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AMFS/NILS-A 24 Opening Day

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

April 30, 2024 | 1:00

AMFS/NILS-A 24 Opening Day

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

April 30, 2024 | 1:00

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AMFS/NILS-A 24 Opening Day

U.S. Naval Forces Africa, U.S. Marine Forces Africa, and the Ghanaian Navy tri-chair the African Maritime Forces Summit / Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium – Africa (NILSA), occurring from 29 April to 2 May 2024 in Accra, Ghana. This historic conference brings together service chiefs and senior leaders of allied and partner nation Maritime Forces and militaries from over 40 countries. Attendees discuss aspects of naval capabilities such as promoting shared awareness, interoperability, and crisis response capabilities, shared security objectives, and capacity building to improve Africa’s maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

April 30, 2024

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U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa Change of Command - Part 2

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., outgoing commander, Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, passes command to Maj. Gen. Daniel Shipley, incoming commander, MARFOREUR/AF, during a change of command ceremony on U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne in Boblingen, Germany, July 3, 2025. This ceremony recognizes the significance of the passage of command, honors the accomplishments of the organization under the outgoing commander, and formally appoints the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin and Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

July 3, 2025

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U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa Change of Command - Part 1

July 3, 2025

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AMFS Mozambique Navy Rear Adm. Eugenio Muatuca Reel

Mozambique Navy Rear Adm. Eugenio Muatuca, commander of the Navy of Mozambique, speaks about the African Maritime Forces Summit in Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius, June 25, 2025. The summit seeks to bring together senior leaders from African maritime forces, naval infantries, and militaries, alongside international partners, to address critical maritime security challenges facing the African continent. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

June 25, 2025

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AMFS Senegal Navy Capt. Djibril Diawara Reel

Senegal Navy Capt. Djibril Diawara, director of operations for the Senegal Navy, speaks about the African Maritime Forces Summit in Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius, June 25, 2025. The summit seeks to bring together senior leaders from African maritime forces, naval infantries, and militaries, alongside international partners, to address critical maritime security challenges facing the African continent. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

June 25, 2025

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AMFS Opening Ceremony Reel

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Michael S. Mattis, commander, Command Task Force 66, delivers opening remarks during the African Maritime Forces Summit in Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius, June 24, 2025. The ceremony formally opened the African Maritime Forces Summit 2025 and included introductions, keynote speeches, and both the United States and Mauritius national anthems were played live. AMFS is a summit that seeks to bring together senior leaders from African maritime forces, naval infantries, and militaries, alongside international partners, to address critical maritime security challenges facing the African continent. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

June 24, 2025

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AMFS Welcome Remarks Reel

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, delivers welcome remarks during the African Maritime Forces Summit in Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius, June 23, 2025. The summit seeks to bring together senior leaders from African maritime forces, naval infantries, and militaries, alongside international partners, to address critical maritime security challenges facing the African continent. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

June 22, 2025

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AMFS 2025 Teaser

U.S. Naval Forces Africa, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa, and the Mauritius National Coast Guard host the African Maritime Forces Summit in Port Louis, Mauritius from June 23 to 27, 2025. The summit seeks to bring together senior leaders from African maritime forces, naval infantries, and militaries, alongside international partners, to address critical maritime security challenges facing the African continent. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

June 21, 2025

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Lt. Col. David Palacio speaks about HIMARS during BALTOPS 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. David Palacio, a fires and effects officer with Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks about the capabilities of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2025 on USAG Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, June 6, 2025. BALTOPS 25, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

June 6, 2025

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U.S. Marines participate in Exercise Formidable Shield

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 May 2025. Formidable Shield 25 is a U.S. Navy live-fire and integrated air and missile defense exercise using NATO command and control reporting structures with NATO Ally and partner participation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anakin Smith)

May 30, 2025

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107th Anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood (Vertical)

U.S. Marines and French and German service members participate in a ceremony in Belleau, Aisne, France, May 24-25, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, one of the most impactful battles Marines fought in WWI and one the Marine Corps commemorates every year. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson) The video contains music from a MARFOREUR/AF licensed asset from Audiomachine: Convergence by Mark John Petrie and Andrew Prahlow

May 30, 2025

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107th Anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood

May 30, 2025

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U.S. Marines, French, German service members commemorate the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and the 1st Marine Division, along with French and German service members, conducted multiple ceremonies in commemoration of the 107th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood in Belleau, France, May 25, 2025. The ceremonies were conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher) The video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from Audiomachine: Our Place In History by Martyn Corbet

May 25, 2025

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Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., Sgt. Maj. Roland McGinnis speak about the legacy of Marines, from Belleau Wood to the present

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, and Sgt. Maj. Roland McGinnis, sergeant major of MARFOREUR/AF, speak about the legacy of the Marines that fought in Belleau Wood during WWI in Belleau, France, on May 24, 2025. They spoke as part of the memorial ceremony weekend that was held in commemoration of the 107th 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. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

May 24, 2025

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U.S. Marines, Norwegian Army| Importance of partnership

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Anthony Ansley, commanding officer for Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group comments on the importance of the parade participation in Setermoen, Norway, May 18, 2025. During the annual constitution day parade, U.S. Marines walked to show unity with Norway. The Marine Corps is providing direct combat service support to the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division to enable sustainment of multi-domain operations. Swift Response 25 is part of the DEFENDER 25 series and allows the rehearsal, deployment, employment, and integration of U.S. forces to focus on the expansion of critical capabilities on the battlefield in the High North and Baltics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Apollo Wilson)

May 18, 2025

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