I Marine Expeditionary Force

INDIA – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), host students from Saint Joseph’s College for Women for a tour aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Visakhapatnam, India, Dec. 23, 2018. As part of the Essex ARG, the USS Anchorage and 13th MEU are conducting a partnership strengthening visit to Visakhapatnam, India. The Essex ARG and 13th MEU are a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team 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 Sgt. Victoria Decker/Released)

Marines with the with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit complete the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) Master Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., in Dec. 2018. The HRST course, taught by the Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, educates Marines in tower operations, fast-roping from multiple aircraft platforms and Special Patrol Insert/Extract rigging. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct Helicopter Support Team (HST) training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2018. HSTs allow Marines to receive and transport cargo rapidly over rough terrain or vast distances. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Adam Dublinske)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Peru, conclude after spending weeks deployed to Peru and Chile, Dec. 21, 2018. SPMAGTF-Peru is part of U.S. Southern Command’s Enduring Promise initiative and reflects the United States’ long standing commitment of friendship, partnership and solidarity with the Americas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andre Heath)

U.S. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion's mission was to utilize the Automated Construction of Expeditionary Structures (ACES) Printer to conduct 3D concrete printing and evaluate emerging technology for future application in Marine Corps engineering operations.

Chief Quartermaster Raymond Chavez, the eldest surviving member of Pearl Harbor, passed away. His ceremony was held at the St. Michael’s church in San Diego, Dec. 13. Chavez was aboard the USS Condor during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941, and passed away at the age of 106 on Nov. 21, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Preston Hightower)

Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana teamed up with Non Government Organizations from the Republic of Palau to train on the disposal of unexploded ordnance and to support efforts to reduce UXO left over from World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt Kayla D. Rivera)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana work with the Republic of Palau to build trusses over generators at the airport in Airai, Palau. The construction was part of the Task Force's multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions and the Marine Corps' goals to build relationships that promote 21st-century security interests, prepare to respond effectively and maintain a flexible and effective U. S. force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Jocelyn Ontiveros)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division participate in exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29-Dec. 6, 2018. The Battalion practiced amphibious landing, operations under chemical attacks, and decontamination throughout two weeks. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Frank Cordoba)

The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) completes Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise across the Southwestern United States, in Nov. 2018. RUT is the final shore-based training exercise for the 11th MEU before deployment next year. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert, Cpl. Matthew Teutsch and Lance Cpl. Israel Chincio)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force, currently aboard the U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), participate in a field meet alongside Chilean Marines in Concon, Chile, Dec. 3, 2018. USS Somerset is part of Littoral Combat Group One, which is deployed in support of the Enduring Promise Initiative to reaffirm U.S. Southern Command’s longstanding commitment to the nations of the Western Hemisphere. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. James Jennings with I Marine Expeditionary Force, currently aboard the U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), shares his story, Dec. 3, 2018. Jennings was born in Santiago, Chile, and after 16 long years he returned to Chile as part of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Peru. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joseph Prado)

I Marine Expeditionary Force is capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns. I MEF take its viewers down a brief history of what I MEF, as a whole, has been a part of over the years in support of global campaigns as the "World’s Finest Expeditionary Force." (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jocelyn Ontiveros)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Caleb Hyatt, the commanding officer for 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sends a message to the Navy Midshipman football team during exercise Steel Knight 2019 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 3, 2018. The Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen will face off for the annual Army-Navy game on Dec. 8, 2018 at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Frank Cordoba)

The leadership and Marines of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing expresses support for the annual West Point vs Naval Academy college football game. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl Mark A. Lowe II/ Released)

This year, 60% of all fatalities in the Marine Corps were caused by motor vehicle accidents. The blue threat is not just about combatting drinking and driving. It's about combatting distracted, fatigued and irresponsible driving. Don't drive tired, put down your phone, value your family and value your life. You matter. Come back to us. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jocelyn Ontiveros)

