An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

Photos

Imagery taken by MARFORRES COMMSTRAT

Filter

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Brech, a mortarman, poses for a photo during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Lance Cpl. Brech, with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participates in live-fire drills with M252A2 81mm mortar systems to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while maintaining readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Brech, a mortarman, poses for a photo during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Lance Cpl. Brech, with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participates in live-fire drills with M252A2 81mm mortar systems to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while maintaining readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Carlos Escalonagomez, a mortarman, removes an 81mm practice round from its packaging at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Escalonagomez, with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, maintains readiness through drills and training that develop leadership and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Carlos Escalonagomez, a mortarman, removes an 81mm practice round from its packaging at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Escalonagomez, with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, maintains readiness through drills and training that develop leadership and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Tomlinson, a mortarman, prepares to fire an 81mm practice round using an M252A2 81mm Medium Extended Range Mortar System at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Tomlinson, with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, maintains readiness through drills and training that build confidence and develop future leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Tomlinson, a mortarman, prepares to fire an 81mm practice round using an M252A2 81mm Medium Extended Range Mortar System at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Tomlinson, with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, maintains readiness through drills and training that build confidence and develop future leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Tomlinson, a mortarman, poses for a photo during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Tomlinson, with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participates in live-fire drills with M252A2 81mm mortar systems to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Tomlinson, a mortarman, poses for a photo during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Tomlinson, with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participates in live-fire drills with M252A2 81mm mortar systems to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Molina, a mortarman, demonstrates proper technique for firing an 81mm mortar round at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Molina, a mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participates in live-fire drills designed to improve tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Molina, a mortarman, demonstrates proper technique for firing an 81mm mortar round at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Molina, a mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participates in live-fire drills designed to improve tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

81mm practice rounds rest next to two closed containers during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. The practice rounds used by Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, to improve Marines’ proficiency with the M252A2 81mm mortar system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

81mm practice rounds rest next to two closed containers during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. The practice rounds used by Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, to improve Marines’ proficiency with the M252A2 81mm mortar system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

A U.S. Marine Corps mortarman holds a practice round for an M252A2 81mm mortar system during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participate in live-fire drills designed to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos

A U.S. Marine Corps mortarman holds a practice round for an M252A2 81mm mortar system during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participate in live-fire drills designed to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Brech, left, receives instructions from Sgt. Nicholas Fraker, right, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Brech and Fraker, mortarmen with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, carry out live-fire drills with M252A2 81mm mortar systems to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Brech, left, receives instructions from Sgt. Nicholas Fraker, right, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Brech and Fraker, mortarmen with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, carry out live-fire drills with M252A2 81mm mortar systems to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

A notepad lays on a camping stool at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. The notes describe instructions for Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, operating M252A2 81mm mortar systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

A notepad lays on a camping stool at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. The notes describe instructions for Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, operating M252A2 81mm mortar systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

U.S. Marine Corps mortarmen fire high-explosive ammunition from an M252A2 81mm mortar during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. The mortarmen, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, conducts the drill to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

U.S. Marine Corps mortarmen fire high-explosive ammunition from an M252A2 81mm mortar during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. The mortarmen, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, conducts the drill to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

U.S. Marine Corps mortarmen conduct a safety brief before a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. The mortarmen, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, brief participants to ensure everyone is familiar with proper range safety procedures. The exercise is part of the battalion’s ongoing training to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

U.S. Marine Corps mortarmen conduct a safety brief before a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. The mortarmen, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, brief participants to ensure everyone is familiar with proper range safety procedures. The exercise is part of the battalion’s ongoing training to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Emely Gonzalez, a combat graphics specialist, poses for a photo during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Sgt. Gonzalez, with Marine Forces Reserve, observes live-fire drills with M252A2 81mm mortar systems designed to improve tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Emely Gonzalez, a combat graphics specialist, poses for a photo during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Sgt. Gonzalez, with Marine Forces Reserve, observes live-fire drills with M252A2 81mm mortar systems designed to improve tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical skills while ensuring readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team conducts a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, execute live-fire missions designed to sustain and refine tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical proficiency. The training improves unit readiness and ensures Marines maintain combat capabilities against armored threats. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos.)

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team conducts a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, execute live-fire missions designed to sustain and refine tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical proficiency. The training improves unit readiness and ensures Marines maintain combat capabilities against armored threats. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team listens to and repeats instructions during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, execute live-fire missions designed to sustain and refine tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical proficiency. The training improves unit readiness and ensures Marines maintain combat capabilities against armored threats. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos.)

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team listens to and repeats instructions during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, execute live-fire missions designed to sustain and refine tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical proficiency. The training improves unit readiness and ensures Marines maintain combat capabilities against armored threats. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team listen to and repeat instructions during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, execute live-fire missions to sustain and refine unit capabilities in tactical decision-making, leadership and technical proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team listen to and repeat instructions during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, execute live-fire missions to sustain and refine unit capabilities in tactical decision-making, leadership and technical proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team conducts a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, executed live-fire missions to sustain and refine unit capabilities in tactical decision-making, leadership and technical proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team conducts a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, executed live-fire missions to sustain and refine unit capabilities in tactical decision-making, leadership and technical proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team loads ammunition during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, execute live-fire missions designed to sustain and refine tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical proficiency. The training improves unit readiness and ensures Marines maintain combat capabilities against armored threats. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos.)

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team loads ammunition during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, execute live-fire missions designed to sustain and refine tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical proficiency. The training improves unit readiness and ensures Marines maintain combat capabilities against armored threats. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team prepares to conduct a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, execute live-fire missions designed to sustain and refine tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical proficiency. The training improves unit readiness and ensures Marines maintain combat capabilities against armored threats. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos.)

A U.S. Marine Corps combined anti-armor team prepares to conduct a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, execute live-fire missions designed to sustain and refine tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical proficiency. The training improves unit readiness and ensures Marines maintain combat capabilities against armored threats. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

U.S. Marine Corps forward observers pose for a photo during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Forward observers, with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, support live-fire drills with M252A2 81mm mortar systems to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while maintaining readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

U.S. Marine Corps forward observers pose for a photo during a live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 6, 2025. Forward observers, with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, support live-fire drills with M252A2 81mm mortar systems to improve tactical decision-making, leadership and technical skills while maintaining readiness for future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortaca

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Grigry, an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts final checks on an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in preparation for close air support training at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 9, 2025. The training serves to increase proficiency, validate ordinance handling procedures, and support joint fire support elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Grigry, an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts final checks on an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft in preparation for close air support training at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 9, 2025. The training serves to increase proficiency, validate ordinance handling procedures, and support joint fire support elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc