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U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) engage a target during a crew served weapons shoot aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 8, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) engage a target during a crew served weapons shoot aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, March 8, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), prepare to load ordnance on an AH-1Z Viper helicopter aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 27, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), prepare to load ordnance on an AH-1Z Viper helicopter aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 27, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. David Cason, a supply officer with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses with a memorial for the U.S. 8th Air Force on Kjeller Air Base, Norway, March 14, 2026. Cason’s grandfather, U.S. 8th Air Force Maj. Velton Cason, a B-24 Liberator and B-17 Flying Fortress bombardier-navigator, participated in the November 18, 1943, raid on Kjeller Air Base, which was then occupied by Axis forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. David Cason, a supply officer with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses with a memorial for the U.S. 8th Air Force on Kjeller Air Base, Norway, March 14, 2026. Cason’s grandfather, U.S. 8th Air Force Maj. Velton Cason, a B-24 Liberator and B-17 Flying Fortress bombardier-navigator, participated in the November 18, 1943, raid on Kjeller Air Base, which was then occupied by Axis forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2026.U.S Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group became the first Marine Logistics Group to earn the Education and Workforce Development Award, presented in partnership with America Makes, on February 4, 2026, thanks to their exceptional achievements within the II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2026.U.S Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group became the first Marine Logistics Group to earn the Education and Workforce Development Award, presented in partnership with America Makes, on February 4, 2026, thanks to their exceptional achievements within the II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, board a C-130 aircraft with the German-French Binational Air Transport Squadron (BATS) at Bardufoss Airport, Norway, March 11, 2026. The participation of the German-French BATS highlighted the importance of allied integration and showcased the rapid deployment capabilities of combined NATO forces. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, board a C-130 aircraft with the German-French Binational Air Transport Squadron (BATS) at Bardufoss Airport, Norway, March 11, 2026. The participation of the German-French BATS highlighted the importance of allied integration and showcased the rapid deployment capabilities of combined NATO forces. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour

Civilian emergency response organization personnel secure a simulated casualty to a gurney at Breivika Harbour in Tromsø, Norway, March 12, 2026. Emergency responders secured the simulated casualty before transporting them to the ambulance during a simulated mass-casualty reception exercise as part of exercise Cold Response 2026. During the scenario, approximately 80 to 100 role players acting as casualties arrived by vessel from a simulated “northern front” and were received by military and civilian responders operating within Norway’s total defense framework. Personnel conduct casualty reception, triage and coordinated transport operations before moving patients to University Hospital of North Norway for follow-on treatment. The exercise demonstrates cooperation between the Norwegian Armed Forces, allied partners and civilian agencies and aims to increase public understanding of the importance of Norway’s total defense system while strengthening coordination for large-scale emergency and wartime medical response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Civilian emergency response organization personnel secure a simulated casualty to a gurney at Breivika Harbour in Tromsø, Norway, March 12, 2026. Emergency responders secured the simulated casualty before transporting them to the ambulance during a simulated mass-casualty reception exercise as part of exercise Cold Response 2026. During the scenario, approximately 80 to 100 role players acting as casualties arrived by vessel from a simulated “northern front” and were received by military and civilian responders operating within Norway’s total defense framework. Personnel conduct casualty reception, triage and coordinated transport operations before moving patients to University Hospital of North Norway for follow-on treatment. The exercise demonstrates cooperation between the Norwegian Armed Forces, allied partners and civilian agencies and aims to increase public understanding of the importance of Norway’s total defense system while strengthening coordination for large-scale emergency and wartime medical response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brittney Camerocandela, a utilities systems technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an M240B machine gun during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. Camerocandela is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brittney Camerocandela, a utilities systems technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an M240B machine gun during a machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 12, 2026. The live-fire training was conducted with M240B machine guns to enhance weapons proficiency and combat readiness. Camerocandela is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, depart a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, March 11, 2026. VMGR-252 transported Marines with 2nd Battalion to exercise their deployment capabilities during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, depart a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, March 11, 2026. VMGR-252 transported Marines with 2nd Battalion to exercise their deployment capabilities during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, supply fuel for Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd MAW, to operate a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) at Kallax Air Base, Luleå, Sweden, March 11, 2026. The VMGR-252 and MWSS-273 Marines established a FARP to support air operations during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, supply fuel for Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd MAW, to operate a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) at Kallax Air Base, Luleå, Sweden, March 11, 2026. The VMGR-252 and MWSS-273 Marines established a FARP to support air operations during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Solomon Jackson, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participates in a cold plunge near Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The training taught Marines and Sailors how to manage the effects of cold-water submersion and perform active rewarming procedures during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Jackson is a native of Oregon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Solomon Jackson, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participates in a cold plunge near Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The training taught Marines and Sailors how to manage the effects of cold-water submersion and perform active rewarming procedures during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Jackson is a native of Oregon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a long-range convoy in Norway, March 8, 2026. The long-range convoy, part of exercise Cold Response 26, validated the battalion's readiness to provide flexible logistical support to units in forward positions. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a long-range convoy in Norway, March 8, 2026. The long-range convoy, part of exercise Cold Response 26, validated the battalion's readiness to provide flexible logistical support to units in forward positions. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Apollo Wilson

