Exercise steel knight hi-res stock photography and images

A Landing Craft Air Cushion embarks the landing platform dock ship USS Portland. Stock Photo

RF2WD1HBG–A Landing Craft Air Cushion embarks the landing platform dock ship USS Portland.

U.S. Marines from 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct the first amphibious landing in an Assault Breacher Vehicle with a Modified Full Width Mine Plow prototype during Exercise Steel Knight on the west coast. Marine Corps Systems Command tested the prototype which will make it easier to transport the ABV from ship to shore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel) Stock Photo

RMM2P4EY–U.S. Marines from 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct the first amphibious landing in an Assault Breacher Vehicle with a Modified Full Width Mine Plow prototype during Exercise Steel Knight on the west coast. Marine Corps Systems Command tested the prototype which will make it easier to transport the ABV from ship to shore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cameron J. Rider, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, establishes satellite communication with the combat operations center using a distributed tactical communications system in 29 Palms, California, Dec. 8th, 2019, during exercise Steel Knight. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that spans the western United States and California coast. It focuses on command and control capabilities, ground fires and maneuver warfare tactics, while testing Marines and sailors across a range of environments and preparing to counter aggression ag Stock Photo

RF2ARKX45–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cameron J. Rider, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, establishes satellite communication with the combat operations center using a distributed tactical communications system in 29 Palms, California, Dec. 8th, 2019, during exercise Steel Knight. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that spans the western United States and California coast. It focuses on command and control capabilities, ground fires and maneuver warfare tactics, while testing Marines and sailors across a range of environments and preparing to counter aggression ag

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observe a beach after a simulated amphibious breach in support of exercise Steel Knight 2018 at San Clemente Island, Calif., Dec. 9, 2017. Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division led exercise enabling Marines and Sailors to operate in a realistic environment developing necessary skill sets to maintain a fully capable Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Rhita Daniel) 1st Marine Division Brings Full Range of Capabilities to Bear at Exercise Steel Knight by #PACOM Stock Photo

RMM3P145–U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observe a beach after a simulated amphibious breach in support of exercise Steel Knight 2018 at San Clemente Island, Calif., Dec. 9, 2017. Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division led exercise enabling Marines and Sailors to operate in a realistic environment developing necessary skill sets to maintain a fully capable Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Rhita Daniel) 1st Marine Division Brings Full Range of Capabilities to Bear at Exercise Steel Knight by #PACOM

U.S. Marine Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 12, 2023. Photo by Justin J. Marty Stock Photo

RF2W9GBW5–U.S. Marine Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 12, 2023. Photo by Justin J. Marty

Pacific Ocean, United States. 02 December, 2020. A U.S. Navy sailor guides a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, as it lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex during exercise Steel Knight/Dawn Blitz in the Pacific Ocean December 2, 2020 off the coast of California. Credit: LCpl. Cameron Rowe/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GN543C–Pacific Ocean, United States. 02 December, 2020. A U.S. Navy sailor guides a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, as it lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex during exercise Steel Knight/Dawn Blitz in the Pacific Ocean December 2, 2020 off the coast of California. Credit: LCpl. Cameron Rowe/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News

1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment infantrymen tactically move from building to building in a simulated combat zone during Exercise Steel Knight 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 4, 2015. 1st Marine Division has conducted Steel Knight for the past three years, making this the fourth iteration of the exercise. Steel Knight will test I Marine Expeditionary Force’s amphibious capabilities through realistic, scenario-driven training. Stock Photo

RMFEYTCD–1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment infantrymen tactically move from building to building in a simulated combat zone during Exercise Steel Knight 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 4, 2015. 1st Marine Division has conducted Steel Knight for the past three years, making this the fourth iteration of the exercise. Steel Knight will test I Marine Expeditionary Force’s amphibious capabilities through realistic, scenario-driven training.

U.S. Marines observe a beach in support of exercise Steel Knight 2018. (24166352337). Stock Photo

RM2JT53PB–U.S. Marines observe a beach in support of exercise Steel Knight 2018. (24166352337).

