
ALT U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Xander Morris, left, and Sgt. Devon Roth, both Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) operators with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, observe a Neros Archer first-person drone during a Marine Corps Combat Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2026. A MCCRE involves a range of scenarios and challenges that test the unit's ability to plan, coordinate, and execute complex missions, including offensive and defensive operations, logistics, and communications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Karisma Roberson)

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charlie Doss, a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems operator with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, operates a Neros Archer first-person drone during a Marine Corps Combat Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2026. A MCCRE involves a range of scenarios and challenges that test the unit's ability to plan, coordinate, and execute complex missions, including offensive and defensive operations, logistics, and communications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Karisma Roberson)

ALT A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, positions for an aerial refueling during a photo exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 21, 2026. Keen Sword is a routine, biennial bilateral field training exercise with multinational participation, designed to increase readiness and interoperability between the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan Alliance.





























