Marines participate in Fast Rope Masters Course 18-1 to obtain their masters certificate at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 9, 2017. Marines honed their fast roping abilities and learned how to master for other Marines. Certified fast rope masters bolster unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Victoria Ross)

U.S Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) conduct maritime interception operations training during their deployment to U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps video)

On Oct. 23, 1983, 220 Marines, 18 U.S. Navy sailors, and 3 U.S. Army soldiers lost their lives in the Marine Barracks at the Beirut Airport, among them, Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 6th Marine Regiment. 2nd Marine Division reflects on their sacrifice and honors their legacy through unwavering commitment to duty. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jaime Lerma, the sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, takes part in his retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor Lerma’s 24 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Warren Saunders, a satellite transmissions system operator with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II MEF, speaks about the Commercial Satellite Communication Operator Course. at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 18, 2025. The purpose of CSOC is to provide knowledge and hands on training with commercial off-the-shelf communication equipment to modernize communication efforts in accordance with Force Design. Warren is a native of Delaware. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri)