U.S. Marines postured around the globe serve as America’s rapid crisis response force, ready to meet the Nation’s needs at a moment’s notice. On July 26 Marine Corps readiness was on display, when U.S. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, operating under Marine Rotational Force–Darwin, deployed four MV-22B Ospreys more than 1,950 nautical miles from Darwin, Australia, to Clark Air Base, Philippines.
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On Monday, July 28, the Government of Guam honored U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General (Brig. Gen.) and Delegate Vicente “Ben” T. Blaz, a Guam native and the first CHamoru Marine to achieve the rank of general officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, by renaming Guam Route 3 as “Brigadier General Ben Blaz Memorial Highway.”This change reflects not only the community’s deep respect for Blaz’s military service, but also recognizes his leadership, patriotism, and lifelong dedication to the people of Guam.The renaming was formalized through Bill 273, introduced by Senator Chris Dueñas and unanimously passed by the Guam Legislature on February 26, 2022.
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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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Since its founding in 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned a distinguished reputation as one of the world's premier naval infantry forces. This legacy is built on an unwavering fighting spirit, strict adherence to the highest standards, and formidable marksmanship skills. This legacy was forged in combat using a tool of warfare that has evolved dramatically over the last 250 years - the rifle.
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U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3, and Philippine Marines from the 3rd Marine Brigade are carrying out bilateral training at Palawan, Philippines, during Archipelagic Coastal Defense (ACD) 25.3, scheduled from June 23 to July 15, 2025.
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U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, have arrived in Palau in support of Koa Moana 25. This recurring exercise to the Pacific Island region focuses on building partnerships and enhancing the health system of Compact of Free Association nations, specifically the Republic of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia.
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U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) arrived in Townsville to train alongside the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 25, a multi-lateral exercise held from May 25 through June 13, 2025 at the Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia.
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ATLANTIC OCEAN – The modern battlespace demands agility, adaptability, and an unyielding pursuit of technological advantage. In a strategic leap forward, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) redefined maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) during the Iwo Jima (IWO) Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise (ARGMEUEX), held off the east coast from May 12 to May 29, 2025. This exercise, involving the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and the USS San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), saw the first-ever flight of the JUMP 20 Group 3 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) aboard a San Antonio-class amphibious warship, marking a pivotal moment in the 22nd
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U.S. Marines visited Nashville, Tennessee, from June 1 to 7, 2025, to host Marine Week Nashville in honor of the Corps’ 250 years of service.
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U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea commemorated its 30th anniversary with a colors rededication ceremony held ahead of its official anniversary on June 1, 2025.Established in 1995 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, MARFORK serves as the U.S. Marine Corps service component to United States Forces Korea with the mission of ensuring the readiness of Marine Corps forces on the Korean Peninsula, strengthening interoperability with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and supporting combined and joint exercises.
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U.S. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen came together for the 37th Annual Fleet Week New York in New York City, May 21-27, 2025.This year’s event was significant as the Navy and Marine Corps celebrated their 250 years of continuous commitment to safeguarding American prosperity and freedom.
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The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted training to prepare the unit for future warfighting capabilities. Immersive, scenario-based evolutions focused on lethality, readiness, and interoperability for an upcoming deployment in the Indo-Pacific Region during a MEU Exercise (MEUEX) in Okinawa, from Apr. 28 to May 9, 2025.Over two weeks of training, MEUEX prepared approximately 2,400 Marines and sailors in strategies and procedures, as well as lethal and nonlethal operations by simulating a wide range of contingencies.
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