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Members of the Indonesian Korps Marinir fire a Mk22 Mod 0 advanced sniper rifle during live-fire training as part of an annual bilateral reconnaissance exchange with U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. This exchange strengthens relationships and enhances the capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian reconnaissance forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

Members of the Indonesian Korps Marinir fire a Mk22 Mod 0 advanced sniper rifle during live-fire training as part of an annual bilateral reconnaissance exchange with U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. This exchange strengthens relationships and enhances the capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian reconnaissance forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire a Mk22 Mod 0 advanced sniper rifle during live-fire training as part of an annual bilateral reconnaissance exchange with members of the Indonesian Korps Marinir at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. This exchange strengthens relationships and enhances the capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian reconnaissance forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire a Mk22 Mod 0 advanced sniper rifle during live-fire training as part of an annual bilateral reconnaissance exchange with members of the Indonesian Korps Marinir at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2025. This exchange strengthens relationships and enhances the capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian reconnaissance forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler

Leaders from the Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self Defense Force pose for a photo during the KAMANDAG 9 opening ceremony at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy photo provided by the Japan Ground Self Defense Force)

Leaders from the Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self Defense Force pose for a photo during the KAMANDAG 9 opening ceremony at Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy photo provided by the Japan Ground Self Defense Force)

Photo by Courtesy

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Gonzales, left, an MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic and Capt. John Kleczkowski, right, an MV-22 Osprey pilot, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspect the front landing gear of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to VMM-364 during KAMANDAG 9 at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Gonzales, left, an MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic and Capt. John Kleczkowski, right, an MV-22 Osprey pilot, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspect the front landing gear of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to VMM-364 during KAMANDAG 9 at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Gonzales, an MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to VMM-364 during KAMANDAG 9 at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Gonzales, an MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to VMM-364 during KAMANDAG 9 at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, May 26, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Diaz, a satellite transmission systems operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 25.3, poses for a photo at Palawan, Philippines, during Exercise KAMANDAG 9, May 25, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-D 25.3 is part of 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. Diaz is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Diaz, a satellite transmission systems operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 25.3, poses for a photo at Palawan, Philippines, during Exercise KAMANDAG 9, May 25, 2025. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-D 25.3 is part of 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. Diaz is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Readiness Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fire a M240B machine gun during a live-fire range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2025. Through conducting this range, Marines reinforced basic machine gun marksmanship skills and learned to employ them safely, accurately and tactically while contributing to their overall readiness to deploy at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian McGinnis)

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Readiness Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fire a M240B machine gun during a live-fire range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2025. Through conducting this range, Marines reinforced basic machine gun marksmanship skills and learned to employ them safely, accurately and tactically while contributing to their overall readiness to deploy at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian McGinnis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian McGinnis

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Readiness Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fire a M240B machine gun during a live-fire range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2025. Through conducting this range, Marines reinforced basic machine gun marksmanship skills and learned to employ them safely, accurately and tactically while contributing to their overall readiness to deploy at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian McGinnis)

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Readiness Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fire a M240B machine gun during a live-fire range on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2025. Through conducting this range, Marines reinforced basic machine gun marksmanship skills and learned to employ them safely, accurately and tactically while contributing to their overall readiness to deploy at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian McGinnis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian McGinnis

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ace Languban (left), and Lance Cpl. Cole Mountz, both machine gunners with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, set up an M240B medium machine gun during a squad attack range as part of Predator’s Walk at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, May 23, 2025. The Predator Series consists of two bilateral exercises between MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force, Predator’s Walk and Predator’s Run, designed to further enhance small unit interoperability and combined arms capabilities in a realistic training environment. Languban is a native of California and Mountz is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ace Languban (left), and Lance Cpl. Cole Mountz, both machine gunners with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, set up an M240B medium machine gun during a squad attack range as part of Predator’s Walk at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, May 23, 2025. The Predator Series consists of two bilateral exercises between MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force, Predator’s Walk and Predator’s Run, designed to further enhance small unit interoperability and combined arms capabilities in a realistic training environment. Languban is a native of California and Mountz is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaac Rodriguez, left, a light armored reconnaissance vehicle crewman with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo with a local during Los Angeles Fleet Week in Los Angeles, May 23, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, patriciate in various community service events and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaac Rodriguez, left, a light armored reconnaissance vehicle crewman with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo with a local during Los Angeles Fleet Week in Los Angeles, May 23, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, patriciate in various community service events and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton)

