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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Eddie VelezSantiago, left, a corpsman with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 and an Australian Army medic with 1st Health Battalion, 2nd Health Brigade, evacuate a simulated casualty during a bilateral Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Combat Life Saver course at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, June 27, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. VelezSantiago is a native of Puerto Rico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Eddie VelezSantiago, left, a corpsman with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 and an Australian Army medic with 1st Health Battalion, 2nd Health Brigade, evacuate a simulated casualty during a bilateral Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Combat Life Saver course at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, June 27, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. VelezSantiago is a native of Puerto Rico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Eddie VelezSantiago, left, a corpsman, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Simon M. Park, a machine gunner, both with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 prepare to carry a simulated casualty during a bilateral Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Combat Life Saver course at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, June 27, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. VelezSantiago is a native of Puerto Rico and Park is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Eddie VelezSantiago, left, a corpsman, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Simon M. Park, a machine gunner, both with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 prepare to carry a simulated casualty during a bilateral Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Combat Life Saver course at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, June 27, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. VelezSantiago is a native of Puerto Rico and Park is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anthony L. Viggiani discusses the importance of discipline and standards in a combat environment with Marine non-commissioned officers from across the west coast on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2025. Viggiani was invited to be a keynote speaker as part of a broader I Marine Expeditionary Force ‘Operation Ironclad’ initiative, focused on the importance of seamless adherence to standards to improve operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anthony L. Viggiani discusses the importance of discipline and standards in a combat environment with Marine non-commissioned officers from across the west coast on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2025. Viggiani was invited to be a keynote speaker as part of a broader I Marine Expeditionary Force ‘Operation Ironclad’ initiative, focused on the importance of seamless adherence to standards to improve operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anthony L. Viggiani discusses the importance of discipline and standards in a combat environment with Marine non-commissioned officers from across the west coast on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2025. Viggiani was invited to be a keynote speaker as part of a broader I Marine Expeditionary Force ‘Operation Ironclad’ initiative, focused on the importance of seamless adherence to standards to improve operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anthony L. Viggiani discusses the importance of discipline and standards in a combat environment with Marine non-commissioned officers from across the west coast on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2025. Viggiani was invited to be a keynote speaker as part of a broader I Marine Expeditionary Force ‘Operation Ironclad’ initiative, focused on the importance of seamless adherence to standards to improve operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

Photo by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a pass in review during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 26, 2025. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. CLR-17 is prepared to serve as the Logistics Combat Element headquarters for 1st MLG forward, where its mission is to be capable of general distribution, maneuver support, maintenance, supply, health services, general engineering, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Rogers)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a pass in review during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 26, 2025. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. CLR-17 is prepared to serve as the Logistics Combat Element headquarters for 1st MLG forward, where its mission is to be capable of general distribution, maneuver support, maintenance, supply, health services, general engineering, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Rogers

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a pass in review during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 26, 2025. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. CLR-17 is prepared to serve as the Logistics Combat Element headquarters for 1st MLG forward, where its mission is to be capable of general distribution, maneuver support, maintenance, supply, health services, general engineering, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Rogers)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a pass in review during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 26, 2025. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. CLR-17 is prepared to serve as the Logistics Combat Element headquarters for 1st MLG forward, where its mission is to be capable of general distribution, maneuver support, maintenance, supply, health services, general engineering, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Rogers

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lawrence Hudson, command sergeant major, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, retrieves the unit colors during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 26, 2025. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. CLR-17 is prepared to serve as the Logistics Combat Element headquarters for 1st MLG forward, where its mission is to be capable of general distribution, maneuver support, maintenance, supply, health services, general engineering, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Rogers)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lawrence Hudson, command sergeant major, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, retrieves the unit colors during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 26, 2025. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. CLR-17 is prepared to serve as the Logistics Combat Element headquarters for 1st MLG forward, where its mission is to be capable of general distribution, maneuver support, maintenance, supply, health services, general engineering, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Rogers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Rogers

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Damian Andrade, a motor vehicle operator with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, crawls under barbed wire as part of True Grit during jungle warfare training at the Combat Training Centre in Tully, Australia, June 26, 2025. True Grit is the culminating event for the Marines, designed to assess lethality in a jungle environment, further develop interoperability with the Australian Defence Force, and increase readiness for various operations in the Indo-Pacific region. 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. Andrade is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Damian Andrade, a motor vehicle operator with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, crawls under barbed wire as part of True Grit during jungle warfare training at the Combat Training Centre in Tully, Australia, June 26, 2025. True Grit is the culminating event for the Marines, designed to assess lethality in a jungle environment, further develop interoperability with the Australian Defence Force, and increase readiness for various operations in the Indo-Pacific region. 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. Andrade is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Arron Ku, a field artillery officer with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, swims and holds his M4 carbine above water as part of True Grit during jungle warfare training at the Combat Training Centre in Tully, Australia, June 26, 2025. True Grit is the culminating event for the Marines, designed to assess lethality in a jungle environment, further develop interoperability with the Australian Defence Force, and increase readiness for various operations in the Indo-Pacific region. 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. Ku is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Arron Ku, a field artillery officer with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, swims and holds his M4 carbine above water as part of True Grit during jungle warfare training at the Combat Training Centre in Tully, Australia, June 26, 2025. True Grit is the culminating event for the Marines, designed to assess lethality in a jungle environment, further develop interoperability with the Australian Defence Force, and increase readiness for various operations in the Indo-Pacific region. 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. Ku is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a photo with medical staff and members of the Ministry of Health and Human Services during Koa Moana 25 at Belau National Hospital in Palau, June 26, 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 for a photo with medical staff and members of the Ministry of Health and Human Services during Koa Moana 25 at Belau National Hospital in Palau, June 26, 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

