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The new Marines of Alpha Company, First Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 2, 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.

Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) is where Marine Corps readiness begins. Spanning seven subordinate elements — including Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One in Yuma, Arizona; Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California; Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific and Atlantic; and multiple commands at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. MAGTFTC serves as the foundation for developing the next generation of warfighters. These units collectively deliver a wide range of advanced training environments that shape Marines into confident, capable, and lethal leaders. At the core of this mission is the Service Level Training Exercise Program (SLTE-P), the Marine Corps’ premier large-scale multi-domain combined arms training effort. SLTE brings together forces from across the Fleet Marine Force to conduct full-spectrum operations in complex, realistic environments. Guided by experienced planners, instructors and evaluators, these exercises sharpen tactical decision-making, strengthen unit cohesion and prepare Marines to operate across every domain. We don’t just train Marines; we make them lethal. That commitment is reinforced through the integration of live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training. By combining real-world maneuver with simulated elements, MAGTFTC replicates the challenges of future battlefields, enabling Marines to think faster, act decisively and operate as one cohesive, combat-ready force. Whether preparing for today’s missions or tomorrow’s fight, MAGTFTC ensures every Marine is ready to lead, adapt and win — anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde and Pfc Dominic Spence)

U.S. Marines compete in the 2025 Commanding Generals’ (CG’s) Cup Basketball Challenge, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, April 29, 2025. The CG’s Cup Basketball Challenge consists of three various dribbling and shooting techniques including non-dominant hand dribbling, free throws, and a half-court shot. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

The new Marines of Mike Company, Third Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Apr 24, 2025. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marines 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 Security Battalion and Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, participate in a unit field meet at Camp Upshur, Quantico, Virginia, April 24, 2025. The field meet included an overnight stay featuring a mess night which focused on promoting esprit de corps through unit tradition and camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Catherine Schei)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on April 24, 2025. During this trip, Sgt. Maj. Ruiz mentored new Marines, observed depot staff and hosted a symposium for senior leadership of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., fire M320 grenade launchers during a live-fire training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The training aimed to sharpen the Marines' proficiency with the M320 system and reinforce small-unit tactics in a field environment. Bravo Company regularly conducts weapons training to maintain combat effectiveness and mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific conduct a change of command ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 24, 2025. Maj. Joseph Schulze, outgoing company commander of Alpha Company, H&S Battalion, MCIPAC served as company commander for over a year and was relieved by Maj. Justus Anderson who previously served as the operations officer for H&S Battalion, MCIPAC. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Vincent Pham)

Recruits with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Inventory Combat Fitness Test on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 22, 2025. The Inventory CFT measures the recruits capabilities in advance of the scored CFT later on in the training cycle. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

The Crucible, conducted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., serves as the culminating event of Marine Corps recruit training. This rigorous 54-hour exercise challenges recruits to demonstrate the teamwork, endurance, and knowledge acquired throughout their training in order to earn the title of United States Marine. (Department of Defense video by Nicholas Groesch)

U.S. Marines, members of the Japanese Coast Guard, and members of the Okinawan Prefectural Government, attend the annual Ie Shima Lighthouse Memorial Service on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2025. The memorial service was held to commemorate the casualties of World War II, the Ie Shima lighthouse keeper, and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt Frank Webb)

Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) serves as the cornerstone of Marine Corps readiness, combining innovation, realistic multi-domain training, and expert instruction to prepare Marines for current and future conflicts. Through programs like Service Level Training Exercise-Program and Fleet Support Program, MAGTFTC ensures Marines are equipped with the leadership, adaptability, and lethality needed to dominate on any battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde and Pfc Dominic Spence)

The video emphasizes Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command’s (MAGTFTC) commitment to replicating the increasingly complex operational environment through a blend of live, virtual, and constructive training powered by cutting-edge technologies like 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and advanced simulation systems. With initiatives like the Marine Corps Tactical Instrumentation System and the upcoming Warfighting Center, MAGTFTC ensures Marines build the adaptability, decision-making, and lethality needed for the future fight. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde and Pfc Dominic Spence)

At Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC), Marines undergo some of the most realistic and demanding live-fire training exercises in the world, honing their skills in combined arms, maneuver warfare, and multi-domain operations to prepare for modern, high-intensity conflict. Supported by expert planners and evaluators from Service Level Training Division and Tactical, each training evolution—ranging from night assaults at Range 400 to large-scale force-on-force warfighting exercises—builds combat readiness, adaptability, and lethal precision for future battlefields. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt Makayla Elizalde and Pfc Dominic Spence)