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Large Scale Exercise 2023

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Francisco Ocegueda, the American Battle Monuments Commission Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the Pacific Region gives remarks during the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, August 7, 2023. The Battle of Guadalcanal, also known as Operation Watchtower, was a seven-month campaign that marked the first Allied land offensive in the Pacific theater in World War II.

Francisco Ocegueda, the American Battle Monuments Commission Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the Pacific Region gives remarks during the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, August 7, 2023. The Battle of Guadalcanal, also known as Operation Watchtower, was a seven-month campaign that marked the first Allied land offensive in the Pacific theater in World War II.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney G. White

U.S. Marines Philippine Marines and Filipino citizens take a group photo after conducting emergency relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 (Rein.) delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

U.S. Marines Philippine Marines and Filipino citizens take a group photo after conducting emergency relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 (Rein.) delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing is offloaded by U.S. Marines and Filipino citizens during relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 (Rein.) delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing is offloaded by U.S. Marines and Filipino citizens during relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 (Rein.) delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

The U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A MUX/MALE is formally unveiled during a ceremony for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Aug 2, 2023. The ceremony commemorated the squadron’s years of dedicated effort and work to reach Initial Operational Capability with the MQ-9A. VMU-3 can support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing multi-surveillance and reconnaissance, data gateway and relay capabilities, and enabling or conducting the detection and cross cueing of targets and facilitating their engagement during expeditionary, joint and combined operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

The U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A MUX/MALE is formally unveiled during a ceremony for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Aug 2, 2023. The ceremony commemorated the squadron’s years of dedicated effort and work to reach Initial Operational Capability with the MQ-9A. VMU-3 can support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing multi-surveillance and reconnaissance, data gateway and relay capabilities, and enabling or conducting the detection and cross cueing of targets and facilitating their engagement during expeditionary, joint and combined operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

Photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nicholas B. Law addresses the audience during a ceremony for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Aug 2, 2023. The ceremony commemorated the squadron’s years of dedicated effort and work to reach Initial Operational Capability with the MQ-9A. VMU-3 can support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing multi-surveillance and reconnaissance, data gateway and relay capabilities, and enabling or conducting the detection and cross cueing of targets and facilitating their engagement during expeditionary, joint and combined operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nicholas B. Law addresses the audience during a ceremony for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Aug 2, 2023. The ceremony commemorated the squadron’s years of dedicated effort and work to reach Initial Operational Capability with the MQ-9A. VMU-3 can support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing multi-surveillance and reconnaissance, data gateway and relay capabilities, and enabling or conducting the detection and cross cueing of targets and facilitating their engagement during expeditionary, joint and combined operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

Photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo

The U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A MUX/MALE is formally unveiled during a ceremony for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Aug 2, 2023. The ceremony commemorated the squadron’s years of dedicated effort and work to reach Initial Operational Capability with the MQ-9A. VMU-3 can support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing multi-surveillance and reconnaissance, data gateway and relay capabilities, and enabling or conducting the detection and cross cueing of targets and facilitating their engagement during expeditionary, joint and combined operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

The U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A MUX/MALE is formally unveiled during a ceremony for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Aug 2, 2023. The ceremony commemorated the squadron’s years of dedicated effort and work to reach Initial Operational Capability with the MQ-9A. VMU-3 can support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing multi-surveillance and reconnaissance, data gateway and relay capabilities, and enabling or conducting the detection and cross cueing of targets and facilitating their engagement during expeditionary, joint and combined operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

Photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to No. 3 Squadron, maneuvers after receiving fuel from a RAAF KC-30A Multi-role Tanker Transport over Australia during Talisman Sabre 23, July 23, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the U.S.’s largest bilateral exercise in Australia that demonstrates the capability to rapidly deploy and operate to accomplish a wide range of missions alongside joint and allied partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to No. 3 Squadron, maneuvers after receiving fuel from a RAAF KC-30A Multi-role Tanker Transport over Australia during Talisman Sabre 23, July 23, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the U.S.’s largest bilateral exercise in Australia that demonstrates the capability to rapidly deploy and operate to accomplish a wide range of missions alongside joint and allied partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Summers

Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III, the commanding general of 1st Armored Division, talks with the Soldiers of Comanche Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, at the Townsville Field Training Area, Townsville, Australia, July 24, 2023. Isenhower conducted a battlefield circulation within the training area to meet with key commanders as well as Soldiers of Comanche Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment who are participating in Talisman Sabre 2023.

Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns.

Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III, the commanding general of 1st Armored Division, talks with the Soldiers of Comanche Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, at the Townsville Field Training Area, Townsville, Australia, July 24, 2023. Isenhower conducted a battlefield circulation within the training area to meet with key commanders as well as Soldiers of Comanche Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment who are participating in Talisman Sabre 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns.

Photo by Sgt. Oniel McDonald

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Color Guard prepare to present the colors during the Headquarters and Service Battalion Change of Command ceremony at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, July 21, 2023. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority between the off-going and on-coming commanding officer. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eduardo C. Bitanga II relinquished his duties as commanding officer of HQSVCBN to Col. Mark F. Schaefer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Color Guard prepare to present the colors during the Headquarters and Service Battalion Change of Command ceremony at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, July 21, 2023. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority between the off-going and on-coming commanding officer. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eduardo C. Bitanga II relinquished his duties as commanding officer of HQSVCBN to Col. Mark F. Schaefer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stacey Taylor, G-1 assistant chief of staff, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, makes remarks during his retirement ceremony aboard the USS Missouri, July 21, 2023. During the ceremony, Col. Taylor was awarded the Legion of Merit for his 30 years of honorable service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Dillon Buck)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stacey Taylor, G-1 assistant chief of staff, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, makes remarks during his retirement ceremony aboard the USS Missouri, July 21, 2023. During the ceremony, Col. Taylor was awarded the Legion of Merit for his 30 years of honorable service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Dillon Buck)

Photo by Cpl Dillon Buck

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Color Guard prepare to present the colors during the Headquarters and Service Battalion Change of Command ceremony at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, July 21, 2023. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority between the off-going and on-coming commanding officer. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eduardo C. Bitanga II relinquished his duties as commanding officer of HQSVCBN to Col. Mark F. Schaefer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Color Guard prepare to present the colors during the Headquarters and Service Battalion Change of Command ceremony at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, July 21, 2023. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority between the off-going and on-coming commanding officer. During the ceremony, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eduardo C. Bitanga II relinquished his duties as commanding officer of HQSVCBN to Col. Mark F. Schaefer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras)

Photo by Sgt. Danny Nateras

Members of France's 2nd Company, Pacific Marine Infantry Regiment-Polynesia, Marine Troops, Specialized Staff for Overseas and Foreign Affairs, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Tyler J. Ashton, right, supply officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, conduct movement to training during Global Theatre Strategic Mobility Exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 11, 2023. The event provided an opportunity for bilateral training between the French Armed Forces and U.S. Marines, enhancing interoperability and strengthening relationships between our militaries. The Marines and French Armed Forces practiced Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques and conducted physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen)

Members of France's 2nd Company, Pacific Marine Infantry Regiment-Polynesia, Marine Troops, Specialized Staff for Overseas and Foreign Affairs, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Tyler J. Ashton, right, supply officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, conduct movement to training during Global Theatre Strategic Mobility Exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 11, 2023. The event provided an opportunity for bilateral training between the French Armed Forces and U.S. Marines, enhancing interoperability and strengthening relationships between our militaries. The Marines and French Armed Forces practiced Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques and conducted physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen)

Photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen

Mr. Ino Toshiro, State Minister of Defense, Japan Defense Ministry, holds a Stinger Missile launch tube during a static display on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii on July 11, 2023. MARFORPAC, MCBH, and the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment hosted State MOD Ino to discuss U.S. Marine Corps transformational improvements to its capabilities, and how these improvements will optimize our force posture in the Indo-Pacific, including in Japan. These improvements will provide more versatile, resilient, and mobile capabilities for the defense of Japan, in accordance with the January 2023 Joint Statement of the U.S. Japan Security Consultative Committee (2+2). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen)

