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U.S. Marines and Singapore Guards Begin the 27th Iteration of Exercise Valiant Mark in Singapore

SINGAPORE – U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA) began Exercise Valiant Mark 2025, alongside the 3rd Battalion Singapore Guards (3 GDS) and 7th Singapore Infantry Brigade (7 SIB), in a ceremony held on Monday, March 17, aboard Bedok Camp, Singapore. This year’s exercise marks the 27th iteration of Valiant Mark, since its inception in 1991. The ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant General Michael S. Cederholm, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Colonel Wong Pui Chuan, Chief Guards Officer (CGO), commanding officer, 21st Singapore Division. Valiant Mark 25 training will continue through March 26.

I MEF to conduct Exercise Steel Knight 24

U.S. Marines and Sailors from across I Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. 3rd Fleet and Airmen from various units will conduct annual Exercise Steel Knight 24, Dec. 2-19, 2024.

ROK Marine Division Commanding General Visits III MEF

Maj. Gen. Ju Ik-Suk, the commanding general of the Republic of Korea 1st Marine Division, visited III Marine Expeditionary Force from July 1-3, 2024.

3rd LAR Bn. to participate in MARARA 24

U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, will be participating in Marara 24, a French-led multinational exercise, May 27–June 8 on the islands of Tahiti and Huahine.

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Conducts Change of Command

Col. Matthew C. Danner, relinquished command of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to Col. Chris P. Niedziocha, May 20, during a change of command ceremony held on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.

I MEF summer campaign ramps up Pacific presence

As the summer approaches, I Marine Expeditionary Force is executing a series of exercises throughout Southeast Asia that bolster I MEF's capabilities and affirm the Marine Corps’ dedication to the Indo-Pacific.

1st MAW MV-22s return to air

The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing has returned its MV-22s to flight status March 14, as the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has deemed the aircraft safe to fly based on a meticulous and data-driven approach prioritizing flight worthiness and safety.

Marine Corps Base Hawaii Recognized for Environmental Excellence

Marine Corps Base Hawaii was recently named the recipient of the 2024 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award for Natural Resource Conservation and Environmental Quality. Each award highlights the contributions of the Marines, sailors, and civilians that comprise MCBH and their excellence in environmental leadership. MCBH was previously recognized for the same awards in 2022 and 2020 – a testament to the installation’s consistent environmental stewardship.

Marine Corps Returns MV-22 to Flight Status

The Marine Corps returned its MV-22s to flight on March 8, following Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) announcement that deemed the aircraft safe to fly.

U.S., ROK Marines Conduct Exercise Freedom Shield 24

U.S. Marines from across III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Marines from 1st Marine Division, I MEF, deployed from Japan and the United States to join their ROK counterparts to exercise as the Combined Marine Component Command during Freedom Shield 24.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific