U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Aaron Figueroa, a fire and effects targeting chief with I Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo following a Bronze Star award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 14, 2026. Figueroa received the Bronze Star for his actions in support of Operation Epic Fury. Figueroa is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Bustamante)
U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force share something they want leaders to understand about junior Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 18, 2026. This aimed to reinforce every Marine’s responsibility to lead through example, sound judgement, continuous learning and timely action. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Bustamante)
