Pacific Marines

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U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific
In Any Clime and Place

Who we are

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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Strengthening Partnerships

Senior leaders gathered for PALS 2026 to strengthen relationships, share expertise, and advance cooperation.

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PALS 26: Wrap-Up

The 12th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 wraps up with a closing ceremony in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 18, 2026.

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PALS 26

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, hosts the 12th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16-18, 2026.

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Task Force Ashland Marines, Sailors Participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2026

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in an amphibious assault, non-combatant evacuation...

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13th MEU Forms Complete Marine Air-Ground Task Force

The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) has officially formed as a complete Marine Air-Ground Task Force with the addition of its major subordinate...

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31st MEU | Conclusion of Exercise Iron Fist 26

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade and the 3rd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, trained...

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13th MEU Forms Complete MAGTF

The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit has officially formed as a complete Marine Air-Ground Task Force with the addition of its major subordinate...

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In Any Clime and Place: A Visual Journey Through MARFORPAC's Legacy

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific has played a vital role in major conflicts throughout the Pacific theater and remains the Corps’ largest...

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Stand-in Forces, Indo-Pacific | Video Production

A "Stand-in Force" is a forward deployed, agile and lethal force designed to counter potential threats and deter aggression. U.S. Marine Corps Chief...

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MARFORPAC 101

Pacific Marines are a ready, forward-deployed force, working with allies and partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.

 

Pacific Marines Stories

 

 

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Virtual Introduction: RSS Upland
12th Marine Corps District
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