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A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Training and Education Command guides a Marine Corps MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System conducting Satellite Launch and Recovery training as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 1-26 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 21, 2025. The SLR capability enhances the expeditionary employment of the MQ-9, enabling aircrews to launch and recover the UAS through satellite control without reliance on traditional line-of-sight infrastructure. This capability directly supports the Marine Corps’ objectives for distributed Maritime operations and stand-in force employment by providing persistent Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance and Strike options from austere location. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Kristian Floyd)

A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Training and Education Command guides a Marine Corps MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System conducting Satellite Launch and Recovery training as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 1-26 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 21, 2025. The SLR capability enhances the expeditionary employment of the MQ-9, enabling aircrews to launch and recover the UAS through satellite control without reliance on traditional line-of-sight infrastructure. This capability directly supports the Marine Corps’ objectives for distributed Maritime operations and stand-in force employment by providing persistent Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance and Strike options from austere location. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Kristian Floyd)

Photo by 1st Lt. Kristian Floyd

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct platoon attacks at Range 410A, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 5, 2025. As part of the "400 series" ranges, Range 410A facilitates fully integrated, combined-arms training through maneuver and live-fire exercises at the company and platoon levels, supporting operations across all warfighting domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct platoon attacks at Range 410A, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 5, 2025. As part of the "400 series" ranges, Range 410A facilitates fully integrated, combined-arms training through maneuver and live-fire exercises at the company and platoon levels, supporting operations across all warfighting domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

Students raise their hands for U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, during an Adopt a School Physical Education Program Joshua Tree Elementary School, Joshua Tree, California, Sept. 26, 2025. The Marines volunteer with the JTES PE program to provide leadership and positive role modeling to inspire students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Saige Steiber)

Students raise their hands for U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, during an Adopt a School Physical Education Program Joshua Tree Elementary School, Joshua Tree, California, Sept. 26, 2025. The Marines volunteer with the JTES PE program to provide leadership and positive role modeling to inspire students. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Saige Steiber)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Saige Steiber

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, load water jugs onto the Tactical Resupply Unmanned Air System at Range 800, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 24, 2025. The goal of the TRUAS is to be integrated within logistics formations as a tool for company and platoon commanders to conduct rapid resupply to small units in hard-to-reach locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damian Oso)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, load water jugs onto the Tactical Resupply Unmanned Air System at Range 800, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 24, 2025. The goal of the TRUAS is to be integrated within logistics formations as a tool for company and platoon commanders to conduct rapid resupply to small units in hard-to-reach locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damian Oso)

Photo by Cpl. Damian Oso

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas Rosenthal, New Jersey native, infantry officer with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, plots grid points at Range 215, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 22, 2025. Marines with V37 participate in force-on-force training alongside British Royal Marines, leveraging the latest Binocular Niro technologies in dynamic, competitive scenarios, both as allies and adversaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas Rosenthal, New Jersey native, infantry officer with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, plots grid points at Range 215, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 22, 2025. Marines with V37 participate in force-on-force training alongside British Royal Marines, leveraging the latest Binocular Niro technologies in dynamic, competitive scenarios, both as allies and adversaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson

U.S. Navy Lt. Kevin Lawrence, an Iowa native, instructor with Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, left, and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct casualty evacuation exercises out of an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter as part of Mountain Medicine 3-25 at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, California, Sept. 13, 2025. MMED challenges service member with various medical and technical problems common to mountainous environments in preparation for any potential future conflicts in austere terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Navy Lt. Kevin Lawrence, an Iowa native, instructor with Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, left, and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct casualty evacuation exercises out of an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter as part of Mountain Medicine 3-25 at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, California, Sept. 13, 2025. MMED challenges service member with various medical and technical problems common to mountainous environments in preparation for any potential future conflicts in austere terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hunter Pugh, a Michigan native, utilities systems technician with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Information Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, lunges a mustang in preparation for riding as part of Horsemanship and Animal Packers Course 2-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Sept. 8, 2025. The Animal Packers Course teaches personnel to load and maintain pack animals for military applications in difficult terrain with mission-essential gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hunter Pugh, a Michigan native, utilities systems technician with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Information Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, lunges a mustang in preparation for riding as part of Horsemanship and Animal Packers Course 2-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Sept. 8, 2025. The Animal Packers Course teaches personnel to load and maintain pack animals for military applications in difficult terrain with mission-essential gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. service members conduct team stream crossing exercises as part of Mountain Medicine 3-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Sep. 7, 2025. MMED challenges service members with various medical and technical problems common to mountainous environments in preparation for future conflicts in austere terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. service members conduct team stream crossing exercises as part of Mountain Medicine 3-25 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Sep. 7, 2025. MMED challenges service members with various medical and technical problems common to mountainous environments in preparation for future conflicts in austere terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Misty Posey, left, incoming commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, and Lt. Col. Nathan Rollins, outgoing commanding officer of HQBN, MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey Grey Field, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 15, 2025. This change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commanding officer, Lt. Col. Nathan Rollins, to the incoming commanding officer, Col. Misty Posey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Misty Posey, left, incoming commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, and Lt. Col. Nathan Rollins, outgoing commanding officer of HQBN, MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey Grey Field, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 15, 2025. This change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commanding officer, Lt. Col. Nathan Rollins, to the incoming commanding officer, Col. Misty Posey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct a survey of an assault landing zone during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-26 at Landing Zone Hawkeye, near Wellton, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct a survey of an assault landing zone during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-26 at Landing Zone Hawkeye, near Wellton, Arizona, Sept. 18, 2025. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Daniel Goddard, left, a California native, logistics officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Capt. Austin Schweyen, a Washington native, logistics officer with MWSS 171, MAG 12, 1st MAW, extinguish a notional fire during an aircraft rescue and firefighting demonstration as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-26 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 15, 2025. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Daniel Goddard, left, a California native, logistics officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Capt. Austin Schweyen, a Washington native, logistics officer with MWSS 171, MAG 12, 1st MAW, extinguish a notional fire during an aircraft rescue and firefighting demonstration as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-26 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 15, 2025. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Roberto C. Lopez, the incoming sergeant major of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, prepares to receive the non-commissioned officer sword, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray field at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 28, 2025. Sgt. Maj. Ryan W. Meltesen, a Wisconsin native, the outgoing sergeant major of MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, relinquished command of MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, to Lopez, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Roberto C. Lopez, the incoming sergeant major of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, prepares to receive the non-commissioned officer sword, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray field at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 28, 2025. Sgt. Maj. Ryan W. Meltesen, a Wisconsin native, the outgoing sergeant major of MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, relinquished command of MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, to Lopez, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan W. Meltesen, a Wisconsin native, the outgoing sergeant major of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, after receiving Old Glory during a relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray field at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 28, 2025. Meltesen relinquished command of MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, to Sgt. Maj. Roberto C. Lopez the incoming sergeant major of MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ryan W. Meltesen, a Wisconsin native, the outgoing sergeant major of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, after receiving Old Glory during a relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray field at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 28, 2025. Meltesen relinquished command of MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, to Sgt. Maj. Roberto C. Lopez the incoming sergeant major of MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Parker Peichel