Sgt. Millard Odom, a member of Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, was killed in action at the Battle of Tarawa during World War II on Nov. 20, 1943. After retrieving and identifying his remains, Odom was laid to rest in Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, Nov. 20, 2018, 76 years after his death. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Preston Hightower)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response - Central Command 19.1, take a moment from their pre-deployment training program to speak about what they are thankful for at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 21, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-CC 19.1 is tailor-designed to conducts crisis response, contingency operations, theater security cooperation, enabling operations and all other missions as may be directed throughout the CENTCOM (Central Command) area of operations in order to support the commander's objective. (U.S. motion media by Cpl. Zachary Catron)

Service members, veterans and military supporters held a Veterans Day ceremony at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial in San Diego, Calif., Nov. 12. Members of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial host a Veterans Day ceremony annually to "Honor veterans by preserving their legacy." (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jake M.T. McClung)

Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu hosted an advanced submission class and seminar on power resiliency for Marines stationed at MCAS Miramar to boost confidence and improve self-defense skills. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Becky Cleveland)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Air Craft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar conduct the cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 243rd Marine Corps birthday at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. Since Nov. 10, 1921, Marines have celebrated the Marine Corps birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony symbolizing the beginning of the Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775 (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Preston Hightower)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 2. Sgt. Maj. Green spoke about leadership, resiliency, the future of the Marine Corps and emphasized the importance of camaraderie between the Marines saying, "Every formation is a family reunion."( U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jake McClung.)

U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion (7th ESB), 1st Marine Logistics Group, construct a Medium Girder Bridge on Gold Beach at Camp Pendleton, CA, Oct. 10, 2018. 7th ESB provide general engineering support of an expeditionary nature to the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), to include mobility, counter mobility and survivability enhancements, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), and general supply support to include the handling, storage and distribution of bulk water and fuel. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Conner Robbins/ Released)

1st Marine Divsion's Commanding General, Major General Robert F. Castellvi and Sergeant Major Terrence C. Whitcomb wish marines of 1st Marine division a happy birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Keaton J. Baugh)

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has proven to be a cost-effective production method that allows Marines to replace and acquire materials faster. With this process, the traditional process for acquiring gear could be expedited and globalized. Most recently, Marines printed parts for the unmanned aircraft, the RQ-21A BlackJack.

9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, activated the first Defensive Cyberspace Operations – Internal Defensive Measures Company during a ceremony on October 1, 2018. The 9th Communication Battalion DCO-IDM Company is the first of three DCO-IDM companies the Marine Corps will activate in accordance with Force Modernization 2025. DCO-IDM Company provides added security to the Marine Corps Enterprise Network by executing defensive cyberspace operations to defend the Marine Air-Ground Task Force information networks across all domains. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Patrick Crosley)

James Mattis, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks on the spirit of the U.S. Marine Corps in a tribute to the history of the 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV). The video depicts historical footage of 1st MARDIV , the most decorated division in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct SUMMER FIREX at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.July 30 to Aug. 10, 2018. The exercise was conducted to sustain and enhance 1st Marine Regiment’s ability to plan and deliver fire support coordination, counter fires, and regimental command and control. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. F. Cordoba and Lance Cpl. Jack C. Howell)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of 1st Regiment San Marco Brigade, Italian Landing Force, participate in exercise Mare Aperto, Oct. 8-15, 2018. Mare Aperto is designed to improve combined combat capability, increase operational capacity, and strengthen relationships among exercise participants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Decker/Released)

U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana (TF KM) participated in the TF KM Mission Rehearsal Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16-20, 2018. The exercise confirms TF KM is capable of cross cultural interaction, instruction, and relationship building while training alongside partner nations in order to meet Theater Security Cooperation engagement objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Branden Bourque)

Marines and Sailors from the 1st Marine Logistics Group celebrate 100 years of women in the United States Marine Corps. August 13 marks the 100th anniversary of women in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Miah Nielsen and Sgt. Conner Robbins / Released)

U.S. Marines and Sailors attached to Task Force San Francisco participated in San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 1-8, 2018. Fleet Week offers the local community a chance to interact with the Marine Corps, as well as the other sea services through various exercises and community events. San Francisco Fleet Week is unique in that it provides local first responders an opportunity to partner with the nation’s military services in order to better prepare for potential humanitarian assistance or disaster relief efforts.

