Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct limited scale raids in order to confirm or deny presence of material/personnel as part of Realistic Urban Training Exercise 22.1 (RUTEX) throughout various locations on Oahu, Hawaii, Jan. 3-13, 2022. The purpose of the RUTEX is to incorporate the specialized individual and small unit skills of the MEU and conduct high-intensity, advanced, and complex Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations in order to prepare MEUs and other designated forces to support the geographic combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dillon Buck)

Large-Scale Exercise (LSE) 2021 was a live, virtual and constructive, scenario-driven, globally integrated exercise conducted from Aug. 3-16, 2021 that provided high-end training at sea and ashore against a challenging adversary force. LSE 2021 demonstrated the flexibility inherent within Distributed Maritime Operations, Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations, and Littoral Operations in a Contested Environment signaling to our competitors the U.S. military remains ready at the high-end of warfare expressly because of its global operation commitments, rather than in spite of them.

Highlights from 2020 featuring U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), and Sgt. Maj. Howard L. Kreamer, sergeant major, MARFORPAC, deliver a birthday message to the Marines of MARFORPAC, Nov. 10, 2020, celebrating 245 years of our Marine Corps' history and highlighting the 75th Anniversary of the End of the War in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Benjamin M. Whitehurst)

A message from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Force Chaplain, CAPT Jim Edwards, promoting positive and forward thinking during the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Vandehoef)

With the limited supply of masks that are readily available, here is an easy way to create your own mask. This video was made observing all social distancing requirements and regulations. U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Erin VandeHoef

The senior enlisted advisors of Marine Forces Korea (MARFORK) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) reflect on the history of Marine Corps in the Indo-Pacific and the continuing support of the Indo-PACOM mission. Sgt. Maj. Kreamer is the enlisted advisor for MARFORPAC, Sgt. Maj. Saucedo is the enlisted advisor for MARFORK and Sgt. Maj. Marquez is the enlisted advisor for III MEF.

Senior leaders from more than 20 allied and partnered militaries across the Indo-Pacific came together for the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium in Honolulu, 3 - 6 June. PALS19 brought together a community of like-minded allies and partners to discuss the importance of amphibious operations in response to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief situations and the benefit of multilateral aid to effected areas.

Separated by the Pacific Ocean, U.S. and Japanese forces simultaneously conduct Exercise Iron Fist 19 in California and Exercise Forest Light 19.2 in Japan in support of the U.S.-Japan alliance, helping ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Derek Mol) Interview: U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Denny Meelarp U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Regional Engagement Section OIC

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a commemoration held every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation some of whom were awarded the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest honor. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Camilo Parody and Cpl. Justin Dixon)

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a commemoration held every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Justin Dixon and Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a commemoration held every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Camilo Parody)

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a commemoration held every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Dixon)

Remembering the deadly attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 and honoring those who were, and still are, affected by that day's tragic events. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Dixon)

U.S. Marines train with the U.S. Navy and partner nations from around the world to enhances prowess during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly-capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. Twenty-five nations, more than 45 ships and submarines, approximately 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Camilo Parody)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb Franklin, a trumpeter with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, came to the rescue of two children who were on the verge of drowning during the Memorial Day weekend at a local beach in Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Dixon and Cpl. Camilo Parody)

Indonesian Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nur Alamsyah, commander, 2nd Marine Force, speaks about the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 24, 2018. The intent of PALS is to strengthen interoperability and working relationships between partner and allied militaries across a wide range of operations. Senior military leaders will use PALS as a platform to build upon already-established military-to-military relationships as well as hone their amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Justin Dixon)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific; Indian Army Brig. Gen. Arun Chaloli Gopinath, commander, Infantry Brigade India; Japan Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, commanding general, Amphibious Raid Deployment Brigade; Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Alvin Parreño, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps; Sri Lanka Navy Rear Adm. Udeni Indranatha Serasinghe, director, Naval Land Operations, and director, Marine Naval Headquarters, speak about the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 21-24, 2018. The intent of PALS is to strengthen interoperability and working relationships between partner and allied militaries across a wide range of operations. Senior military leaders will use PALS as a platform to build upon already-established military-to-military relationships as well as hone their amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. David J. Adams)