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Mark Clingan, commanding general of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, center, and Rep. Jay Obernolte, a California native, discuss origins of the 6th Marines insignia during a visit to the 6th Marines Regimental Combat Operations Center at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The tour of the 6th Marines COC demonstrated how Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 is designed to challenge Marines in a realistic training environment while producing combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Mark Clingan, commanding general of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, center, and Rep. Jay Obernolte, a California native, discuss origins of the 6th Marines insignia during a visit to the 6th Marines Regimental Combat Operations Center at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 13, 2025. The tour of the 6th Marines COC demonstrated how Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 is designed to challenge Marines in a realistic training environment while producing combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct movement to range 220 during an Adversary Force Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, August 8, 2025.  AFX creates a credible, realistic threat for the exercise forces participating in Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 to engage against during the upcoming Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise in a force-on-force, unscripted wargame. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef P. Majewski)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct movement to range 220 during an Adversary Force Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, August 8, 2025.  AFX creates a credible, realistic threat for the exercise forces participating in Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 to engage against during the upcoming Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise in a force-on-force, unscripted wargame. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef P. Majewski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef Majewski

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide security during an Adversary Force Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, August 8, 2025.  AFX creates a credible, realistic threat for the exercise forces participating in Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 to engage against during the upcoming Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise in a force-on-force, unscripted wargame. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef P. Majewski)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide security during an Adversary Force Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, August 8, 2025.  AFX creates a credible, realistic threat for the exercise forces participating in Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 to engage against during the upcoming Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise in a force-on-force, unscripted wargame. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef P. Majewski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef Majewski

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands to refuel during a Forward Arming and Refueling Point as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 6, 2025. MCAGCC serves as the Marine Corps’ premier training venue for service-level exercises by providing realistic multi-domain environments to prepare forces for success in future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Spence)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands to refuel during a Forward Arming and Refueling Point as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 6, 2025. MCAGCC serves as the Marine Corps’ premier training venue for service-level exercises by providing realistic multi-domain environments to prepare forces for success in future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Spence)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Spence

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, maneuver through a breach site during company attacks as part of Integrated Training Exercise 4-25 at Range 400, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 25, 2025. Through realistic scenarios and decentralized decision-making, ITX provides Marines the venue to enhance their lethality by empowering leaders at every level to adapt, communicate, and execute in dynamic environments. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, maneuver through a breach site during company attacks as part of Integrated Training Exercise 4-25 at Range 400, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 25, 2025. Through realistic scenarios and decentralized decision-making, ITX provides Marines the venue to enhance their lethality by empowering leaders at every level to adapt, communicate, and execute in dynamic environments. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Admiraal, a Nebraska native, low altitude air defense officer with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, uses a Man-Portable Aircraft Survivability Trainer during a Ground Threat Reaction Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 at Training Area Lead Mountain, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, July 18, 2025. The GTR equips Marines with the skills to identify, respond to, and neutralize ground-based threats in dynamic environments to enhance operational readiness, in the face of evolving dangers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Admiraal, a Nebraska native, low altitude air defense officer with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, uses a Man-Portable Aircraft Survivability Trainer during a Ground Threat Reaction Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 at Training Area Lead Mountain, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, July 18, 2025. The GTR equips Marines with the skills to identify, respond to, and neutralize ground-based threats in dynamic environments to enhance operational readiness, in the face of evolving dangers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson

U.S. Marines with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, oversee training during platoon attacks as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, at Range 410A, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, July 16, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef Majewski)

U.S. Marines with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, oversee training during platoon attacks as part of Service Level Training Exercise 4-25, at Range 410A, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, July 16, 2025. SLTE 4-25 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef Majewski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jozef Majewski

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