California, USA. 5th Dec, 2023. A 920th Rescue Wing HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter prepares to connect to an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft's hose-and-drogue system for helicopter air-to-air refueling off the coast of California during Distant Fury Stallion December. 5, 2023. This joint exercise, in conjunction with Exercise Steel Knight 23.2, presented a uniquely suited opportunity in remote, austere conditions to validate the wing's interoperability within the joint team while reaffirming the wings lethality, precision and ability to fight and win in future operating environments such a Stock Photo

RM2TBKMYK–California, USA. 5th Dec, 2023. A 920th Rescue Wing HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter prepares to connect to an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft's hose-and-drogue system for helicopter air-to-air refueling off the coast of California during Distant Fury Stallion December. 5, 2023. This joint exercise, in conjunction with Exercise Steel Knight 23.2, presented a uniquely suited opportunity in remote, austere conditions to validate the wing's interoperability within the joint team while reaffirming the wings lethality, precision and ability to fight and win in future operating environments such a

handmade wooden training toy sword on the table Stock Photo

RF2A39KG7–handmade wooden training toy sword on the table

SGT Castro and CPL Sayer of Second Platoon, Bravo Company, Third Amphibious Assault Battalion, are removing a bundle of concertina wire, which was caught up in the vehicle tread, during a live fire movement exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, during Operation Steel Knight. Subject Operation/Series: STEEL KNIGHT 99 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M9EN8X–SGT Castro and CPL Sayer of Second Platoon, Bravo Company, Third Amphibious Assault Battalion, are removing a bundle of concertina wire, which was caught up in the vehicle tread, during a live fire movement exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, during Operation Steel Knight. Subject Operation/Series: STEEL KNIGHT 99 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S Marines utilize an M1A1 Abrams tank during exercise Steel Knight. Stock Photo

RF2WD1J7A–U.S Marines utilize an M1A1 Abrams tank during exercise Steel Knight.

U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, move to their combat operation center, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 4, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert G. Gavaldon) Stock Photo

RMR6MB7D–U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, move to their combat operation center, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 4, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert G. Gavaldon)

RF2D4RBBJ–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cameron J. Rider, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, establishes satellite communication with the combat operations center using a distributed tactical communications system in 29 Palms, California, Dec. 8th, 2019, during exercise Steel Knight. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that spans the western United States and California coast. It focuses on command and control capabilities, ground fires and maneuver warfare tactics, while testing Marines and sailors across a range of environments and preparing to counter aggression ag

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fires a mine clearing line charge during a simulated amphibious breach in support of exercise Steel Knight 2018 at San Clemente Island, Calif., Dec. 9, 2017. Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division led exercise enabling Marines and Sailors to operate in a realistic environment developing necessary skill sets to maintain a fully capable Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Rhita Daniel) Mine-Clearing Line Charge Clears the Way for Amphibious Operations by #PACOM Stock Photo

RMM3P146–A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fires a mine clearing line charge during a simulated amphibious breach in support of exercise Steel Knight 2018 at San Clemente Island, Calif., Dec. 9, 2017. Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division led exercise enabling Marines and Sailors to operate in a realistic environment developing necessary skill sets to maintain a fully capable Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Rhita Daniel) Mine-Clearing Line Charge Clears the Way for Amphibious Operations by #PACOM

A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 39th Rescue Squadron, 920th Rescue Wing, prepares to offload equipment and Marines with I Mari Stock Photo

RF2YWGAHE–A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 39th Rescue Squadron, 920th Rescue Wing, prepares to offload equipment and Marines with I Mari

Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive their amphibious assault vehicle away from a resupply point where they picked up equipment dropped off by CH-53E's during Exercise Steel Knight, Dec. 9, 2008 Stock Photo

RMD10NHB–Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive their amphibious assault vehicle away from a resupply point where they picked up equipment dropped off by CH-53E's during Exercise Steel Knight, Dec. 9, 2008

RMM3G16J–U.S. Marines from 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct the first amphibious landing in an Assault Breacher Vehicle with a Modified Full Width Mine Plow prototype during Exercise Steel Knight on the west coast. Marine Corps Systems Command tested the prototype which will make it easier to transport the ABV from ship to shore.

Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 2nd Dec, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan Carlton, left, a machinist with 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine Logistic Group, carries equipment off of U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Utility 1665 assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1 during Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, December. 2, 2023. The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab Experimentation Division tests expeditionary 3D printing during SK 23.2 to shape Force Design for future Marine Corps and joint exercises. Steel Knight is a three-phase exercise designed to train I Mari Stock Photo

RM2TBKPTG–Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 2nd Dec, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan Carlton, left, a machinist with 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine Logistic Group, carries equipment off of U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Utility 1665 assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1 during Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, December. 2, 2023. The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab Experimentation Division tests expeditionary 3D printing during SK 23.2 to shape Force Design for future Marine Corps and joint exercises. Steel Knight is a three-phase exercise designed to train I Mari

December 11, 2013 - U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters fly over Camp Wilson at Marine Corps Air Ground Co Stock Photo

RFE8MKDD–December 11, 2013 - U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters fly over Camp Wilson at Marine Corps Air Ground Co

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, prepare to move their postion, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 3, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert G. Gavaldon) Stock Photo

RMR6MB7B–U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, prepare to move their postion, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 3, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert G. Gavaldon)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participate in an amphibious landing and assault through a combat town on Red Beach during Steel Knight 20 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2019. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that spans the western United States and California coast. It focuses on ground fires, maneuver warfare tactics and command and control capabilities, in order to test Marines and sailors across a range of environments and preparing to counter aggression against a near-peer threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stock Photo

RF2D4RBD9–U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participate in an amphibious landing and assault through a combat town on Red Beach during Steel Knight 20 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2019. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that spans the western United States and California coast. It focuses on ground fires, maneuver warfare tactics and command and control capabilities, in order to test Marines and sailors across a range of environments and preparing to counter aggression against a near-peer threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.

U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. Stock Photo

RM2NH047R–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments.

A U.S. Marine Corps Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stages Stock Photo

RF2YWGAHW–A U.S. Marine Corps Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stages

The crew of “That’s What She Said,” a tank with Company D, 1st Tank Battalion, talks before going to bed Oct. 25, 2009 at the Combat Center during the combined arms exercise known as Steel Knight. Stock Photo

RMD10NJT–The crew of “That’s What She Said,” a tank with Company D, 1st Tank Battalion, talks before going to bed Oct. 25, 2009 at the Combat Center during the combined arms exercise known as Steel Knight.

RMM3G161–U.S. Marines from 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct the first amphibious landing in an Assault Breacher Vehicle with a Modified Full Width Mine Plow prototype during Exercise Steel Knight on the west coast. Marine Corps Systems Command tested the prototype which will make it easier to transport the ABV from ship to shore. (U.S. Marine Corps

Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 3rd Dec, 2022. A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to take off from a forward arming and refueling point during exercise Steel Knight 23 on Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, California, December. 3, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2M23Y07–Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 3rd Dec, 2022. A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to take off from a forward arming and refueling point during exercise Steel Knight 23 on Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, California, December. 3, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

U.S. Marines load onto a CH-53 Sea Stallion during an air assault off the shore of San Clemente, California. Stock Photo

RF2WD1YWP–U.S. Marines load onto a CH-53 Sea Stallion during an air assault off the shore of San Clemente, California.

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH-361's operational and combat readiness before deployment. Steel Knight Stock Photo

RM2TBEYJW–U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH-361's operational and combat readiness before deployment. Steel Knight

RF2ARM2YJ–U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participate in an amphibious landing and assault through a combat town on Red Beach during Steel Knight 20 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2019. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that spans the western United States and California coast. It focuses on ground fires, maneuver warfare tactics and command and control capabilities, in order to test Marines and sailors across a range of environments and preparing to counter aggression against a near-peer threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.

U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st AS transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. Stock Photo

RM2NH049C–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st AS transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments.

