U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division conduct a squad attack exercise as part of Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 13, 2025.The MCCRE is an evaluation for units to demonstrate combat proficiency through the combined use of modern infantry tactics and technology, ensuring readiness for any future conflict or operation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher and Lance Cpl. Gelissa Reginald)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Fontalvo, from New Jersey, an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, and Staff Sgt. Noel Roque, from Saipan, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing assistant career planner, discuss navigating the lateral move process at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 21, 2025. Lateral moves give Marines the opportunity to stay Marine while changing career tracks, providing them a chance to not only broaden their skillset but also contribute to our Corps’ mission in new and impactful ways. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion discuss the training and history of the reconnaissance mission on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 31, 2025. Reconnaissance units across the Marine Corps have trained to ensure the lethality and readiness of the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alexander Peterson and Sgt. Cassidy Shepherd) This video uses USMC licensed assets from Adobe

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jaydon Dietrich, a rifle platoon commander with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Staff Sgt. Colton Chancy, a fire team leader with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and Lance Cpl. Charles OrtizKondraski, a grenadier with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment participated in an interview during Unit Enhanced Training 2-25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Oct. 22, 2025.UET 2-25 is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the UAE, designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner nations-relations and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Ganczak, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts an interview after participating in the final individual performance assessment of a 12-week fitness program designed by the 2nd MLG Human Performance Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2025. As part of the fourth cohort to complete the program, Ganczak highlights the resources and training plans provided through the HPC to develop more combat capable warfighters. The 12-week fitness initiative consists of structured physical training and instructional sessions aimed at advancing all domains of Marine Corps Total Fitness for Marines and Sailors. Ganczak is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)