What would drive someone to wake up before the sunrise; to carry packs tightly stuffed with more gear than thought possible; and what would motivate them to rush into danger?Beneath the reputation of intensity and aggression, the Marine Corps’ culture is built on loyalty, accountability and the sacrifice of those who served before us. Marines are seen as disciplined, stubborn and brave young men and women, shaped by difficulty and defined by their ability to never give up. Marines are driven by a mindset that embraces challenge rather than avoids it; a mindset forged through tough military training, shared struggle and commitment.Often recognized for their efforts behind a camera, Marines with Communication Strategy and Operations are
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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.
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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.
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U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, conducted the final operational employment of the assault amphibious vehicle in the U.S. Marine Corps during exercise Sea Breeze 26 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 14, 2026.
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It is crucial that the capabilities our warfighters receive to fight and survive meet the current threat environment. Their input in the development of such systems can help lead to a capability that meets their needs when they need it. With that in mind, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles (PM LAV) conducted an Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Marine Touch Point (MTP) at the Ground Vehicle Systems Center in Detroit Arsenal, Mich., June 10 - 11, 2026. The ARV program is executing under the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathway for rapid prototyping, and to support this accelerated timeline, PM LAV is conducting a series of early operational assessments with the Textron and General
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