U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force evaluate equipment readiness on the Medium-Range Intercept Capability system on Mason Range, Guam, June 24, 2026 in support of VALIANT SHIELD 2026. The MRIC provides a state-of-the-art missile system that defeats enemy cruise missiles and other manned and unmanned aerial threats. Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance. Cpl Benjamin Catindig) - U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force evaluate equipment readiness on the Medium-Range Intercept Capability system on Mason Range, Guam, June 24, 2026 in support of VALIANT SHIELD 2026. The MRIC provides a state-of-the-art missile system that defeats enemy cruise missiles and other manned and unmanned aerial threats. Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance. Cpl Benjamin Catindig)
U.S. service members with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a squadron photo on Kunsan Air Base, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, April 5, 2026. - U.S. service members with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a squadron photo on Kunsan Air Base, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, April 5, 2026. MWSS-174 demonstrated distributed aviation ground support and logistics capabilities during a Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation in support of the Korean Marine Exchange Program 26.1 to enhance combat readiness and strengthen relationships with the Republic of Korea.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo during the 2026 You Are Not Alone 24-hour walk aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, April 16, 2026. SAAP Month is annually held in April aimed to raise public awareness about sexual violence, educate individuals and communities on how to prevent sexual assault, support survivors, and advocate for change. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandra Vega) - Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo during the 2026 You Are Not Alone 24-hour walk aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, April 16, 2026. SAAP Month is annually held in April aimed to raise public awareness about sexual violence, educate individuals and communities on how to prevent sexual assault, support survivors, and advocate for change. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandra Vega)
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing level wet concrete during airfield damage repair training on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, April 14, 2026. MWSS-172 trained in rapid response airfield damage repair to simulate restoring minimum operating runway capability in a wartime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale) - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing level wet concrete during airfield damage repair training on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, April 14, 2026. MWSS-172 trained in rapid response airfield damage repair to simulate restoring minimum operating runway capability in a wartime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale)
U.S. Marines and a Republic of Korea Marine hike during a field training exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 8, 2026. The COMMSTRAT FTX is a five-day event focused on increasing acumen and technical proficiency to provide commanders with capable COMMSTRAT forces at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Paz-Sosa) - U.S. Marines and a Republic of Korea Marine hike during a field training exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 8, 2026. The COMMSTRAT FTX is a five-day event focused on increasing acumen and technical proficiency to provide commanders with capable COMMSTRAT forces at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Paz-Sosa)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul Cordes, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, awards Sgt. Garrett Sloan, a loadmaster with VMGR-153, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, March 5, 2026. Sloan received the award after rescuing two local children who were swept out to sea by a rip current while swimming at Makapu’u beach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chandler Evans) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul Cordes, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, awards Sgt. Garrett Sloan, a loadmaster with VMGR-153, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, March 5, 2026. Sloan received the award after rescuing two local children who were swept out to sea by a rip current while swimming at Makapu’u beach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chandler Evans)
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gustavo Terrazas, G-6 deputy assistant chief of staff, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, receives a shadow box during his retirement ceremony at the Butler Officers’ Club, Okinawa, Japan, March 25, 2026. Terrazas retired after 26 years of honorable and dedicated service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ryan Sotodavila) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gustavo Terrazas, G-6 deputy assistant chief of staff, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, receives a shadow box during his retirement ceremony at the Butler Officers’ Club, Okinawa, Japan, March 25, 2026. Terrazas retired after 26 years of honorable and dedicated service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ryan Sotodavila)
U.S. service members and members of Japan Self-Defense Force pose for a photo outside of Marine Aircraft Group 12 headquarters, on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, March 12, 2026. U.S. service members and members of JSDF attended a two-day planning conference, further strengthening U.S.-Japan bilateral cooperation and friendship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cecilia Campbell) - U.S. service members and members of Japan Self-Defense Force pose for a photo outside of Marine Aircraft Group 12 headquarters, on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, March 12, 2026. U.S. service members and members of JSDF attended a two-day planning conference, further strengthening U.S.-Japan bilateral cooperation and friendship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cecilia Campbell)
A name placard sits on the desk of U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Adam Dominguez, Motor Transport Operations Chief with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 10, 2026. Master Sgt. Dominguez reinforces a result driven approach to leadership, requiring Marines to demonstrate proficiency and fully understand mission requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kenneth Garcia) - A name placard sits on the desk of U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Adam Dominguez, Motor Transport Operations Chief with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 10, 2026. Master Sgt. Dominguez reinforces a result driven approach to leadership, requiring Marines to demonstrate proficiency and fully understand mission requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kenneth Garcia)