RF2YWGAHC–A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 39th Rescue Squadron, 920th Rescue Wing, prepares to offload equipment and Marines with I Mari

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fire a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), a truck moun Stock Photo

RME1HKW1–U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fire a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), a truck moun

Maj. Gen. Daniel J. O’Donohue, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, recognizes Marines and Sailors for their work during exercise Steel Knight 2017 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 20, 2017. O’Donohue recognized them after a 5 mile hike that was conducted to promote combat readiness and unit cohesion. Stock Photo

RMRABEGE–Maj. Gen. Daniel J. O’Donohue, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, recognizes Marines and Sailors for their work during exercise Steel Knight 2017 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 20, 2017. O’Donohue recognized them after a 5 mile hike that was conducted to promote combat readiness and unit cohesion.

Camp Pendelton, California, USA. 4th Dec, 2023. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing pilot a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter for overnight operations during Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, December. 04, 2023. Steel Knight 23.2 is a three-phase exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer adversary combat force and enhance existing live-fire and maneuver capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (Credit Image: © U.S. Stock Photo

RM2TBKP22–Camp Pendelton, California, USA. 4th Dec, 2023. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing pilot a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter for overnight operations during Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, December. 04, 2023. Steel Knight 23.2 is a three-phase exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer adversary combat force and enhance existing live-fire and maneuver capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (Credit Image: © U.S.

A landing craft air cushion exits the well deck of USS Essex. Stock Photo

RF2WD1HBD–A landing craft air cushion exits the well deck of USS Essex.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Magee, left, and Cpl. Andy E. Coussens, with combined anti-armored team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires a tow missile, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 4, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert G. Gavaldon) Stock Photo

RMR6MB0T–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Magee, left, and Cpl. Andy E. Coussens, with combined anti-armored team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fires a tow missile, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 4, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert G. Gavaldon)

U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. Stock Photo

RM2NH048J–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ilya Kuznetsov, an expeditionary fuel technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Mar Stock Photo

RF2YWGAJT–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ilya Kuznetsov, an expeditionary fuel technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Mar

A Mine Clearing Line Charge explodes as 1st Tank Battalion tanks prepare to assault through their objective during a portion of Stock Photo

RMD10NKB–A Mine Clearing Line Charge explodes as 1st Tank Battalion tanks prepare to assault through their objective during a portion of

Daniel Lloyd, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, prepares the unmanned air system Stalker XE for a flight during exercise Steel Knight aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov.28, 2017. The Combat Center invited Lockheed Martin to participate in exercise Steel Knight to develop teaming tactics, techniques and procedures with manned and unmanned air systems.(Marine Corps Stock Photo

RMM03RHA–Daniel Lloyd, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, prepares the unmanned air system Stalker XE for a flight during exercise Steel Knight aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov.28, 2017. The Combat Center invited Lockheed Martin to participate in exercise Steel Knight to develop teaming tactics, techniques and procedures with manned and unmanned air systems.(Marine Corps

Fort Hunter Liggett, California, USA. 1st Dec, 2021. U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), provides security as the opposition force during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Dec. 1, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2HK9E3F–Fort Hunter Liggett, California, USA. 1st Dec, 2021. U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), provides security as the opposition force during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Dec. 1, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey departs USS Essex off the coast of Southern California. Stock Photo

RF2WD1YW2–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey departs USS Essex off the coast of Southern California.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Cremi, a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the area over Marine Corps Air Station Miramar during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 over California, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH-361's operational and combat readiness before deploym Stock Photo

RM2TBEXAD–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Cremi, a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the area over Marine Corps Air Station Miramar during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 over California, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH-361's operational and combat readiness before deploym

RM2NH0489–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments.

A U.S. Marine Corps Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is offl Stock Photo

RF2YWGAHH–A U.S. Marine Corps Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is offl

The unmanned air system Stalker XE, provided by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, is capable of assisting ground units with spotting targets and surveillance during exercise Steel Knight aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 28, 2017. The Combat Center invited Lockheed Martin to participate in exercise Steel Knight to develop teaming tactics, techniques and procedures with manned and unmanned air systems. (Marine Corps Stock Photo

RMM03RH7–The unmanned air system Stalker XE, provided by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, is capable of assisting ground units with spotting targets and surveillance during exercise Steel Knight aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 28, 2017. The Combat Center invited Lockheed Martin to participate in exercise Steel Knight to develop teaming tactics, techniques and procedures with manned and unmanned air systems. (Marine Corps

Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 8th Dec, 2021. U.S. Navy Sailors with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, shield their patients while a CH-53E Super Stallion lands at a Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) site during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 8, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st Marine Division led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (Credit Image: © U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Stock Photo

RM2HHCHWT–Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 8th Dec, 2021. U.S. Navy Sailors with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, shield their patients while a CH-53E Super Stallion lands at a Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) site during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 8, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st Marine Division led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (Credit Image: © U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press

RF2WD1YTX–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey departs USS Essex off the coast of Southern California.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts an external lift during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH-361's operational and combat readiness before deployment. Steel Knight 23.2 is a thre Stock Photo

RM2TBEXCA–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts an external lift during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH-361's operational and combat readiness before deployment. Steel Knight 23.2 is a thre

RM2NH048A–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Carlos Rosadonieves, an aviation ordnance systems technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group Stock Photo

RF2YWA3DJ–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Carlos Rosadonieves, an aviation ordnance systems technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathon Rhodes, left, a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives a class about chemical warfare to Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and operati Stock Photo

RMM0C0WR–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathon Rhodes, left, a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives a class about chemical warfare to Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and operati

San Clemente Island, California, USA. 6th Dec, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps vehicles and equipment from Marine Aircraft Control Group (MACG) 38 offload from a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 during exercise Steel Knight 23 on San Clemente Island, California, December. 6, 2022. MACG-38 provides all domain command and control and aviation ground support to enable the six functions of Marine Aviation. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuve Stock Photo

RM2M4YM4K–San Clemente Island, California, USA. 6th Dec, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps vehicles and equipment from Marine Aircraft Control Group (MACG) 38 offload from a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 during exercise Steel Knight 23 on San Clemente Island, California, December. 6, 2022. MACG-38 provides all domain command and control and aviation ground support to enable the six functions of Marine Aviation. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuve

A landing craft air cushion boards the amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Stock Photo

RF2WD1H9R–A landing craft air cushion boards the amphibious assault ship USS Essex.

RM2TBEXFM–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to MCAS Yuma during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2, over California, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH-361's operational and combat readiness before deployment. Steel Knight 23.2 is

U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. Stock Photo

RM2NH048M–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, load onto a KC-130J Super Hercules assign Stock Photo

RF2YWA3DC–U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, load onto a KC-130J Super Hercules assign

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Xavier Swank, right, a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives a class about chemical warfare to Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and oper Stock Photo

RMM0C0W4–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Xavier Swank, right, a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives a class about chemical warfare to Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and oper

Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 7th Dec, 2021. U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Margarita Deleon with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, helps move camouflage netting for a Role-2 medical facility during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 7, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st Marine Division led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (Credit Image: © U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press W Stock Photo

RM2HHCHG4–Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 7th Dec, 2021. U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Margarita Deleon with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, helps move camouflage netting for a Role-2 medical facility during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 7, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st Marine Division led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (Credit Image: © U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press W

U.S. Marines setup communication equipment and conduct radio checks. Stock Photo

RMG403P6–U.S. Marines setup communication equipment and conduct radio checks.

RM2TBEX83–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Cremi, a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the runway during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH-361's operational and combat readiness before deployment

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Krussow, left, and Capt. Hunter Gillon, both 21st Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilots, descend for landing at Camp Pendleton, California, during exercise Steel Knight, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st AS transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. Stock Photo

RM2NH04A3–U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Krussow, left, and Capt. Hunter Gillon, both 21st Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilots, descend for landing at Camp Pendleton, California, during exercise Steel Knight, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st AS transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments.

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Airc Stock Photo

RF2YWA3DG–A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Airc

U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates wearing proper gear while participating in a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear class during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and operations integrated with supporting arms. (U.S. Mar Stock Photo

RMM0C0WD–U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates wearing proper gear while participating in a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear class during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and operations integrated with supporting arms. (U.S. Mar

Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 2nd Dec, 2022. U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, jump from a U.S. Army MH-47 Chinook helicopter with 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment during helocast training as part of Steel Knight 23 off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, December. 2, 2022. Helocasting is a maritime insertion method for small units during amphibious operations. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spa Stock Photo

RM2M254AD–Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 2nd Dec, 2022. U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, jump from a U.S. Army MH-47 Chinook helicopter with 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment during helocast training as part of Steel Knight 23 off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, December. 2, 2022. Helocasting is a maritime insertion method for small units during amphibious operations. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spa

U.S. Marine provides security with his M16 service rifle on Red Beach. Stock Photo

RMG403P5–U.S. Marine provides security with his M16 service rifle on Red Beach.

RM2TBEXAB–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, delivers fuel to a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, MAG-39, 3rd MAW during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure

U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and Airmen from the 21st Airlift Squadron board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st AS transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. Stock Photo

RM2NH048E–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and Airmen from the 21st Airlift Squadron board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st AS transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments.

241204-N-IL330-4627 An F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from the fligh Stock Photo

RF2YTH1TF–241204-N-IL330-4627 An F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from the fligh

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathon Rhodes, left, and Lance Cpl. Xavier Swank, right, both Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialists, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, give a class about chemical warfare to Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offen Stock Photo

RMM0C0W9–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathon Rhodes, left, and Lance Cpl. Xavier Swank, right, both Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialists, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, give a class about chemical warfare to Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offen

Twentynine Palms, California, USA. 30th Nov, 2022. U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, observe impact zones during a fire support coordination exercise as part of Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, November. 30, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. (Credit Image: © U.S. M Stock Photo

RM2M240XH–Twentynine Palms, California, USA. 30th Nov, 2022. U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, observe impact zones during a fire support coordination exercise as part of Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, November. 30, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. (Credit Image: © U.S. M

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives fuel from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, MAG-16, 3rd MAW during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH- Stock Photo

RM2TBEX7A–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives fuel from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, MAG-16, 3rd MAW during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH-

U.S. Air Force Capt. Hunter Gillon, 21st Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, operates a C-17 over Southern California in support of the Marine Corps exercise Steel Knight, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st AS transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. Stock Photo

RM2NH049H–U.S. Air Force Capt. Hunter Gillon, 21st Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, operates a C-17 over Southern California in support of the Marine Corps exercise Steel Knight, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st AS transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments.

241204-N-IL330-4490 An F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from the flight Stock Photo

RF2YTH1TJ–241204-N-IL330-4490 An F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from the flight

U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear class during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and operations integrated with supporting arms. (U.S. Marine Corps Stock Photo

RMM0C0TX–U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear class during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and operations integrated with supporting arms. (U.S. Marine Corps

Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 1st Sep, 2021. U.S. Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, travel to the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Steel Knight 23 off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29, 2022. ACV's are currently authorized to conduct waterborne operations in open and protected waters, while surf zone transit testing is ongoing. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built t Stock Photo

RM2M403GG–Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 1st Sep, 2021. U.S. Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, travel to the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Steel Knight 23 off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29, 2022. ACV's are currently authorized to conduct waterborne operations in open and protected waters, while surf zone transit testing is ongoing. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built t

RM2M0K5MJ–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Karla Parra)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 carries an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar during exercise Steel Knight 23, Dec. 6, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. Stock Photo

RM2NH19Y3–A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 carries an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar during exercise Steel Knight 23, Dec. 6, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver.

