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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Aden Sanders, right, an Ohio native, student with Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, Training Command, Training and Education Command, speaks to Marines during unit physical training at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 1, 2025. Physical training helps Marines build the strength, endurance, and the cohesion amongst one another needed to maintain peak operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Saige Steiber)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Aden Sanders, right, an Ohio native, student with Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, Training Command, Training and Education Command, speaks to Marines during unit physical training at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 1, 2025. Physical training helps Marines build the strength, endurance, and the cohesion amongst one another needed to maintain peak operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Saige Steiber)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Saige Steiber

Students with Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course 73-25 strike each other during a pugil stick fighting event at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 29, 2025. The MCMAIC certifies Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training and advance Marines in the program while testing and strengthening their decision making, warfighting, and leadership skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damian Oso)

Students with Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course 73-25 strike each other during a pugil stick fighting event at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 29, 2025. The MCMAIC certifies Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training and advance Marines in the program while testing and strengthening their decision making, warfighting, and leadership skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damian Oso)

Photo by Cpl. Damian Oso

U.S. Marine Corps Commanding Generals from 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, meet with instructor pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) during the 1st Annual Wing Commanding General Summit at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 24, 2025. This marks the first summit intended to update briefs on high-end tactics, Department of Defense capabilities, and provide WTI course updates relevant to future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin G. Rivas)

U.S. Marine Corps Commanding Generals from 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, meet with instructor pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) during the 1st Annual Wing Commanding General Summit at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 24, 2025. This marks the first summit intended to update briefs on high-end tactics, Department of Defense capabilities, and provide WTI course updates relevant to future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin G. Rivas)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Rivas

An N1 Archer drone staged to take off during a showcase at Range 220, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 12, 2025. The N1 Archer is the first FPV platform built to deliver modular warheads on the BlueUAS list authorized for official Department of Defense use. The sUAS showcase provided joint service members the opportunity to explore the N1 Archer’s controls and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Saige Steiber)

An N1 Archer drone staged to take off during a showcase at Range 220, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 12, 2025. The N1 Archer is the first FPV platform built to deliver modular warheads on the BlueUAS list authorized for official Department of Defense use. The sUAS showcase provided joint service members the opportunity to explore the N1 Archer’s controls and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Saige Steiber)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Saige Steiber

Students in the Military Student Assistance Group at Twentynine Palms High School take a group photo at Twentynine Palms High School, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 14, 2024. The Military Student Assistance Group is a student-ran high school club that helps incoming military students become familiar with the school and the local community. (Courtesy photo by Twentynine Palms High School)

Students in the Military Student Assistance Group at Twentynine Palms High School take a group photo at Twentynine Palms High School, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 14, 2024. The Military Student Assistance Group is a student-ran high school club that helps incoming military students become familiar with the school and the local community. (Courtesy photo by Twentynine Palms High School)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, take down camouflage netting during a Tactical Logistics Operations Course as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-25 at Range 800, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 30, 2025. TLOC tests the logistics element’s ability to sustain operations in a contested environment by integrating ground logistics capabilities to ensure mission success. ITX enhances the lethality, autonomy and decision-making of the MAGTF by creating a challenging and realistic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, take down camouflage netting during a Tactical Logistics Operations Course as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-25 at Range 800, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 30, 2025. TLOC tests the logistics element’s ability to sustain operations in a contested environment by integrating ground logistics capabilities to ensure mission success. ITX enhances the lethality, autonomy and decision-making of the MAGTF by creating a challenging and realistic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

A drone technician sets simulated payloads onto a Perimeter 8 during a Defense Innovation Unit Blue UAS Refresh Challenge at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on Nov. 4, 2024. The purpose of the challenge is to directly evaluate and assess Unmanned Aerial System platforms focused on advanced modularity and rapid-update software and shape technology choices with the most operational impact. Approved drones may join the Blue UAS list for rapid deployment, with Global ATO, which enhances the DODs ability to quickly scale and field drone technology. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

