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15th MEU, USS Somerset join partner nations at 29th Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)

Nearly 1,400 U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) will participate in the 29th biennial Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 from June 27 to Aug. 1, around the Hawaiian Islands.

U.S. Marines and Sailors to conduct Koa Moana 24 in Pacific Island Countries

Koa Moana 24, a mission involving U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, has commenced its annual rotational deployment to the Indo-Pacific Island countries of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia and Papua New Guinea, marking the conclusion of exercise Valiant Shield 24. This deployment aims to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral theater security cooperation and community engagements, running until the end of September.

U.S.-Philippine littoral live-fire training success

On June 15, 2024, elements of the Philippine and U.S. armed forces conducted a live-fire event for Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 24. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise taking place in the Philippines from June 3-21, 2024, focusing on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts.

Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 24 begins at Fort Bonifacio

Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 24, an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts, is scheduled to take place in the Philippines from June 3-21, 2024.

I MEF summer campaign ramps up Pacific presence

As the summer approaches, I Marine Expeditionary Force is executing a series of exercises throughout Southeast Asia that bolster I MEF's capabilities and affirm the Marine Corps’ dedication to the Indo-Pacific.

Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines conduct bilateral training

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps will conduct bilateral training and subject matter expert exchanges under the Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum from May 12 to June 7 throughout Northern Luzon, Palawan, and Mindanao to support the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines through shared expertise and cooperation.

I Marine Expeditionary Force