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U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct terminal guidance for air delivered munitions fired by AH-1Z Viper helicopters assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 4, 2025. The integration of H-1 attack helicopters with 11th Marines, demonstrates 3rd MAW’s ability to deliver responsive, precision fires in support of the Marines on the ground across the battlespace. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

Training Day 18 - Day 18 marks the start of Phase Two of recruit training as well as the start of "Swim Week". Recruits learn water survival basics. Recruits will be tested on their skills later in the week and must pass the course to graduate. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

Training Day 17 - Recruits continue their physical conditioning with a 2.5-mile run, followed by a circuit course of dynamic exercises. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

Training Day 07 - Recruits continue their physical conditioning with four interval 400-meter sprints. They also participate in their first guided circuit training session of the BASES program, designed to improve balance, agility, strength, and endurance. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

Training Day 15 - Recruits begin the day with a three-kilometer hike, another in a series of hikes conducted throughout training. As training progresses, hikes increase in distance and difficulty. Recruits are also evaluated during the Senior Drill Instructor Inspection. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

Training Day 08 - Recruits continue training in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program with instruction on bayonet techniques. They then apply these skills in their first session on the Bayonet Assault Course and in pugil stick training, followed by another classroom session on Combat Care. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

Training Day 09 - Recruits begin the day with a two-kilometer hike, the first in a series conducted throughout training. As training progresses, hikes increase in distance and difficulty. Recruits also run the obstacle course for the second time. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

Training Day 14 - Recruits complete the Combat Conditioning Course, a circuit course of exercises designed to develop combat readiness. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

Training Day 12 - Recruits complete their first session on the Confidence Course, a series of obstacles designed to build courage, trust, and confidence. They also receive Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instruction on chokes and counters to chokes. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

Training Day 11 - Recruits continue their physical conditioning with a two-mile run followed by a circuit course of dynamic exercises. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

Training Day 16 - Recruits receive training in routine weapons maintenance to ensure weapon reliability in the field. They also undergo their first close-order drill evaluation. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

Training Day 10 - Recruits continue training in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program with instruction on lower body strikes. They will also receive another session of classroom academic instruction. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

As part of the Marine Corps’ commitment to spiritual fitness, recruits are offered religious services each Sunday representing a variety of faith groups. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)

Forming Day 01 - Known as “Pick-Up Day,” recruits move into their permanent barracks and meet their drill instructors for the first time. They also complete the Initial Strength Assessment, a baseline fitness evaluation used to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin training. (Department of War video by Nicholas Groesch) (This video product includes an artificial intelligence-generated voice created using PlayAI software.)