Videos

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. George W. Smith Jr. relinquishes command of I Marine Expeditionary Force to Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, former commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a succession of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ryan Pulliam, Lance Cpl. Savannah Norris, Lance Cpl. Manuel Rivera and Pfc. Logan Courtright)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 5-9, 2023. EOTG conducted this training in order prepare 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment for TRAP missions during subsequent Marine expeditionary unit expedition exercises and while forward deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brian Knowles)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Kyle Wellmon, a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course chief with the Amphibious Raids Branch, Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, explains the importance of the TRAP course hosted by EOTG, I MEF, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 5-9, 2023. EOTG conducted the training to prepare 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment Marines for subsequent TRAP missions during Marine Expeditionary Unit exercises while forward deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brian Knowles)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct air assault raid relays hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8-9, 2023. EOTG’s simulated air assault raids enhance Marines’ tactics, techniques, and procedures applicable for air to land raid operations in support of future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Manuel Rivera)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, gives guidance to Marines across I Marine Expeditionary Force and School of Infantry – West during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps spoke to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, gives guidance to Marines across I Marine Expeditionary Force and School of Infantry – West during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps spoke to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dean Gurule)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a simulated raid during a Raid Leaders Course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 9-20, 2023. EOTG Raid Leaders Course enhances Marines' tactics, techniques, and procedures applicable to raid operations for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. George W. Smith Jr., commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force and Sgt. Maj. Peter Siaw, I MEF sergeant major, give a commemorative message to the Marines and Sailors of I MEF for a year of hard work in the face of a high operational tempo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 14, 2022. In 2022, I MEF worked with allies and partners across 15 countries to boost warfighting readiness, enhance forward postured forces, and refine innovation initiatives to keep pace with the dynamic environment in any clime and any place. The message is given annually to showcase the excellence and esprit de corps exhibited across I MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dean Gurule)