Recruits with Kilo Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. July 25 2025. The Crucible is the culminating event of recruit training in which recruits must endure a 54-hour field training exercise that tests everything they have learned over the past three months overcoming obstacles and working together as a team in order to complete various missions. ( U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William V. Osborne III, the outgoing commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, relinquishes command to Col. William E. DeLeal II during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Brandon Marrero and Lance Cpl. Kenya Hernandez)

U.S. Marines and veterans with the Wounded Warrior Regiment begin the eighth day of competition with archery and seated volleyball for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 25, 2025. The 2025 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition that celebrates the dedication of military service members resiliency in recovering from being wounded, injured, and or ill through a series of competitive sports that demonstrates the remarkable potential of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Band perform during Marine Week Chicago 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, July 13, 2025. The Quantico Marine Band performed at over a dozen events across the city to promote the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Kear)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct air operations near Naval Air Station Key West, Florida, July, 2025. Marines with 2nd MAW and 2nd Distribution Support Battalion are training alongside elements of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refine humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities while also refining the CH-53K King Stallion's ability to support distributed aviation operations in a joint environment.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike)

U.S. Marines and veterans with the Wounded Warrior Regiment begin the seventh day of competition with archery and medaling ceremonies for track and field for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 24, 2025. The 2025 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition that celebrates the dedication of military service members resiliency in recovering from being wounded, injured, and or ill through a series of competitive sports that demonstrates the remarkable potential of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Table Two at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., July 23, 2025. Table Two is the second week of range that teaches recruits how to effectively fire their weapon in combat. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

U.S. Marines and veterans with the Wounded Warrior Regiment begin the sixth day of competition with track and the wheelchair rugby semi-finals for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 23, 2025. The 2025 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition that celebrates the dedication of military service members resiliency in recovering from being wounded, injured, and or ill through a series of competitive sports that demonstrates the remarkable potential of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

Video production to tease the commencement of the Marine Leaders of the Americas Conference, July 22, 2025. The Marine Leaders of the Americas Conference, hosted by the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the U.S. Marine Corps, is a gathering, convening senior naval infantry leaders from across the Western Hemisphere and other key partners who share interests in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt Gabriel Durand)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juniel NievesMarrero, a powerline mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the importance of maintaining military discipline and standards during Red Flag Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. Operation Ironclad is a I Marine Expeditionary Force initiative that emphasizes how individual proficiency, personal discipline, and unit cohesion lead to victory on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. July 22, 2025. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification in order to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), execute Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 21-July 14, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marines and veterans with the Wounded Warrior Regiment begin the fifth day of competition with field, the rowing medal ceremony, and wheelchair rugby for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 22, 2025. The 2025 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition that celebrates the dedication of military service members resiliency in recovering from being wounded, injured, and or ill through a series of competitive sports that demonstrates the remarkable potential of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 speak about Marine Week Chicago 2025 on July 13, 2025. Marine Week provided an opportunity for residents of Chicago to engage with and learn more about their Marine Corps. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)