Videos

U.S. Marines with explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), Task Force Koa Moana (TF KM) 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), sweep for unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the Republic of Palau. Marines and Sailors with TF KM20, I MEF, are conducting engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September of 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. TF KM20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. The Koa Moana task force has taken extensive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of U.S. service members and Palauan citizens participating in TF KM20 is an enduring priority. Prior to deploying, all exercise members participated in a three-week quarantine. After arriving in Palau, the Marines and Sailors remained quarantined for an additional 14 days. To date, all members deployed as part of TF KM20 tested negative for COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September of 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. Task Force Koa Moana 20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. TFKM 20 remained COVID-19 free during the duration of the deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians with I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) conduct an operational clearing range on San Clemente Island, California, April 9, 2020. The Marines conducted the range to sustain their skills and maintain readiness for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Israel Chincio)

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 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 and British Commandos participate in fast rope training during Exercise Burmese Chase aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 29, 2015. The exercise focuses on maintaining interoperability between the two forces.

Service members, city and state officials and citizens of San Francisco gathered to honor veterans by presenting the San Francisco Veterans Memorial Oct. 10. The ceremony was held during San Francisco Fleet Week 2014. The memorial was a promise made by the city to its veterans over 82 years ago and has now become a reality.

Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, visited and toured the installations and headquarters of Facebook in San Francisco Oct. 10 as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2014.

Dog handlers from the Marine Corps, San Francisco Fire Department, San Francisco Police Department, and other rescue and training agencies gathered to demonstrate their unique skills during Bark at the Park in Jefferson Square Park, San Francisco, Oct. 7, 2014. Interoperability training enables civil-military agencies and personnel to share techniques and procedures, which also gives them the opportunity to gain understanding of the roles, responsibilities and capabilities of each agency. Also available in high definition.