U.S. Vice President JD Vance watches a CH-53E Super Stallion after his speech at the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration Beach Bash at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 18, 2025. The Beach Bash, held in conjunction with the Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration, celebrates Marines, Sailors, and the families and communities who sustain them. The event strengthens the bond between the Marine Corps and the Nation it serves, honoring 250 years of service and sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abigail Hutcheson)
