United States Marine Corps

Locked In #Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit execute a live-fire range. Marines completed Tables 3-6 and pistol qualifications at Range 223B in preparation for a future deployment. 📍Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California (May 4, 2026) 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Eye in the Sky #Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit execute a first-person view drone course. Hosted by 2nd Marine Division, the course equipped Marines of the 24th MEU with advanced FPV piloting skills to enhance squad-level reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities. 📍Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune , North Carolina (May 5, 2026) 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Allison White)

Agile War Fighters #Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing execute a command fitness coach course hosted by MAG-24. The course trains Marines to serve as force multipliers by leading structured fitness programs. 📍Marine Corps Base Hawaii (May 1, 2026) 📷 (U.S. Marine Corps photos by 1st. Lt. Joseph Adcock)

Strength Through Alliance #Marines and U.S. Navy #Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, take part in M240B machine gun training as part of Exercise Aurora 26. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in Exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. 📍Visby, Sweden (May 10, 2026) 📷 (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Advanced Tactics, Proven Leadership #Marines with 2d Marine Division take part in an Infantry Unit Leaders Course (IULC) combined arms live fire exercise. The course focuses on training, equipping, and educating staff non-commissioned officers in advanced tactics, weaponry, and leadership to effectively lead Marines in modern combat scenarios. 📍@Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (March 21, 2026) 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Zachariah Ferraro)

Beyond Tripoli Episode 2 - Marines in NASA #Marines have long brought their leadership and aviation expertise to NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut program, serving in specialized billets to command space missions and advance human exploration. Marine Corps Col. Nichole A. Mann, a NASA astronaut with Johnson Space Center, discusses the significance and uniqueness of her posting. This is the second installment of the video series “Beyond Tripoli - The Lesser-Known Posts Of The Corps,” which explores rarely seen positions or locations not typically associated with the Marine Corps. 📍Houston, Texas 📹 (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Joshua Smith, Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz and Lance Cpl. Kriti Chhetri)

Hear the Thunder #Marines and #Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. 📍Strait of Malacca, Thailand (May 2, 2026) 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

Pin Point Precision #Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit take part in marksmanship training on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27). The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. 📍 Pacific Ocean, May 1, 2026 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

Quick Descent #Marines with 1st Marine Division fast-rope from a rappel tower. This training enhances Marines’ ability to quickly insert into objective areas where traditional landing methods might not be feasible. 📍Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California (April 29, 2026) 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Ronnie Mejia)

During #ExerciseBalikatan, multinational reconnaissance forces and joint assets successfully executed a complex raid on Balabac Island, Philippines. This high-end training evolution demonstrates the unmatched lethality and agility of our combined forces in securing key maritime terrain and projecting power across the Indo-Pacific. These integrated operations are essential for validating naval expeditionary concepts and ensuring a free and open regional environment. Read more about the mission below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e6eDBQur