U.S. Marines from across 3rd Marine Division participate in the Jungle Leaders Course 25-2 in Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan from April 21-May 21, 2025. The Jungle Leaders Course is a five-week program designed to teach Marines how to navigate, survive and fight in a jungle environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Briseida Villasenor) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Epic Action Dark Suspense Soundtrack by MusicRevolution/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute Evening and Sunset Parades during the 2025 Parade Season at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. and at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., showcasing the precision and discipline that's defined the Marine Corps for the past 250 years. These parades exemplify the traditions and values of the Corps, reflecting the dedication and commitment of the Marines who participate. Through each performance, these Marines define esprit de corps, embodying the honor, courage, and commitment that define the service. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand, a combat videographer with Marine Corps Installations West, gives an update on the closure and construction progress of Basilone Road at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 3, 2025. Due to the extent of the damage and the repairs necessary to ensure everyone's safety, Basilone Road will be closed until further notice. We kindly request your patience and cooperation as we work diligently to safely restore the road. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand).

The All-Marine Women’s Rugby team plays a scrimmage at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Sep. 3, 2025. The scrimmage provided the team an opportunity to build cohesion and compete against a local opponent before the All-Armed Forces Rugby Tournament. The All-Marine Women's Rugby team consists of Marines throughout the Marine Corps who compete against other teams across the Department of War. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in the change of command ceremony for Col. Roy J. Nicka, the outgoing commanding officer of MAG-13 and Col. Alexander E. Goodno, the incoming commanding officer of MAG-13 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Aug. 29, 2025. During his command, Nicka balanced readiness across four fifth generation fighter squadrons, enabling three unit deployments and one bilateral exercise, spearheaded the Marine Corps' first MQ-9A Reaper inter-theater redeployment into the Indo-Pacific region, and ultimately generated more than 7.000 flight hours of strike, fighter and reconnaissance mission in support of 3rd MAW (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: SERIOUS-TENSE-EMOTION-(NO-REASONS-REMAIN)_AdobeStock_1531686704 composed by Tasty Tunes)

The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) marks its 30th anniversary in 2025, commemorating its establishment in 1995. The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory/Futures Directorate examines future operating environments to generate threat-informed operating concepts and capabilities and, through experimentation, provides analytically supported recommendations to inform future force design and development activities. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Water Survival training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 2, 2025. After a period of coaching, recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water in order to progress to the next part of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)

U.S. Marines Corps 1st Lt. Alexa Emano, an assistant Logistics Officer with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, Cpl. Connor M. Beard an airframes mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM), MRF-D 25.3, and Philippine Airforce Airman 1st Class Abenoja, a public affairs officer with Tactical Operations Wing Northern Luzon share their experiences during Exercise Alon at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Sep. 2. 2025. Exercise Alon is a bilateral amphibious training activity between the Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, supported by MRF-D and the Royal Canadian Navy. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and readiness to respond to shared security challenges. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Angelina Sara and Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, Philippine Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 7, and Australian Army soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a Combined Joint Forcible Entry Operation as part of Exercise Alon in San Vicente, Philippines, Aug. 24, 2025. Exercise Alon is a bilateral amphibious training activity between the Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, supported by MRF-D and the Royal Canadian Navy. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and readiness to respond to shared security challenges. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Universal Music Production: Drained Wide Open by David Ogoglia / universalproductionmusic.com) (Australian Army B-ROLL by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell) (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Alexander Goodno, a former F/A-18 Hornet pilot and current F-35B Lightning II and MQ-9A Reaper pilot with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, is interviewed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, August 8, 2025. Goodno’s transfer from the F/A-18 Hornet to the F-35B and MQ-9A platforms is a physical embodiment of Marine Corps’ evolution. The Marine Corps has a 250-year legacy where we adapt to emerging threats across every domain. Through our evolution, we are shaping a force prepared for the challenges of tomorrow, sustaining readiness, enhancing lethality, and strengthening the combat effectiveness of our forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Landon Lingle)

The new Marines of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug 29th, 2025. 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. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Eduardo Iniguez, a former senior drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, speaks about his time as a drill instructor as he completes his last recruit training cycle at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 29, 2025. Standard drill instructor tours last three years and are one of the special duty assignments that enlisted Marines are typically required to complete at some point in their careers. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson and Staff Sgt. Brendan Custer)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and NATO allies executed training exercise Burmese Chase 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, throughout the months of July and August 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Charis Robertson)

U.S. Marines with Supply Company, 1st Combat Readiness Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a motivational run on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 28, 2025. In celebration of the upcoming 250th Marine Corps Birthday, Marines held a moto run to strengthen camaraderie, promote unit cohesion and reinforce esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alan Gomez)