Videos

U.S. Marines assigned 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct routine operations and integrated training with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group off the coast of California, July 13, 2026. The 13th MEU and the MKIARG are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christian Cutter)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct flight operations in support of Valiant Shield 2026 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 22 through July 1, 2026. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Cecilia Campbell)

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force field the Medium-Range Intercept Capability system at Mason Live Fire Training Range Complex, Guam, June 19-30, 2026 during a live-fire demonstration in support of VALIANT SHIELD 2026. The MRIC provides a state-of-the-art missile system that defeats enemy cruise missiles and other manned and unmanned aerial threats. Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Benjamin Catindig) This video contains USMC licensed music assets from Adobe Stock: Cyberpunk Metal (Full Version) – Vihlyancev_EV

U.S. Marines conduct initial training on a Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft Bravo at Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan, June 5-10, 2025. Offering superior maneuverability in shallow waters, these boats allow for rapid deployment in support of littoral operations. They are equipped to transport personnel and supplies, ensuring Marine forces maintain operational tempo and sustainment in austere, distributed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26 became certified as a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force for the first time in the rotational force's 15-year history while participating in Exercise Balikatan 26 in May 2026. The five-month certification process began during Exercise Steel Knight 25 and validated MRF-D’s ability to execute their mission essential tasks to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force, allies and partners during their six-month rotational deployment while providing a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez, Sgt. Kyle Chan, Cpl. Grant Schirmer, Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler) This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed assets from Adobe Stock: Silent Hunter performed by makesound/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines from across the III Marine Expeditionary Force trained alongside Japan Self-Defense Force personnel during exercise Resolute Dragon 26. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jackson Ricker) This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed assets from Adobe Stock: High-Action-Tension-Scary-Music performed by Keyframe Audio/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26 and Royal Australian Navy personnel compete in the Forces Football 2026 game in Darwin, Australia, July 4, 2026. Forces Football 2026 is the fourth annual soccer match held between MRF-D and the RAN Football Federation Australia men’s and women’s soccer teams. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Nan Yang) (This video contains licensed music from Adobe Stock: The-Passing-of-Time-30-Sec-Mix---C22-28018.wav)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26 and Royal Australian Navy personnel compete in the Forces Football 2026 game in Darwin, Australia, July 4, 2026. Forces Football 2026 is the fourth annual soccer match held between MRF-D and the RAN Football Federation Australia men’s and women’s soccer teams. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Nan Yang) (This video contains licensed music from Adobe Stock: The-Passing-of-Time-30-Sec-Mix---C22-28018.wav and Nico Maxmilian - Darkside-(Cinematic---Epic-Trailer-Music)_AdobeStock_692537702.wav)

U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct amphibious combat vehicle operations, during routine operations and integrated training off the coast of California, June 19 - 28, 2026. The 13th MEU and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Mary R. Jenni)