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U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, prepare for maneuvers in light armored vehicles (LAVs) during a joint training exercise as part of BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sep. 3, 2025. BRIGHT STAR 25 fosters readiness, improves mil-to-mil coordination, provides opportunities to share best practices, and strengthens bonds between our forces. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, prepare for maneuvers in light armored vehicles (LAVs) during a joint training exercise as part of BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sep. 3, 2025. BRIGHT STAR 25 fosters readiness, improves mil-to-mil coordination, provides opportunities to share best practices, and strengthens bonds between our forces. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

Photo by Joseph Kumzak

Service members of the Italian Navy assigned to Brigade Marine San Marco fire 120mm mortar rounds from MO-120 RT-F1 heavy mortar systems during exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sep. 7, 2025. BRIGHT STAR 25 enhances readiness and builds our partners’ capacity to operate seamlessly together while improving interoperability in a joint operations environment. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

Service members of the Italian Navy assigned to Brigade Marine San Marco fire 120mm mortar rounds from MO-120 RT-F1 heavy mortar systems during exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sep. 7, 2025. BRIGHT STAR 25 enhances readiness and builds our partners’ capacity to operate seamlessly together while improving interoperability in a joint operations environment. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

Photo by Joseph Kumzak

U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion maneuver Assault Amphibious Vehicles during a joint training exercise as part of BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sep. 3, 2025. BRIGHT STAR 25 enhances readiness and builds our partners’ capacity to operate seamlessly together while improving interoperability in a joint operations environment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Grace Nechanicky)

U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion maneuver Assault Amphibious Vehicles during a joint training exercise as part of BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sep. 3, 2025. BRIGHT STAR 25 enhances readiness and builds our partners’ capacity to operate seamlessly together while improving interoperability in a joint operations environment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Grace Nechanicky)

Photo by Sgt. Grace Nechanicky

U.S. Marine Corps vehicles are staged at the Logistics Support Area (LSA), Egypt, August 23, 2025. Exercise Bright Star 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cynthia Gomez Beltran)

U.S. Marine Corps vehicles are staged at the Logistics Support Area (LSA), Egypt, August 23, 2025. Exercise Bright Star 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cynthia Gomez Beltran)

Photo by Spc. Cynthia Gomez Beltran

U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, prepare for maneuvers in a light armored vehicle (LAV) during a joint training exercise as part of BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sep. 3, 2025. BRIGHT STAR 25 fosters readiness, improves mil-to-mil coordination, provides opportunities to share best practices, and strengthens bonds between our forces. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, prepare for maneuvers in a light armored vehicle (LAV) during a joint training exercise as part of BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sep. 3, 2025. BRIGHT STAR 25 fosters readiness, improves mil-to-mil coordination, provides opportunities to share best practices, and strengthens bonds between our forces. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

Photo by Joseph Kumzak

U.S. Marines with Detachment 1, Headquarters Company, 4th Law Enforcement

Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct riot control

training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 13, 2025. During the exercise, trainees attempted to penetrate the formation while Marines practiced tactics to maintain order and de-escalate potentially hostile situations. (Courtesy photo)

U.S. Marines with Detachment 1, Headquarters Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct riot control training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 13, 2025. During the exercise, trainees attempted to penetrate the formation while Marines practiced tactics to maintain order and de-escalate potentially hostile situations. (Courtesy photo)

Photo by Courtesy Asset

U.S. Marines with Detachment 1, Headquarters Company, 4th Law Enforcement

Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct Annual Rifle

Qualification at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 7, 2025. The ARQ

enhances combat readiness by requiring Marines to wear full combat gear and perform live-fire drills involving movement and use of barricades simulating the stress and complexity of real-world engagements. (Courtesy Photo)

U.S. Marines with Detachment 1, Headquarters Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct Annual Rifle Qualification at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 7, 2025. The ARQ enhances combat readiness by requiring Marines to wear full combat gear and perform live-fire drills involving movement and use of barricades simulating the stress and complexity of real-world engagements. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Courtesy Asset

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve Band honor the 20th anniversary of the Annual Hurricane Katrina Remembrance in song at the Fort Jackson Museum Welcome Center, Buras, Louisiana, Aug. 29, 2025. Hurricane Katrina, a powerful Category 3 storm at landfall in Louisiana, devastated communities across the state and displaced hundreds of thousands of residents. The 20th anniversary honored the resilience of those who continue to thrive 20 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve Band honor the 20th anniversary of the Annual Hurricane Katrina Remembrance in song at the Fort Jackson Museum Welcome Center, Buras, Louisiana, Aug. 29, 2025. Hurricane Katrina, a powerful Category 3 storm at landfall in Louisiana, devastated communities across the state and displaced hundreds of thousands of residents. The 20th anniversary honored the resilience of those who continue to thrive 20 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

Mrs. Justine Demolle, a Plaquemines Parish business owner, shares her testimony at the 20th anniversary of the Annual Hurricane Katrina Remembrance at the Fort Jackson Museum Welcome Center, Buras, Louisiana, Aug. 29, 2025. The 20th anniversary honored the resilience of those who continue to thrive 20 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Mrs. Justine Demolle, a Plaquemines Parish business owner, shares her testimony at the 20th anniversary of the Annual Hurricane Katrina Remembrance at the Fort Jackson Museum Welcome Center, Buras, Louisiana, Aug. 29, 2025. The 20th anniversary honored the resilience of those who continue to thrive 20 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

