U.S. Marines with various units across 2nd Regimental Combat Team discuss what it's like to lead, train and mentor as a sergeant in the Marine Corps during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, August 2026. Sergeants serve as the critical link between junior Marines and senior leadership, using their experience to train, mentor and prepare the next generation of Marines. SLTE 4-26 is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air-Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Isaac Llanez Delgado)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct close air support during Combined Arms Infantry Immersion Training as part of exercise Burmese Chase 26 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Aug. 11, 2026. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Pintar)
