A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off to conduct close air support training at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 9, 2025. The training serves to increase proficiency, validate ordinance handling procedures, and support joint fire support elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)
U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Band hosts a Christmas concert at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, Morgan City, Louisiana, Dec. 10, 2025. This performance was one of three Christmas concerts hosted by the Marine Forces Reserve Band for the local community to listen to holiday music in the areas surrounding New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Allan Rodriguez-Rivera)
From 28 July to 8 August 2025, U.S. Marines from the Marine Innovation Unit partnered with the Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education, Naval Postgraduate School and other Department of Defense organizations to address advanced manufacturing and contested logistics challenges during Exercise Trident Warrior 25.
