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U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 23 and Royal Australian Navy Sailors stand on the flight deck of Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Adelaide (L01) during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 23, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, July 8, 2023. Through the continuous progression of training exercises, MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force gain valuable experience and the expertise necessary for the successful execution of complex missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 23 and Royal Australian Navy Sailors stand on the flight deck of Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Adelaide (L01) during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 23, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, July 8, 2023. Through the continuous progression of training exercises, MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force gain valuable experience and the expertise necessary for the successful execution of complex missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly in formation during a trans-Pacific flight en route to Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, at sea, July 8, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities.

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly in formation during a trans-Pacific flight en route to Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, at sea, July 8, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities.

Photo by Lt. Col. Seth Byrum

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly in formation during a trans-Pacific flight en route to Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, at sea, July 8, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. (Courtesy Photo by Lt. Col. Seth Byrum)

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly in formation during a trans-Pacific flight en route to Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, at sea, July 8, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. (Courtesy Photo by Lt. Col. Seth Byrum)

Photo by Lt. Col. Seth Byrum

This U.S. Marine Corps graphic was created for the Lock It Up Lethal Means Safety Campaign at Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2023. The purpose of the campaign is to provide Marines, Sailors and families with information regarding lethal means safety and increase awareness of safe storage of personally owned firearms. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Brian Knowles) (Graphic designed in Photoshop)

This U.S. Marine Corps graphic was created for the Lock It Up Lethal Means Safety Campaign at Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2023. The purpose of the campaign is to provide Marines, Sailors and families with information regarding lethal means safety and increase awareness of safe storage of personally owned firearms. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Brian Knowles) (Graphic designed in Photoshop)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Knowles

This U.S. Marine Corps graphic was created for the Lock It Up Lethal Means Safety Campaign at Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2023. The purpose of the campaign is to provide Marines, Sailors and families with information regarding lethal means safety and increase awareness of safe storage of personally owned firearms. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Brian Knowles) (Graphic designed in Photoshop)

This U.S. Marine Corps graphic was created for the Lock It Up Lethal Means Safety Campaign at Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2023. The purpose of the campaign is to provide Marines, Sailors and families with information regarding lethal means safety and increase awareness of safe storage of personally owned firearms. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Brian Knowles) (Graphic designed in Photoshop)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Knowles

U.S. Marines with Lima Co., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23 engage simulated targets during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 23 in Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 1, 2023. Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral exercise with MRF-D, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and Australian Defence Force, with Republic of Korea observers, working together to achieve fire, maneuver, and communications interoperability objectives.

U.S. Marines with Lima Co., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23 engage simulated targets during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 23 in Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 1, 2023. Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral exercise with MRF-D, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and Australian Defence Force, with Republic of Korea observers, working together to achieve fire, maneuver, and communications interoperability objectives.

Photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Marine Maj. Matthew Dunlevy, the commanding officer of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23, talks to during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 23 in Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 4, 2023. Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral exercise with MRF-D, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and Australian Defence Force, with Republic of Korea observers, working together to achieve fire, maneuver, and communications interoperability objectives. Dunlevy is a native of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

U.S. Marine Maj. Matthew Dunlevy, the commanding officer of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23, talks to during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 23 in Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 4, 2023. Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral exercise with MRF-D, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and Australian Defence Force, with Republic of Korea observers, working together to achieve fire, maneuver, and communications interoperability objectives. Dunlevy is a native of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

Photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Alexiander Sigrah, a Kosrae native and an automotive maintenance technician with Task Force Koa Moana 23, is promoted to the rank of Private First Class in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, July 4, 2023. “I am excited to be able to go back home and fix a lot of stuff that I’ve always wanted to be involved in helping with,” said Sigrah. Task Force Koa Moana deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Alexiander Sigrah, a Kosrae native and an automotive maintenance technician with Task Force Koa Moana 23, is promoted to the rank of Private First Class in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, July 4, 2023. “I am excited to be able to go back home and fix a lot of stuff that I’ve always wanted to be involved in helping with,” said Sigrah. Task Force Koa Moana deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Alexiander Sigrah, a Kosrae native and an automotive maintenance technician with Task Force Koa Moana 23, is promoted to the rank of Private First Class in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, July 4, 2023. “I am excited to be able to go back home and fix a lot of stuff that I’ve always wanted to be involved in helping with,” said Sigrah. Task Force Koa Moana deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Alexiander Sigrah, a Kosrae native and an automotive maintenance technician with Task Force Koa Moana 23, is promoted to the rank of Private First Class in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia, July 4, 2023. “I am excited to be able to go back home and fix a lot of stuff that I’ve always wanted to be involved in helping with,” said Sigrah. Task Force Koa Moana deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney White

