U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe/Africa
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Stuttgart, Germany

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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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...

 

 

 

 

Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa