U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Aiden Nelson, an infantry officer with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, evaluates a squad during a squad competition on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 7, 2026. The squad competition evaluated Marines’ physical endurance, tactical proficiency, and small-unit leadership while reinforcing unit cohesion. One squad from each company within 12th LCT competed in a series of events to determine which Marine rifle squad most effectively demonstrated its combat capabilities. Nelson is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)
| Date Taken: | 01.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.15.2026 06:19 |
| Photo ID: | 9478639 |
| VIRIN: | 260108-M-AO948-1112 |
| Resolution: | 7304x4872 |
| Size: | 8.37 MB |
| Location: | CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, OKINAWA, JP |
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