
ALT U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Lang, a radio transceiver operator with Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during exercise RAVEN in the United States, Nov. 9, 2026. Marines with the 26th MEU and Marine Forces Special Operation Command trained alongside each other to enable innovation, increase lethality and sharpen warfighting skills for future operations during the 26th MEU\u2019s upcoming deployment. RAVEN is MARSOC\u2019s pre-deployment unit readiness exercise, designed to evaluate Marine Special Operations Companies and Marine Special Operations Teams as well as provide valuable training and experience to supporting units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

ALT U.S. Marines with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, discuss a course of action during exercise RAVEN in the United States, Nov. 9, 2026. Marines with the 26th MEU and Marine Forces Special Operation Command trained alongside each other to enable innovation, increase lethality and sharpen warfighting skills for future operations during the 26th MEU\u2019s upcoming deployment. RAVEN is MARSOC\u2019s pre-deployment unit readiness exercise, designed to evaluate Marine Special Operations Companies and Marine Special Operations Teams as well as provide valuable training and experience to supporting units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

ALT A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Regiment, conducts a live-fire range during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit\u2019s Realistic Urban Training at Fort Stewart, Georgia, November 5, 2026. RUT integrates the elements of the 26th MEU Marine Air-Ground Task Force and develops the unit\u2019s ability to conduct integrated operations in an austere urban environment.

ALT A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Regiment, conducts a live-fire range during 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit\u2019s Realistic Urban Training at Fort Stewart, Georgia, November 5, 2026. RUT integrates the elements of the 26th MEU Marine Air-Ground Task Force and develops the unit\u2019s ability to conduct integrated operations in an austere urban environment.




































