Marines

Press Releases

I MEF Commanding General Relinquishes Command

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm relinquished command of I Marine Expeditionary Force to Lt. Gen. Christian F. Wortman during a change of command ceremony held here today.

I MEF Engages Public at Seattle Fleet Week, Sharpens Skills in QUART Amphibious Exercise

Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) completed Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.4 on Aug. 15, 2025, at Camp Pendleton, California, and in its coastal waters. QUART 25.4 began on July 21 with an embarkation to take part in Seattle Seafair Fleet Week. Following the festivities, personnel transitioned to operational training on the Somerset, focused on essential amphibious skills that define the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Task Force Forge relieves Task Force Sapper at southern border

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, have assumed operational responsibilities along the U.S. southern border as Task Force Forge under Joint Task Force–Southern Border, today.

I MEF Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Peter A. Siaw relinquished the Sword of Office to Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger during a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Pendleton, California, today.

U.S. Marines and Sailors Commence Koa Moana 25

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, have arrived in Palau in support of Koa Moana 25. This recurring exercise to the Pacific Island region focuses on building partnerships and enhancing the health system of Compact of Free Association nations, specifically the Republic of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia.

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, USS Harpers Ferry Enhance Amphibious Combat Readiness Near Camp Pendleton

The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) completed Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.3 at Camp Pendleton, California, and in its coastal waters May 28 to June 6, 2025.

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