U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, also known as the "War Dogs," engage targets using the M110 semi-automatic sniper system and the MK13 sniper rifle as part of a training and evaluation exercise with a mobile training team from Weapons Training Battalion and the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, March 13-15, 2023. The training team evaluated Marines assigned as designated marksmen on their ability to provide precision fires in support of rifle company operations using the M110 and the MK13. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cristian Bestul and Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit serves as one of the Nation's premier crisis response forces capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations, to include enabling follow-on forces and special operations. "The MEU enabled by amphibious ships remains the crown jewel of our naval expeditionary forces. No naval vessel in our inventory is capable of supporting a more diverse set of missions than the amphibious warship." (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Carolina Gomez, Force Fitness Instructor, Legal Services Supply Section, Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks about Women’s History Month, March 16, 2022. Gomez was recognized for her ability to lead and teach Marines the importance of physical fitness. Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to honor the generations of trailblazing women. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jessica A. Foraker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alexandra Reed, musician, Quantico Marine Corps Band, speaks about Women’s History Month, March 16, 2022. Reed was recognized for her talent within her field. Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to honor the generations of trailblazing women. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jessica A. Foraker)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grace Duman, dog handler and trainer, Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks about Women’s History Month, March 16, 2022. Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to honor the generations of trailblazing women. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Sean R. LeClaire)

Headquarters Marine Corps civilian employees work together with United States Marines to solve the Corps’ toughest and most important challenges. HQMC's team ensures the success of thousands of Marines stationed at home and abroad as they work to keep our nation and our allies safe and secure. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Santicia Ambriez-Stippey)

U.S. Marines with various units across the East coast participate in the 2023 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition on Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 6-17, 2023. All Marines east of the Mississippi were invited to attend this annual competition to increase their combat effectiveness and lethality using MCB Camp Lejeune's premier ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric Clark, commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division speaks about Marines being lethal and adaptive in an era of competition from Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 15, 2023. 4th Marines is continuously focused on leveraging the integrated capabilities of joint and allied partners to strengthen all-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video edited by Cpl. Kelly A. Wood)

U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a Joint Task Force Enabler exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 15, 2023. 7th Comm Bn. conducted JTFE training to validate their communication capabilities in preparation for deploying with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elijah Murphy)

U.S. Marines with various units across the East coast participate in the 2023 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition East on Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 7-11, 2023. All Marines east of the Mississippi were invited to attend this annual competition to increase their combat effectiveness and lethality using MCB Camp Lejeune's premier ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jorge Borjas)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, also known as the "War Dogs," engage targets using the M110 semi-automatic sniper system and the MK13 sniper rifle as part of a training and evaluation exercise with a mobile training team from the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, March 13-15, 2023. The training team evaluated Marines assigned as designated marksmen on their ability to provide precision fires in support of rifle company operations using the M110 and the MK13. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cristian Bestul and Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

Marine Corps Installations East honors Women's History Month by recognizing women throughout the Marine Corps' history. Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week" and in 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress designated the month of March as “Women’s History Month.”

Captain Kelsey Hastings, Platoon Commander, Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, shares insight on the Battle Color Detachment 2023 Tour. Each year, this highly skilled unit of approximately 130 Marines from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., travels to demonstrate the discipline, professionalism, and “Esprit de Corps” of the United States Marines. Performances featuring "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, the Silent Drill Platoon, and the official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard took place in Arizona, Alaska, Oregon, and Washington.

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct boat patrols during a littoral movement as part of MEU Exercise III on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2023. BLT 1/6 continues to enhance rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) readiness through conducting on and off and shore to shore drills prior to deployment. The 11m RHIBs provide a high-speed, long–range, low-signature combatant craft capable of projecting and recovering Marines for a variety of missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)