The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The United Arab Emirates, and The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command have kicked off exercise Native Fury 24 with a bang at a Saudi Naval Port on May 2, 2024. This exercise enhances interoperability and bolster’s our collective ability to tackle operations across the Trans-Arabian network. Native Fury 24 is a testament to the unwavering partnership between the U.S. military, The Royal Saudi Armed Forces, and The UAE Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Brian Stippey)
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black was in the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) in high school. Black shared with me a little bit of his prequel, one that predates his time in the Marine Corps, but would come to define it and his life as a whole.
The Navy and Marine Corps welcome their newest naval Aviator, U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Brenda McCarthy at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., May 27, 2021.