U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Michael S. Mattis, commander, Command Task Force 66, delivers opening remarks during the African Maritime Forces Summit in Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius, June 24, 2025. The ceremony formally opened the African Maritime Forces Summit 2025 and included introductions, keynote speeches, and both the United States and Mauritius national anthems were played live. AMFS is a summit that seeks to bring together senior leaders from African maritime forces, naval infantries, and militaries, alongside international partners, to address critical maritime security challenges facing the African continent. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 24, 2024. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification in order to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Kelley, a radio systems operator, Sgt. Krystal Brandt, a data analyst, and Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Rogers, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, all with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, and Australian Defence Force Maj. Joseph Gurung, the Operation Render Safe contingent commander with the 20th explosive ordnance disposal Squadron, share their experiences during MRF-D 25.3 and Operation Render Safe 25.1 at Darwin, Australia and East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, May 20 - June 14, 2025. Operation Render Safe 25.1 is an Australian-led, multinational mission to locate and dispose of unexploded World War II ordnance across the South Pacific, saving lives, supporting humanitarian efforts and strengthening interoperability among partner forces. 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 Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, delivers welcome remarks during the African Maritime Forces Summit in Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius, June 23, 2025. The summit seeks to bring together senior leaders from African maritime forces, naval infantries, and militaries, alongside international partners, to address critical maritime security challenges facing the African continent. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

U.S. Naval Forces Africa, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa, and the Mauritius National Coast Guard host the African Maritime Forces Summit in Port Louis, Mauritius from June 23 to 27, 2025. The summit seeks to bring together senior leaders from African maritime forces, naval infantries, and militaries, alongside international partners, to address critical maritime security challenges facing the African continent. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marines Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), participate in a change of command ceremony at MCBH, June 18, 2025. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Parker Consaul relinquished command to Lt. Col. Andrew Koch. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jade K. Venegas)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in the 1st Marine Logistics Group change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 18, 2025. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Niebel relinquished command of the 1st MLG to Brig. Gen. Omar J. Randall. More than 8,000 Marines and Sailors of various occupational specialties comprise the 1st MLG, accomplishing the six functions of logistics: supply, maintenance, transportation, general engineering, health services, and services, in support of the I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Seaira Moore)

New Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the motivational run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 17, 2025. The motivational run takes place on Family Day, the day before graduation, and serves as a first time for visiting families to see their new Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Video Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marines with explosive ordinance disposal, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler executed a controlled demolition exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 17, 2025. This exercise was held to enhance the abilities of EOD personnel to safely handle and dispose of unexploded ordinance. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Logan Smith)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico participate in the Basic Riders Course on MCB Quantico, Virginia, June 17, 2025. The course covers topics like motorcycle types, controls, safe riding strategies, basic skills, and emergency maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Dean Gurule)

The new Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 17, 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. Marines from across Marine Forces Reserve participate in Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25), Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 2nd-19th, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force train alongside U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.3 while underway in the Pacific Ocean from May 28 to June 6, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise involving the integration of multiple units from I Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. 3rd Fleet to enhance their amphibious warfare skills, enabling the Navy and Marine Corps to prepare for seamless operations in contested and permissive environments. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Twaddell)

U.S. Marines and Sailors stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar participate in the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at MCAS Miramar, California, June 16, 2025. The Stronger Warrior Field Meet is held to increase morale and foster the warrior spirit in friendly competition between the service members stationed on MCAS Miramar. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)