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Senior leaders from across the Indo-Pacific pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16, 2026. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year was the 12th iteration of the symposium and hosted senior leaders from 25 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco) - Senior leaders from across the Indo-Pacific pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16, 2026. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year was the 12th iteration of the symposium and hosted senior leaders from 25 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco)

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Air Station New River Shelter Team attend a cardiopulmonary resuscitation class instructed by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Roxana Q. Lacey, right, field medical technician, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Marine Corps Medical Home New River at MCAS New River, North Carolina, June 8, 2026. The MCAS New River Medical Team provided CPR training to the MCAS New River Shelter Team to enhance the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane) - U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Air Station New River Shelter Team attend a cardiopulmonary resuscitation class instructed by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Roxana Q. Lacey, right, field medical technician, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Marine Corps Medical Home New River at MCAS New River, North Carolina, June 8, 2026. The MCAS New River Medical Team provided CPR training to the MCAS New River Shelter Team to enhance the base’s emergency response capabilities in order to promote flexibility and readiness during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

The Weight of the Stars - U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo by NASA.

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and the Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Lt. Gen Ju II-Seok, stand for colors during an honors cordon at Arlington, Virginia, June 2, 2026. - The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and the Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Lt. Gen Ju II-Seok, stand for colors during an honors cordon at Arlington, Virginia, June 2, 2026.

Two gentlemen look at an inventory sheet - Portfolion Aquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) fielded brand new life-saving medical equipment to 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment in Camp Lejeune, NC, May 27-29, 2026. The new systems consist of the Authorized Medical Allowance Lists (AMAL) 700, which is Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR), and 705, Damage Control Surgery (DCS). (Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps photo by Kristiana Gehly)

The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for over 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II. VMA-223 is the U.S. Marine Corps' last operational Harrier squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo) - A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, sits in front of a crowd at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, June 3, 2026. The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for over 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II. VMA-223 is the U.S. Marine Corps' last operational Harrier squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)