U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Amphibious Combat Unit 5, conduct an in-stream onload of equipment and personnel aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) off the coast of Thailand March 10, 2026. TF Ashland is a flexible, forward-deployed crisis response force led by the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Purpose-built to integrate with allies and partners, TF Ashland supports a free and open Indo-Pacific by providing immediate response capabilities for any contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Brian Knowles)
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, the commanding general of U.S, Marine Corps Installations Command, answers questions during a town hall Arlington, Virginia, March 23, 2026. MCICOM hosted the event updating the force on key issues and to present awards to MCICOM personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)
