Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

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. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Derek Mol Follow us on: Twitter- https://twitter.com/PacificMarines Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pacificmarines Instagram- @pacificmarines Click Here

Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit execute visit, board, search and seizure training on a simulated vessel off the coast of Hawaii. This is the first time the 31st MEU’s MRF has conducted training in the islands. 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit video by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell Click Here

Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force host a community engagement event in Kapolei, Hawaii. The MRF is in here for the first time to conduct the first-ever Realistic Urban Training Exercise in Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell) Follow us on: Twitter- https://twitter.com/PacificMarines Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pacificmarines Instagram- @pacificmarines Click Here

Lift Off! Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct Helicopter Support Team (HST) training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. HSTs allow Marines to receive and transport cargo rapidly over rough terrain or vast distances. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Adam Dublinske) Click Here

Pacific Marine News

Invasive Threats of Hawaii
April 2, 2019

Balikatan 19: AFP, US Forces Open 35th Balikatan Exercise
April 1, 2019

Walking together in unity
March 28, 2019

President Trump Nominates Next Commandant of the Marine Corps
March 27, 2019

U.S. and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Sasebo Naval Base visited the Kinjuen and Hidamarino-ie nursing homes to participate in mamemaki in Iwakuni City, Feb. 2, 2019.
February 5, 2019

U.S. Marines, Army host Okinawa governor
February 1, 2019

From temporary to permanent: the story of the 1st Marine Division White House
January 30, 2019

Bringing innovation to fruition: Marines 3D print 1st reinforced concrete bridge in western hemisphere
January 29, 2019

The Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicle offers ‘significantly greater survivability, mobility’ than predecessor
January 28, 2019

Marines save airman’s life in Okinawa
January 17, 2019

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