A drone technician sets simulated payloads onto a Perimeter 8 during a Defense Innovation Unit Blue UAS Refresh Challenge at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on Nov. 4, 2024. The purpose of the challenge is to directly evaluate and assess Unmanned Aerial System platforms focused on advanced modularity and rapid-update software and shape technology choices with the most operational impact. Approved drones may join the Blue UAS list for rapid deployment, with Global ATO, which enhances the DODs ability to quickly scale and field drone technology. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle is staged in a defensive posture during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 21, 2025. MWX is a comprehensive training event designed to enhance the operational readiness and combat effectiveness of all MAGTF elements by simulating complex and dynamic battle scenarios while refining tactics and coordination to ensure we are prepared to dominate any adversary in a contested environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle is staged in a defensive posture during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 21, 2025. MWX is a comprehensive training event designed to enhance the operational readiness and combat effectiveness of all MAGTF elements by simulating complex and dynamic battle scenarios while refining tactics and coordination to ensure we are prepared to dominate any adversary in a contested environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicles are staged during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise 1-25, as part of Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 21, 2025. MWX is a comprehensive training event designed to enhance the operational readiness and combat effectiveness of all MAGTF elements by simulating complex and dynamic battle scenarios while refining tactics and coordination to ensure we are prepared to dominate any adversary in a contested environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicles are staged during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise 1-25, as part of Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 21, 2025. MWX is a comprehensive training event designed to enhance the operational readiness and combat effectiveness of all MAGTF elements by simulating complex and dynamic battle scenarios while refining tactics and coordination to ensure we are prepared to dominate any adversary in a contested environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across the Corps observe the aftermath of a controlled explosion on an empty Mk-82 bomb during controlled ordnance disposal training at Range 112, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 5, 2025. This course, provided at the EOD Advanced Training Center, is the only course for EOD technicians to develop their skills and capabilities as EOD Response Element Leaders. They are taught to properly employ various techniques and planning considerations in accordance with EOD orders, doctrines, and publications in support of various missions across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across the Corps observe the aftermath of a controlled explosion on an empty Mk-82 bomb during controlled ordnance disposal training at Range 112, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 5, 2025. This course, provided at the EOD Advanced Training Center, is the only course for EOD technicians to develop their skills and capabilities as EOD Response Element Leaders. They are taught to properly employ various techniques and planning considerations in accordance with EOD orders, doctrines, and publications in support of various missions across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

An N1 Archer drone flies during a showcase at Range 220, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 12, 2025. The N1 Archer is the first FPV platform built to deliver modular warheads on the BlueUAS list authorized for official Department of Defense use. The sUAS showcase provided joint service members the opportunity to explore the N1 Archer’s controls and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

An N1 Archer drone flies during a showcase at Range 220, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 12, 2025. The N1 Archer is the first FPV platform built to deliver modular warheads on the BlueUAS list authorized for official Department of Defense use. The sUAS showcase provided joint service members the opportunity to explore the N1 Archer’s controls and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corp Cpl. Tanner Mitchell, a Missouri native, infantry Marine with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, right, conducts marksmanship assessment in the standing position during the 1st Marine Division Squad Competition, at Range 105A, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 18, 2025. The squad competition was designed to take one squad from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd LAR Battalion and each infantry regiment to compete in a series of events that evaluate physical fitness, basic infantry skills, tactical knowledge, casualty care, marksmanship, small unmanned aerial system utilization, and offensive and defensive operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marine Corp Cpl. Tanner Mitchell, a Missouri native, infantry Marine with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, right, conducts marksmanship assessment in the standing position during the 1st Marine Division Squad Competition, at Range 105A, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 18, 2025. The squad competition was designed to take one squad from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd LAR Battalion and each infantry regiment to compete in a series of events that evaluate physical fitness, basic infantry skills, tactical knowledge, casualty care, marksmanship, small unmanned aerial system utilization, and offensive and defensive operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct battle skills tests on Ripper Run during a 1st Marine Division Squad Competition at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 18, 2025. The squad competition was designed to take one squad from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd LAR Battalion and each infantry regiment to compete in a series of events that evaluate physical fitness, basic infantry skills, tactical knowledge, casualty care, marksmanship, small unmanned aerial system utilization, and offensive and defensive operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct battle skills tests on Ripper Run during a 1st Marine Division Squad Competition at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, March 18, 2025. The squad competition was designed to take one squad from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd LAR Battalion and each infantry regiment to compete in a series of events that evaluate physical fitness, basic infantry skills, tactical knowledge, casualty care, marksmanship, small unmanned aerial system utilization, and offensive and defensive operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Hart, a New Hampshire native, director of Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, gives the opening remarks during a welcome aboard brief at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, April 1, 2025. The welcome aboard brief prepares units for the upcoming training exercises by addressing risk mitigation and small unit leadership. Employing modern learning methods and a student-centered approach, TTECG is committed to sharpening individual skills and fostering confidence in the face of 21st-century modern warfare complexities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Indiana Supensky)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Hart, a New Hampshire native, director of Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, gives the opening remarks during a welcome aboard brief at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, April 1, 2025. The welcome aboard brief prepares units for the upcoming training exercises by addressing risk mitigation and small unit leadership. Employing modern learning methods and a student-centered approach, TTECG is committed to sharpening individual skills and fostering confidence in the face of 21st-century modern warfare complexities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Indiana Supensky)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Indiana Supensky

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a M240B machine gun during company attacks at Range 400, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 8, 2025. Range 400 is designed to enhance Marines’ ability to coordinate fires, execute tactical maneuvers, and maintain communication at the company level, under live-fire conditions, all within a realistic and challenging environment designed to simulate the complexities of modern combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a M240B machine gun during company attacks at Range 400, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 8, 2025. Range 400 is designed to enhance Marines’ ability to coordinate fires, execute tactical maneuvers, and maintain communication at the company level, under live-fire conditions, all within a realistic and challenging environment designed to simulate the complexities of modern combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Amber Kelly, a Colorado native, facilities chief with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, attaches the Headquarters Battalion sign to the bachelor enlisted quarters sign at building 1608, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, April 10, 2025. Operation Clean Sweep is a Marine Corps initiative to ensure enlisted Marines have clean, healthy and safe living conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Iris Gantt)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Amber Kelly, a Colorado native, facilities chief with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, attaches the Headquarters Battalion sign to the bachelor enlisted quarters sign at building 1608, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, April 10, 2025. Operation Clean Sweep is a Marine Corps initiative to ensure enlisted Marines have clean, healthy and safe living conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Iris Gantt)

Photo by Cpl. Iris Gantt

A child knocks over cups with a water gun during the 2025 Superfest at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 12, 2025. Superfest and other Marine Corps Community Services events are hosted annually in honor of the month of the military child, supporting and enhancing the quality of life for the service members, Department of Defense civilians, and families of The Combat Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Higman)

A child knocks over cups with a water gun during the 2025 Superfest at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 12, 2025. Superfest and other Marine Corps Community Services events are hosted annually in honor of the month of the military child, supporting and enhancing the quality of life for the service members, Department of Defense civilians, and families of The Combat Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Higman)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Higman

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, moves gear onto a Humvee during urban company defense as part of Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 at Range 220, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 4, 2025. Through realistic scenarios and decentralized decision-making, Integrated Training Exercise provides Marines the venue to enhance their lethality by empowering leaders at every level to adapt, communicate, and execute in dynamic environments. ITX is part of the Service-Level Training Exercise Program provided by Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command through a cadre of instructors committed to developing high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, moves gear onto a Humvee during urban company defense as part of Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 at Range 220, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 4, 2025. Through realistic scenarios and decentralized decision-making, Integrated Training Exercise provides Marines the venue to enhance their lethality by empowering leaders at every level to adapt, communicate, and execute in dynamic environments. ITX is part of the Service-Level Training Exercise Program provided by Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command through a cadre of instructors committed to developing high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Makayla Elizalde, an Abilene, Texas native, combat videographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, A. Company, Headquarters Battalion, collects imagery aboard a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Maneuver Exercise 1-25 at Camp Willson, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 11, 2025. MDMX prepares Marines for future conflicts by combining constructed virtual training with offensive and defensive live-fire and maneuver training scenarios. Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepares the MAGTF to execute distributed operations across vast, diverse environments by emphasizing decentralized command and control. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Makayla Elizalde, an Abilene, Texas native, combat videographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, A. Company, Headquarters Battalion, collects imagery aboard a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Maneuver Exercise 1-25 at Camp Willson, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 11, 2025. MDMX prepares Marines for future conflicts by combining constructed virtual training with offensive and defensive live-fire and maneuver training scenarios. Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepares the MAGTF to execute distributed operations across vast, diverse environments by emphasizing decentralized command and control. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christophe Espitia, a Las Vegas, Nevada native, machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, provides security during an urban company offense exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 at Range 220, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 4, 2025. Through realistic scenarios and decentralized decision-making, Integrated Training Exercise provides Marines the venue to enhance their lethality by empowering leaders at every level to adapt, communicate, and execute in dynamic environments. ITX is part of the Service-Level Training Exercise Program provided by Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command through a cadre of instructors committed to developing high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christophe Espitia, a Las Vegas, Nevada native, machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, provides security during an urban company offense exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 at Range 220, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 4, 2025. Through realistic scenarios and decentralized decision-making, Integrated Training Exercise provides Marines the venue to enhance their lethality by empowering leaders at every level to adapt, communicate, and execute in dynamic environments. ITX is part of the Service-Level Training Exercise Program provided by Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command through a cadre of instructors committed to developing high-caliber Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

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