U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

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Who we are

The US Marine Corps continues to play a pivotal role in the nation’s defense. In addition to the Marine Corps’ historical connection to the Pacific, and recent support to post-9/11 contingency operations throughout Central Asia, the Marine Corps has a long standing storied relationship with Europe and Africa. The famous stand at Belleau Wood outside Paris in 1918, the Cold War-era Northern Flank mission in Norway, and the even deeper historical connection to Northern Africa, uniquely connect Marines to both continents. The current challenging security environment, with a revanchist Russia and always-dynamic Africa, requires a flexible amphibious option. The US Marine Corps, working with sister US services and NATO partners, is in a unique position to provide this leadership and depth.

 

 

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The Northern Edge | Chapter 1: Across the Atlantic

This video production highlights NATO Allies training during Exercise Cold Response 26. Part one of a three-part documentary series, it explores the...

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The Northern Edge | Chapter 2: The Transatlantic Bond

This video production highlights NATO Allies training during Exercise Cold Response 26. Part two of a three-part documentary series, it explores the...

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Arctic Rapid Insertion

U.S. Marines test expeditionary advanced based operations concepts in the Arctic alongside NATO Ally forces from the U.K. Royal Air Force and the...

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Exercise Formidable Shield 25

U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and 2nd Marine Division participate in Exercise Formidable Shield 25 in Norway and Scotland from April to...

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Swift Response 25

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Anthony Ansley, commanding officer for Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics...

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Exercise Joint Viking 25

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division participate in Exercise Joint Viking 25 in Norway, Jan. 26 - March 14, 2025. U.S. Marines are in Norway as part...

 

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