DOW Support to the Southern Border

Marines conduct a live-fire exercise with a .50-caliber machine gun on the transport dock ship USS Portland in the Indo-Pacific region, June 12, 2026. The Marines, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are deployed on the Portland as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group.

A Marine Corps recruit assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates obstacles during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 15, 2026.

A Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a flyby during aerial sniper training in the South China Sea, June 12, 2026.

Marines operate an amphibious combat vehicle during a mechanized raid course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 10, 2026. The training was designed to develop advanced tactical skills and maintain readiness for future deployments.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Abraham Guillen, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, sets up 360-degree light detection and ranging survey equipment to prepare for a topographical scan near Bob Thompson Peak in Sierra Vista, Ariz., June 9, 2026. Service members conducted a site survey using the equipment to gather terrain data for a road improvement project in support of U.S. Border Patrol.

A Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey takes off during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the South China Sea, June 10, 2026.

Marine Corps Sgt. Naomi Keopke competes in the "Action Rifle" match during the 65th annual Interservice Rifle Competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 8, 2026.

A Navy air-cushioned landing craft approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during Type Commander's Amphibious Training in the Atlantic Ocean, June 10, 2026. The exercise was designed to enhance mobility and integration between the Marine Corps and Navy.

Marines and veterans assigned to Team Marine Corps, Wounded Warrior Regiment, participate in a scrimmage during a sitting volleyball practice session at the Medical Education and Training Campus Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio, June 11, 2026, to build communication and teamwork ahead of the Warrior Games.

A Marine runs during an infantry company small boat raid course at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., June 8, 2026. During the course, Marines conducted a series of training phases to increase the unit's capabilities when conducting expeditionary operations.

A Marine provides security during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training as part of Integrated Training Exercise 3-26 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 8, 2026. The training exercise was designed to generate combat readiness.

A Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom hovers over the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland during hoist training in the South China Sea, June 10, 2026.

A midshipman climbs over an obstacle during Fleet Marine Force training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 4, 2026. The specialized summer program is for midshipmen considering commissioning in the Marine Corps and includes live-fire ranges, infantry immersion training, land navigation and exposure to various military occupational specialties.

Marine Corps Sgt. Grant Gallatin, a 1st Marine Division Band trumpet player, performs at the Grand Floral Starlight Parade during the Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week in Oregon, June 6, 2026. The festival provided the opportunity to build community relations for residents to interact with Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen.

Marines assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, suppress simulated enemy positions during an integrated training exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 7, 2026.

Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dennis Taylor helps Latvian National Guard personnel with protective gear during a reconnaissance and decontamination training scenario as part of Baltic Operations 2026 in Liepaja, Latvia, June 6, 2026. BALTOPS, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Sea region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the region.

A Marine assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes the flight deck during fast-rope training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the South China Sea, June 4, 2026. The unit contributes to deterrence and crisis response in the Indo-Pacific.

Sailors prepare an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 1, 2026.

Marine Corps Cpl. Midley Devariste, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, uses an angle grinder to cut brackets during barrier reinforcement operations in Naco, Ariz., June 1, 2026.

Navy midshipmen navigate the incline bar and traverse obstacle during a Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2026. The professional development program is designed to provide rising sophomore midshipmen with firsthand exposure to the Navy and Marine Corps communities.