241204-N-IL330-7456 An F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands on the flight deck o Stock Photo

RF2YTH1TD–241204-N-IL330-7456 An F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands on the flight deck o

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kameron Scott, left, an antitank missileman with TOW Platoon, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates wearing proper gear while participating in a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear class during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and def Stock Photo

RMM0C0T3–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kameron Scott, left, an antitank missileman with TOW Platoon, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates wearing proper gear while participating in a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear class during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and def

Twentynine Palms, California, USA. 1st Dec, 2022. U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division use white phosphorus rounds to create a smoke screen during a fire support coordination exercise as part of Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, December. 1, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2M23G31–Twentynine Palms, California, USA. 1st Dec, 2022. U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division use white phosphorus rounds to create a smoke screen during a fire support coordination exercise as part of Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, December. 1, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

RM2M0K5MT–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Karla Parra)

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), land on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 3, 2022, during an air assault as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I MEF and fleet maneuver. Stock Photo

RM2NH0ANB–U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), land on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 3, 2022, during an air assault as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I MEF and fleet maneuver.

241204-N-IL330-4436 An F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from the fligh Stock Photo

RF2YTH1TG–241204-N-IL330-4436 An F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from the fligh

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Xavier Swank, left, a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives a class about chemical warfare to Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and opera Stock Photo

RMM0C0TA–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Xavier Swank, left, a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives a class about chemical warfare to Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and opera

Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 7th Dec, 2022. U.S. Marine Cpl. Ty Smith, a rifleman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posts security during Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, December. 7, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. Smith is a native of Queen Creek, Arizona. (Credit Image: © Brayden Daniel/U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire S Stock Photo

RM2M3WGJ2–Camp Pendleton, California, USA. 7th Dec, 2022. U.S. Marine Cpl. Ty Smith, a rifleman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posts security during Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, December. 7, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. Smith is a native of Queen Creek, Arizona. (Credit Image: © Brayden Daniel/U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire S

RM2M0K5KJ–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Karla Parra)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fly an AH-1Z Viper during exercise Steel Knight 23, over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 10, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. Stock Photo

RM2NH4399–U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fly an AH-1Z Viper during exercise Steel Knight 23, over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 10, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver.

241204-N-IL330-4341 An F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands on the flight deck o Stock Photo

RF2YTH1TB–241204-N-IL330-4341 An F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands on the flight deck o

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathon Rhodes, right, a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates how to utilize the M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive an Stock Photo

RMM0C0T7–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathon Rhodes, right, a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates how to utilize the M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive an

RM2M0K5MH–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steel Knight, at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Karla Parra)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Krussow, 21st Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot and aircraft commander, operates a C-17 over Southern California in support of the Marine Corps exercise Steel Knight, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st AS transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. Stock Photo

RM2NH0481–U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Krussow, 21st Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot and aircraft commander, operates a C-17 over Southern California in support of the Marine Corps exercise Steel Knight, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st AS transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments.

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pre Stock Photo

RF2YX83B6–A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pre

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Xavier Swank, a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives a class about chemical warfare to Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and operations Stock Photo

RMM0C0RK–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Xavier Swank, a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear defense specialist, with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives a class about chemical warfare to Delta Company during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range movement, while conducting offensive and defensive maneuver and operations

RM2M13N9H–A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 carries an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar during exercise Steel Knight 23, Dec. 6, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight provides 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher)

U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steele Knight, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, during exercise, Steel Knight, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments. Stock Photo

RM2NH0486–U.S. Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Steele Knight, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, during exercise, Steel Knight, Dec. 2, 2022. The 21st Airlift Squadron transported 15 Marines and approximately 68,000 pounds of equipment during their annual exercise which included live-fire training in controlled environments.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fuel an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Marine Stock Photo

RF2YX83B9–U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fuel an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Marine

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kameron Scott, left, an antitank missileman with TOW Platoon, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conducts a functions check of the M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask while participating in a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear class during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range move Stock Photo

RMM0C0RR–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kameron Scott, left, an antitank missileman with TOW Platoon, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conducts a functions check of the M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask while participating in a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear class during exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Exercise Steel Knight is a 1st Marine Division exercise conducted to successfully demonstrate the capability to exercise command and control over forces in a distributed environment with long range move

U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 drop off equipment for refueling operations during exercise Steel Knight 23 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 6, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Brittenham) Stock Photo

RM2M1J6K6–U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 drop off equipment for refueling operations during exercise Steel Knight 23 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 6, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Brittenham)

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