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U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Austin Washington, an aviation boatswain mate handler, directs an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, for landing aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 29, 2025. For the first time in the rotation’s history, the MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force's Aviation and Ground Combat Elements embarked aboard a U.S. Navy vessel to extend operational reach and provide flexible, combat-credible options across the Indo-Pacific. 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. Washington is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Austin Washington, an aviation boatswain mate handler, directs an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, for landing aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 29, 2025. For the first time in the rotation’s history, the MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force's Aviation and Ground Combat Elements embarked aboard a U.S. Navy vessel to extend operational reach and provide flexible, combat-credible options across the Indo-Pacific. 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. Washington is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, speaks to U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division after firing an M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer as part of his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 27, 2025. The visit highlighted readiness, modernization, and quality of life priorities for Marines and Sailors across I Marine Expeditionary Force and the Navy–Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, speaks to U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division after firing an M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer as part of his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 27, 2025. The visit highlighted readiness, modernization, and quality of life priorities for Marines and Sailors across I Marine Expeditionary Force and the Navy–Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jan Macadangdang, a howitzer section chief with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division explains the capabilities of the M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer as part of Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan’s, visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 27, 2025. The visit highlighted readiness, modernization, and quality of life priorities for Marines and Sailors across I Marine Expeditionary Force and the Navy–Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jan Macadangdang, a howitzer section chief with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division explains the capabilities of the M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer as part of Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan’s, visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 27, 2025. The visit highlighted readiness, modernization, and quality of life priorities for Marines and Sailors across I Marine Expeditionary Force and the Navy–Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Atticus Martinez

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division watch a vendor loaned small unmanned aircraft system fly during Project G.I. at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 26, 2025. The Defense Innovation Unit’s Project G.I. Challenge brought together Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force, industry partners, and Department of Defense leaders to evaluate commercial sUAS, with Marine feedback shaping future procurement decisions and advancing modernization for contested environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sawyer Carleton)

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division watch a vendor loaned small unmanned aircraft system fly during Project G.I. at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 26, 2025. The Defense Innovation Unit’s Project G.I. Challenge brought together Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force, industry partners, and Department of Defense leaders to evaluate commercial sUAS, with Marine feedback shaping future procurement decisions and advancing modernization for contested environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sawyer Carleton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sawyer Carleton

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eduardo Montano Lopez, a rifleman with 1st Marine Division Schools, launches a small unmanned aircraft system during Project G.I. at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2025. The Defense Innovation Unit’s Project G.I. Challenge brought together Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force, industry partners, and Department of Defense leaders to evaluate commercial sUAS, with Marine feedback shaping future procurement decisions and advancing modernization for contested environments. Montano Lopez is a native of Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Adeola Adetimehin)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eduardo Montano Lopez, a rifleman with 1st Marine Division Schools, launches a small unmanned aircraft system during Project G.I. at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2025. The Defense Innovation Unit’s Project G.I. Challenge brought together Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force, industry partners, and Department of Defense leaders to evaluate commercial sUAS, with Marine feedback shaping future procurement decisions and advancing modernization for contested environments. Montano Lopez is a native of Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Adeola Adetimehin)

Photo by Sgt. Adeola Adetimehin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cooper Ross, a small unmanned aircraft systems operator with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, assembles a drone during Project G.I. at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2025. The Defense Innovation Unit’s Project G.I. Challenge brought together Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force, industry partners, and Department of Defense leaders to evaluate commercial sUAS, with Marine feedback shaping future procurement decisions and advancing modernization for contested environments. Ross is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Adeola Adetimehin)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cooper Ross, a small unmanned aircraft systems operator with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, assembles a drone during Project G.I. at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2025. The Defense Innovation Unit’s Project G.I. Challenge brought together Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force, industry partners, and Department of Defense leaders to evaluate commercial sUAS, with Marine feedback shaping future procurement decisions and advancing modernization for contested environments. Ross is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Adeola Adetimehin)

