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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COMMARFORPAC and the 37th Commandant of the PMC concluded PALS 25 in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025.
MARFORPAC and the PMC are co-hosting the 2025 Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium in Manila, Philippines, July 8-10, 2025.
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
On July 11, Corbita became the first Philippine Navy Marine corpsman to graduate from the U.S. Navy Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) School at the Surface Warfare Medical Institute (SWMI) in San Diego, a milestone that signals a deepening alliance and a significant leap forward for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
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U.S. Marines and sailors from Koa Moana 25 worked alongside Palau’s National Olympic Committee and local community for the Pacific Mini Games, providing manpower, logistics support, medical assistance, and a spirit of partnership throughout the 10-day sporting event.
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, have assumed operational responsibilities along the U.S. southern border as Task Force Forge under Joint Task Force–Southern Border, today.