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ALT Newly hired personnel with Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Fire and Emergency Services participate in Basic Skills Tower 6 training at the base fire training area aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, September 16. The weeklong training evolution held September 14\u201318, focused on tool and equipment familiarization, standard operating procedures, and foundational emergency response skills to ensure new firefighters are safely and effectively integrated into the department's active shift operations . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Katherine Cortez, COMMSTRAT)
ALT Newly hired personnel with Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Fire and Emergency Services participate in Basic Skills Tower 6 training at the base fire training area aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, September 18. The weeklong training evolution held September 14\u201318, focused on tool and equipment familiarization, standard operating procedures, and foundational emergency response skills to ensure new firefighters are safely and effectively integrated into the department's active shift operations . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Katherine Cortez, COMMSTRAT)
ALT A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, fires a .50 caliber machine gun during a Maritime Interdiction Operation\u202Fwhile underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 16, 2026. The vessel of interest was boarded and cleared before being destroyed. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
ALT The vessel of interest is destroyed during a Maritime Interdiction Operation\u202Fwhile in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 16, 2026. The vessel of interest was boarded and cleared before being destroyed. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
ALT U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Gattine, scout team leader with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo during a rappelling exercise as part of Mountain Scout Sniper Course 2-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Sept. 3, 2026.\u202FMSSC 2-26 is an advanced-level sniper course that develops precision engagement capabilities in complex, compartmentalized terrain through instruction in technical rope systems, alpine and subalpine concealment, and sniper planning and employment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enge You)
ALT U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Gattine, scout team leader with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, rappels during Mountain Scout Sniper Course 2-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Sept. 3, 2026.\u202FMSSC 2-26 is an advanced-level sniper course that develops precision engagement capabilities in complex, compartmentalized terrain through instruction in technical rope systems, alpine and subalpine concealment, and sniper planning and employment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enge You)
ALT U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, competes in tug-o-war during a battalion field meet on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2026. This field meet was held to boost comradery, foster morale and enable competition between Marines within the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Bunger)
ALT U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon Green, a drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stands in front of recruits while they conduct the \u2018Battle of Fallujah\u2019 objective during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sept. 17, 2026. The Crucible is the final culminating event recruits must complete before earning their eagle, globe, and anchor and the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
ALT A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, low crawls while conducting the \u2018Battle of Fallujah\u2019 objective during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sept. 17, 2026. The Crucible is the final culminating event recruits must complete before earning their eagle, globe, and anchor and the title Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
ALT Armed service members secure a ship’s deck as one climbs a rope during maritime training.
ALT U.S. and partner service members travel aboard small boats during maritime training off Peru.
ALT A service member climbs a rope from a ship with the Port of Callao visible in the background.
ALT Armed U.S. and partner service members move through a ship passageway during maritime training.
ALT A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, fires a M134 Minigun during a Maritime Interdiction Operation while underway in the Pacific Ocean.
ALT U.S. Marines and Sailors with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, board the vessel of interest during a Maritime Interdiction Operation while in the Pacific Ocean.
ALT U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, search and seize the vessel of interest during a Maritime Interdiction Operation.
ALT A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, observes the flight during a Maritime Interdiction Operation while underway in the Pacific Ocean.
ALT U.S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conduct bilateral free-fall operations in Bizerte, Tunisia, Sept. 21, 2026. This military free-fall training enhanced airborne crisis-response capabilities and reinforced our enduring security partnership with Tunisia to strengthen collaborative cooperation and increase operational readiness with the African nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Garza)
ALT U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ben Morrow, a platoon sergeant with Force Reconnaissance Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, recovers a parachute during bilateral free-fall operations in Bizerte, Tunisia, Sept. 21, 2026. This military free-fall training enhanced airborne crisis-response capabilities and reinforced our enduring security partnership with Tunisia to strengthen collaborative cooperation and increase operational readiness with the African nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Garza)
ALT U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey in the hangar bay aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), Sept. 12, 2026. Boxer is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)
