News

The latest news and the coverage of news, events, videos, tweets and more from the U.S. Marine Corps.

Tag: Keen Sword

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marines and members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade offload a Japan Self Defense Force CH-47JA Chinook helicopter during Keen Sword 23 at Tsutara, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon) - U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marines and members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade offload a Japan Self Defense Force CH-47JA Chinook helicopter during Keen Sword 23 at Tsutara, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon)

U.S. Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force exercise defensive capabilities across multiple islands during Keen Sword 23

While the Bilateral Ground Tactical Coordination Center is a relatively new concept, these bilateral command and control nodes were employed and further developed by 12th Marines and the JGSDF during several exercises over the past year to include Resolute Dragon 22, Keen Edge 22, and Resolute Dragon 21.

Read More

Marines TV: MCRD San Diego Delta Company Graduation

In The News

Medal of Honor recipient Meyer completes grueling Marine recon course

4/06/2026 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2026-04-06/dakota-meyer-completes-recon-course-21293447.html

Camp Blaz Marines join Finegayan Elementary's Mes CHamoru event, donate sports equipment

4/03/2026 - https://www.guampdn.com/news/camp-blaz-marines-join-finegayan-elementarys-mes-chamoru-event-donate-sports-equipment/article_bb67fad5-8044-489c-9ca9-17f3bb38496e.html

Marines exemplify Spirit of America at historic Marine Barracks Washington

4/01/2026 - https://www.dcnewsnow.com/celebrate-250/marines-exemplify-spirit-of-america-at-historic-marine-barracks-washington/#/questions/5882795

Marine Expeditionary Unit Arrives in the Middle East—Here’s What We Know

3/30/2026 - https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/marine-expeditionary-unit-arrives-in-the-middle-eastheres-what-we-know-2d290820?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqchYXcC08LpulfG6Gr50_VIhXayd9mI8cZh6ZyK_DGOC2Qa_hQnCD_u&gaa_ts=69ca9ead&gaa_sig=La3lUR6ysl4XoDWNm9XP-0Ugwey_Ksxbh8Ttyg2nw0RrJ8TuAwbTjsEU5U8z1FtDl9gJmxD76E3zSuO

U.S. Marines Test Orb Jawbreaker FPV Drone as NATO Validates Night Drone Detection in Arctic Exercise

3/27/2026 - https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2026/u-s-marines-test-jawbreaker-fpv-drone-as-nato-validates-night-drone-detection-in-arctic-exercise