U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Sanchez, an aviation-operations specialist with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, answers questions during an interview at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2023. After completing the prerequisite training, Sanchez was afforded the opportunity to fly in an AV-8B Harrier II based on his superior performance and as an incentive for reenlisting for another four years of service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock)

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in Navy Marine Corps 250 in Philadelphia, Oct. 9 - 15, 2025. NMC 250 honors 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps legacy, tradition, and service by giving Philadelphia residents and visitors the opportunity to connect with Marines and Sailors, learn about the Corps’ values of honor, courage, and commitment, and experience community engagement events, static displays and performances from across both services. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines and Sailors from across the services participate in a parade during Navy Marine Corps 250 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13, 2025. NMC 250 honors 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps legacy, tradition, and service by giving Philadelphia residents and visitors the opportunity to connect with Marines and Sailors, learn about the Corps’ values of honor, courage, and commitment, and experience community engagement events, static displays and performances. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines and Sailors run up the Rocky steps during Navy Marine Corps 250 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10, 2025. The event honors 250 years of Marine Corps legacy, tradition, and service by giving Philadelphia residents and visitors the opportunity to connect with Marines and Sailors, learn about the Corps’ values of honor, courage, and commitment, and experience community engagement events, static displays and performances from the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Navy Lt. Jacob Berg, an emergency medicine physician with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts an interview after instructing the second iteration of a Tier IV Tactical Combat Casualty Care course hosted by 2nd MLG at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 9, 2025. 2nd MLG became the first-ever Marine Corps command to host a Tier IV TCCC course and is now hosting its second iteration. The course trains select military service members to become proficient combat paramedics capable of providing advanced casualty care at the point of injury on the battlefield and in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan, Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway, and Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)