This U.S. Marine Corps video was created July, 31 2023 in Adobe After Effects to explain the Distributed Aviation Operations warfighting concept for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Adam Henke and narration by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Nygaard)(Music licensed from DeWolfe Music)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in the Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 5–23, 2025. The MAI Course is a physically and mentally demanding three-week program designed to forge Marines into the leaders who embody warrior ethos, instill discipline, and will teach others the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 12-June 1, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWO ARG shipping, conducts various mission essential tasks that enhances operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Clifford P. Fincham, the sergeant major of Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, takes part in his retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 6, 2025. The ceremony was held to honor Fincham's 29 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. William Sullivan, from Wisconsin, an airframes mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, receives a Cowbell Award for developing a metal shield for the maintainers' portable maintenance aids at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 5, 2025. The Cowbell Award is given by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general to recognize Marines and Sailors who actively seek out and implement improvements that enhance the overall effectiveness of the 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)