Cpl. Tyler Reed poses for a photo with his dog Doden during an Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Muster at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 14, 2025. Reed is a Marine in the IRR. During these muster events, Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity (MCIRSA) conducts an administrative screening of IRR Marines to ensure their readiness to augment and reinforce the active component. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, drop ordnance during a close air support drill at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 8, 2025. The exercise increases proficiency, validates ordnance handling procedures and supports joint fire support elements. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Carlina Holland)
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.
