U.S. State Department and MRF-D key leadership to establish open communication and collaboration ahead of the annual MRF-D MAGTF deployment to Darwin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

Photo by Capt. John Fischer

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Clemmer, a rifleman with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, fires an M4 carbine during a night live-fire range with Royal Thai Armed Forces service members and Republic of Korea Marines at Hat Yao, Chon Buri, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2025. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. Clemmer is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Clemmer, a rifleman with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, fires an M4 carbine during a night live-fire range with Royal Thai Armed Forces service members and Republic of Korea Marines at Hat Yao, Chon Buri, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2025. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. Clemmer is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

Photo by Cpl. Migel Reynosa

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Barber, a gunner with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, prepares for a night live-fire range with Royal Thai Armed Forces service members and the Republic of Korea Marines at Hat Yao, Chon Buri, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. Barber is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Barber, a gunner with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, prepares for a night live-fire range with Royal Thai Armed Forces service members and the Republic of Korea Marines at Hat Yao, Chon Buri, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. Barber is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

Photo by Cpl. Migel Reynosa

A U.S. Marine with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, performs a demonstration in a combat marksmanship range in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Tofteroo)

A U.S. Marine with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, performs a demonstration in a combat marksmanship range in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Tofteroo)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Tofteroo

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, alongside service members with the Royal Thai Marine Corps and Republic of Korea Marine Corps, pose for a group photo in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Tofteroo)

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, alongside service members with the Royal Thai Marine Corps and Republic of Korea Marine Corps, pose for a group photo in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2025. Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, held annually in Thailand, showcasing the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, and advancing common interests through our commitment to allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I MEF executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF stand-in presence west of the international date line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Tofteroo)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Tofteroo

U.S. Marines, with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and service members from the Royal Thai Marine Corps and Republic of Korea Marine Corps conduct a live-fire short bay range at Thai Reconnaissance Battalion, Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, during exercise Cobra Gold. U.S. Marines, alongside Thai and Republic of Korea, conducted a live-fire short bay range during Cobra Gold, the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia, highlighting the strong partnership between Thailand and the United States while fostering cooperation with allied and partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessi Stegall)

U.S. Marines, with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and service members from the Royal Thai Marine Corps and Republic of Korea Marine Corps conduct a live-fire short bay range at Thai Reconnaissance Battalion, Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, during exercise Cobra Gold. U.S. Marines, alongside Thai and Republic of Korea, conducted a live-fire short bay range during Cobra Gold, the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia, highlighting the strong partnership between Thailand and the United States while fostering cooperation with allied and partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessi Stegall)

Photo by Cpl. Jessi Stegall

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dody Martinell, right, a light armored reconnaissance Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, coaches a U.S. Marine and a Royal Thai Marine Corps service member during a live-fire short bay range at Thai Reconnaissance Battalion, Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, during exercise Cobra Gold. U.S. Marines, alongside Thai and Republic of Korea, conducted a live-fire short bay range during Cobra Gold, the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia, highlighting the strong partnership between Thailand and the United States while fostering cooperation with allied and partner nations. Martinell is a native of Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessi Stegall)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dody Martinell, right, a light armored reconnaissance Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, coaches a U.S. Marine and a Royal Thai Marine Corps service member during a live-fire short bay range at Thai Reconnaissance Battalion, Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, during exercise Cobra Gold. U.S. Marines, alongside Thai and Republic of Korea, conducted a live-fire short bay range during Cobra Gold, the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia, highlighting the strong partnership between Thailand and the United States while fostering cooperation with allied and partner nations. Martinell is a native of Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessi Stegall)

Photo by Cpl. Jessi Stegall

U.S Marine Col. Stuart Glenn, 1st Light Armour Reconnaissance Battalion (LAR), 1st Marine Division, meets with Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Captain, Kim Kyung-ho, commander of the ROK Navy Cobra Gold Exercise Squadron, during a live-fire short bay range at Thai Reconnaissance Battalion, Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 28. Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia taking place from Feb. 26 – Mar. 8, 2025. Cobra Gold highlights the strong partnership between Thailand and the United States while strengthening interoperability and enhancing readiness through field exercises, disaster simulations and humanitarian projects with allied and partnered nations and civilian agencies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Victoria Granado)

U.S Marine Col. Stuart Glenn, 1st Light Armour Reconnaissance Battalion (LAR), 1st Marine Division, meets with Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Captain, Kim Kyung-ho, commander of the ROK Navy Cobra Gold Exercise Squadron, during a live-fire short bay range at Thai Reconnaissance Battalion, Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 28. Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia taking place from Feb. 26 – Mar. 8, 2025. Cobra Gold highlights the strong partnership between Thailand and the United States while strengthening interoperability and enhancing readiness through field exercises, disaster simulations and humanitarian projects with allied and partnered nations and civilian agencies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Victoria Granado)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Victoria

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