Against the backdrop of Talisman Sabre 25, the Indo-Pacific’s largest military exercise, involving more than 35,000 troops from 19 nations, the Marines and Sailors of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) accomplished what few forces can: multimodal and mobile command and control across thousands of kilometers of simulated contested terrain, synchronized precision fires with the U.S. Army and Australian Defence Force (ADF), and seamless combined maneuver with 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5/7 RAR). From the red earth of the Northern Territory to the grasslands of Queensland, the journey was a proving ground for modern warfighting.
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To enhance the lethality of individual Marine warfighters, 25 School of Infantry-West instructors will spend the summer testing a new design for Marine Corps Systems Command’s Optional Boot Program.
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U.S. Marines hosted Marine Week Chicago from June 9 to 14, 2025, in commemoration of the Corps’ 250 years of service. For one week, Marines from across the country came together in the Windy City to immerse themselves in its community through volunteering, outreach and service. Assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) 250, the Marines participated in a wide range of activities to include visiting the local Boys & Girls Club and hosting morning physical training sessions with locals, including members of the Chicago Police Department.
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U.S. Marines with the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East, conducted a live-fire combined arms exercise July 3, 2025. The exercise showcased the Mjolnir lethal payload system delivered by unmanned aircraft systems. This marks a significant step forward in integrating small unmanned systems at the tactical level.
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The commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and the Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps will co-host the 11th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium in Manila, July 8-10, 2025.
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