U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are briefed by an instructor prior to beginning Underwater Egress Training (UET) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2023. UET provides service members with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely egress a submerged aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) demonstrate capabilities, lethality and readiness across the course of the 22d MEU (SOC)’s pre-deployment training program, and subsequent deployment to U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, on Mar. 3, 2026. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps video)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Peterson, a combat videographer with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, gives the monthly wrap up for 2nd MARDIV on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2026. 2nd Marine Division serves as the ground combat element for the II Marine Expeditionary Force, supporting and conducting operations and exercises across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jaden Beardsley)

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.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. I.Z. Kyle Morales, from the Philippines, a powerline mechanic with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks on his journey about becoming a Marine from the Philippines, Feb. 27, 2026. Marines of 2nd MAW come from many different backgrounds, which contributes to the success of a well-versed and experienced fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)