A U.S. Marine assigned to 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine

A U.S. Marine assigned to 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, scans his surroundings while patrolling during the 4th Marine Division Annual Rifle Squad Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2017. Rifle squads from 1st and 2nd Battalions, 23rd Marine Regiment and 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, participated in the competition that was designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution. During the competition, the Marine infantry rifle squads competed in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance, and overall small unit leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)