U.S. Marine Corps Col. William Smyth, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3 Operations, with Marine Forces Reserve, presents “Understanding the Reserve from the Active Component perspective” during Modern Day Marine 2025 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, April 29, 2025. Modern Day Marine brings together representatives from military, industry and government to collaborate in shaping the future of United States Marine Corps. Through the interactions taking place at Modern Day Marine, the Corps is able to engage, educate and increase understanding of the Marine Corps' contributions to the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Orion Stpierre)