Malaysia Rear Adm. Khairul Anuar Yahya, assistant chief of staff, Operations and Exercise Division Naval Headquarters, speaks about the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. The intent of PALS is to strengthen interoperability and working relationships between partner and allied militaries across a wide range of operations. Senior military leaders will use PALS as a platform to build upon already-established military-to-military relationships as well as hone their amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Justin Dixon)

Royal Thai Marine Corps Vice Adm. Sangkorn Pongsiri, commandant, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Royal Thai Navy Rear Adm. Chatchai Thongsaard, commander, Amphibious and Combat Service Support, speak about the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. The intent of PALS is to strengthen interoperability and working relationships between partner and allied militaries across a wide range of operations. Senior military leaders will use PALS as a platform to build upon already-established military-to-military relationships as well as hone their amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Justin Dixon)

Indian Army Brig. Gen. Arun Chaloli Gopinath, commander, Infantry Brigade India, speaks about the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. The intent of PALS is to strengthen interoperability and working relationships between partner and allied militaries across a wide range of operations. Senior military leaders will use PALS as a platform to build upon already-established military-to-military relationships as well as hone their amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. David J. Adams)

Maj. Gen. Alvin Parreño, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps, speaks about the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. The intent of PALS is to strengthen interoperability and working relationships between partner and allied militaries across a wide range of operations. Senior military leaders will use PALS as a platform to build upon already-established military-to-military relationships as well as hone their amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Justin Dixon)

New Zealand Air Commodore Andrew Clark, Air Component Commander, Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand, speaks about the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. The intent of PALS is to strengthen interoperability and working relationships between partner and allied militaries across a wide range of operations. Senior military leaders will use PALS as a platform to build upon already-established military-to-military relationships as well as hone their amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Justin Dixon)

Japan Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, commanding general, Amphibious Raid Rapid Deployment Brigade, speaks about amphibious operations during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. PALS brings together senior leaders of allied and partner militaries with significant interest in the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region to discuss key aspects of maritime/amphibious operations, capability development, crisis response and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Justin Dixon)

Singapore Army Col. Shin Tai Leung, commander, 6th Division, Singapore Armed Forces, speaks about the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. The intent of PALS is to strengthen interoperability and working relationships between partner and allied militaries across a wide range of operations. Senior military leaders will use PALS as a platform to build upon already-established military-to-military relationships as well as hone their amphibious capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. David Adams)

The Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific will host the 4th Annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) in Hawaii May 21-24, 2018. The theme of this year's symposium is Amphibious Logistics. This symposium will bring together senior leaders of allied and partner Marine Corps, Naval Infantries, and militaries spanning the Indo-Pacific region with an interest in military amphibious capability development, with the objective of having a meaningful dialogue on key aspects of maritime/amphibious operations, capability development, and interoperability.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Camilo Parody)

U.S. Marines participate in a non-lethal weapons familiarization fire and demonstration at Ulupau Range Training Facility on Marine Corps Base Hawaii March 29, 2018. The significance of this training is to show planners from U.S. Pacific Command, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific the capabilities and techniques of preventing collateral damage in a variety of situations using non-lethal force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Camilo Parody)

We kick off this month showing our deepest gratitude for the first African-American Marines, the Montford Point Marines! (U.S. Marine Corps multimedia by Cpl. Justin A. Dixon)

On January 20, 1968, the second battle for Khe Sanh began when Marines from the 3d Battalion, 26th Marines attacked a North Vietnamese battalion between Hill 881 South and Hill 881 North. More than 100 of the enemy were killed. (U.S. Marine Corps multimedia by Cpl. Justin A. Dixon)