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KMEP 26.2: U.S., ROK Marines forge readiness across the peninsula

Pentagon News — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:56:00 GMT

Across the Korean Peninsula, KMEP 26.2 created opportunities to put that readiness under pressure. Participating forces conducted live-fire training, small-unit tactics, aviation operations, logistics, engineering and events incorporating emerging capabilities, with each activity testing a different part of the combined force.

Marine Corps Integrates C-sUAS lanes Into Service Level Training Exercise

Lance Cpl. Cody Fitzgerald — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

The Marine Corps launched its first-ever counter-small unmanned aerial systems training lanes and integration during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26, July 15, 2026.

U.S. Marine Corps and Italian San Marco Brigade Commanders meet to strengthen partnership at the African Maritime Forces Summit 2026

Noah Masog — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:32:00 GMT

Senior leaders from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, and the Italian San Marco Brigade met during the African Maritime Forces Summit 2026 to strengthen their collaborative partnership in support of shared security interests in the Mediterranean.

Regional wildfire exercise strengthens military community resilience

Dustin Senger — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:43:00 GMT

Emergency managers, law enforcement officers, firefighters and government officials representing four Northeast Florida military installations and local, state and federal partner agencies tested regional coordination Aug. 4 during a tabletop exercise built around worsening drought and wildfire conditions.

PAE Marine Corps fields Squad Aiming Laser

Adam Vernon — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:19:00 GMT

Program Manager Ground Weapons Systems (PM GWS) within PAE Marine Corps began fielding the Squad Aiming Laser (SAL) to the School of Infantry-East at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 27 and 28, equipping infantry, reconnaissance and special operations forces with a compact, high-precision tool for the modern battlefield.

U.S. and ROK Marines Commence Korean Marine Exchange Program 26.2

Pentagon News — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:01:00 GMT

III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Marine Corps will conduct the Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) 26.2 from 28 July to 8 August, engaging in bilateral training across South Korea.

A Marine's Mentality

Cpl. Ella Cadby — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:31:00 GMT

What would drive someone to wake up before the sunrise; to carry packs tightly stuffed with more

AMFS 2026 Highlights Senegal’s Role in West African Maritime Stability

Joe Alonso — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:45:00 GMT

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa met with Senegalese maritime leaders during the African Maritime Forces Summit 2026 to discuss regional maritime security, coastal stability and continued cooperation in West Africa.

AMFS 2026 reinforces Morocco’s role in regional maritime security and enduring U.S. partnership

Joe Alonso — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:40:00 GMT

Senior leaders from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces met during the African Maritime Forces Summit 2026 to reinforce a nearly 250-year relationship and discuss shared maritime security priorities across North Africa and the broader maritime domain.

Making History: U.S. Marines with 12th LCT Execute the First Overhead Live-Fire Range in Okinawa

Pentagon News — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:44:00 GMT

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, executed the first overhead live-fire range at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 28, 2026, enhancing combat readiness and small-unit lethality within the First Island Chain.