U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Ground Task Force 23, prepare to conduct Integrated Training Exercise 4-24 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 10 through June 27, 2024. As the Marine Corps Reserve’s premier annual training event, ITX provides opportunities to mobilize geographically dispersed forces for a deployment; increase combat readiness and lethality; and exercise MAGTF command and control of battalions and squadrons across the full spectrum of warfare. Units that are to participate in ITX 4-24, include nearly 20 units in total, led by 23rd Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps video produced by Lance Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus and video roll by Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz, Cpl. Isaiah Smith, Lance Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus and Pfc. Nicholas Bryan) By license- this video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "190226 Movie Trailer Hollywood Trailer" by Tansa / https://stock.adobe.com/

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct the Littoral Zone Reconnaissance Cobra exercise with Philippine Marines during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in the Philippines, May 20-23, 2024. LZR Cobra is a bilateral command post exercise between U.S. Marines with 3rd MLR and Philippine Marines with the Coastal Defense Regiment, and 4th Marine Brigade aimed at enhancing interoperability, refining tactics, techniques, and procedures, and supporting combined and joint force maritime domain awareness. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and service members with the Armed Forces of the Philippines conduct jungle survival training during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Barira, Philippines, May 24, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Johnson a native of Tiffin, Iowa, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Training as the Honor Graduate of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, May 17, 2024, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. Johnson was recruited by Sgt. Phillip Pinero out of Marine Recruit Sub Station Des Moines, Iowa. Graduation took place after the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. For more information on becoming a Marine visit Marines.com. (DoD video by Nicholas Groesch)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division take part in a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 9, 2024. The MCCRE involves a range of scenarios and challenges that test the unit's ability to plan, coordinate, and execute complex missions, including offensive and defensive operations, logistics, and communications. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Sepulveda Torres)

Recovering Service Members participate in a warrior athlete reconditioning program (WAR-P) training camp at Nike World Headquarters, Beaverton, OR. May 10, 2024. Marines trained over one week in various adaptive sports such as rowing, powerlifting, swimming, and track and field. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen)

Recovering Service Members participate in a warrior athlete reconditioning program (WAR-P) training camp at Nike World Headquarters, Beaverton, OR. May 10, 2024. Marines trained over one week in various adaptive sports such as rowing, powerlifting, swimming, and track and field. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen)

Marine Corps Cpl. Edmund Wilkins speaks on his time at the wounded warrior regiment at Nike World Headquarters, Beaverton, OR. May 09, 2024. Wilkins has trained in several sports at WAR-P including swim, track, field, rowing and power-lifting. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen)

Recovering Service Members participate in a warrior athlete reconditioning program (WAR-P) training camp at Nike World Headquarters, Beaverton, OR. May 09, 2024. These Marines and sailors come from the East and West coasts to participate in adaptive sports training. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen)

Recovering Service Members participate in a warrior athlete reconditioning program (WAR-P) training camp at Nike World Headquarters, Beaverton, OR. May 05, 2024. These Marines and sailors come from the East and West coasts to participate in adaptive sports training. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct various combat drills during a field exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, April 29, 30, and May 1, 2024. The purpose of the exercise was to allow the Marines a chance to utilize and maintain the basic skill sets learned in Recruit Training and Marine Combat Training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Nicholas Bryan) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Cinematic Battle Drums by The Epic BadGer" / https://stock.adobe.com/

Taishi Otono, an instructor with Japan Water Patrol; Jason MacDonald, the Ocean Safety Program Manager with Marine Corps Installations Pacific; and firefighters with MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services, facilitate rescue watercraft training on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 6, 2024. This is the first iteration of this course offered outside of Hawaii, and it contains the most advanced training available on technology and techniques for rescue watercraft vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey and Cpl. Martha Linares)

Taishi Otono, an instructor with Japan Water Patrol; Jason MacDonald, the Ocean Safety Program Manager with Marine Corps Installations Pacific; and firefighters with MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services, facilitate rescue watercraft training on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 6, 2024. This is the first iteration of this course offered outside of Hawaii, and it contains the most advanced training available on technology and techniques for rescue watercraft vehicles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey and Cpl. Martha Linares)

