Videos

Maritime leaders prepare to participate in the African Maritime Forces Summit 26 in Rabat, Morocco, from July 20-24, 2026. This video trailer highlights the importance of maritime cooperation between U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, and African regional partners. By building these strategic relationships, allied forces ensure regional stability and safeguard shared waters, acting as a critical component of broader NATO and international security strategies. This video production was created on July 18, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Masog)

This video production highlights the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft and its role in expeditionary aviation operations during exercise Ramstein Flag 26 in Tervo, Finland. It explores how the aircraft's speed, versatility and advanced capabilities enable rapid deployment and combat-ready response in support of U.S. and allied objectives. As a key component of Marine aviation, the F-35B enhances deterrence, strengthens interoperability with NATO Allies and reinforces the ability to project combat power across contested environments. This video was created June 11, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie) This product contains elements of AI-generated content, which were reviewed and edited by relevant DOW personnel to verify appropriateness and compliance with DOW policies and guidance.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct forward arming and refueling point operations in a simulated Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear environment with an F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd MAW, during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 in Tervo, Finland, June 10, 2026. The F-35 serves as a versatile asset in support of expeditionary and rapid deployment operations, displaying U.S. capabilities in support of NATO allies. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mya Seymour and Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

U.S. Marines and NATO partners participate in the Staff Planners Course during exercise Sea Breeze 26 at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, June 7, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Masog)

U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, conduct combined arms training alongside NATO partners and allies during exercise Sea Breeze 26 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. This video product was created June 7, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Masog)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Kim, a trumpet instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band, performs bugle calls during the Belleau Wood Memorial Day Ceremony at the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial in Seringes-et-Nesles, France, May 24, 2026. The event is one of four joint memorial ceremonies held by U.S., French, and German military forces to mark the 108th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The annual commemoration honors the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and its European allies, reinforcing the enduring bond between partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Masog)

U.S. Marines and NATO Allies train together on Gotland Island, Sweden, May 7-13, 2026. U.S. Marines are participating in exercise Aurora 26 as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. This reel was created on May 6, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, an Airman with 274th Air Support Operations Squadron, and a Swedish ground forces commander call for fire from Finnish F-18 aircraft on Gotland, Sweden, May 7, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors are participating in exercise Aurora 26 as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company call for fire from Swedish JAS-39 Gripen aircraft on Gotland, Sweden, May 11, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors are participating in exercise Aurora 26 as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a multinational long-range convoy during exercise Aurora 26 in Værnes, Norway, April 25, 2026. The U.S. Marines and Sailors are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. This video was created on May 6, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

This video production highlights U.S. Marine Corps operations in Africa following the Cold War, as instability across the region increased demand for rapid-response forces. It explores how Marines supported crisis response operations, humanitarian assistance, and the protection of U.S. interests in dynamic environments. Africa became a key theater for rapid-response Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployments, emphasizing speed, flexibility, and expeditionary capability across a range of operations. This video was created April 15, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Masog) This product contains elements of AI-generated content, which were reviewed and edited by relevant DoW personnel to verify appropriateness and compliance with DoW policies and guidance.

This video production highlights early U.S. Marine Corps operations in North Africa during the early 19th century. It explores Marine involvement in the First Barbary War and Second Barbary War, where Marines supported efforts to counter piracy and protect U.S. maritime interests along the Barbary Coast. These operations established a foundation for sustained U.S. presence and maritime security interests in North Africa, reinforcing the Marine Corps’ legacy of forward-deployed readiness and global response. This video was created April 15, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Masog) This product contains elements of AI-generated content, which were reviewed and edited by relevant DoW personnel to verify appropriateness and compliance with DoW policies and guidance.

This video production highlights U.S. Marine Corps presence in Africa following the Barbary conflicts through World War II and the Cold War. It explores how Marine involvement evolved from direct engagement to a more strategic role, supporting stability and protecting U.S. interests across the region. This era emphasized sustained presence and strategic deterrence, shaping the Marine Corps’ role in supporting regional stability and protecting U.S. interests abroad. This video was created April 15, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Masog) This product contains elements of AI-generated content, which were reviewed and edited by relevant DoW personnel to verify appropriateness and compliance with DoW policies and guidance.

U.S. Marines operate in Arctic conditions during high-tempo training for Exercise Cold Response 26, demonstrating the speed, coordination, and responsiveness required to maintain an advantage over opposing forces. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, Exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. This reel was created on April 2, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock.