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U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire a mortar during an M252 81 mm mortar range as a part of Adversary Force Exercise 4-26 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 9, 2026. AFX serves as an opportunity for units to receive training and certification across multiple warfighting functions in realistic force-on-force scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire a mortar during an M252 81 mm mortar range as a part of Adversary Force Exercise 4-26 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 9, 2026. AFX serves as an opportunity for units to receive training and certification across multiple warfighting functions in realistic force-on-force scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Vincent Needham)

Photo by Sgt. Vincent Needham

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Landon Nelson, left, and Lance Cpl. Rosalas Rojas, both machine gunners with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, fire an MK-19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher as part of a multinational live-fire drill during Exercise Predator’s Run 26 at Townsville Field Training Area in Queensland, Australia, July 27, 2026.  Exercise Predator’s Run 26 is a trilateral training event integrating forces from MRF-D 26, Australian Army 1st Brigade, 1st Division, and the Philippine Army 1st Brigade Combat Team, designed to enhance combat readiness of regional allies through interoperability. Nelson is a native of Arizona and Rojas is a native of Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Landon Nelson, left, and Lance Cpl. Rosalas Rojas, both machine gunners with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, fire an MK-19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher as part of a multinational live-fire drill during Exercise Predator’s Run 26 at Townsville Field Training Area in Queensland, Australia, July 27, 2026.  Exercise Predator’s Run 26 is a trilateral training event integrating forces from MRF-D 26, Australian Army 1st Brigade, 1st Division, and the Philippine Army 1st Brigade Combat Team, designed to enhance combat readiness of regional allies through interoperability. Nelson is a native of Arizona and Rojas is a native of Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin Hernandez, an assistant patrol leader with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, fires an M4 carbine as part of a multinational live-fire drill during Exercise Predator’s Run 26 at Townsville Field Training Area in Queensland, Australia, July 27, 2026.  Exercise Predator’s Run 26 is a trilateral training event integrating forces from MRF-D 26, Australian Army 1st Brigade, 1st Division, and the Philippine Army 1st Brigade Combat Team, designed to enhance combat readiness of regional allies through interoperability. Hernandez is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin Hernandez, an assistant patrol leader with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, fires an M4 carbine as part of a multinational live-fire drill during Exercise Predator’s Run 26 at Townsville Field Training Area in Queensland, Australia, July 27, 2026.  Exercise Predator’s Run 26 is a trilateral training event integrating forces from MRF-D 26, Australian Army 1st Brigade, 1st Division, and the Philippine Army 1st Brigade Combat Team, designed to enhance combat readiness of regional allies through interoperability. Hernandez is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Headquarters band, and personnel from the U.S. Embassy pose for a photo after a concert in celebration of Freedom 250 at the SM Mall of Asia, Manila, Philippines, June 28, 2026. Marine Rotational Force – Southeast Asia supported communication coverage of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performance in Manila as part of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines' Freedom 250 campaign. The concert celebrated the enduring friendship between the United States and the Philippines while commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, 80 years of diplomatic relations, and the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty.

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Headquarters band, and personnel from the U.S. Embassy pose for a photo after a concert in celebration of Freedom 250 at the SM Mall of Asia, Manila, Philippines, June 28, 2026. Marine Rotational Force – Southeast Asia supported communication coverage of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performance in Manila as part of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines' Freedom 250 campaign. The concert celebrated the enduring friendship between the United States and the Philippines while commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, 80 years of diplomatic relations, and the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty.

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, set up a L3Harris AN/PRC-160(V) radio and a AN/TRC-209 radio frequency amplifier as part of exercise Slingshot in Pohnpei, Micronesia, June 26, 2026. This communication gear enabled the Marines to send vital weather conditions from 3rd world pacific islands to the Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport conducting aerial refueling operations for exercise Slingshot. (U.S. Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, set up a L3Harris AN/PRC-160(V) radio and a AN/TRC-209 radio frequency amplifier as part of exercise Slingshot in Pohnpei, Micronesia, June 26, 2026. This communication gear enabled the Marines to send vital weather conditions from 3rd world pacific islands to the Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport conducting aerial refueling operations for exercise Slingshot. (U.S. Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marcus Santana, an F-35B fixed-wing aircraft airframe mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, sets up a L3Harris AN/PRC-160(V) radio as part of exercise Slingshot in Pohnpei, Micronesia, June 26, 2026. This communication gear enabled the Marines to send vital weather conditions from 3rd world pacific islands to the Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport conducting aerial refueling operations for exercise Slingshot. (U.S. Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marcus Santana, an F-35B fixed-wing aircraft airframe mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, sets up a L3Harris AN/PRC-160(V) radio as part of exercise Slingshot in Pohnpei, Micronesia, June 26, 2026. This communication gear enabled the Marines to send vital weather conditions from 3rd world pacific islands to the Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport conducting aerial refueling operations for exercise Slingshot. (U.S. Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic

LT. COL. DAVID A. SERRANO COMMAND PHOTO

LT. COL. DAVID A. SERRANO COMMAND PHOTO

Photo by 1STLT EMILY ZITO

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, departs after receiving fuel from a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW as part of exercise Slingshot above Darwin, Australia, June 24, 2026. Slingshot is an exercise designed to exhibit the rapid deploy ability of the F-35B utilizing Marine Corps assets. (U.S. Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Symira Bostic)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, departs after receiving fuel from a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW as part of exercise Slingshot above Darwin, Australia, June 24, 2026. Slingshot is an exercise designed to exhibit the rapid deploy ability of the F-35B utilizing Marine Corps assets. (U.S. Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives fuel from a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW as part of exercise Slingshot above Darwin, Australia, June 24, 2026. Slingshot is an exercise designed to exhibit the rapid deploy ability of the F-35B utilizing Marine Corps assets. (U.S. Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Symira Bostic)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives fuel from a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW as part of exercise Slingshot above Darwin, Australia, June 24, 2026. Slingshot is an exercise designed to exhibit the rapid deploy ability of the F-35B utilizing Marine Corps assets. (U.S. Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic

U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Hudson Helget, a vehicle gunner with Echo Company, 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, monitors targets during a live-fire range at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms California, June 24, 2026. 3d AA Bn. held the range to certify Amphibious Combat Vehicle crews on gunnery tables 4-6 in preparation for an upcoming service level training exercise. Helget is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton)

U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Hudson Helget, a vehicle gunner with Echo Company, 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, monitors targets during a live-fire range at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms California, June 24, 2026. 3d AA Bn. held the range to certify Amphibious Combat Vehicle crews on gunnery tables 4-6 in preparation for an upcoming service level training exercise. Helget is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton)

Photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton

An Amphibious Combat Vehicle assigned to Fox Company, 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, engages targets during a live-fire range at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms California, June 24, 2026. 3d AA Bn. held the range to certify ACV crews on gunnery tables 4-6 in preparation for an upcoming service level training exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton)

An Amphibious Combat Vehicle assigned to Fox Company, 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, engages targets during a live-fire range at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms California, June 24, 2026. 3d AA Bn. held the range to certify ACV crews on gunnery tables 4-6 in preparation for an upcoming service level training exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton)

Photo by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton

U.S. Marine Corps Col. George J. Flynn, right, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, I Marine Expeditionary Force, answer a question during a press conference following the KAMANDAG 10 opening ceremony on Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, June 15, 2026. KD10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. George J. Flynn, right, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, I Marine Expeditionary Force, answer a question during a press conference following the KAMANDAG 10 opening ceremony on Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, June 15, 2026. KD10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

A U.S. Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps midshipman enrolled under the Marine option engages with U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, during a Fleet Marine Force static display at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 8, 2026. The Marines of the battalion demonstrated Network-On-The-Move and satellite communication capabilities, providing midshipmen an opportunity to learn about communications operations and Marine Corps military occupational specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenya Bustamante)

