U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. John Osment, a native of North Carolina and a low-altitude air-defense (LAAD) officer with 2nd LAAD Battalion, talks about the importance of counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) training and what it takes to become a LAAD Marine during an interview at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 18, 2024. 2nd LAAD Battalion recently conducted a dynamic, tactical scenario-driven counter-UAS aerial-gunnery range in which Marines had to shoot, maneuver, and communicate while directly engaging UAS aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary unit (MEU) provide geographic combatant commanders an inherently flexible maneuver force ready to meet emerging missions or contingencies, respond to humanitarian crises, reassure allies and partners, and promote the free flow of maritime commerce and regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Elton Taylor) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe stock: Epic Soundtrack Background Music performed by MusicRevolution/Stock.Adobe.com)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class taught by Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, a 7-time World No-Gi Champion, during Fleet Week Miami at Fight Sports Club Miami, May 8, 2024. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps by Sgt. Ambriez-Stippey)

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in Dancing with the Stars and Stripes as one of the many events during Fleet Week Miami, May 8, 2024. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Peterson)

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, attend a naturalization ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5), as part of Fleet Week Miami, Port Miami, May, 7, 2024. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Peterson)