U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force participate in the Lethality Through Leadership Seminar at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 11, 2026. The seminar was hosted for mid-level leaders from I MEF to enhance small-unit leadership and reinforce the importance of discipline and accountability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Bustamante)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps visits Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California Feb. 10, 2026. During Smith’s visit, he toured VMFA-323, and the day culminated with an F/A-18 Hornet flight, where VMFA-323 gave Smith a memorable example of their daily execution. (US Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Gabriel Tavarez)