Photo by Cpl. Earik Barton

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Abigail Ragland, left, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, explains how to use a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun to locals during Los Angeles Fleet Week in Los Angeles, May 23, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, patriciate in various community service events and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Abigail Ragland, left, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, explains how to use a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun to locals during Los Angeles Fleet Week in Los Angeles, May 23, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, patriciate in various community service events and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton)

Photo by Cpl. Earik Barton

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 and Australian Air Force Cadets pose for a photo in front of a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey during a tour at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, May 22, 2025. The Marines aim to strengthen ties with the local Darwin community as well as increase the cadets’ understanding of the Marines of MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 and Australian Air Force Cadets pose for a photo in front of a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey during a tour at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, May 22, 2025. The Marines aim to strengthen ties with the local Darwin community as well as increase the cadets’ understanding of the Marines of MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, compete in a tug-of-war event during the annual MAG-11 warrior games at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 22, 2025. The warrior games are designed to increase morale and foster the warrior spirit in friendly competition between the squadrons within MAG-11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, compete in a tug-of-war event during the annual MAG-11 warrior games at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 22, 2025. The warrior games are designed to increase morale and foster the warrior spirit in friendly competition between the squadrons within MAG-11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fight with pugil sticks during the annual MAG-11 warrior games at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 22, 2025. The warrior games are designed to increase morale and foster the warrior spirit in friendly competition between the squadrons within MAG-11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fight with pugil sticks during the annual MAG-11 warrior games at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 22, 2025. The warrior games are designed to increase morale and foster the warrior spirit in friendly competition between the squadrons within MAG-11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jeremy Winters, left, the deputy commanding general of operations for Joint Task Force - Southern Border, and Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, bow their heads during the benediction at the memorial service of two fallen Marines at the chapel at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 22, 2025. The memorial service was held in honor of Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, who lost their lives in the line of duty April 15, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jeremy Winters, left, the deputy commanding general of operations for Joint Task Force - Southern Border, and Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, bow their heads during the benediction at the memorial service of two fallen Marines at the chapel at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 22, 2025. The memorial service was held in honor of Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, who lost their lives in the line of duty April 15, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participate in a regimental run during a Reckless Rodeo event on Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2025. The Reckless Rodeo was created to build camaraderie, strengthen team spirit, and honor the 'Reckless' tradition. This event is named after Staff Sgt. Reckless, a decorated war horse who served with the U.S. Marine Corps in many combat missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kiana Rose Orinion)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participate in a regimental run during a Reckless Rodeo event on Camp Pendleton, California, May 22, 2025. The Reckless Rodeo was created to build camaraderie, strengthen team spirit, and honor the 'Reckless' tradition. This event is named after Staff Sgt. Reckless, a decorated war horse who served with the U.S. Marine Corps in many combat missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kiana Rose Orinion)

Photo by Cpl. Kiana Rose Orinion

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Salvador Salinas, logistics chief with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, descends into a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) cargo hold at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 19, 2025. The 11th MEU partners with multiple Navy units for familiarization training aimed at sharpening amphibious capabilities and joint readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Salvador Salinas, logistics chief with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, descends into a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) cargo hold at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 19, 2025. The 11th MEU partners with multiple Navy units for familiarization training aimed at sharpening amphibious capabilities and joint readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Jason Lopez, landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) craft master assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, informs U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, about the components of an LCAC at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 19, 2025. The 11th MEU partners with multiple Navy units for familiarization training aimed at sharpening amphibious capabilities and joint readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Jason Lopez, landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) craft master assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, informs U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, about the components of an LCAC at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 19, 2025. The 11th MEU partners with multiple Navy units for familiarization training aimed at sharpening amphibious capabilities and joint readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, receive instructions on landing craft, air cushions (LCAC) operations, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 19, 2025. The 11th MEU partners with multiple Navy units for familiarization training aimed at sharpening amphibious capabilities and joint readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, receive instructions on landing craft, air cushions (LCAC) operations, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 19, 2025. The 11th MEU partners with multiple Navy units for familiarization training aimed at sharpening amphibious capabilities and joint readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aimee Jordan

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372 cut into a staged vehicle during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course hosted by the Amphibious Raids Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides relevant and realistic training to Marine small-unit leaders in mission-essential tasks to prepare units for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372 cut into a staged vehicle during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course hosted by the Amphibious Raids Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides relevant and realistic training to Marine small-unit leaders in mission-essential tasks to prepare units for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez

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