U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jacob Brooks III, a personnel officer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, carries the American flag during a 9/11 memorial run at Audubon Park, New Orleans, Sept. 11, 2026. The run was conducted to commemorate the lives lost during the tragic events that took place in New York City 25 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)
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)