U.S. Marines operate in Arctic conditions during high-tempo training for Exercise Cold Response 26, demonstrating the speed, coordination, and responsiveness required to maintain an advantage over opposing forces. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, Exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. This reel was created on April 2, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock.

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune welcomes Marines, Sailors and families aboard. This video highlights the history, wide range of amenities and services across the installation that support the fleet, enable the fighter, and strengthen our base by enhancing quality of life, mission readiness and community support. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniela Chicas Torres)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force train alongside NATO Allies and partners during Exercise Cold Response 26 in Norway, from March 9 to March 19, 2026. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, Exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. This reel was created on April 1, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Masog)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct a replenishment-at-sea aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) with Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202) in the South China Sea March 14, 2026. TF Ashland is a flexible, forward-deployed crisis response force led by the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Purpose-built to integrate with allies and partners, TF Ashland supports a free and open Indo-Pacific by providing immediate response capabilities for any contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell)

U.S. Marines assigned to Battlespace Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a week-long BSC field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 6-13, 2026. The BSC field exercise refines Marines’ the ability to conduct maritime sensing in a degraded environment and core mission essential tasks in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hubert Maliszewski)

Text on screen video announcing USMC's transition to the Alert! Mass Notification System

U.S. Marines assigned to Battlespace Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a week-long BSC field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 6-13, 2026. The BSC field exercise refines Marines’ ability to conduct maritime sensing in a degraded environment and core mission essential tasks in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hubert Maliszewski)

ALERT! is the Marine Corps’ updated mass notification platform designed to quickly deliver timely dissemination of alerts and warnings of hazards and threats affecting installations, personnel, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Gunnery Sgt. Hector de Jesus) This video uses USMC licensed assets and music from Adobe Stock.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Roxxane Mcfarlen, from Virginia, a helicopter airframe mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks on her decision to pursue a Marine Corps officer's commission, March 25, 2026. Marines of 2nd MAW come from many different backgrounds, which contributes to the success of a well-versed and experienced fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Company 36, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group; Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing; and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, conduct exercise Northern Dragon 26 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Nihonbara, Okayama, Japan, from March 13 to March 19, 2026. CLC-36 holds exercise Northern Dragon yearly to enhance and maintain the unit’s combat logistics capabilities, combat marksmanship proficiency, and medical preparedness in austere terrain and weather conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Colin Thibault) This video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from Adobe Stock.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jazz M. Vu, a musician with the 2nd Marine Division band, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, was awarded the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Musician of the Year award. Staff Sergeant Vu was selected as the SNCO Musician of the Year award for his leadership and musical talent.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Matthew H. Whitaker, a drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, recites the Drill Instructor creed on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 24, 2026. The drill instructor creed was first introduced on Aug. 31, 1956, it is a commitment guiding drill instructors as they shape recruits into Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jazz M. Vu, a musician with the 2nd Marine Division band, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, was awarded the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Musician of the Year award. Staff Sergeant Vu was selected as the SNCO Musician of the Year award for his leadership and musical talent.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct Table One qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 25, 2026. During qualification, recruits are tested on their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)