A U.S. Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps midshipman enrolled under the Marine option engages with U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, during a Fleet Marine Force static display at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 8, 2026. The Marines of the battalion demonstrated Network-On-The-Move and satellite communication capabilities, providing midshipmen an opportunity to learn about communications operations and Marine Corps military occupational specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenya Bustamante)

Photo by Cpl. Kenya Bustamante

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26 hold spears gifted to them by Esther Bulumbara, the senior traditional owner of Bagala clan lands, at the Barunga Festival 2026 closing ceremony in Barunga, Northern Territory, Australia, June 7, 2026. MRF-D is a six-month forward deployment in Australia that strengthens combined interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provides rapid crisis-response options for the joint force across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Chase Fortier)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26 hold spears gifted to them by Esther Bulumbara, the senior traditional owner of Bagala clan lands, at the Barunga Festival 2026 closing ceremony in Barunga, Northern Territory, Australia, June 7, 2026. MRF-D is a six-month forward deployment in Australia that strengthens combined interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provides rapid crisis-response options for the joint force across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Chase Fortier)

Photo by 1st Lt. Chase Fortier

Command board

Command board

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls

COMMAND PHOTO

COMMAND PHOTO

Photo by 1STLT EMILY ZITO

U.S. Marines with Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Detachment - North, Marine Rotational Force – Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Philippine marines pose for a photo during a bilateral fires and effects training for Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum 26.3 on Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, June 3, 2026. ACDC is a series of bilateral training activities that supports the Philippine Marine Corps’ ACDC and strengthens interoperability and combined readiness between Philippine and U.S. forces. MRF-SEA serves as I MEF’s forward command element in the Philippines, supporting Task Force-Philippines and integrating with the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen interoperability and improve combined readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Detachment - North, Marine Rotational Force – Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Philippine marines pose for a photo during a bilateral fires and effects training for Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum 26.3 on Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, June 3, 2026. ACDC is a series of bilateral training activities that supports the Philippine Marine Corps’ ACDC and strengthens interoperability and combined readiness between Philippine and U.S. forces. MRF-SEA serves as I MEF’s forward command element in the Philippines, supporting Task Force-Philippines and integrating with the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen interoperability and improve combined readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photo during a staff ride in honor of Memorial Day at Mount Samat National Shrine of Valor, Bataan, Philippines, May 23, 2026. MRF-SEA serves as I MEF’s forward command element, supporting Task Force - Philippines and integrating with the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen interoperability and improve combined readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photo during a staff ride in honor of Memorial Day at Mount Samat National Shrine of Valor, Bataan, Philippines, May 23, 2026. MRF-SEA serves as I MEF’s forward command element, supporting Task Force - Philippines and integrating with the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen interoperability and improve combined readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

Marines aboard a UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, toss a first person view unmanned aircraft system during an integration assessment exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 13, 2026. The collaborative exercise allowed Marines to determine the feasibility of using FPV UAS from an aircraft and evaluate how to best integrate them to increase combat capabilities and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic)

Marines aboard a UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, toss a first person view unmanned aircraft system during an integration assessment exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 13, 2026. The collaborative exercise allowed Marines to determine the feasibility of using FPV UAS from an aircraft and evaluate how to best integrate them to increase combat capabilities and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic

Marines aboard a UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, toss a first person view unmanned aircraft system during an integration assessment exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 13, 2026. The collaborative exercise allowed Marines to determine the feasibility of using FPV UAS from an aircraft and evaluate how to best integrate them to increase combat capabilities and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic)

Marines aboard a UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, toss a first person view unmanned aircraft system during an integration assessment exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 13, 2026. The collaborative exercise allowed Marines to determine the feasibility of using FPV UAS from an aircraft and evaluate how to best integrate them to increase combat capabilities and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic

I Marine Expeditionary Force