During ARCTIC EDGE 2026 (AE26), ship-to-shore patient transfer from the USCGC Fir (WLB-213) to rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIB) demonstrated a collaborative medical training and knowledge exchange across the U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, Army, and Air Force to move patients from hazardous scenarios to a higher level of medical care, in Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 26, 2026. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Jack Rodgers)
A Marine from Madera, California, has become a model of versatility and dedication, taking on roles far outside his specialty to bolster the Joint Task Force-Southern Border mission.
Lance Cpl. Lopez, an Artillery Systems Technician who has been in the Marine Corps for just 17 months, has demonstrated rare adaptability and an unwavering commitment to the mission. He originally joined the Marine Corps to "develop himself as a person and build...
From the small town of Stilwell, Oklahoma, a young Marine is filling a crucial role in securing the nationās southern border.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shade Andrew Watie, 24, is a geospatial intelligence specialist with the 1st Marine Divisionās S-2 section, which is supporting Joint Task ForceāSouthern Border (JTF-SB). His work provides a vital, detailed understanding of the terrain for those operating on the front lines of border security.
