On March 26, 2026, at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California, soldiers from the 1st Marine Division participated in an extremely intense and realistic company-supported attack training exercise, part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-26.

This was a crucial exercise testing the unit’s ability to deploy combined arms against a simulated threat. Squads and companies had to coordinate closely between infantry, fire support, reconnaissance, and air elements to execute a synchronized, rapid, and overwhelming attack on a designated target. Every action, from moving under fire and exploiting terrain to providing fire support, was performed with maximum intensity, closely simulating modern battlefield conditions.

Integrated Training Exercise 1-26 is one of the most important integrated training programs of the U.S. Marine Corps, helping units hone their combined combat capabilities, improve coordination between combat elements, and enhance overall combat readiness. Through company-supported attack exercises, Marines not only test individual skills but also refine their command, coordination, and decision-making abilities under high pressure.

As one of the most elite divisions of the U.S. Marine Corps, the 1st Marine Division is continuously improving its combat capabilities to be ready to respond to any situation in the Indo-Pacific region. Every volley of bullets, every advance under simulated fire at Range 400 contributes to transforming the soldiers into a flexible, formidable force, ready to fight at any time.

This training exercise clearly affirms the “First to Fight” spirit of the U.S. Marine Corps: whether in training or actual combat, they are always at the forefront, always coordinating perfectly, and always ready to deploy combined arms to accomplish their mission with maximum effectiveness.
Ready to Fight Tonight – that is the powerful message the Marines of the 1st Marine Division are sending from the California desert today.