Photo by Sgt. Adeola Adetimehin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brendon Hall, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, ties a knot during Assault Climbers Course 25-3 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, Aug. 22, 2025. ACC is a multi-week course that exposes students to rope climbing techniques and procedures, increasing mobility and lethality in littoral, mountainous and urban terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brendon Hall, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, ties a knot during Assault Climbers Course 25-3 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, Aug. 22, 2025. ACC is a multi-week course that exposes students to rope climbing techniques and procedures, increasing mobility and lethality in littoral, mountainous and urban terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Connell, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, climbs up a cliff during Assault Climbers Course 25-3 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, Aug. 22, 2025. ACC is a multi-week course that exposes students to rope climbing techniques and procedures, increasing mobility and lethality in littoral, mountainous and urban terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Connell, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, climbs up a cliff during Assault Climbers Course 25-3 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, Aug. 22, 2025. ACC is a multi-week course that exposes students to rope climbing techniques and procedures, increasing mobility and lethality in littoral, mountainous and urban terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darrian Davidson, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, holds security during tactical site exploitation after conducting a raid at Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. The Raid Branch of Expeditionary Training Group provides relevant and realistic training to Marines and small-unit leaders in mission-essential tasks, including close-quarters battle and breaching, to prepare units for deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Virtue)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darrian Davidson, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, holds security during tactical site exploitation after conducting a raid at Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. The Raid Branch of Expeditionary Training Group provides relevant and realistic training to Marines and small-unit leaders in mission-essential tasks, including close-quarters battle and breaching, to prepare units for deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Virtue)

Photo by Sgt. Michael Virtue

U.S. Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose with local Pohnpeian children for a photo as part of a sports camp during Koa Moana 25 on Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, Aug. 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. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose with local Pohnpeian children for a photo as part of a sports camp during Koa Moana 25 on Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, Aug. 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. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua Mollie, a Georgia native and network chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and local Pohnpeian children play basketball as part of a sports camp during Koa Moana 25 on Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, Aug. 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. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua Mollie, a Georgia native and network chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and local Pohnpeian children play basketball as part of a sports camp during Koa Moana 25 on Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, Aug. 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. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the audience during the I Marine Expeditionary Force change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm relinquished command of I MEF to Lt. Gen. Christian F. Wortman during the ceremony, signifying the transfer of command and responsibility of I MEF. I MEF provides combatant commanders a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air-Ground Task Force, capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the audience during the I Marine Expeditionary Force change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm relinquished command of I MEF to Lt. Gen. Christian F. Wortman during the ceremony, signifying the transfer of command and responsibility of I MEF. I MEF provides combatant commanders a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air-Ground Task Force, capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls

The I Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general salutes the colors with past I MEF commanding generals during the I MEF change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm relinquished command of I MEF to Lt. Gen. Christian F. Wortman during the ceremony, signifying the transfer of command and responsibility of I MEF. I MEF provides combatant commanders a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air-Ground Task Force, capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls)

The I Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general salutes the colors with past I MEF commanding generals during the I MEF change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2025. Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm relinquished command of I MEF to Lt. Gen. Christian F. Wortman during the ceremony, signifying the transfer of command and responsibility of I MEF. I MEF provides combatant commanders a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air-Ground Task Force, capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands on an airfield to airlift a communications detachment of Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, to establish a rapid response communications node during a staff planning exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2025. The communications detachment exercised expeditionary capabilities and procedures to setup and maintain communications from an austere environment. U.S. Department of State and I MEF Expeditionary Operations Training Group interacted with 15th MEU staff planners as they exercised command and control of simulated crisis response scenarios, including a foreign humanitarian assistance, embassy reinforcement, and the military assisted departure of U.S. citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Knowles)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands on an airfield to airlift a communications detachment of Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, to establish a rapid response communications node during a staff planning exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2025. The communications detachment exercised expeditionary capabilities and procedures to setup and maintain communications from an austere environment. U.S. Department of State and I MEF Expeditionary Operations Training Group interacted with 15th MEU staff planners as they exercised command and control of simulated crisis response scenarios, including a foreign humanitarian assistance, embassy reinforcement, and the military assisted departure of U.S. citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Knowles)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Knowles