Recovering Service Members participate in a warrior athlete reconditioning program (WAR-P) training camp at Nike World Headquarters, Beaverton, OR. May 05, 2024. These Marines and sailors come from the East and West coasts to participate in adaptive sports training. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Joshua Munsen)

Pfc. Juli Marie Winston and Pvt. Jamil Winston Jr., Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on May 17, 2024. The Winstons have been married since June 2023 and chose to enlist and experience recruit training at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace and Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

Marines with VMGR-152 traveled to Guam for intra-service training to increase expeditionary capabilities including tactical navigation, aerial refueling, and landing in unimproved landing zones in Guam, Tinian, and Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen) This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: DRAMATIC DETERMINED EMOTION (RED SEA) performed by Apollo Audio/stock.adobe.com.

U.S. Marines with Defensive Cybersecurity Operations, Company A, 6th Communication Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, partake in an integrated training exercise with the Canadian Army during Cyber Harmony 24 at The Royal Montreal Regiment, Quebec Canada, April 28, 2024. This exercise allowed Reserve Marines to integrate with their active duty counterparts and joint partners to help develop practices in defense against cyber attacks. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith and Lance Cpl. Orion X. Stpierre) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Dark Tech by Alexey Anisimov" / https://stock.adobe.com/

The new Marines of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marines Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Marine Raiders with Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct a combined-arms live-fire maneuver range during a ground primer course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2024. The primer enables Raiders to maintain combat readiness by focusing on their skills regarding crew-served weapons systems and hand grenades, before culminating with a combined-arms live-fire training event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Salvador Flores Perez)

The new U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, wait to receive instruction during pick up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 19, 2024. Pick up is when recruits are introduced to their drill instructors and gain an understanding of the rules and expectations set for their training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)

U.S. Marines receive placement awards following the U.S. Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition Championship at the Clubs on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 9th, 2024. This championship is the culminating competition, where the top 10% from previous shooting competitions participate in and contend to earn a spot on the Marine Corps Shooting Team. Some of these ceremony’s awards include the Lauchheimer Trophy replica plaque, a Distinguished Marksman shooting badge, and a Certificate of Commendation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Keahi J. Soomanstanton.)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH alongside U.S. service members and the Republic of India’s armed forces in Visakhapatnam and Kakinada, India, to enhance their skills when responding to humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations, March 21-31, 2024. Tiger TRIUMPH enables U.S. and Indian Armed Forces to improve interoperability and bilateral, joint, and service readiness in the Indian Ocean region and beyond to better achieve mutual regional security objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

The new Marines of Hotel Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 5, 2024. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marines Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Educators with Recruiting Stations Albuquerque, Denver, Houston, and Salt Lake City observe Alpha Company’s Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony as part of the 2024 Educator’s Workshop at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 3, 2024. Participants of the workshop visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego to observe recruit training and gain a better understanding about the transformation from recruits to United States Marines. Educators also received classes and briefs on the benefits that are provided to service members serving in the United States armed services.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct crucible events that involve team building exercises at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 3, 2024. The Crucible is the final event of recruit training before the recruits earn the title ‘Marine’. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alex Devereux)

New Marines with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, are presented their Eagle, Globe and Anchors at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 27, 2024. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor ceremony is the final event of the Crucible and represents the transformation from recruit to Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

U.S. Marines fire the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System in the Republic of Korea during exercise Warrior Shield 24, March 27, 2024. Warrior Shield allows the U.S. and ROK Marines to rehearse combined operations, exchange knowledge, and demonstrate the strength and capability of the U.S. and ROK alliance. The Marines are with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cara Castañeda) This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Horror Trailer Tension Serious Thriller by ChillSound

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, go through Marine Corps Water Survival training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 19, 2024. After some practice time, recruits are tested on their ability to jump into deep water, tread water, float, transport gear and to shed their gear underwater. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)

Project Tripoli is a comprehensive initiative to modernize the Marine Corps' training environment. Its goal is to eliminate gaps between experimentation efforts, the training continuum, and real-world mission rehearsals and operations. This project will provide the Fleet Marine Force with an on-demand, all-domain live virtual constructive training environment that aligns with the future operating concepts outlined in Force Design. Consisting of 16 essential components, Project Tripoli is vital for creating a complete and modern battlefield training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Maj. Joshua Pena and Mr. Joe Lomangino with production assistance from Spectrum Media)

