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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

A U.S. Marine Corps UC-35D Citation Encore assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews sits within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. The UC-35C is a multipurpose, low-wing, business-jet monoplane with a pod-mounted engine on each side, capable of carrying passengers and cargo. Marines with VMR DET Andrews provide air transportation for distinguished visitors and high-ranking military members within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)

A U.S. Marine Corps UC-35D Citation Encore assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews sits within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. The UC-35C is a multipurpose, low-wing, business-jet monoplane with a pod-mounted engine on each side, capable of carrying passengers and cargo. Marines with VMR DET Andrews provide air transportation for distinguished visitors and high-ranking military members within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews pose for a group photo in front of a UC-35D Citation Encore within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. The VMR DET Andrews mission involves providing timely and secure air transportation services for distinguished visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews pose for a group photo in front of a UC-35D Citation Encore within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. The VMR DET Andrews mission involves providing timely and secure air transportation services for distinguished visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews pose for a group photo in front of a UC-35D Citation Encore within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. VMR DET Andrews Marines transport high-ranking military officials and DoD personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews pose for a group photo in front of a UC-35D Citation Encore within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. VMR DET Andrews Marines transport high-ranking military officials and DoD personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem

A U.S. Marine Corps military police officer with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, posts security in preparation for exercise Native Fury 24 at a Logistics Support Area established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 29, 2024. Exercise Native Fury 24 is a key multi-lateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command and executed by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This iteration emphasizes the strategic use of logistics and leverage the extensive network of roads and infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Marine Logistics Group)

A U.S. Marine Corps military police officer with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, posts security in preparation for exercise Native Fury 24 at a Logistics Support Area established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 29, 2024. Exercise Native Fury 24 is a key multi-lateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command and executed by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This iteration emphasizes the strategic use of logistics and leverage the extensive network of roads and infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Marine Logistics Group)

Photo by Cpl. Mary Kohlmann

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, conduct squad attacks during Intrepid Maven 23.4, July 5, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jonah White)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, conduct squad attacks during Intrepid Maven 23.4, July 5, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jonah White)

Photo by Cpl. Jonah White

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, conduct squad attacks during Intrepid Maven 23.4, July 5, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command, and the Jordanian Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jonah White)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, conduct squad attacks during Intrepid Maven 23.4, July 5, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command, and the Jordanian Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jonah White)

Photo by Cpl. Jonah White

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kaelan Skalecki a crewman with Bravo Company, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th MArine Division reenlists into the U.S. Marine Corps during Intrepid Maven 23.4, July 11, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jonah White)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kaelan Skalecki a crewman with Bravo Company, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th MArine Division reenlists into the U.S. Marine Corps during Intrepid Maven 23.4, July 11, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jonah White)

Photo by Cpl. Jonah White

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Harold Carathers, combat engineer platoon sergeant with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his exemplary service as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. Carathers is a native of Powell, Tennessee, and works as a retail manager at Floor & Decor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Harold Carathers, combat engineer platoon sergeant with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his exemplary service as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. Carathers is a native of Powell, Tennessee, and works as a retail manager at Floor & Decor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Harold Carathers, combat engineer platoon sergeant with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his exemplary service as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. Carathers is a native of Powell, Tennessee, and works as a retail manager at Floor & Decor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Harold Carathers, combat engineer platoon sergeant with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his exemplary service as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. Carathers is a native of Powell, Tennessee, and works as a retail manager at Floor & Decor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marines with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, pose for a picture as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

U.S. Marines with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, pose for a picture as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marines Corps Gunnery Sgt. Douglas Cox, combat engineer operations chief with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, observes as a breaching charge detonates as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

U.S. Marines Corps Gunnery Sgt. Douglas Cox, combat engineer operations chief with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, observes as a breaching charge detonates as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marines with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and Egyption service members brace as a breaching charge detonates as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

U.S. Marines with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and Egyption service members brace as a breaching charge detonates as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marines with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and partner nation forces review breaching procedures as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

U.S. Marines with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and partner nation forces review breaching procedures as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marines with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and partner nation forces review breaching procedures as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

U.S. Marines with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and partner nation forces review breaching procedures as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

A U.S. Marine with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, reviews breaching procedures for a breaching team of U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Marines, and Egyptian soldiers as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

A U.S. Marine with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, reviews breaching procedures for a breaching team of U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Marines, and Egyptian soldiers as part of Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 7, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Photo by COMMSTRAT