U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Henry David Volpe, an automotive maintenance technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks about the HANX drone he designed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 25, 2026. The HANX is the Marine Corps' first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant, 3D-printed drone, providing a secure and adaptable aerial platform for the modern warfighter. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde) This audio was aquired through Adobe Stock.

The CH-53K King Stallion is an optimized, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Air Ground Task Force. 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing increases readiness, lethality, and forward presence through modernization by embracing the capabilities of the CH-53K. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct routine flight operations with AV-8B Harrier II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 19, 2026. As the Harrier enters a twilight phase and continues its transition to the F-35 Lightning II, 2nd MAW's remaining Harrier squadron continues to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Donovan Pimentel)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Samuel Mutschler, from Wisconsin, a pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, talks about MAG-29 DAO Exercise at Cecil Airport, Florida, Feb. 17, 2026. MAG-29 Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise is a multi-week exercise designed to distribute command and control of aviation forces, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. MAG-29 DAO is set to take place across the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and The Bahamas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and 2nd Marine Expeditionary Battalion, launched Operation Strike of the Sword on July 2, 2009. Unlike previous “clear and quit” missions, this operation focused more on a “clear, hold, and build” strategy. We honor the valor and sacrifice of the Marines that participated in the operation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Carla Perez Ramirez)