Republic of Korea Navy Rear Admiral Sung Wook Ha, commander of the Naval Aviation Command, learns of the F-35B Lightning II aircraft's capabilities from U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing during Exercise Freedom Flag 24-1 at Pohang, South Korea, Oct 30, 2024. Freedom Flag 24-1 is a large-scale, military exercise between Republic of Korea and U.S. forces on the Korean peninsula with a focus on realistic training and high-end tactics, techniques, and procedures with combined forces against an advanced adversary. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri)
U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion bring a sense of home to Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan by hosting a Trunk-or-Treat celebration on October 25, 2024, with the help of Marine Corps Community Services. The Trunk-or-Treat event was held to celebrate Halloween for the overseas stationed servicemembers and their children.
The Marine Corps is a close-knit community, through sharing stories and experiences Marines recognize their resiliency and support for one another. With September being suicide prevention month, there is a focus at 3d Marine Division on support and resiliency, which help create the strength and community Marines share. Resources available to Marines and their families include Community Counseling Program (CCP), Chaplains, Marine Family and...
