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A Marine Corps Recruiting Station Raleigh poolee participates in an initial strength test during a statewide event in Raleigh, N.C., May 13, 2023. The event is designed to prepare poolees mentally and physically for the rigors of recruit training.

Members of the Quantico Marine Band perform in New York City's Times Square, May 24, 2023, during Fleet Week New York.

Marines conduct simulated convoy operations at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2023.

Marines and sailors man the rails as the USS Wasp arrives in New York City for Fleet Week New York, May 24, 2023.

Marine Corps recruits climb an obstacle during a confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 15, 2023.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin T. Beam, assigned to the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, conducts a rifle inspection during an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 19, 2023.

Marines run a physical fitness course during the 2023 Bushmaster Challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 9, 2023. The competition is designed to evaluate Marines’ tactical and technical expertise.

A Marine Corps light armored vehicle fires its chain gun during the 2023 Bushmaster Challenge at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11, 2023.

Marine Corps recruits prepare to train inside a gas chamber at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 17, 2023. The gas chamber is used to develop the recruits’ trust and confidence in their gear.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Landon Alger navigates through an obstacle course during Caribbean Coastal Warrior in Savaneta, Aruba, May 16, 2023. The exercise allows Marines to expand their knowledge and proficiency when operating in littoral and coastal regions.

Marines execute a virtual simulation during the 2023 Bushmaster Challenge at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 8, 2023.

Marines operate a light armored vehicle during the 2023 Bushmaster Challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 10, 2023. The event evaluated the Marines’ tactical and technical expertise.

A Marine Corps recruit climbs an obstacle during a confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 15, 2023.

Marine Corps Sgt. Kiara Tims sets up a phantom light for a forward arming and refueling point during Exercise Intrepid Maven 23.3 in the United Arab Emirates, May 18, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between the Marines and UAE armed forces designed to improve interoperability and strengthen relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Marine Corps Cpl. Francisco Vasquez repairs a trailer during a readiness exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., May 8, 2023. The exercise is designed to enhance combat and deployment readiness.

The ballistic missile submarine USS Maine surfaces to receive a vertical replenishment from Marines assigned to the III Marine Expeditionary Force in the Philippine Sea, May 9, 2023. Vertical replenishments enable Navy vessels to quickly receive critical resources without disrupting maritime security operations.

Marine Corps recruits execute a floating technique during a swim qualification at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 15, 2023.

Marines fire a reduced range practice rocket during Exercise Golden Phoenix at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 10, 2023. Golden Phoenix is a large-scale readiness exercise between the Marine Corps and Air Force.

Marine Corps recruits conduct a combat endurance course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 13, 2023. The training event is designed to physically challenge and strengthen recruits.

Marines conduct live aircraft fire training at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 12, 2023.