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U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st MARDIV, load a combat rubber raiding craft onto a boat during an amphibious insert as part of Steel Knight 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 3, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. As part of the exercise, Marines with 1st LAR tested the maritime reconnaissance company concept. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel Reynosa) - U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st MARDIV, load a combat rubber raiding craft onto a boat during an amphibious insert as part of Steel Knight 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 3, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. As part of the exercise, Marines with 1st LAR tested the maritime reconnaissance company concept. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel Reynosa)

NEW YORK (Sept. 22, 2024) - NEW YORK (Sept. 22, 2024) U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Joshua Ashley, an analyst and electrical engineer at the USMC Expeditionary Energy Office, explains small unit power systems, which provide Marines with reliable energy sources for essential equipment, to Sea Cadets and Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets. Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment Meredith Berger hosted a climate and energy technology demonstration kickoff event at the U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Station in Times Square as part of the Department of the Navy’ s participation in Climate Week NYC. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Ryan de Vera)

Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl transfers command to Lt. Gen Eric E. Austin during MCCDC Change of Command - Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl transfers command to Lt. Gen Eric E. Austin during MCCDC Change of Command

Allied, partner nations observe Force Design’s IBX in action - Allied, partner nations observe Force Design’s IBX in action

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, commanding general of Combat Development Command and Deputy Commandant of Combat Development and Integration, observes the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, USS Arlington (LPD 24), located in a Norfolk, Va., shipyard to undergo maintenance and modernization upgrades, May 14, 2024. - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, commanding general of Combat Development Command and Deputy Commandant of Combat Development and Integration, observes the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, USS Arlington (LPD 24), located in a Norfolk, Va., shipyard to undergo maintenance and modernization upgrades, May 14, 2024. Heckl, among other Marine Corps and U.S. Navy service members toured the ship to better understand its current modernization undertaking. Heckl's visit to the shipyard was to gain more understanding about how the Marine Corps can better assist the Navy and industry leaders modernizing amphibious ships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael T. Bartman)

The Stern Landing Vessel, a modified oil-rig industry off-shore support vessel, prepares to drop its ramp onto the beach in order to load cargo as part of Project Convergence Capstone 4, Feb. 22, 2024 at the Del Mar Boat Basin, Camp Pendleton, CA. The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory contracted the SLV to experiment with maneuver and sustainment options for Stand-In Forces to inform the development of the Medium Landing Ship (LSM). PC-C4 is an Army-hosted, all-Service and multinational experiment. During PC-C4, the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory tested new technologies and capabilities and emerging concepts, including the multi-domain corridor. Marine Corps participation in PC-C4 supported Force Design initiatives, integrated Joint force and coalition capabilities into experimentation, and demonstrated the Marine Corps' commitment to the Joint Warfighting Concept. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent Henry) - The Stern Landing Vessel, a modified oil-rig industry off-shore support vessel, prepares to drop its ramp onto the beach in order to load cargo as part of Project Convergence Capstone 4, Feb. 22, 2024 at the Del Mar Boat Basin, Camp Pendleton, CA. The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory contracted the SLV to experiment with maneuver and sustainment options for Stand-In Forces to inform the development of the Medium Landing Ship (LSM). PC-C4 is an Army-hosted, all-Service and multinational experiment. During PC-C4, the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory tested new technologies and capabilities and emerging concepts, including the multi-domain corridor. Marine Corps participation in PC-C4 supported Force Design initiatives, integrated Joint force and coalition capabilities into experimentation, and demonstrated the Marine Corps' commitment to the Joint Warfighting Concept. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent Henry)

20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps - 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

n/a - Mr. Shon P. Brodie, the director of Maritime Expeditionary Warfare Division, Capabilities Development Directorate, is presented the Superior Civilian Service Award during a ceremony at the Davis Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, March 3, 2022. He was hand chosen for his distinguished professionalism, initiative, and total dedication to duty by Maj. Gen. Eric E. Austin, director of Capabilities Development Directorate, CD&I. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell B. Johnson)