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PUERTO RICO, (September 5, 2025): U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom Helicopters and AH-1Z Cobras with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fly in formation over a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion during a beach landing exercise in Arroyo, Puerto Rico. As part of their assigned responsibilities to ensure global reach and readiness, the services routinely provide U.S. Southern Command with resources, capabilities, and personnel to support its mission, War Department-directed operations, and the President’s priorities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)
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CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, (August 25, 2025): U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, center, operates the GhostRobotics Vision 60 next to Jay Estrela, a senior engineer at Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), during a visit to the MCTSSA compound by U.S. Marine Corps Gen Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, on Aug. 20, 2025. Gen Smith was briefed on MCTSSA’s support to Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), PEO Land Systems, and multiple DOD program offices highlighting the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and Navy-Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS). Additionally, Gen Smith was briefed on MCTSSA’s pivotal role in Project Dynamis, primarily focused on testing, experimentation, and prototyping of CJADC2 (Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control) capabilities to include Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force Command and Control Prototype (MCP), Sensitive but Unclassified Encrypted (SBU-E) architecture, and autonomous systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Joseph R. Vincent, CTR/Released)
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KOROR, PALAU, (August 22, 2025): A Patriot Advanced Capability 2 Interceptor missile is fired from an M903 Patriot Launching Station assigned to Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment during the patriot live fire portion of Exercise Tenacious Archer 25 on Aug. 22, 2025. Exercise Tenacious Archer 25 is a training event designed to build interoperability, capacity, and relationships that deter aggression and promote peace through strength. The exercise sharpens the brigade’s ability to operate across multiple domains, reinforcing U.S. Army Pacific’s commitment to regional security and stability.(U.S. Army photo by Capt. Frank Spatt)
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(August 22, 2025): The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support's Product Test Center Analytical has developed an artificial hand to improve safety during glove testing.
The 3D-printed hand allows researchers to test the integrity of gloves without risking exposure to hazardous materials.
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(August 25, 2025): Along the rugged terrain of the southern border, the Defense Department deploys optic systems to enhance detection and monitoring capabilities in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The ground-based operational surveillance system — expeditionary, the long-range advanced scout surveillance system, and the common remotely operated weapon station are advanced tools and unique military capabilities used by service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border to monitor large areas, detect illegal crossings and strengthen perimeter security in coordination with CBP agents.