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, I MEF Information Group, conduct a field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018. CSSC conducted the field exercise to meet operational and training objectives and to enhance deployment capabilities and unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Israel Chincio)

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, explains the importance of San Francisco Fleet Week 2018, following a Senior Leaders Seminar at the Marines’ Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco, Oct. 3, 2018. San Francisco Fleet Week offers local emergency responders a unique opportunity to work alongside Marines and Sailors in order to better prepare for potential disaster relief efforts.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conducted Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Sept. 19, 2018. This training certified the Marines to be SUAS opertators. This increases situational awareness and enhances the Marines' ability to plan and adapt to the mission.

The 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show was a success! Check it out in under four minutes in this video blog!

San Francisco Fleet Week 2018 provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps and Navy to demonstrate the quality of their personnel to the citizens of San Francisco and surrounding areas. Fleet Week blends a unique training and education program, bringing together key civilian emergency responders and Naval crisis response forces to exchange best practices with a focus on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, emphasizing defense support to civil authorities.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andre L. Heath)

The F-35B Lightning II, a new 5th generation joint strike fighter, demonstrates its capabilities during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 29. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in the Marine Corps" featuring several performances and displays that highlight the accomplishments and milestones women have made since the first female enlistee, Opha May Johnson, who joined the service in 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Robert Alejandre)

The Patriots Jet Team performs during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year’s air show honors “100 years of women in the Marine Corps” by featuring several performances and displays that highlight the accomplishments and milestones women have made since the first female enlistee, Opha May Johnson, who joined the service in 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung)

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, Calif., Sept. 28. This year’s air show honors “100 years of women in the Marine Corps” by featuring several performances and displays that highlight the accomplishments and milestones women have made since the first female enlistee, Opha May Johnson, who joined the service in 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Becky Cleveland)

Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Division demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Corps' principal organizational structure: the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, which specializes in combined-arms tactics utilizing command, ground, aviation and logistics combat elements. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in the Marine Corps" by featuring several performances and displays that highlight accomplishments and milestones women made since the first female enlistee, Opha May Johnson, who joined the service in 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

U.S. Marines and sailors perform various acts during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show opening ceremony at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 18. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in the Marine Corps" by featuring several performances and displays that highlights accomplishments and milestones of women since the first female enlistee, Opha May Johnson, who joined the service in 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung)

U.S. Marine Sgt Lauren Asthon, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shares her experiences throughout her time in the Marine Corps. This year the Marine Corps is celebrating 100 years of female Marines.

San Francisco Fleet Week 2018 provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps and Navy to demonstrate the quality of their personnel to the citizens of San Francisco and surrounding areas. SFFW 18 is a week-long event that blends a unique training and education program, bringing together key civilian emergency responders and Naval crisis response forces to exchange best practices with a focus on humanitarian assistance disaster relief, emphasizing defense support to civil authorities.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andre L. Heath)

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar invites guests to attend the 2018 MCAS Miramar Air Show and honoring 100 years of Women serving in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung/Released)

DJIBOUTI (Sept. 12, 2018) U.S. Marine Cpl. Logan Sutte, a team leader with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks about the precision fire range as well as what it means to be a part of a sniper platoon during Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numerous simultaneous exercises as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and security in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr./Released)

DJIBOUTI (Sept. 12, 2018) U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Ariel Cecil, the Low Altitude Air Defense officer in charge assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explains the importance of the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System during Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numerous simultaneous exercises as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and security in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr./Released)

An animation commercial bringing awareness to some of the reasons that it might be good to re-enlist in the Marine Corps.

The 13th MEU Female Engagement team increases their intreoperabitlity by training with their Sri Lanka Navy and Marine counterparts.