U.S. Marines from across the III Marine Expeditionary Force trained alongside Japan Self-Defense Force personnel during exercise Resolute Dragon 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brian Hodgson, from Georgia, an airframes mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks about his selection to the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2025. Hodgson has attended Officer Candidate School and plans to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to complete his bachelor’s degree before commissioning as an officer. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

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)

Candidates in the Small Unit Ranger Tactics course, hosted by the 25th Infantry Division execute various training events at Lightning Academy, Wahiawa, Hawaii, Sept. 16, 2025. SURT is a training program designed to prepare Soldiers for the rigors of Ranger School and to develop them into effective small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

Candidates in the Small Unit Ranger Tactics course, hosted by the 25th Infantry Division execute various training events at Lightning Academy, Wahiawa, Hawaii, Sept. 15-18, 2025. SURT is a training program designed to prepare Soldiers for the rigors of Ranger School and to develop them into effective small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jade K. Venegas)

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)

Candidates in the Small Unit Ranger Tactics course, hosted by the 25th Infantry Division execute various training events at Lightning Academy, Wahiawa, Hawaii, Sept. 16, 2025. SURT is a training program designed to prepare Soldiers for the rigors of Ranger School and to develop them into effective small-unit leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

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. 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. 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. 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)

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)