A Christmas ornament lays on a table at a Toys for Toys charity event at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2025. Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has spearheaded the Toys for Tots program nationwide to collect toys for less fortunate children during the holiday season. Presently, the program distributes 7 to 18 million toys to children annually. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)
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.
