U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Matthew Good, Deputy Commander, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, meets with Sgt. Ronald Merritt, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) operator with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve during exercise Arctic Edge 2024, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 22, 2024. Merritt guided Good through an overview of the HIMARS and showcased its capabilities. The HIMARS weapon system is a valuable asset in arctic conditions due to its exceptional mobility, which allows for rapid deployment and maneuverability across challenging terrain, coupled with its precision strike capabilities, enabling effective engagement of targets. Arctic Edge 2024 (AE24) is a U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise demonstrating the U.S. military’s capabilities in extreme cold weather, joint force readiness, and U.S. military commitment to mutual strategic security interests in the arctic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

U.S. Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve partake in a cold weather class during exercise Arctic Edge 2024 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 25, 2024. The class covered essential techniques needed for successful operations in extreme cold weather environments, enhancing the Marines' preparedness for arctic conditions. Arctic Edge 2024 (AE24) is a U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise showcasing the military's capabilities in extreme cold weather, highlighting joint force readiness, and reinforcing the U.S. military's commitment to mutual strategic security interests in the arctic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

U.S. Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct High Mobility Artillery Rocket System maintenance during joint-performance drills in preparation of exercise Arctic Edge 2024 in Fort Greely, Alaska, Feb. 18, 2024. The HIMARS weapon system is a highly mobile artillery rocket system that fires six guided missiles in quick succession. ARCTIC EDGE 2024 (AE24) is a U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise demonstrating the U.S. military’s capabilities in extreme cold weather, joint force readiness, and U.S. military commitment to mutual strategic security interests in the Arctic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kanoa Thomas).

A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, fires a rocket while conducting a HIMARS rapid insertion training event during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-22, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, April 6, 2022. Kilo Battery conducted their annual training with WTI 2-22, enabling their Marines, and the aircrew training with WTI, to conduct a complex training evolution and certify that they are fully mission capable. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Marines with Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participate in HIMARS Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) training Sept. 4, 2020. HIRAIN operations reinforce the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ intent to expand rocket artillery batteries across the force to build a more rapid and lethal Marine Corps. Marines of 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment remain committed to ensuring unit readiness for whenever the call comes to go, fight and win our nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ronald L. Parker II)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christian Davis, a High Mobility Rocket System operator with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, positions as a gunner on a HIMARS during their annual training event Operation Zeus, Fort Hood, Texas, July 18, 2019. Annual training exercises ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with their active duty counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Serine Farahi)

A U.S. Marine with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, positions as a forward observer for a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during their annual training event Operation Zeus, Fort Hood, Texas, July 18, 2019. Annual training exercises ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with their active duty counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Serine Farahi)

A U.S. Marine with Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, sights in while positioned in his entry control point to provide security during their annual training event Operation Zeus, Fort Hood, Texas, July 18, 2019. Annual training exercises ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with their active duty counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Serine Farahi)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christian Davis, a High Mobility Rocket System operator with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, positions as a gunner on a HIMARS during their annual training event Operation Zeus, Fort Hood, Texas, July 18, 2019. Annual training exercises ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with their active duty counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Serine Farahi)