Marines and Sailors Hike to Celebrate the 133rd Navy Chief Petty Officer Birthday

This photo illustration was created using Adobe Lightroom 2025 to show the Marines and Sailors who participated in a memorial hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 1, 2026. The North County Chief Petty Officers Association led a memorial hike in celebration of the 133rd Navy Chief Petty Officer Birthday to honor the legacy of fallen chief petty officers, reinforce naval heritage and strengthen the unity of the Chief's Mess. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls) This photo illustration was created by stitching together multiple images.

Taken: 04.01.2026 | Photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls

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B-Roll: U.S. Marines, Royal Australian soldiers, New Zealand soldiers kick off the Bushmaster Challenge

U.S. Marines, Royal Australian soldiers, and New Zealand soldiers, participate in the Bushmaster challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19, 2026. The 2026 Bushmaster Competition, hosted by 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, is a multi-event challenge hosted annually by the U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance community that evaluates LAV-25 crews, including ally partners, on tactical proficiency, marksmanship, physical endurance, and reconnaissance skills. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Migel Reynosa)

Taken: 03.25.2026 | Video by Sgt. Migel Reynosa

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