U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific is the largest operational command in the Marine Corps. It comprises two-thirds of the Marine Corps’ active-duty combat forces, I Marine Expeditionary Force and III Marine Expeditionary Force, collectively known as the “Pacific Marines.”
Pacific Marines serve as an expeditionary force-in-readiness. They operate as air-ground-logistics teams and are forward positioned and actively employed throughout the Indo-Pacific every day.
Pacific Marines live and work alongside the joint force and like-minded Allies and partners to prevent conflict, respond to crisis, and if the Nation calls, to fight and win.
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The U.S. and AFP kick off the 40th iteration of Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral exercise between the two allies, from April 21 - May 9.
Pacific Marines and Sailors kick off the 14th annual rotation of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin Marine Air-Ground Task Force.
Pacific Marines are a ready, forward-deployed force, working with allies and partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Pacific Marines with MRF-SEA conduct the 27th iteration of Exercise Valiant Mark 2025 alongside the Singapore Armed Forces.
Freedom Banner 25 is a Maritime Prepositioning Force offload that supports III MEF units for KMEP 25.1 and Freedom Shield 25.
Cobra Gold is the largest joint and combined exercise in mainland Asia, focused on enhanced interoperability through shared experiences and training.
Iron Fist is an annual exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the USMC, the USN, JGSDF, and JMSDF.
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conducted a counter unmanned aerial system live-fire training event
Elements of I and III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) concluded Exercise KAMANDAG 9 June 6, 2025, capping weeks of multilateral training across the Philippine archipelago, advancing air, maritime, and littoral capabilities and reaffirming the shared vision of peace and prosperity among the United States, the Philippines, Japan, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, Australia, France, and Thailand.
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The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) completed Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.3 at Camp Pendleton, California, and in its coastal waters May 28 to June 6, 2025.
Hawaii – Marines at Camp H.M. Smith gathered at the Single Marine Program facility on May 22, 2025, to witness the opening of the new MicroMart a move that reflects the Marine Corps’ growing focus on improving quality of life for service members across the force. The opening featured a ceremonial “first swipe,” symbolizing the official launch of the self-service MicroMart, which provides 24/7 access to a variety of food and other essential items. More than just a convenience, the MicroMart is one part of a broader push under the Barracks 2030 initiative to modernize living conditions and services for Marines.