U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in an advanced close-quarters tactics course at Marion, Arkansas, April 13-17, 2026. The training at Tier 1 Group enhanced MRF’s knowledge of weapons and tactics, breaching, operational medicine, and lethality in preparation for the 24th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Daniel R. Garcia)
U.S. Marines and NATO allies support Joint Forces Command-Norfolk during a planning conference hosted aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 5, 2026. Strategic collaboration among allies and partners ensures that the joint force remains fully equipped to operate seamlessly in any operational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath)
