U.S. Marines with various units across 2nd Regimental Combat Team discuss what it's like to lead, train and mentor as a sergeant in the Marine Corps during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, August 2026. Sergeants serve as the critical link between junior Marines and senior leadership, using their experience to train, mentor and prepare the next generation of Marines. SLTE 4-26 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air-Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Isaac Llanez Delgado)

The new Marines of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 21, 2026. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine 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.

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force explain what the force preservation motto, “No Marine Fights Alone,” means to them at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2026. The motto reinforces the trust, connection and teamwork that Marines and Sailors rely on to recognize when a teammate needs support. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kelani Franklin)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force share who they call when experiencing a hard day at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2026. The motto, “No Marine Fights Alone,” reinforces the trust, connection and teamwork that Marines and Sailors rely on to recognize when a teammate needs support. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kelani Franklin)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force speak about what they believe helps solve Marines’ problems at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2026. The motto, “No Marine Fights Alone,” reinforces the trust, connection and teamwork Marines and Sailors rely on to recognize when a teammate needs support. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kelani Franklin)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing display lethality and readiness across the globe, sharpened through the F-35, from January to December, 2025. Throughout the year, Marines with 2nd MAW conducted various training exercises, enhancing overall readiness and conducting operations to demonstrate presence and power around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Keani Guthmueller)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force state the force preservation motto, “No Marine Fights Alone,” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2026. The motto reinforces the trust, connection and teamwork Marines and Sailors rely on to recognize when a teammate needs support. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kelani Franklin)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown, left, and Sgt. Maj. Sherri N. Cook, commanding general and command senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speak on this year's Defense Organizational Climate Survey at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 19, 2026. DEOCS allows Marines, Sailors and civilians to give valuable feedback on their work environments and address issues and concerns in a confidential setting. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacqueline Akamelu)

Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) will host Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-27 from Sept. 6 to Oct. 25, 2026 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the seven functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mercy E. Martinez)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-164) (REIN) and Combat Logistics Battalion 15, operate alongside partner nations as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Jun. 24th through Jul. 31st, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian islands, Jun. 24th to Jul. 31st The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Max Arellano and Sgt. Cassidy Shepherd)

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U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, demonstrate the ability to conduct tactical logistics and combat engineering in support of combined and joint operations across the littorals. Stationed on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and rapidly deployable across the Indo-Pacific, 3rd MLR is committed to promoting regional security and stability with purpose-built capabilities alongside allies and partners. This video production was created at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 18, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by 2nd Lt. John Kim)

U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and service members from partner nations participate in exercise Northern Strike 26-2, Camp Grayling, Michigan, August 2-13, 2026. Northern Strike 26-2, Michigan’s largest and longest joint readiness exercise, is held from August 1 to August 15, 2026 at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center. This year’s exercise will feature around 9,000 participants. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock “Peace in Catalonia” by Rugi Estalagmita Midiman / https://stock.adobe.com/

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division Schools showcase training capabilities and courses at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 17, 2026. 1st MARDIV Schools is an asset to all 1st MARDIV units by producing specific Military Occupational Specialties, fulfilling Professional Military Education requirements, and meeting Training & Readiness Standards. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Alexander Peterson) The video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from Adobe Stock.