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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aiden Morey, an unmanned aerial system operator, left, Lance Cpl. Colton Allen, a reconnaissance Marine, middle, and Lance Cpl. Christopher Butemeyer, a reconnaissance Marine, right, with Task Force 61/2.4 pose for a group photo after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal in Tallinn, Estonia on May 15, 2023. The Marines were awarded for their fast thinking and direct involvement with saving an Estonian man’s life, while out on liberty. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aiden Morey, an unmanned aerial system operator, left, Lance Cpl. Colton Allen, a reconnaissance Marine, middle, and Lance Cpl. Christopher Butemeyer, a reconnaissance Marine, right, with Task Force 61/2.4 pose for a group photo after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal in Tallinn, Estonia on May 15, 2023. The Marines were awarded for their fast thinking and direct involvement with saving an Estonian man’s life, while out on liberty.

U.S. Marines in Estonia Receive Recognition for Life Saving Actions

America and her allies work hard to develop strong bonds between each other. Three U.S. Marines; Lance Cpl. Colton Allen, Lance Cpl. Christopher Butemeyer, and Lance Cpl. Aiden Morey, helped accomplish the goal of earning trust with the Estonian people, when they saved an Estonian man’s life. These Marines were decorated with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, signed by Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, and presented by Col. Ryan Hoyle, commanding officer, Task Force 61/2, on the 15th of May 2023...

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U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force 61 pose for a group photo at Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy, January 27, 2023. - U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force 61 pose for a group photo at Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy, January 27, 2023.

Task Force 61, U.S. Sixth Fleet Naval Amphibious Forces Europe Supporting Fully Integrated Navy-Marine Operations

Marines and Sailors from II Marine Expeditionary Force, led by Col. Ryan Hoyle, commanding officer of 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrived in Naples, Italy as the third iteration of II MEF’s support to Task Force 61 Naval Amphibious Force Europe, Jan. 23. Established in March 2022 as Task Force 61/2 with then-Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan as its commanding general, TF-61 continues to align multiple existing forces...

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A U.S. Marine Corps F35B Lightning II prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Feb. 13. - A U.S. Marine Corps F35B Lightning II prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Feb. 13.

15th MEU supports Operation Inherent Resolve from Makin Island ARG

The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit began air operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, February 13. Close air support operations and defensive counter air support operations were carried out by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), the aviation combat element of the 15th MEU, as part of broader U.S. Central Command counterterrorism operations in the region. U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft departed from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, to execute the long-range strike...

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A U.S. Navy Sailor and Marine operate a M240B medium machine gun during a crew served weapons shoot Sep. 21. - A U.S. Navy Sailor and Marine operate a M240B medium machine gun during a crew served weapons shoot Sep. 21.

Fight and Deliver: 31st MEU, America ARG Build an Integrated Blue-Green Team

Over the course of a recent deployment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group enhanced interoperability between the Navy-Marine Corps team, challenging old patterns and finding new ways to integrate capabilities. MEUs regularly embark, train and deploy on Navy vessels in order to be prepared to respond to crisis anywhere in the world. Although Marine Corps Units regularly deploy with the Navy, there are challenges associated with bringing together personnel from multiple units across two military branches. The 31st MEU and America ARG are constantly striving to improve Navy-Marine Corps integration because this teamwork is critical to mission success....

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A U.S. Marine observes a 3D printer as it prints an equipment part used aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Aug. 24. - A U.S. Marine observes a 3D printer as it prints an equipment part used aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Aug. 24.

Additive Manufacturing: CLB-31 Supports the Blue-Green Team with 3D Printing Technology

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 are using 3D printing technology to save thousands of dollars and weeks of time for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group. From small parts to more complex designs, the Marines of CLB-31 are assisting in daily functions and cutting back on cost for the Marine Corps. Utilizing developing 3D printing technology, the Marines are assisting with mission readiness not only by providing quality parts, but on-site adjustments and cost efficient materials as well...

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U.S. Marines cut through metal during a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure mission drills aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), Sept. 5. - U.S. Marines cut through metal during a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure mission drills aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), Sept. 5.

Prepare to be Boarded: 31st MEU - America ARG conduct VBSS rehearsal in South China Sea

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group executed a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure mission, here, September 6. The exercise began with detailed planning across all three ships assigned to the America ARG. During the execution, dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) posed as a foreign ship that had been identified as a non-compliant vessel transporting illicit cargo, while amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) carried out the simulated mission...

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A U.S. Marine observes the French Navy amphibious assault ship Mistral June 24. - A U.S. Marine observes the French Navy amphibious assault ship Mistral June 24.

