U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct helocast and helicopter rope suspension techniques training with a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, and a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 15-18, 2025. The HRST training prepares Marines to navigate difficult terrain and enhance air-to-ground insertion capabilities. Helocasting is an airborne technique that enables Marines to insert into a body of water from an aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marines Corps motion graphic on the Special Duty Assignments (SDA) volunteerism period was created to inform Marines about the timeline to volunteer for SDAs and receive incentives during the FY26 SDA campaign, created at Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, September 18, 2025. The SDA volunteerism period is open for Marines to submit a package early before the Headquarters Marine Corps Screening Team (HSST) assigns SDA billets to Marines, allowing Marines to volunteer to either become a recruiter, drill instructor, combat instructor, or Marine Security Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps motion graphic by Cpl. Anthony C. Ramsey Jr.) (This product was created using Adobe photoshop, Adobe illustrator, and Adobe after effect)

This video was created at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Sept. 16, 2025, to announce that one week remains until the 2025 MCAS Miramar Air Show. America’s Air Show showcases military and civilian aviation, honors service members, connects with the community and inspires future generations. Attendees can engage with Marines, service members, first responders and exhibitors while exploring innovative technologies that shape the future of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marines test expeditionary advanced based operations concepts in the Arctic alongside NATO Ally forces from the U.K. Royal Air Force and the Norwegian armed forces, Sept. 1-3, 2025. The Norwegian-led arctic operation was a first-of-its-kind mission to conduct rapid insertion of military assets to remote and austere location. The operation focused on NATO sea denial and maritime domain awareness capabilities and helps set conditions to quickly respond and defeat any crisis or threat to NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin and Sgt. Addysyn Tobar) The video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from Audiomachine: "Illusions" and "Light and Dark" by Harry Lightfoot.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick L. Brown, left, and Sgt. Maj. Sherri N. Cook, the commanding general and command senior enlisted leader of Marine Corps Installations West, respectively, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speak on this year's Defense Organizational Climate Survey at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2025. DEOCS allows Marines, Sailors, and civilians to give valuable feedback on their work environments as well as address issues and concerns in a confidential setting. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Dillon Buck)

U.S. Navy Sailors with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a celebratory Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 16, 2025. Established in 1960, the Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony marks the culmination of a six-week initiation of team- building, physical, and leadership training that symbolizes the transition to new responsibilities and higher commitment for enlisted sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock:Tasty Tunes - GENTLE-PEACEFUL-DREAMY-LULLABY-(SLEEPING-GIANT)_AdobeStock_1669181776.wav)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Christian F. Wortman, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger, the command senior enlisted leader of I MEF, participate in self-help procedures during Operation Clean Sweep III at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2025. OCS III, part of the ongoing Barracks 360 Reset initiative, demonstrates a collective commitment to improving living conditions through shared ownership, sustained accountability, and tangible improvements to the barracks. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and French Armed Forces soldiers with the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment, Troupes de Marine, French Army, participate in Exercise DELAYEN and Bazeilles Day, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Aug. 16 – Sep. 6, 2025. Exercise DELAYEN developed combat readiness, interoperability, and cultural exchange, while the celebration of the 155th Bazeilles Day commemorated French history and increased partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Matthew Benfield) (Video has been edited for security purposes)

A video production created to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Inchon Landing using Adobe Premier Pro 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 15, 2025. The video includes a few words from Sgt. Thomas P. Tragus, a Korean War veteran, recounting his experience in the Korean War. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Atticus Martinez)

U.S. Marines from across the Marine Corps’ communications field take off at the start of the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Expressive-Violin_AdobeStock_693686353 composed by Elonix)

This video was created to announce the aircrafts that will be performing during the 2025 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar’s Airshow at San Diego, Sept. 11, 2025. America’s Air Show showcases military and civilian aviation, honors service members, connects with the community and inspires future generations. Featured aircraft include the F/A-18 Hornet, F-35B and F-35C Lightning II, MV-22B Osprey, UH-1Y Venom, AH-1Z Viper, CH-53E Super Stallion, KC-130J Super Hercules, F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, KC-135 Stratotanker, North American P-51D “Plum Crazy,” and the Extra 330 SC. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Santicia Ambriez-Stippey)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 participate in a surge series of exercises consisting of Exercise Alon 25, Super Garuda Shield 25, and the embarkation of the expeditionary sea base USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5) throughout the Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia, from Aug. 15 to Sept. 12, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anita Ramos)(This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Universal Music Production: Arctic Excavation published by Killer Tracks and Soundcast Music, Ambition published by Killer Tracks, and Running From Me published by Hyperscore Productions / universalproductionmusic.com)

Marines with Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) conduct security drills and a night raid as part of UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Sep. 13, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

The new Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 12th, 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.