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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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Short Stop 24

Five U.S. Marines died in a helicopter accident while conducting retrograde operations during Operation Strong Express on Sept. 23, 1972, in Grytoya,...

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MAI Course 080-23

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Brian Giera, Martial Arts Instructor Trainer with Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, conducts a Marine Corps...

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Archipelago Endeavor 23

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commanding general of Marine Forces Europe and Africa, right, and Swedish Col. Adam Camel,...

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Archipelago Endeavor 23

Coastal rangers with the Swedish Marines engage targets with a M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System during a live-fire training...

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Maj. Gen. Sofge attends Invictus Games 2023

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr. greets competitors at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, September 10, 2023. Team U.S....

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FIRES Summit II

NATO leaders from the U.S., Norway and the U.K. observe a simulated demonstration of the capabilities of a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System...

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Belleau Wood Anniversary

U.S. Marines, French, and German service members, along with American Battle Monuments Commission members, and other guests remember the fallen...

26th MEU(SOC) Bravo Command Element and Italian San Marco Brigade Marines Strengthen Interoperability in the High North

Elements of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (Special Operations Capable) Bravo Command Element are training alongside Norwegian Soldiers, from Brigade North, and Italian Marines, from San Marco Brigade, during a Norwegian bilateral training exercise...

Bataan ARG and 26th MEU(SOC) Cross-Decks At Sea to Prepare for Distributed Operations

The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) showcased their relevance and operational flexibility as the Joint Staff Immediate Response Force by executing a successful cross deck of personnel and equipment on July 25, 2023. Before departing the East Coast for their scheduled deployment, personnel and equipment were strategically embarked and spread across the Bataan ARG to support operations within the U.S. 6th Fleet and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operations...

U.S. Marines Embark HMS Albion for Exercise BALTOPS 23

U.S. Marines from Golf Company embarked aboard the British Royal Navy’s amphibious assault ship HMS Albion (L14) as part of exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23) in Tallinn, Estonia, on June 1 to work alongside Royal Marines throughout the two-week exercise. During their first week aboard HMS Albion, the U.S. Marines began a series of familiarization classes and drills under the guidance of X-Ray Company, 45 Commando Royal Marines.

U.S. Marines deploy for months-long training during Marine Rotational Force-Europe

U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, have deployed to Europe as part of Marine Rotational Force-Europe. From January to September 2023, more than 1,300 Marines from II MEF and subordinate units are set to deploy throughout the European theater, training in more than 15 countries and supporting a variety of joint, multinational exercises.