Welcome to the official page for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa. Find information about the unit, our mission, and our leaders, as well as tips and resources for transitioning to Stuttgart, Germany, and the latest official news, photographs and videos of our Marines around the continent.

U.S. Marines with Jaeger (Hunter) concept platoon, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, hike to a hide site position prior to Exercise Cold Response 22
Norwegian soldiers instructs U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Expeditionary Force during Cold Weather Operations near Tolga, Norway, Dec. 5, 2021.
NATO Ambassadors and visitors load an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 aboard Her Majesty's Ship Queen Elizabeth
U.S. Army Soldiers load a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161
Women, Peace, and Security event aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Nov. 15, 2021.
U.S Marines with 2d Marine Division participates in Joint Exercise Baccarat 2021 with the French Foreign Legion.
Combined Task Force-68 Theatre Security Cooperation in Ghana

MARFOREUR/AF Videos

Norwegian soldiers with Armoured Battalion, Brigade Nord, Norwegian Army, rehearse on-off drills on a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 (HMH-366), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, March 15, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Master Sgt Robert B. Brown Jr.)

Norwegian soldiers train U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Army soldiers with 2nd NATO Signal Battalion on cold weather operations near Tolga, Norway, Dec. 5, 2021. Marines are participating in train-the-trainer cold weather training to accurately instruct the U.S. forces arriving early in 2022 to participate in the Norwegian-led Exercise Cold Response. Exercises such as Cold Response enhance familiarity with and proficiency operating in Arctic conditions alongside Allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Robin Lewis)

NATO Ambassadors and senior leaders tour aboard Her Majesty's Ship Queen Elizabeth, Nov. 22, 2021. Visitors flew on U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 from Naval Air Station Sigonella to the ship off the coast of Italy where they observed U.K. and U.S. F-35 Lightning jets take off and land and toured the ship. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Robin Lewis)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), conduct training with U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov 14, 2021. This was the first training event with the Marines and Soldiers, familiarizing them with the aircraft for future crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Robin Lewis)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, EOD Company, 8th ESB, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, trained Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) Soldiers near Kenitra, Morocco, Aug. 25 - Sept. 25, 2021. The focus of the Humanitarian Mine Action course is to implement a train-the-trainer period of instruction that develops the FAR’s skills in order to train their own personnel in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Robin Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa senior leadership, French and German military senior leaders, American Battle Monuments Commission members, and other guests participated in the Memorial Day ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France, May 30, 2021. The ceremony was held Memorial Day weekend in commemoration of the 103rd anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, 5th Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division band, U.S. Soldiers from the Army 26th Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Division representatives, German and French service members, and local officials participated in the ceremony. This was the first time since the battle over a century ago that U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, French, and German service members were all present for the ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Robin Lewis)

U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, 5th Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division band, U.S. Soldiers from the Army 26th Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Division representatives, German and French service members, and local officials participated in the Memorial Day ceremonies near Belleau, France, May 30, 2021. The ceremony was held Memorial Day weekend in commemoration of the 103rd anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. The joint color guard included the U.S. Army colors, a first for the historic ceremony. This was the first time since the battle over a century ago that U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, French, and German service members were all present for the ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

MARFOREUR/AF News

U.S. Marines, European, African Senior Military Leaders Attend Inaugural Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium-Africa

U.S. Marine, European and African Naval infantry senior leaders met today through a video conference call to discuss collaborative opportunities. During the meeting, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa commander, Maj. Gen. Tracy W. King, and Senegalese Naval Chief of Staff, Rear Adm. Oumar Wade, hosted multiple virtual planning discussions to organize future exercises and endeavors between these nations.

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U.S. Marines, European, African Senior Military Leaders Attend Inaugural Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium-Africa

U.S. Marines, Army Join Georgian partners in Independence Day Ceremony

Arctic Littoral Strike: Marines, Norwegian Military Conduct Exercise in Northern Norway

U.S. Marines Complete Norway Deployment for Arctic Warfare Training

U.S. Marines, European, African Senior Military Leaders Attend Inaugural Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium-Africa

U.S. Marines, Army Join Georgian partners in Independence Day Ceremony

Arctic Littoral Strike: Marines, Norwegian Military Conduct Exercise in Northern Norway

U.S. Marines Complete Norway Deployment for Arctic Warfare Training

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