The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan from April 22 to May 10.
U.S. and Philippine Marine Corps will conduct the Philippine Marine Exercise from April 8-19, 2024, at Camp Iranun, Mindanao, Philippines.
Pacific Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th MEU participate in Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH, March 21-31, 2024.
The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing returned its MV-22s to flight status on March 14, 2024.
Throughout the month of March 2024, Pacific Marines were actively involved in various training and exercises.
A new group of Marines and Sailors arrived in the Northern Territory to begin the 13th annual iteration of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin.
U.S., Republic of Korea, and Royal Thai military participate in Cobra Gold in Sattahip, Chonburi province, Thailand, Feb. 23 - March 8, 2024.
Royal Thai, Republic of Korea, and Pacific Marines take part in an amphibious assault during Exercise Cobra Gold, March 1.
Pacific Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participated in Cope North 24, from Feb 2 to 23, 2024.
Senior leaders from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and the Philippine Marine Corps held their annual Staff Talks in Hawaii, Feb. 12-15, 2024.
At the request of the Government of the Philippines, III MEF is supporting USAID in providing foreign humanitarian assistance in Mindanao.
In 2023, Pacific Marines integrated with Allies, partners, and the joint force to increase readiness and our ability to effectively work together.