Mr. Ino Toshiro, State Minister of Defense, Japan Defense Ministry, holds a Stinger Missile launch tube during a static display on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii on July 11, 2023. MARFORPAC, MCBH, and the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment hosted State MOD Ino to discuss U.S. Marine Corps transformational improvements to its capabilities, and how these improvements will optimize our force posture in the Indo-Pacific, including in Japan. These improvements will provide more versatile, resilient, and mobile capabilities for the defense of Japan, in accordance with the January 2023 Joint Statement of the U.S. Japan Security Consultative Committee (2+2). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen)

Photo by Cpl. Haley Fourmet Gustavsen

BQM-177 aerial targets, managed by NAVAIR PMA-208 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Virginia, are launched during a live fire test. Originally designed for cruise missile defense, Program Executive Officer Land Systems’ Medium Range Intercept Capability system has proven its versatile prowess against other airborne threats during highly successful range tests

BQM-177 aerial targets, managed by NAVAIR PMA-208 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Virginia, are launched during a live fire test. Originally designed for cruise missile defense, Program Executive Officer Land Systems’ Medium Range Intercept Capability system has proven its versatile prowess against other airborne threats during highly successful range tests

Photo by David W. Huskey, WSMR

A BQM-177 is launched from the Marine Corps’ Medium Range Intercept Capability system during Live Fire 2 as part of a quad-launch event at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, in September 2022. A project of Program Executive Officer Land Systems, MRIC provides the warfighter with a state-of-the-art missile system that detects, tracks, identifies, and defeats enemy cruise missiles and other manned and unmanned aerial threats.

A BQM-177 is launched from the Marine Corps’ Medium Range Intercept Capability system during Live Fire 2 as part of a quad-launch event at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, in September 2022. A project of Program Executive Officer Land Systems, MRIC provides the warfighter with a state-of-the-art missile system that detects, tracks, identifies, and defeats enemy cruise missiles and other manned and unmanned aerial threats.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

As dusk descends, Marines and civilians from the Program Manager for Ground-Based Air Defense assemble around Program Executive Officer Land System’s cutting-edge Medium Range Intercept Capability system. Serving as the Corps’ first medium range missile capability since the HAWK system, this state-of-the-art capability proved its mettle by successfully hitting targets at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, on December 16, 2021.

As dusk descends, Marines and civilians from the Program Manager for Ground-Based Air Defense assemble around Program Executive Officer Land System’s cutting-edge Medium Range Intercept Capability system. Serving as the Corps’ first medium range missile capability since the HAWK system, this state-of-the-art capability proved its mettle by successfully hitting targets at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, on December 16, 2021.

Photo by JULIA GALLEGOS

A Philippine Marine with Battalion Land Team 4 performs a Marine Corps Martial Arts technique during Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Parades Air Station, Philippines, July 14, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities.

A Philippine Marine with Battalion Land Team 4 performs a Marine Corps Martial Arts technique during Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Parades Air Station, Philippines, July 14, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Li, a low altitude air defense gunner with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, aims a FIM-92E stinger missile system during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Australia, July 4, 2023. Marines with 2nd LAAD provided a defensive posture for the FARP from aerial threats as part of an expeditionary advanced base of operations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Li, a low altitude air defense gunner with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, aims a FIM-92E stinger missile system during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Australia, July 4, 2023. Marines with 2nd LAAD provided a defensive posture for the FARP from aerial threats as part of an expeditionary advanced base of operations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Patrick Eldridge, the commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, gives a speech during the activation ceremony for Long Range Missile Battery A, 11th Marines, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 21, 2023. The activation of the battery is a major step in providing 1st MARDIV with additional long range missile and over-the-horizon fire support capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Patrick Eldridge, the commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, gives a speech during the activation ceremony for Long Range Missile Battery A, 11th Marines, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 21, 2023. The activation of the battery is a major step in providing 1st MARDIV with additional long range missile and over-the-horizon fire support capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific