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U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire at targets during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Coral Sea, July 29, 2021. The deck shoot consisted of Marines practicing a series of drills to maintain weapon proficiency. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colton Nicks)

This reel was created to highlight U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducting operations in multiple locations throughout the Indo-Pacific region, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Oct. 24, 2025. Forward-deployed and ready at a moment’s notice, the 31st MEU stands as America’s premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific — projecting power from the sea, strengthening partnerships, and upholding the legacy of Marines who remain most ready when our Nation is least ready. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco) (This video contains music from USMC licensed assets from Storyblocks: “Pulsating Fury Instrumental” by MoodMode)

This reel was created to highlight Pacific Marines operating through-out the Indo-Pacific region, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Oct. 21, 2025. Pacific Marines serve as an expeditionary force-in-readiness operating as air-ground-logistics teams they are forward positioned and actively employed throughout the Indo-Pacific every day. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Audrie Nelson) (This video contains music from USMC licensed assets from Adobe Stock: "Encouraging Inspiring...” by Tasty Tunes.)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Andrew Terrel, Battalion Landing Team 1/5’s Commanding Officer, with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), explains his unique approach to unit physical fitness standards on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2022. BLT 1/5 held the Savage Games in order to build unit cohesion and push the limits of the individuals in their command. The 31st MEU, The Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Christopher W. England)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Andrew Terrell, commanding officer of Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, III Marine Expeditionary Force’s deputy commanding general, speak on the importance of maintaining a combat athlete mindset during the Savage Games on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2022. BLT 1/5 held the Savage Games in order to build unit cohesion and push the limits of the individuals in their command. The 31st MEU, The Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Christopher W. England)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), train alongside Force Reconnaissance Platoon (FRP), Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 31st MEU, as a part of Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) operations during MEU exercise (MEUEX) aboard the USAV Calaboza in Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 7, 2021. The Marine Corps ability to conduct VBSS operations is integral to our ability to operate in the Indonesian Pacific theatre. MEUEX is a pre-deployment training exercise that validates and reinforces the MEU’s mission capabilities across all of the Marine subordinate elements. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christopher W. England)