N/A - 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 in Southeast Asia, including the Philippine Marine Corps, the Royal Malaysian Navy, and the Indonesian Marine Corps. This rotation will continue through mid-December and marks a significant step towards implementing Marine Corps Force Design 2030 concepts for the efficient force deployment and sustainment of U.S. Marine forces in the vast Indo-Pacific region.
Singapore Guard Col. Tan Yukun Alan, left, commander of 7th Singapore Infantry Brigade gives U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas M. Siverts, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA), I Marine Expeditionary Force, a parting gift during the closing ceremony for Exercise Valiant Mark 2022 on Bedok Camp II, Singapore, Dec. 6, 2022. Valiant Mark is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance interoperability, build mutual defense capabilities, and strengthen military-to-military relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps and Singapore Armed Forces. MRF-SEA is an operational model developed by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that postures scalable I Marine Expeditionary Forces west of the International Date Line, conducts a series of planned subject matter expert exchanges, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jailine L. AliceaSantiago) - Singapore Guard Col. Tan Yukun Alan, left, commander of 7th Singapore Infantry Brigade gives U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas M. Siverts, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA), I Marine Expeditionary Force, a parting gift during the closing ceremony for Exercise Valiant Mark 2022 on Bedok Camp II, Singapore, Dec. 6, 2022. Valiant Mark is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance interoperability, build mutual defense capabilities, and strengthen military-to-military relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps and Singapore Armed Forces. MRF-SEA is an operational model developed by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that postures scalable I Marine Expeditionary Forces west of the International Date Line, conducts a series of planned subject matter expert exchanges, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jailine L. AliceaSantiago)
Marines come home - Families and friends of Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), await their loved ones at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 25, 2019. VMM-163 supported the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)
the commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts a cake during a 244th Marine Corps birthday celebration - 191110-M-EC058-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Col. Fridrik Fridriksson, the commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts a cake during a 244th Marine Corps birthday celebration aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)
U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines with the 17th Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion, pose for a group photo - U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Philippine Marines with the 17th Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion, pose for a group photo at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during exercise KAMANDAG 3, Oct. 13, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)
Marine provides security - 191003-M-EC058-1602 Kota Belud Range Complex, MALAYSIA (Oct. 3, 2019) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a patrolling exercise. Malaysian Armed Forces were joined by U.S. Marines and Sailors for exercise Tiger Strike 2019 where both forces participated in jungle survival, amphibious assault, aerial raids, and combat service support training and cultural exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)
Rory Farrell’s family accepts award. - On his behalf, Rory Farrell’s family accepted the U.S. Department of the Interior Citizen’s Award for Bravery Sept. 12, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Pictured from left to right, Candace Farrell, Megin Farrell, Secretary of the Department of Interior David L. Bernhardt, and Alexandra McGrath. (Courtesy photo)
Marines preform live-fire exercise. - 190601-M-ET529-0164 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 1, 2019) U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a battle sight zero range aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio)