ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2023) – Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith, and Royal Navy First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Sir Ben Key tour the HMS Prince of Wales (R09), Oct. 18. While aboard, Franchetti, Smith and Key signed a Delivering Combined Seapower (DCS) charter, which is intended to achieve the … [Read more...]
Marines Test Emerging Technologies at The Combat Center
OCTOBER 18, 2023 — Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) has emerged as a critical center for innovation within the United States Marine Corps. The largest Marine Corps training facility of its kind, MCAGCC has become an essential testing ground for emerging technologies. Marines with Tactical Training and Exercise Control group (TTECG), Marine Air Ground Task Force … [Read more...]
Marine Rotational Force Announces Southeast Asia Deployment
OCTOBER 13, 2023 - Marine Rotational Force - Southeast Asia began its second rotational deployment on September 26, 2023, with a team of Marines and Sailors participating in exercise Sama Sama in the Republic of the Philippines. The force is also slated to conduct a series of back-to-back exercises and security cooperation engagements with important regional allies and partners … [Read more...]
Marines Kick Off Kuwait Bilateral Exercise 3.0
OCTOBER 11, 2023 - The Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) will participate in a Marine Air-Ground Task Force training exercise as part of the Kuwait Bi-Lateral Exercise 3.0, enhancing operational readiness and partnerships while deployed to the Middle East region, Oct. 8-22, 2023. The sustainment training began with the USS Bataan, flagship of … [Read more...]
Marines Showcase San Francisco Fleet Week 2023
OCTOBER 10, 2023 - In the heart of San Francisco, an annual maritime showcase known as San Francisco Fleet Week was set to commence. This event, led by the Navy with the faithful support of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard, held a dual purpose — to nurture the enduring trust and connection between the American people and the armed forces, and to spark interest in prospective … [Read more...]