U.S. Marines with the MCAS Iwakuni Provost Marshal Office and Combat Logistics Company 36, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participated in training at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Nihonbara from March 18 to March 22, 2024. During the exercise, Marines conducted machine gun ranges and trained in posting security in an austere environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

U.S. Marines participate in a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program culminating event on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 15, 2024. MCMAP is a combat-oriented fighting program that Marines use to train to become more proficient in hand-to-hand combat. These Marines are with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cara Castañeda) This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: The Epic Justicer performed by Gregoire Lourme.

U.S. Marines participate in a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program culminating event on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 15, 2024. MCMAP is a combat-oriented fighting program that Marines use to train to become more proficient in hand-to-hand combat. These Marines are with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cara Castañeda) This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: The Epic Justicer performed by Gregoire Lourme.

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Land Navigation during Basic Warrior Training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 13, 2024. Land Navigation tests recruits' abilities to navigate between points using a compass and map. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)

The new Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego March 8, 2024. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marines Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Mr. Aaron Snow, assistant high school football and baseball coach and elementary educator, opens up about how his experience at the Educators' Workshop with 9th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, changed how he views the Marine Corps as an option for his own two children in Webb City, Mo., March 7, 2024. EWS is designed to inform high school/college educators, community leaders, and communication professionals about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Reagan E. Anderson)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors embarked on ships part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, share their experiences while underway in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 29 - March 17, 2024. This video production serves to display the everyday routines of servicemembers on ship while at sea. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan K. Maldonado)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Innovation Unit (MIU), U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, participate in a Senior Enlisted Advisor Post and Relief Ceremony in Arlington, Virginia, March 1, 2024. The Post and Relief Ceremony serves as the official changeover between the unit's senior enlisted advisors, honoring U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robert Lusk, outgoing senior enlisted advisor with MIU, while offering the opportunity for Master Gunnery Sgt. David Arellano, incoming senior enlisted advisor with MIU, to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. Stood up in March 2022, MIU leverages existing Marine talent in order to: accelerate the adoption of advanced capabilities; transform Naval Service capacity for technology employment; and retain and invest in Total Force human capital. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Capt. Kevin P. Stapleton)

2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fires stinger-launch simulators during a live-fire training range in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 29, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) execute an ice-breaker drill as part of their cold-weather training in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 29, 2024. II MEF Marines are taking part in exercise Nordic Response 24 which is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a Bayonet Assault Course training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Feb. 27, 2024. The bayonet assault course consists of different obstacles that simulate the various types of concealment and defensive action Marines may need to utilize in combat. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a Bayonet Assault Course training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Feb. 27, 2024. The bayonet assault course consists of different obstacles that simulate the various types of concealment and defensive action Marines may need to utilize in combat. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Hall, a drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, explains the significance of Cpl. Jason L. Dunham’s actions during a crucible event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 26, 2024. Dunham was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions April 14, 2004, while serving with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Regimental Combat Team 7, 1st Marine Division, Karabilah, Iraq, during The War on Terror. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

U.S. Marines execute bridge demolition training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The training was used to familiarize Marines with basic demolition and ambush tactics, enhancing their ability to safely employ explosives and fight effectively in a jungle environment. The Marines are with 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Diego Garcia) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Epic Emotional Cinematic Trailer (Short-edit) performed by MusicRevolution/stock.adobe.com

Throughout January and February of 2024, Pacific Marines engaged in a multitude of activities to include: the commencement of exercises such as Iron Fist 24 and Cobra Gold 24, providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in Mindanao, and fostering collaboration through staff talks between the Philippine Marine Corps and MARFORPAC. These activities deter aggression and increase military readiness and our ability to work together effectively. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Conor Ragland)

U.S. Marines face a variety of obstacles during the 3d Marine Division Squad Competition on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2024. The competition tested the Marines across various combat-related tasks to evaluate each squad's tactical proficiency, mental and physical endurance, and decision-making skills to determine the Division's most proficient and capable rifle squad. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Masog)