Australian Army Private Denver Jamieson, right, a medical operator with 1st Health Battalion, applies simulated combat gauze to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hansen Dean, a motorman with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 during tactical combat casualty care training at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, June 25, 2025. 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. Dean is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Australian Army Private Denver Jamieson, right, a medical operator with 1st Health Battalion, applies simulated combat gauze to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hansen Dean, a motorman with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 during tactical combat casualty care training at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, June 25, 2025. 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. Dean is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Devin Lebeau, a squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posts security during a boat raid course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides relevant and realistic training to Marines and small-unit leaders in mission-essential tasks, including amphibious raid fundamentals, to prepare units for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Devin Lebeau, a squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posts security during a boat raid course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides relevant and realistic training to Marines and small-unit leaders in mission-essential tasks, including amphibious raid fundamentals, to prepare units for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct beach reconnaissance during a boat raid course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides relevant and realistic training to Marines and small-unit leaders in mission-essential tasks, including amphibious raid fundamentals, to prepare units for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct beach reconnaissance during a boat raid course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2025. The Amphibious Raids Branch of EOTG provides relevant and realistic training to Marines and small-unit leaders in mission-essential tasks, including amphibious raid fundamentals, to prepare units for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls

Members of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps conduct planning at the Joint Warfighting Center, Kuantan, Malaysia, June 23, 2025. Bersama Warrior is an annual, bilateral joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces. This year marks the 11th iteration of the exercise, and the first time MRF-D is participating, enhancing U.S. and Malaysian defense readiness and improving combined joint interoperability. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel DeRobertis)

Members of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps conduct planning at the Joint Warfighting Center, Kuantan, Malaysia, June 23, 2025. Bersama Warrior is an annual, bilateral joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces. This year marks the 11th iteration of the exercise, and the first time MRF-D is participating, enhancing U.S. and Malaysian defense readiness and improving combined joint interoperability. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Samuel DeRobertis)

Photo by 1st Lt. Samuel DeRobertis

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Michael L. Drozd, commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, throws the ceremonial first pitch at the San Diego Padres military appreciation pre-game ceremony at Petco Park in San Diego, June 22, 2025. The Padres host Military Salutes throughout the season to honor the service of military personnel, recognize their accomplishments, and celebrate key moments in military history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Michael L. Drozd, commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, throws the ceremonial first pitch at the San Diego Padres military appreciation pre-game ceremony at Petco Park in San Diego, June 22, 2025. The Padres host Military Salutes throughout the season to honor the service of military personnel, recognize their accomplishments, and celebrate key moments in military history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies over Petco Park during a San Diego Padres military appreciation pre-game ceremony at Petco Park in San Diego, June 22, 2025. The Padres host Military Salutes throughout the season to honor the service of military personnel, recognize their accomplishments, and celebrate key moments in military history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies over Petco Park during a San Diego Padres military appreciation pre-game ceremony at Petco Park in San Diego, June 22, 2025. The Padres host Military Salutes throughout the season to honor the service of military personnel, recognize their accomplishments, and celebrate key moments in military history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stand in line to get a baseball signed by Padres players at a San Diego Padres military appreciation pre-game ceremony at Petco Park in San Diego, June 22, 2025. The Padres host Military Salutes throughout the season to honor the service of military personnel, recognize their accomplishments, and celebrate key moments in military history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stand in line to get a baseball signed by Padres players at a San Diego Padres military appreciation pre-game ceremony at Petco Park in San Diego, June 22, 2025. The Padres host Military Salutes throughout the season to honor the service of military personnel, recognize their accomplishments, and celebrate key moments in military history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo after providing support for the triathlon time trial held in preparation for the Pacific Mini Games during Koa Moana 25 on Ngiwal, Palau, June 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. Desiree Ruiz)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo after providing support for the triathlon time trial held in preparation for the Pacific Mini Games during Koa Moana 25 on Ngiwal, Palau, June 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. Desiree Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnny Fox, right, a combat engineer, and Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy, a combat photographer, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, monitor triathlon participants to provide assistance if needed and ensure the well-being of swimmers in the triathlon time trial held in preparation for the Pacific Mini Games during Koa Moana 25 in Ngiwal, Palau, June 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. Desiree Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnny Fox, right, a combat engineer, and Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy, a combat photographer, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, monitor triathlon participants to provide assistance if needed and ensure the well-being of swimmers in the triathlon time trial held in preparation for the Pacific Mini Games during Koa Moana 25 in Ngiwal, Palau, June 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. Desiree Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Kahner Muhlithaler, a corpsman with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, jumps into a pit of water during jungle warfare training at the Combat Training Centre in Tully, Australia, June 18, 2025. Marines participated in jungle warfare training in order to increase lethality in a jungle environment, further develop interoperability with the Australian Defence Force, and increase readiness for various operations in the Indo-Pacific region. 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. Muhlithaler is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Kahner Muhlithaler, a corpsman with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, jumps into a pit of water during jungle warfare training at the Combat Training Centre in Tully, Australia, June 18, 2025. Marines participated in jungle warfare training in order to increase lethality in a jungle environment, further develop interoperability with the Australian Defence Force, and increase readiness for various operations in the Indo-Pacific region. 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. Muhlithaler is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

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