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)

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Paying It Forward: Marine Receives Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - Sgt. Dakota Linker, administrative chief, Inspector-Instructor (I&I), Communications Company, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in Indianapolis, Indiana on Feb. 20, 2025. Linker received the award for his efforts in recruiting four Marines from the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) into the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR). To date, he has successfully brought eight Marines back into service, with one following his lead by joining the Active Reserve (AR) program. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Major Lara Soto)

Musician of the Year Sgt. Poland - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Poland, drum major and flutist, poses for a portrait after earning the title, Marine Musician of the Year, Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Feb. 21, 2025. Poland earned the title for her excellence in her occupation as a flutist, acquiring additional billets–such as drum major–and providing junior Marines with opportunities by leading Marine Corps Martial Arts Program classes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jose E. Lopez, logistics specialist poses for a photo during a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Lopez with Marine Forces Reserves G-4, trained alongside Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 and U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jose E. Lopez, logistics specialist poses for a photo during a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Lopez with Marine Forces Reserves G-4, trained alongside Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 and U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

A Marine CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 out of Joint Base Maguire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, air-lifts a decommissioned Army Stryker vehicle to Fort Indiantown Gap’s impact area Jan. 22, 2025. A team of Air Force sling-load specialists from the 621st Contingency Response Group sling-loaded the Stryker to the helicopter. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen) - A Marine CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 out of Joint Base Maguire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, air-lifts a decommissioned Army Stryker vehicle to Fort Indiantown Gap’s impact area Jan. 22, 2025. A team of Air Force sling-load specialists from the 621st Contingency Response Group sling-loaded the Stryker to the helicopter. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen)

A corpsman’s heroic actions save the life of a Marine before an upcoming deployment - U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Billy Bui, a senior line corpsman with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo during an Adversarial Force Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 9, 2024. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment participated in AFX, the primary readiness generating event, prior to their deployment as an opportunity to receive training across all warfighting functions in a realistic and fully resourced environment. This deployment is significant for the Reserve battalion and Reserve force contributing units to support exercises and operations outside of the continental U.S.

Marine Corps Reserve Brief Highlights Opportunities for Aviators Through Direct Affiliation Program - Marine Corps Reserve Brief Highlights Opportunities for Aviators Through Direct Affiliation Program