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael O’Brien, Commanding Officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the capabilities of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II aircraft with Air Commodore Peter Robinson, Commander of Air Combat Group, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and Wing Commander Adrian Kiely, Commanding Officer of RAAF No. 3 Squadron, while touring RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, June 28, 2023. The tour allowed for U.S. Marine Corps and Australian military leadership to view on-going unit-level and bilateral training events designed to enhance U.S.-Australian relationships and further develop and sustain capabilities in the Indo-Pacific Region. O’Brien is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Brittenham)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael O’Brien, Commanding Officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the capabilities of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II aircraft with Air Commodore Peter Robinson, Commander of Air Combat Group, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and Wing Commander Adrian Kiely, Commanding Officer of RAAF No. 3 Squadron, while touring RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, June 28, 2023. The tour allowed for U.S. Marine Corps and Australian military leadership to view on-going unit-level and bilateral training events designed to enhance U.S.-Australian relationships and further develop and sustain capabilities in the Indo-Pacific Region. O’Brien is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Brittenham)

Photo by Sgt. Joshua Brittenhamf

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael O’Brien, Commanding Officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the capabilities of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II aircraft with Air Commodore Peter Robinson, Commander of Air Combat Group, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and Wing Commander Adrian Kiely, Commanding Officer of RAAF No. 3 Squadron, while touring RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, June 28, 2023. The tour allowed for U.S. Marine Corps and Australian military leadership to view on-going unit-level and bilateral training events designed to enhance U.S.-Australian relationships and further develop and sustain capabilities in the Indo-Pacific Region. O’Brien is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Brittenham)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael O’Brien, Commanding Officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the capabilities of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II aircraft with Air Commodore Peter Robinson, Commander of Air Combat Group, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and Wing Commander Adrian Kiely, Commanding Officer of RAAF No. 3 Squadron, while touring RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, June 28, 2023. The tour allowed for U.S. Marine Corps and Australian military leadership to view on-going unit-level and bilateral training events designed to enhance U.S.-Australian relationships and further develop and sustain capabilities in the Indo-Pacific Region. O’Brien is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Brittenham)

Photo by Sgt. Joshua Brittenham

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare for boat navigation during an amphibious raid course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2023. The purpose of the amphibious raid course is to train raid force tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance 1st Bn., 1st Marines’ capabilities in preparation for their deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare for boat navigation during an amphibious raid course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2023. The purpose of the amphibious raid course is to train raid force tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance 1st Bn., 1st Marines’ capabilities in preparation for their deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, offload combat rubber reconnaissance craft during an amphibious raid course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2023. The purpose of the amphibious raid course is to train raid force tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance 1st Bn., 1st Marines’ capabilities in preparation for their deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, offload combat rubber reconnaissance craft during an amphibious raid course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2023. The purpose of the amphibious raid course is to train raid force tactics, techniques, and procedures to enhance 1st Bn., 1st Marines’ capabilities in preparation for their deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Photo by Cpl. Fred Garcia

U.S. Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a live-fire exercise in the Philipine Sea, June 16, 2023. The purpose of the training was to enhance crew chief and pilot profeciency during defensive air combat maneuvers. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcos A. Alvarado)

U.S. Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a live-fire exercise in the Philipine Sea, June 16, 2023. The purpose of the training was to enhance crew chief and pilot profeciency during defensive air combat maneuvers. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcos A. Alvarado)

Photo by Sgt. Marcos A. Alvarado

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, conducts flight operations during Shinka 23 over Combined Arms Training Center (CATC), Camp Fuji, Japan, June 13, 2023. 1st Marine Aircraft Wing is supporting 3rd Marine Division’s execution of Shinka 23 by providing combat assault transport and aerial escort, aerial delivery operations, and simulated close air support. Shinka 23 is a company-level force-on-force exercise, split into two week-long realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, conducts flight operations during Shinka 23 over Combined Arms Training Center (CATC), Camp Fuji, Japan, June 13, 2023. 1st Marine Aircraft Wing is supporting 3rd Marine Division’s execution of Shinka 23 by providing combat assault transport and aerial escort, aerial delivery operations, and simulated close air support. Shinka 23 is a company-level force-on-force exercise, split into two week-long realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23, Australian Army Soldiers, and Indonesian National Armed Forces, pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodile Response 23 at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, May 24, 2023. Crocodile Response is a trilateral engagement between the Australian Defence Force, Indonesian National Armed Forces, and MRF-D that extends shared interoperability throughout the Indo-Pacific, increasing efficiencies in responding to crisis and contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23, Australian Army Soldiers, and Indonesian National Armed Forces, pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodile Response 23 at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, May 24, 2023. Crocodile Response is a trilateral engagement between the Australian Defence Force, Indonesian National Armed Forces, and MRF-D that extends shared interoperability throughout the Indo-Pacific, increasing efficiencies in responding to crisis and contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin)

Photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, rappel out of a UH-1Y Venom during a helicopter rope suspension techniques course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I MEF, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 13, 2023. The helicopter rope suspension techniques course creates HRST masters which are capable of supporting fast rope, rappel, and special patrol insertion/extraction operations from any U.S. Marine Corps helicopter and tiltrotor aircraft as a means to insert and extract ground forces into or from rough terrain and urban areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule)

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, rappel out of a UH-1Y Venom during a helicopter rope suspension techniques course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I MEF, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 13, 2023. The helicopter rope suspension techniques course creates HRST masters which are capable of supporting fast rope, rappel, and special patrol insertion/extraction operations from any U.S. Marine Corps helicopter and tiltrotor aircraft as a means to insert and extract ground forces into or from rough terrain and urban areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule)

Photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule

A U.S. Marine engages a target with an M40A6 Sniper Rifle during an urban sniper course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2023. The urban sniper course is designed to train designated personnel in advanced sniper marksmanship at known and unknown distances during daylight, lowlight, and darkness with the M40 series Sniper Rifle and M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule)

A U.S. Marine engages a target with an M40A6 Sniper Rifle during an urban sniper course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2023. The urban sniper course is designed to train designated personnel in advanced sniper marksmanship at known and unknown distances during daylight, lowlight, and darkness with the M40 series Sniper Rifle and M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule)

Photo by Cpl. Dean Gurule

MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 23, prepare to depart Darwin Port, Northern Territory, Australia, April 28, 2023. Working alongside Australian Allies, MRF-D is postured and ready to respond to crisis and contingency in the region, contributing to a safe and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin)

MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 23, prepare to depart Darwin Port, Northern Territory, Australia, April 28, 2023. Working alongside Australian Allies, MRF-D is postured and ready to respond to crisis and contingency in the region, contributing to a safe and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin)

Photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin

An AH-1Z Viper aircraft assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775 (HMLA-775) maneuvers while providing close-air support at the San Clemente Island Range Complex, March 8, 2023.

HMLA-775 flew sorties from MCAS Camp Pendleton to the San Clemente Island Range Complex in support of the Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) exercise held from February 26 to March 11. The exercise implemented concepts of Force Design 2030, a call to modernize the Marine Corps’ warfighting doctrine, via expeditionary advanced based operations such as a limited-footprint forward arming and refueling point and hot ordnance loading evolutions to reduce downtime between sorties and build joint fires proficiency.

An AH-1Z Viper aircraft assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775 (HMLA-775) maneuvers while providing close-air support at the San Clemente Island Range Complex, March 8, 2023. HMLA-775 flew sorties from MCAS Camp Pendleton to the San Clemente Island Range Complex in support of the Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) exercise held from February 26 to March 11. The exercise implemented concepts of Force Design 2030, a call to modernize the Marine Corps’ warfighting doctrine, via expeditionary advanced based operations such as a limited-footprint forward arming and refueling point and hot ordnance loading evolutions to reduce downtime between sorties and build joint fires proficiency.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

I Marine Expeditionary Force