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From Marines in the Gulf of Omen to the ranges of Okinawa, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of March.
Shots Down Range
Photo by Cpl. Savannah Mesimer
A U.S. Marine engages targets during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Japan, March 5.
Prepare For Flight
Photo by Cpl. Seth Rosenberg
A U.S. Marine conducts flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), March 21.
Setting Security
Photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez
A U.S. Marine sets security at a patrol base during Castaway 21.1 on Ie Shima, Japan, March 10.
Long Road Ahead
Photo by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole
U.S. Marine Corps joint light tactical vehicles maneuver to a vehicle staging area in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 7.
Fire In The Hole
Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Aulick
U.S. Marines breach a door during a demolition range in Jordan, March 6.
Out At Sea
Photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris
U.S. Navy ships simulate a strait transit during Composite Unit Training exercise off the Atlantic coast, March 1.
Night Fire
Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons
U.S. Marines fire an M240B machine gun during a night live-fire attack on Range G-29, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 5.
Prepare For Takeoff
Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), March 1.
Fire Away
Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram
U.S. Coast Guardsmen fire an M240B machine gun from a response boat near Bombing Target 9, N.C., March 9.
Time To Refuel
Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin
A U.S. Marine carries a fuel hose to a UH-1Y Venom at a forward arming and refueling point in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 9.
On The Water
Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Brittenham
U.S. Marines conduct experimentation in littoral defense operations around Okinawa, Japan, March 18.
Vaccination
Photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward
Marines and Sailors continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March 25.
Loading Up
Photo by Lance Cpl. Ujian Gosun
A U.S. Army Soldier prepares to load a CH-53E Super Stallion on Ie Shima, Japan, March 17.
Poolside
Photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard
A U.S. Marine participates in a poolside workout at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11.
Saving Lives
Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Munoz
U.S. Navy sailors treat a simulated casualty during a crisis response exercise in Kuwait, Mar. 8.
Surface-To-Air
Photo by Lance Cpl. Ujian Gosun
U.S. Marines provide surface-to-air defense using the FIM-92 Stinger during Castaway 21.1 on Ie Shima, Japan, March 16.
Off The Dock
Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin
U.S. Navy Landing Craft returns to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Gulf of Oman, March 23.
Into the Nether
Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons
A U.S. Marine posts security during Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22.
Cure For COVID
Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Stippey
U.S. Marines receive the COVID-19 vaccination on Fort George G. Meade, Md., March 10.
Push Forward
Photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe
U.S. Marines advance during a force on force exercise at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 4.