The Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) is where Marine Corps readiness begins. It encompasses seven subordinate elements, including the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One in Yuma, Arizona; the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California; the Expeditionary Warfare Training Groups in the Pacific and Atlantic; as well as multiple commands at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. MAGTFTC serves as the foundation for developing the next generation of warfighters. These units collectively provide a wide range of advanced training environments that shape Marines into confident, capable, and effective leaders. At the core of this mission is the Service Level Training Exercise Program (SLTE-P), the Marine Corps’ premier large-scale, multi-domain combined arms training initiative. SLTE brings together forces across the Fleet Marine Force to conduct full-spectrum operations in complex, realis...

  Lawrence and Melanie Pruitt stand amidst the remains of their property after the Eaton Fires. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Los Angeles District is assisting the couple by clearing debris and hazardous materials, enabling them to begin the rebuilding process. This mission is part of a broader federal effort to help affected residents recover and return to their communities. USACE is actively partnering with Los Angeles County, CalOES, FEMA, and other organizations to support wildfire recovery efforts in Southern California. Currently, USACE has more than 450 personnel on-site, along with around 3,000 contractors providing support to local, state, and FEMA partners for those impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires on January 7. This workforce includes engineers, debris removal crews, safety officers, quality assurance specialists, and more from across the nation. Additionally, over 200 crews are working 12-hour days, seven days a week, specifically to remove debris, m...

  Brig. Gen. Stephen E. Capehart, the deputy commanding officer for support of the 3rd Infantry Division, and Gina M. DiNardo, president of the American Kennel Club, spoke at the AKC Agility Premier Cup on Cottrell Field at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on May 2, 2025. The AKC partnered with the 3rd ID to present "AKC Salutes the Troops" at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.

  The United States Marines display ceremonial excellence with a Marine Barracks Washington Evening Parade, Friday, May 2, 2025.

  Matthew Valkenburgh joined the army seeking direction in life and discovered mixed martial arts. He retired in 2005 and quickly became a fighter, finding his passion for teaching and embracing the new challenges it presented.

  Luther Alexander pursued his passion for aviation by earning his pilot's license. He soon became an instructor and faced new challenges in becoming a successful teacher.

  Jared Billy experienced years of addiction and it effected his ability to become a successful tattoo artist. His passion for art helped in his journey of sobriety and he became two years clean.