U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and 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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Change of Command

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., outgoing commander, Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, passes command to Maj. Gen. Daniel...

02

Change of Command Ending

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., outgoing commander, Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, passes command to Maj. Gen. Daniel...

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BALTOPS 25

Baltic Operations 2025 is an annual joint, multinational maritime-focused exercise taking place in the Baltic Sea region, June 3-20, 2025. The...

04

Securing African Waters

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, and the Mauritian Police Department hosted the African Maritime Forces Summit in Pointe...

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The Battle of Belleau Wood

U.S. Marines and French and German service members participate in a ceremony in Belleau, Aisne, France, May 24-25, 2025. The ceremony commemorated...

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Exercise Formidable Shield 25

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...

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Swift Response 25

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Anthony Ansley, commanding officer for Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics...

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Exercise Joint Viking 25

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division participate in Exercise Joint Viking 25 in Norway, Jan. 26 - March 14, 2025. U.S. Marines are in Norway as part...

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Freezing Winds 24

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force - Europe take part in Exercise Freezing Winds 24 in Finland. Freezing Winds is an annual Finnish-led...

 

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