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)

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 Marine Corps Base Quantico welcome students to their first day of school during a back-to-school celebration at the Quantico Middle/High School and Crossroads Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 17, 2026. This event welcomed students back to the classrooms, strengthening the bonds between the Marines and the MCB Quantico community. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Braydon Rogers)

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.

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve describe housing locations as a service member working in New Orleans, Aug. 17, 2026. This video highlights Marines and families advocating for their shared experience in safety both in the workplace environment and community of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas, Cpl. Carlina Holland, Lance Cpl. Owen Long and Lance Cpl. Allan Rodriguez-Rivera) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock "Inspiration" by Ungravity Music / https://stock.adobe.com/

Throughout summer 2026, I Marine Expeditionary Force brought together forces from across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to train, integrate and operate alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines across the Philippine archipelago. Through major exercises and persistent bilateral engagements, I MEF strengthened bilateral command and control, maritime operations, fires, aviation, logistics and littoral maneuver while building the relationships required to operate together. I MEF’s presence in the Philippines, including through Marine Rotational Force – Southeast Asia, is presence with purpose. Shoulder to shoulder with our Philippine allies, I MEF Marines and Sailors are building readiness, strengthening the U.S.-Philippine alliance and ensuring our forces are prepared to operate and respond together when it matters most. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kelani Franklin) The video contains music and motion graphics from a USMC licensed asset from Adobe Stock.

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division Schools, 1st MARDIV, 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks about the Marine Corps’ new mass notification system Alert! at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 14, 2026. This public service announcement was created to inform service members, civilian contractors and their families to sign up and keep their contact information up to date so that they can receive timely notifications in case of an emergency on base.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Martinez) This video uses USMC licensed assets and music from Adobe Stock.

Makenna Hancock, a certified athletic trainer with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, treats Marines and provides injury support during Adversary Force Exercise 4-26 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jul. 29 – Aug. 7, 2026. AFX serves as an opportunity for units to receive training and certification across multiple warfighting functions in realistic force-on-force scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dylan Jameson)

The new Marines of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug 14th 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.