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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, forward deployed with 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, receive various blank munitions during a force-on-force training exercise during Korean Marine Exchange Program 25.1 at Camp Story Training Grounds, South Korea, March 17, 2025. KMEP is a semi-annual exercise that provides iterative opportunities for Republic of Korea Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps units to train together, improving their combined capabilities to deter threats and maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peter J. Eilen)

Photo by Cpl. Peter Eilen

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Shumacher Cayo fires an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles during a live-fire squad attack on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 12, 2025. Squad-level live-fire training strengthens combat readiness by sharpening the skills and cohesion of Marine Corps rifle squads. This training enhances tactical proficiency while fostering small-unit leadership and decision-making under realistic conditions. Cayo, a native of Florida, is a rifleman with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Simpson)

Photo by Cpl. John Simpson

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct lunges as a warm-up exercise during the 3d MLR Patronage Day field meet on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 13, 2025. Companies within 3d MLR competed in different events designed to test strength, wit, and endurance, ultimately bolstering unit cohesion and celebrating the individual and collective strengths of 3d MLR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Sgt. Eric Huynh

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare their Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense event prior to the commencement of Exercise Balikatan 25 at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 19, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks)

Photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. JVonnta M. Taylor, a Communication Strategy and Operations chief with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, executes room clearing techniques during the Communication Strategy and Operations Field Training Exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 10, 2025. Taylor, a native of Louisiana, and COMMSTRAT Marines from across III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific participated in urban operations training to improve tactical proficiency. The COMMSTRAT FTX is a five-day event focused on increasing technical acumen and tactical proficiency to provide commanders with capable COMMSTRAT forces at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog)

Photo by Sgt. Noah Masog

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, execute a leader’s reconnaissance patrol to their next defensive position during a force-on-force training exercise during the Korean Marine Exercise Program 25.1 at Camp Story Training Grounds, South Korea, March 19, 2025. KMEP is a semi-annual exercise that provides iterative opportunities for Republic of Korea Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps units to train together, improving their combined capabilities to deter threats and maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson

A U.S. Marine starts a fire during a jungle survival class at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2025. The week-long Basic Jungle Skills Course trains Marines to navigate, survive, and fight in austere jungle environments, improving their confidence and capability to operate effectively in dense terrain. The Marine is with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. JVonnta Taylor)

Photo by Staff Sgt. JVonnta Taylor

U.S. Marines prepare Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) for amphibious operations at Kushi Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. This was the first open-water amphibious movement for ACVs deployed to III Marine Expeditionary Force, accomplishing a new milestone for amphibious operations with the vehicle platform in the Indo-Pacific. Amphibious operations, including the use of ship-to-shore connectors, is a foundational aspect of Marine Corps operations and is critical to remaining the Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. The Marines shown are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Rivera, left, Sgt. Maj. Marshall Cleveland, center left, Sgt. Maj. James Young, center right, and Sgt. Maj. Nathan Aja, stand with their regimental and battalion colors on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 21, 2024. 4th Marine Regiment and its subordinate battalions’ colors have not been unified since 1977. While 4th Marines is headquartered in Okinawa, its subordinate battalions are stationed in the continental U.S. and participate in rotational deployments under the Unit Deployment Program and with Marine Expeditionary Units. Rivera, a native of Florida, is the sergeant major of 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. Cleveland, a native of Georgia, Young, a native of Pennsylvania, and Aja, a native of Texas, are the sergeant majors of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions, 4th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Masog)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Masog

U.S. Marines pass a baton in a 4x100 meter track event during a track and field sports day held in Henoko, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 3, 2024. Marines and Sailors of Camp Schwab have been included in the Track and Field Meet since 1973 and will carry on the tradition of good will and togetherness with the people of Henoko. The Marines shown are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Trump)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Trump

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vincent Delpriore fires an M240B machine gun during force-on-force training as part of Fuji Viper 24.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, June 11, 2024. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. Delpriore, a native of New York, is a rifleman and is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Trump)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Trump

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Eltringham, right, passes the 12th Littoral Combat Teams colors to Lt. Col. Jacob Godby during the designation ceremony of 12th LCT on Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2025. During the ceremony, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment welcomed its third and final subordinate element, 12th LCT. The establishment of this renowned unit strengthens the MLR's ability to integrate sensing, fires, and maneuver to support maritime campaigns and reinforces the Marine Corps’ commitment to countering evolving threats in the Indo-Pacific. Eltringham, a native of Rhode Island is the commanding officer of 12th MLR and Godby, a native of Virginia, is the commanding officer of 12th LCT, 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. JVonnta Taylor)

Photo by Staff Sgt. JVonnta Taylor

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Pascucci climbs over an obstacle during a battalion-level squad competition on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 19, 2025. The squad competition tested the Marines' physical fitness, teamwork, and core infantry skills to determine the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment’s top-performing squad. Designed to evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures, the event also promotes professional growth and camaraderie through healthy competition. Pascucci, a native of New York, is a rifleman with 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marines buddy rush during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2025. The four-day field exercise focused on marksmanship skills and fire team fire and movement, strengthening the unit’s combat capabilities. Live-fire ranges give Marines the opportunity to engage and destroy targets in a dynamic environment, enhancing battlefield effectiveness. The Marines are with 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Geier)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Geier

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpman 3rd Class Thaddeus Hyatt poses for a photo during a patrol at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 3, 2025. Marines with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment refine their patrolling skills through offensive and defensive exercises, as well as reconnaissance operations, to enhance operational proficiency. By rehearsing patrols, these Marines improve their ability to move swiftly and efficiently, minimizing the risk of detection while strengthening unit cohesion and teamwork. Hyatt, a native of California, is a corpsman with 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye

Sgt. Maj. Andrew R. Kissick

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Lt. Col. Jacob R. Godby

Photo by Courtesey Photo

A U.S. Marine with 3d Marine Division bounds during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2025. The four-day field exercise focused on marksmanship skills and fire team fire and movement, strengthening the unit’s combat capabilities. Live-fire ranges give Marines the opportunity to engage and destroy targets in a dynamic environment, enhancing battlefield effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) serves as the nation's report card, measuring student achievement across key subjects. In 2024, DoDEA students once again led the nation in NAEP Reading and Mathematics assessments, demonstrating the effectiveness of their rigorous 21st-century education model. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of Defense. DoDEA operates 160 accredited schools in 8 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts, located on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoDEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners, equipping them to succeed in a dynamic world.

Photo by Michael ODay

A Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mk 1 fires upon a small unmanned aircraft system during a training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2025. A key component of the Marine Corps’ Force Design initiative, the mobile MADIS increases 3d Marine Littoral Regiment’s tactical flexibility by extending the range of the airspace which 3d MLR is able to sense and defend without support from the Joint Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons