U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct attack drone training with Neros Archer first-person view drones during Command Post Exercise 2 at Bombing Target 11 on Piney Island, North Carolina, Aug. 25, 2026. Testing this cyber-secure FPV platform during the exercise allows the MEU to field rapid, squad-level kinetic strike capabilities on the modern battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)
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)