Videos

U.S. Marines execute Orient Shield 24 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, July 19-23, 2024. Orient Shield is an annual training exercise that focuses on rapid tactical deployment and synchronized fires against simulated targets, reinforcing the interoperability between U.S. Forces and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces. The Marines are with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anna Geier) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Dark Energy Overdrive (main) performed by Vicate)

U.S. Navy medical personnel with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a blood drive at the Role 2 medical field hospital in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 24 at Camp Katuu, Palau, June 8, 2024. Valiant Shield enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force routinely deploy forward to the Indo-Pacific, cooperating with allies and partners, reaffirming U.S. resolve and deterring potential adversaries. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Brandon Marrero)

U.S. Marines respond to simulated casualties using a dummy in a kill-house scenario at the Vandal training center, Republic of Korea, March 22, 2024. Warrior Shield 24 is an annual joint, combined, and inter-agency exercise in the ROK that strengthens the combined command and control capabilities of U.S. and ROK forces. This exercise provides the U.S. and ROK Marines the opportunity to rehearse combined operations, exchange knowledge, and demonstrate the strength and capability of the U.S.-ROK alliance. The Marines are with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Davin Tenbusch)

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division work together with members of the 1st Marine Division, Republic of Korea Marine Corps, during Freedom Shield 24 in Pohang, South Korea, March 4-14, 2024. Freedom Shield 24 is a defense-oriented exercise designed to bolster the ROK-U.S. alliance, enhance the combined defense posture, and further strengthen security and stability on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Logan Courtright) 

Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit participated in numerous multilateral trainings and operations during the 23.2 patrol, including exercises Talisman Sabre 23 and Super Shield 23, along with foreign humanitarian aide operations in Bougainville. These events strengthen bonds with allies and partners and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23; U.S. Army Soldiers with 25th Infantry Division; Indonesian National Armed Forces Soldiers and Singaporean Armed Forces Soldiers participate in Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023 at 5th Marine Training Center, Puslatpur, Situbondo Regency, East Java, Indonesia, Sept. 13, 2023. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. The exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, highlighting the 7 participating and 12 observing nations' commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from De Wolfe Music: Bravery Over Fear performed by Wayne Dineley/ https://www.dewolfemusic.com

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines and Republic of Korea Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participate in Korea Marine Exercise Program 23-2 at Rodriguez Live-fire Complex, Republic of Korea, March 27-April 14, 2023. KMEP is a series of continuous-combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. Alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen combined military capabilities and interoperability. 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, conduct exercise Savage Shield during Exercise Fuji Viper 21-2.2 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Feb. 15-18, 2021. During this exercise, Marines honed tactics, techniques and procedures to support Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations at the platoon and company level. 3/8 is forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. David Staten)

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment attached to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, familiarized themselves with the oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray and the X26 taser system of the non-lethal weapons training on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 5, 2020. This training increases the Marines’ confidence and awareness when encountering a riot control environment and conducting proper escalation of force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Logan Foster)