26TH MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT RETURNS FROM DEPLOYMENT

The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, marking the end of a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 2nd, 5th and 6th Fleets with the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. While forward deployed aboard the ships of the USS Bataan ARG, the 26th MEU served as a crisis-response force for combatant commanders in the Europe, Africa and Central commands...

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Landing Craft, Air Cushion 88 exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), May 27. - Landing Craft, Air Cushion 88 exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), May 27.

US, Saudi Forces conduct joint military exercises on Saudi Islands

The U.S. and Saudi forces are conducting a routine and joint sustainment training on and around Karan and Kurayn islands, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 24-30, 2020. The second phase of the training follows the successful completion of the training on April 20-22, and provides the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit an opportunity to continue mission-essential training and planning with our Saudi partners...

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kyle Padilla, the company commander with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives a plaque from a member of the Malaysian Armed Forces. U.S. Marines and Sailors joined Malaysian Armed Forces for exercise Tiger Strike 2019 where both forces participated in jungle survival, amphibious assault, aerial raids, and combat service support training and cultural exchanges - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kyle Padilla, the company commander with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives a plaque from a member of the Malaysian Armed Forces. U.S. Marines and Sailors joined Malaysian Armed Forces for exercise Tiger Strike 2019 where both forces participated in jungle survival, amphibious assault, aerial raids, and combat service support training and cultural exchanges

Boxer ARG, 11th MEU Build Partnerships in Western Pacific

Marines and Sailors from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit participated in three multilateral exercises across the South China Sea to build partnerships and enhance relationships, beginning Oct. 2.The three exercises will allow the Boxer ARG and embarked 11th MEU to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to

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U.S. Marines depart a CH-53E Super Stallion during an aerial raid exercise in Wadi Shadiya, Jordan, Sept. 4. - U.S. Marines depart a CH-53E Super Stallion during an aerial raid exercise in Wadi Shadiya, Jordan, Sept. 4.

USS Boxer ARG, 11th MEU Complete Exercise Eager Lion 2019

Marines and Sailors from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit participated in multilateral Exercise Eager Lion in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Aug. 25-Sept. 5.The 11th MEU’s participation in the exercise culminated with a company sized live-fire amphibious raid including amphibious assault vehicles, M777 howitzers

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Assault Amphibious Vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit cruise towards land after exiting the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry. Harpers Ferry is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. - Assault Amphibious Vehicles assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit cruise towards land after exiting the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry. Harpers Ferry is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

USS Boxer ARG, 11th MEU Conduct Amphibious Landing Exercise in Djibouti

Marines and Sailors from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed an amphibious landing exercise in Djibouti, Aug. 15. Amphibious assault vehicles from the 11th MEU conducted an amphibious assault after departing the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry during an exercise to seize a

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Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer transits information during photographic exercise as a part of Exercise Ssang Yong 2016 in the East Sea March 8, 2016. Boxer is the flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong 16 is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. - Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer transits information during photographic exercise as a part of Exercise Ssang Yong 2016 in the East Sea March 8, 2016. Boxer is the flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong 16 is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations.

Boxer ARG, 13th MEU join ROK forces in Ssang Yong 2016

Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are participating in exercise Ssang Yong 16 (SY16), March 8-18 in and around Pohang, Republic of Korea (ROK).

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Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, head back to sea Feb. 17 , 2016, in Combat Rubber Raiding Craft after conducting a successful boat raid the night before. The Marines conducted the boat raid as part of the 31st MEU's amphibious integration training with the Navy ships of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed to the Asia-Pacific region. - Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, head back to sea Feb. 17 , 2016, in Combat Rubber Raiding Craft after conducting a successful boat raid the night before. The Marines conducted the boat raid as part of the 31st MEU's amphibious integration training with the Navy ships of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed to the Asia-Pacific region.

Spring deployment: Marines, Navy take to the water during integration training

“A ship without Marines is like a garment without buttons.”The Marines and Navy come a long way since Navy Adm. David D. Porter penned those words to Col. John Harris, the commandant of the Marine Corps, in 1863. Naval ships are no longer made of iron armor backed by wood, and Marines no longer fire muzzle-loaded weapons, but the relationship

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U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast rope from a SH-60 Seahawk with Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4 while conducting visit, board, search and seizure training during an Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARG/MEU-Ex) aboard the USNS Robert E. Peary June 19, 2015. Marines and sailors with the 26th MEU and PHIBRON 4 are conducting an ARG/MEU-Ex in preparation for their deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year. - U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast rope from a SH-60 Seahawk with Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4 while conducting visit, board, search and seizure training during an Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARG/MEU-Ex) aboard the USNS Robert E. Peary June 19, 2015. Marines and sailors with the 26th MEU and PHIBRON 4 are conducting an ARG/MEU-Ex in preparation for their deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year.