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Preparation & Support

The training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area mirrors a Service Level Training Exercise in preparation to go forward to the Philippines.

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Protect The Force

Personal Portable Electronic Device Policy - Marines, it's your responsibility to maintain information discipline and protect the mission.

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4th Marines Jungle Exercise

Marines conduct a company jungle exercise in Okinawa, Japan, to teach Marines survival and fighting skills in a jungle environment.

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Integrate & Train

Marine Air Ground Task Force Interoperability Exercise trains & evaluates integrated elements of the 22nd MEU on a variety of full mission profiles.

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Combatives Training

U.S. Marines conduct martial arts combative training to develop weapons retention and defensive techniques against knife and pistol threats.

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3rd MLG Conducts Instream Offload with USN, ROKMC During Freedom Banner 25

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, U.S. Navy Sailors with Naval Beach Group 1, and Republic of Korea Marines with the ROK Marine Corps’ MLG conducted an instream offload at the beach outside of ROKMC Base Pohang during exercise Freedom Banner 25 in Pohang, South Korea, from Feb. 28 to March 1, 2025.

Task Force 51/5 Leads Command Post Exercise as part of NAVCENT’s International Maritime Exercise 25

For two weeks in February, Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force (TF) 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade lead a Command Post Exercise (CPX) as part of International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025, the Middle East’s largest international exercise, where service members from over 30 partner nations came together to collaborate in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Next-Gen Tactical Decision Aid: A Naval System-of-Systems Approach

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Research Development Center (ERDC) demonstrated the Marine Corps Surf Observation (SUROB) Tool for Littoral Expeditionary Operations during the Office of Naval Research’s Technical Concept Experiment 24.2 (TCE 24.2) at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Calif., Aug. 20-23.

3d MLR Conducts its first Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation across the Hawaiian Islands

Various U.S. Marine Corps and Army units put 3d Marine Littoral Regiment to the test during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, Feb. 10-14, 2025. The evaluation exercise was the first of its kind with U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command, Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group, and Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command providing support while 3d Marine Division and 12th Marine Littoral Regiment conducted the evaluation across multiple locations around the Hawaiian archipelago.

Stormbreaker 25.1: 7th Communication Battalion Enhance Their Combat Effectiveness and Job Proficiency

Stormbreaker 25.1 was designed to enhance Marines’ combat readiness by establishing, maintaining, and defending communication networks and services, enabling commanders to effectively command and control their forces. The training also gave 7th Comm Bn’s noncommissioned officers the opportunity to teach and mentor their junior Marines with the intent to increase their knowledge in field craft and setting up communication assets.

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CALENDAR YEAR 2025 BILLET VACANCIES FOR RESERVE COMPONENT SERGEANTS MAJOR

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FISCAL YEAR 2026 AIR OFFICER APPLICATIONS FOR SERVICE WITH MARINE FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

3/21/2025 | 151/25

SOLICITATION FOR NOMINEES FOR MARINE CORPS ENLISTED AIDE OF THE YEAR NMOS 3372

3/20/2025 | 150/25

AVIATION AWARDS 2025 EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD UNIT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER

3/20/2025 | 149/25

REVISION OF CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS POLICY AND PROCEDURES

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FY25 MERITORIOUS PROMOTIONS FOR SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE

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Explore Photos

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Christopher M. Thomas, a company 1st Sergeant for Kilo Company, 3rd recruit training battalion, center right, and Staff Sgt. Mario Nunez, center left, a chief drill instructor, lead dynamic warm-ups for recruits prior to a circuit course training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, March 10, 2025. The circuit course consists of various exercises such as pull-ups, crunches, push-ups, different styles of lifting, and more to help recruits build physical endurance and mental toughness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

Warming Up

U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU, during a simulated Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise on Fort Barfoot, Virginia, March 17, 2025. RUT is a land-based training exercise which enables the 22nd MEU to conduct expeditionary operations as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force, in preparation to integrate with U.S. Navy for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathan Mitchell)

Tactical Recovery

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to depart a formation as part of Project Legacy off the coast of San Diego, March 4, 2025. The Project Legacy flight was an opportunity for all aircraft platforms across Marine Aircraft Group 11 to fly as one team, practice tight formations, and take part in the documentation of a historical flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Formation Flight

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, test for contaminants while performing a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Camo Chemistry

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, carry out dynamic warm-ups before a pugil sticks training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Feb. 25, 2025. Recruits learned Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques that instill basic self-defense to build a warrior ethos and Esprit de Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

The Fight Before The Fight

A U.S. Marine with 3d Marine Division bounds during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2025. The four-day field exercise focused on marksmanship skills and fire team fire and movement, strengthening the unit’s combat capabilities. Live-fire ranges give Marines the opportunity to engage and destroy targets in a dynamic environment, enhancing battlefield effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

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Urban Assault

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3d Marine Division conduct platoon attacks at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2025. The training exercise taking place at PTA mirrors a Service Level Training Exercise by setting conditions for 3d MLR and its subordinate battalions to go forward to the Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan 25 and Kamandag 9 this summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks)

Taking Over

A U.S. Marine participates in a snowmobile course in preparation of Exercise Joint Viking 25 in Norway, Feb. 4, 2025. U.S. Marines are in Norway as part of Exercise Joint Viking 25, a Norwegian military exercise focusing on arctic cold-weather training and military-to-military engagements. The exercise demonstrates the Marine Corps' unique ability to rapidly deploy during a crisis and aims to enhance interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Cold Weather Training

U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit paddle away from the stern gate in an enhanced combat rubber reconnaissance craft during a launch and recovery sustainment training aboard amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), in the Philippine Sea on Jan. 29, 2025. This training was conducted to rehearse and improve launch and recovery procedures during small boat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

Launch And Recovery

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys, tiltrotor aircraft, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 774 and VMM-764 perform a formation flight over New Orleans, Feb. 9, 2025. The Marine Corps is the lead service for Super Bowl LIX flyover, participating in multiple events throughout the week exhibiting pride leading up to the U.S. Marine Corps 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

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U.S. Marines Arrive for Australian Rotational Deployment; Marine South East Asia Unit Drills in Singapore

3/21/2025 - https://news.usni.org/2025/03/17/u-s-marines-arrive-for-australian-rotational-deployment-marine-south-east-asia-unit-drills-in-singapore

Marines Value Accountability, Are Eager to Deploy, Commandant Says

3/19/2025 - https://seapowermagazine.org/marines-value-accountability-are-eager-to-deploy-commandant-says/

Marine Corps Adds First Anti-Ship Missile Battery to Okinawa as Part of Recent Littoral Plan

3/17/2025 - https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/03/10/marine-corps-adds-first-anti-ship-missile-battery-okinawa-part-of-recent-littoral-plan.html

Marines expand F-35B’s presence in Japan, marking new phase for fighter operations

3/14/2025 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2025-03-10/marine-f35b-rotations-japan-17093437.html#:~:text=Marine%20Corps-,Marines%20expand%20F-35B's%20presence%20in%20Japan%2C%20marking,new%20phase%20for%20fighter%20operations&text=A%20third%20Marine%20Corps%20squadron,forces%20in%20the%20Indo-Pacific

Commandants team up with Healey to celebrate USMC's 250th anniversary

3/07/2025 - https://www.forcesnews.com/services/royal-marines/healey-helps-usmc-celebrate-250th-anniversary-early-he-drops-cake