U.S. Marines and sailors with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, emplace a sonar buoy off the coast of Augusta, Italy, Feb. 24, 2026. The Marines and sailors emplaced the buoy during exercise Dynamic Manta 26. Dynamic Manta is a NATO lead exercise aimed to provide all participants with complex and challenging warfare training to enhance their interoperability and proficiency in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare disciplines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marines and sailors with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, emplace a sonar buoy off the coast of Augusta, Italy, Feb. 24, 2026. The Marines and sailors emplaced the buoy during exercise Dynamic Manta 26. Dynamic Manta is a NATO lead exercise aimed to provide all participants with complex and challenging warfare training to enhance their interoperability and proficiency in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare disciplines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marines and sailors with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepare a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft on a submarine off the coast of Augusta, Italy, Feb. 22, 2026. The Marines sailors prepared the CRRC during exercise Dynamic Manta 26. Dynamic Manta is a NATO-led exercise aimed to provide all participants with complex and challenging warfare training to enhance their interoperability and proficiency in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare disciplines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

(This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

U.S. Marines and sailors with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepare a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft on a submarine off the coast of Augusta, Italy, Feb. 22, 2026. The Marines sailors prepared the CRRC during exercise Dynamic Manta 26. Dynamic Manta is a NATO-led exercise aimed to provide all participants with complex and challenging warfare training to enhance their interoperability and proficiency in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare disciplines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Barney South, a force reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, utilizes a scout sniper observation telescope in Kalix, Sweden, Jan. 26, 2026. South used the telescope while conducting a sniper range during Advance Winter Warfare Course. The purpose of AWWC is to train ground forces in a variety of cold-weather subjects, including job specific training, snowmobiling, develop winter fighting positions, camouflage and concealment, and several other areas that are vital in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment. It was also conducted in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Barney South, a force reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, utilizes a scout sniper observation telescope in Kalix, Sweden, Jan. 26, 2026. South used the telescope while conducting a sniper range during Advance Winter Warfare Course. The purpose of AWWC is to train ground forces in a variety of cold-weather subjects, including job specific training, snowmobiling, develop winter fighting positions, camouflage and concealment, and several other areas that are vital in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment. It was also conducted in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion departs from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during landing craft, air cushion operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Mar. 7, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion departs from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during landing craft, air cushion operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Mar. 7, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

A U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aircraft system with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Mar. 9, 2026. The MQ-9A made its inaugural landing at Marine Corps Air Station New River, a milestone achieved through extensive coordination and careful airspace deconfliction with civilian counterparts to ensure the success of the long-range flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

A U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aircraft system with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Mar. 9, 2026. The MQ-9A made its inaugural landing at Marine Corps Air Station New River, a milestone achieved through extensive coordination and careful airspace deconfliction with civilian counterparts to ensure the success of the long-range flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 6, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), takes off aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 6, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Maurion Moore

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) train IV placement in low-light environments aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Mar. 7, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) train IV placement in low-light environments aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Mar. 7, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

F-35A Lightning II aircraft with the U.S. Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing and the Royal Norwegian Air Force fly in formation near Lofoten, Norway, March 10, 2026. The formation flight symbolized the partnership and interoperability displayed between participating NATO militaries during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

F-35A Lightning II aircraft with the U.S. Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing and the Royal Norwegian Air Force fly in formation near Lofoten, Norway, March 10, 2026. The formation flight symbolized the partnership and interoperability displayed between participating NATO militaries during exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, launches from the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), during Type Commander’s Amphibious Training 26.1 off the coast of North Carolina, March 3, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. It allows Marines and Sailors to gain hands-on experience of working side by side in amphibious planning and operations, including the use of multiple surface connectors and air platforms. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, launches from the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), during Type Commander’s Amphibious Training 26.1 off the coast of North Carolina, March 3, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. It allows Marines and Sailors to gain hands-on experience of working side by side in amphibious planning and operations, including the use of multiple surface connectors and air platforms. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

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