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ITX 3-25: Brothers in Arms - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kush Vyas (left) and Pfc. Lakshya Vyas, both assault amphibious vehicle crewmen with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, pose for a photo during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 16, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith)

U.S. Navy chaplains with Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division pose for a group photo during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 18th, 2025. Chaplains develop force readiness by guiding Marines both spiritually and mentally in harsh environments. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears) - U.S. Navy chaplains with Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division pose for a group photo during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 18th, 2025. Chaplains develop force readiness by guiding Marines both spiritually and mentally in harsh environments. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hanson W. Pitchford, commanding officer, Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, holds scissors used to cut a ribbon after a ceremony recognizing VMR-1’S classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hanson W. Pitchford, commanding officer, Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, holds scissors used to cut a ribbon after a ceremony recognizing VMR-1’S classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Alvarez, an intelligence specialist with Headquarters Company, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Alvarez, an intelligence specialist with Headquarters Company, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Connor Myshrall, a motor vehicle operator with Truck Company, 23rd Marine Corps Regiment, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 16, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Connor Myshrall, a motor vehicle operator with Truck Company, 23rd Marine Corps Regiment, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 16, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith)

Dedication to Service: Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South color sergeant is awarded by New Orleans mayor - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis received the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award for his service to the community. As color sergeant, he has rendered honors at more than 250 events across the greater New Orleans area. In addition to his ceremonial duties, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the lower ninth ward and with Culture Aid NOLA to distribute food to the local community.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Randy Mohundro, an associate pastor, gives a sermon at the funeral of retired Lt. Gen. Richard E. Carey at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, May 5, 2025. Carey served 38 years in the Marine Corps, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam War. Near the end of his service, Carey led the efforts of Operation Frequent Wind, the final phase in evacuation of American Forces from Saigon City, Vietnam, marking the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. After his service, Carey continued to help serve his community in different ways, such as participating in the creation of a national monument honoring those who served in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and assisting in the construction of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) - Randy Mohundro, an associate pastor, gives a sermon at the funeral of retired Lt. Gen. Richard E. Carey at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, May 5, 2025. Carey served 38 years in the Marine Corps, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam War. Near the end of his service, Carey led the efforts of Operation Frequent Wind, the final phase in evacuation of American Forces from Saigon City, Vietnam, marking the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. After his service, Carey continued to help serve his community in different ways, such as participating in the creation of a national monument honoring those who served in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and assisting in the construction of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith)

Joint-Force Runway at Fort Wolters Enhances Pilot Training - Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 473 and Soldiers from the 236th Engineer Vertical Construction Company build a semi-prepared runway at Fort Wolters, Texas, on April 7, 2025, to enhance KC-130 pilot training and joint-force collaboration, with completion set for June 2025. (Courtesy photo)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Innovation Unit (MIU) write code at the Marine Corps Software Factory (MCSWF) in Austin, Texas, 17 - 29 March, 2025. MIU Marines are assisting MCSWF in the development and production of software solutions that address critical needs for the Marine Corps. MIU is a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit headquartered in Newburgh, N.Y. that accelerates the development and adoption of advanced capabilities across the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre) - U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Innovation Unit (MIU) write code at the Marine Corps Software Factory (MCSWF) in Austin, Texas, 17 - 29 March, 2025. MIU Marines are assisting MCSWF in the development and production of software solutions that address critical needs for the Marine Corps. MIU is a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit headquartered in Newburgh, N.Y. that accelerates the development and adoption of advanced capabilities across the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Dominic Leto, a transmissions chief with Detachment, Communication Company, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, speaks to Marines during a flight safety briefing for a joint communications exercise with the 38th Combat Aviation Brigade, Indiana National Guard in Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Indiana, March 14, 2025. The joint communications exercise tested the Marines’ ability to rapidly deploy and establish secure communications in an operational environment. Upon insertion via UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, radio teams established encrypted high-frequency networks with the combat operations center, coordinated simulated medical evacuations, and executed air extractions, demonstrating their capability to maneuver and communicate in dynamic conditions alongside joint force partners.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Maj. Lara Soto) - U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Dominic Leto, a transmissions chief with Detachment, Communication Company, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, speaks to Marines during a flight safety briefing for a joint communications exercise with the 38th Combat Aviation Brigade, Indiana National Guard in Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Indiana, March 14, 2025. The joint communications exercise tested the Marines’ ability to rapidly deploy and establish secure communications in an operational environment. Upon insertion via UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, radio teams established encrypted high-frequency networks with the combat operations center, coordinated simulated medical evacuations, and executed air extractions, demonstrating their capability to maneuver and communicate in dynamic conditions alongside joint force partners. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Maj. Lara Soto)