A U.S. Marine Corps light armored vehicle is unloaded down a ramp during a Reserve Mobilization Exercise, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 17, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the battalion’s ability to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct loading exercises during a reserve mobilization exercise, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 28, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the ability of MWSS-473 to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Michael Gavin)
