ALT A U.S. Marine carries supplies across the flight line toward MV-22 Osprey aircraft parked on an airfield.

ALT Two U.S. Marines carry bottled water and supplies across an airfield while wearing flight deck helmets and protective gear.

ALT A U.S. Marine secures cargo straps around a pallet of equipment prepared for air transport on an airfield.

ALT A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey sits on the flight line as aircrew and ground personnel prepare the aircraft for operations.

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Carlos Salgado, center, relays information on firing positions to Lance Cpl. Christopher Samaniego, both rifleman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force \u2013 Darwin 26, while conducting squad attack drills during Exercise Predator\u2019s Walk 26 at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, June 9, 2026. Exercise Predator\u2019s Walk is a month-long bilateral training exercise designed to enhance combat readiness, tactical excellence, and interoperability between MRF-D and Australian Army 1st Brigade forces. Salgado is a native of Illinois and Samaniego is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)\n\n

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ethan Jones, a platoon sergeant, stabilizes Cpl. Carlos Salgado and Lance Cpl. Christopher Samaniego, both rifleman, all with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force \u2013 Darwin 26, as they fire an M3E1 multi-role anti-personnel weapons system while conducting squad attack drills during Exercise Predator\u2019s Walk 26 at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, June 9, 2026. Exercise Predator\u2019s Walk is a month-long bilateral training exercise designed to enhance combat readiness, tactical excellence, and interoperability between MRF-D and Australian Army 1st Brigade forces. Jones is a native of Connecticut, Salgado is a native of Illinois and Samaniego is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)\n\n

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Carson Carey, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force \u2013 Darwin 26, relays his position to his squad while conducting squad attack drills during Exercise Predator\u2019s Walk 26 at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, June 10, 2026. Exercise Predator\u2019s Walk is a month-long bilateral training exercise designed to enhance combat readiness, tactical excellence, and interoperability between MRF-D and Australian Army 1st Brigade forces. Carey is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)\n\n

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Martz, a Drill Instructor with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, directs a recruit while he loads magazines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 18, 2026. Recruits must pass rifle qualification as a graduation requirement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Katherine Fohn)\n\n

ALT A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fires at her target during her Table 2 qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 18, 2026. Recruits must pass rifle qualification as a graduation requirement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Katherine Fohn)\n\n

ALT A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fires at his target during his Table 2 qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 18, 2026. Recruits must pass rifle qualification as a graduation requirement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Katherine Fohn)\n\n

ALT A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing taxis on Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Metabaru, Saga, Japan, June 18, 2026, in preparation for Resolute Dragon 26. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah T. Barksdale)\n\n

ALT A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing on final approach to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Metabaru, Saga, Japan, June 18, 2026, in preparation for Resolute Dragon 26. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah T. Barksdale)\n\n

ALT U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing disembark a CH-53E Super Stallion at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Metabaru, Saga, Japan, June 18, 2026, in preparation for Resolute Dragon 26. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah T. Barksdale)\n\n

ALT Spanish marines move toward the objective during a company live-fire range alongside U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division as a part of Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 19, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents\u202Fthe United States\u2019 commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with\u202Fallies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton)\n\n

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Idris Idris, center, a small unmanned aircraft systems specialist with U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, demonstrates the C100 drone capabilities to a Spanish marine during a company live-fire range as a part of Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 19, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents\u202Fthe United States\u2019 commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with\u202Fallies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton)\n\n

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Ethan Emigh, an infantry machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, pulls the charging handle of an M240B medium machine gun during a company live-fire range as part of Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 19, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents\u202Fthe United States\u2019 commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with\u202Fallies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton)\n\n

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Hannah Davis, a member of \u201CThe President\u2019s Own\u201D United States Marine Band, sings the national anthem at the main stage of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026. The Great American State Fair is a national celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary, bringing together all 50 states and U.S. territories on the National Mall to showcase the people, innovation, history, and traditions that have shaped the Nation over the past two and a half centuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)\n\n

ALT Members of the public attend the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026. The Great American State Fair is a national celebration of America's 250th anniversary, bringing together all 50 states and U.S. territories on the National Mall to showcase the people, innovation, history, and traditions that have shaped the Nation over the past two and a half centuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)\n\n

ALT U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Commander-in-Chief\u2019s Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), conduct a ceremonial rifle volley on the National Mall during the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026. The Great American State Fair is a national celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary, bringing together all 50 states and U.S. territories on the National Mall to showcase the people, innovation, history, and traditions that have shaped the Nation over the past two and a half centuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)\n\n

ALT A U.S. Sailor with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) guides a UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Task Force-24, during an aviation demonstration while underway in the Caribbean Sea, June 6, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n

ALT U.S. Sailors with San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) remove chains from a UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Task Force-24, during an aviation demonstration while underway in the Caribbean Sea, June 6, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n

ALT A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, flies during an aviation demonstration while underway in the Caribbean Sea, June 6, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n

ALT U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force \u2013 Darwin 26, provide security during Exercise Southern Jackaroo in Townsville Field Training Area, Australia, June 12, 2026. Exercise Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral training event between the armed forces of Australia, Japan, and the United States that builds combined combat readiness and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific through joint operations and live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)\n\n

ALT U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force \u2013 Darwin 26, board an Australian light armored vehicle assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment during Exercise Southern Jackaroo in Townsville Field Training Area, Australia, June 12, 2026. Exercise Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral training event between the armed forces of Australia, Japan, and the United States that builds combined combat readiness and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific through joint operations and live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)\n\n

ALT U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force \u2013 Darwin 26, board an Australian light armored vehicle assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment during Exercise Southern Jackaroo in Townsville Field Training Area, Australia, June 12, 2026. Exercise Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral training event between the armed forces of Australia, Japan, and the United States that builds combined combat readiness and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific through joint operations and live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)\n\n