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donya Grady, a satellite operator assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force establishes rapid response communications during a staff planning exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2025. The communications detachment exercised expeditionary capabilities and procedures to setup and maintain communications from an austere environment. U.S. Department of State and I MEF Expeditionary Operations Training Group interacted with 15th MEU staff planners as they exercised command and control of simulated crisis response scenarios, including a foreign humanitarian assistance, embassy reinforcement, and the military assisted departure of U.S. citizens.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Knowles)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donya Grady, a satellite operator assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force establishes rapid response communications during a staff planning exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2025. The communications detachment exercised expeditionary capabilities and procedures to setup and maintain communications from an austere environment. U.S. Department of State and I MEF Expeditionary Operations Training Group interacted with 15th MEU staff planners as they exercised command and control of simulated crisis response scenarios, including a foreign humanitarian assistance, embassy reinforcement, and the military assisted departure of U.S. citizens.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Knowles)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Knowles

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jonathan Frerichs, a future operations officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force, gives opening remarks during a planning meeting held alongside Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia and Indonesian Navy representatives at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2025. The engagement, hosted by I MEF with the Indonesian Navy and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, focused on strengthening the U.S.–Indonesia military relationship, reviewing bilateral training and operations, and planning future cooperation to enhance regional security and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Andrade)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jonathan Frerichs, a future operations officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force, gives opening remarks during a planning meeting held alongside Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia and Indonesian Navy representatives at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2025. The engagement, hosted by I MEF with the Indonesian Navy and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, focused on strengthening the U.S.–Indonesia military relationship, reviewing bilateral training and operations, and planning future cooperation to enhance regional security and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Andrade)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Andrade

I Marine Expeditionary Force, Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia and Indonesian Navy leaders pose for a group photo during a planning meeting at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2025. The engagement, hosted by I MEF with the Indonesian Navy and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, focused on strengthening the U.S.–Indonesia military relationship, reviewing bilateral training and operations, and planning future cooperation to enhance regional security and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Andrade)

I Marine Expeditionary Force, Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia and Indonesian Navy leaders pose for a group photo during a planning meeting at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2025. The engagement, hosted by I MEF with the Indonesian Navy and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, focused on strengthening the U.S.–Indonesia military relationship, reviewing bilateral training and operations, and planning future cooperation to enhance regional security and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Andrade)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Andrade

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, disembark from the USS SOMERSET to conduct Amphibious Combat Vehicle Certifications off the coast at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, as a part of Quarterly Amphibious Underway Readiness Training 25.4, Aug. 14, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise, involving the integration of multiple units from I Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. 3rd Fleet, designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alan Gomez)

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, disembark from the USS SOMERSET to conduct Amphibious Combat Vehicle Certifications off the coast at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, as a part of Quarterly Amphibious Underway Readiness Training 25.4, Aug. 14, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise, involving the integration of multiple units from I Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. 3rd Fleet, designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alan Gomez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alan Gomez

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observe close air support with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 775 during Northern Strike 25-2 at Camp Grayling, Michigan, Aug. 15, 2025. Marines participating in the exercise continue to train and enhance the survivability and the lethality of the naval expeditionary force, while fully integrating with joint forces and multinational partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observe close air support with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 775 during Northern Strike 25-2 at Camp Grayling, Michigan, Aug. 15, 2025. Marines participating in the exercise continue to train and enhance the survivability and the lethality of the naval expeditionary force, while fully integrating with joint forces and multinational partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle

VMFA-232 Centennial Ceremony

VMFA-232 Centennial Ceremony

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

I Marine Expeditionary Force