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 and Sailors with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct combat marksmanship training aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 31, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Joseph Helms)