A few of the many portraits on display, honoring the 20th anniversary of the Annual Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Ceremony at the Fort Jackson Museum Welcome Center, Buras, Louisiana, Aug. 29, 2025. The 20th anniversary honored the resilience of those who continue to thrive 20 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

A few of the many portraits on display, honoring the 20th anniversary of the Annual Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Ceremony at the Fort Jackson Museum Welcome Center, Buras, Louisiana, Aug. 29, 2025. The 20th anniversary honored the resilience of those who continue to thrive 20 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

Former Plaquemines Parish president Benny Rouselle shares his testimony at the 20th anniversary of the Annual Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Ceremony at the Fort Jackson Museum Welcome Center, Buras, Louisiana, Aug. 29, 2025. The 20th anniversary honored the resilience of those who continue to thrive 20 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Former Plaquemines Parish president Benny Rouselle shares his testimony at the 20th anniversary of the Annual Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Ceremony at the Fort Jackson Museum Welcome Center, Buras, Louisiana, Aug. 29, 2025. The 20th anniversary honored the resilience of those who continue to thrive 20 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

Members of the Plaquemines Parish community bow their heads during the 20th anniversary of the Annual Hurricane Katrina Remembrance benediction at the Fort Jackson Museum Welcome Center, Buras, Louisiana, Aug. 29, 2025. The 20th anniversary honored the resilience of those who continue to thrive 20 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Members of the Plaquemines Parish community bow their heads during the 20th anniversary of the Annual Hurricane Katrina Remembrance benediction at the Fort Jackson Museum Welcome Center, Buras, Louisiana, Aug. 29, 2025. The 20th anniversary honored the resilience of those who continue to thrive 20 years later. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dereck Vann, bottom, and Sgt. Dylan Gonzalez Orgen, Assault Amphibious Vehicle operators with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, fire an M240B machine gun as part of a live-fire range during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dereck Vann, bottom, and Sgt. Dylan Gonzalez Orgen, Assault Amphibious Vehicle operators with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, fire an M240B machine gun as part of a live-fire range during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

Photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Domanick Pickler, left, an assistant logistics chief with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, repairs a machine gun target as part of a live-fire range during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Domanick Pickler, left, an assistant logistics chief with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, repairs a machine gun target as part of a live-fire range during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

Photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Gonzalez Orgen, front, and Cpl. Dereck Vann, Assault Amphibious Vehicle operators with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, load ammunition into an M240B machine gun as part of a live-fire range during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Gonzalez Orgen, front, and Cpl. Dereck Vann, Assault Amphibious Vehicle operators with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, load ammunition into an M240B machine gun as part of a live-fire range during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

Photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Gonzalez Orgen, an Assault Amphibious Vehicle operator with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, fires an M240B machine gun as part of a live-fire range during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Gonzalez Orgen, an Assault Amphibious Vehicle operator with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, fires an M240B machine gun as part of a live-fire range during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

Photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gilberto Arreguin, an Assault Amphibious Vehicle repairer with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, feeds ammunition into an M240B machine gun as part of a live-fire range during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gilberto Arreguin, an Assault Amphibious Vehicle repairer with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, feeds ammunition into an M240B machine gun as part of a live-fire range during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 8, 2025. Exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt along with other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our Egyptian partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, as well as other participating nations. The exercise enhances regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

Photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox

U.S. Marines load onto a C-40A aircraft, assigned to Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Air Group 41, 4th Marine Air Wing, during ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 21, 2025. Specialized Arctic training generates valuable lessons learned for warfighters and enablers ensuring they can execute their assigned missions in any environment. AE25 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marines load onto a C-40A aircraft, assigned to Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Air Group 41, 4th Marine Air Wing, during ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 21, 2025. Specialized Arctic training generates valuable lessons learned for warfighters and enablers ensuring they can execute their assigned missions in any environment. AE25 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marines walk toward a C-40A aircraft, assigned to Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Air Group 41, 4th Marine Air Wing, during ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 21, 2025. Specialized Arctic training generates valuable lessons learned for warfighters and enablers ensuring they can execute their assigned missions in any environment. AE25 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marines walk toward a C-40A aircraft, assigned to Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Air Group 41, 4th Marine Air Wing, during ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 21, 2025. Specialized Arctic training generates valuable lessons learned for warfighters and enablers ensuring they can execute their assigned missions in any environment. AE25 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

A C-40A aircraft, assigned to Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Air Group 41, 4th Marine Air Wing, awaits passengers during ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 21, 2025. Specialized Arctic training generates valuable lessons learned for warfighters and enablers ensuring they can execute their assigned missions in any environment. AE25 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

A C-40A aircraft, assigned to Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Air Group 41, 4th Marine Air Wing, awaits passengers during ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 21, 2025. Specialized Arctic training generates valuable lessons learned for warfighters and enablers ensuring they can execute their assigned missions in any environment. AE25 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears