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Col. Vincent Dawson salutes the unit colors during the SPMAGTF-SC closing ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 13. - Col. Vincent Dawson salutes the unit colors during the SPMAGTF-SC closing ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 13.

Task force Marines hold closing ceremony for crisis response deployment

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command officially conclude their crisis response deployment during a closing ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 13. Due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SPMAGTF-SC’s mission to rapidly respond to assist Latin American and Caribbean partner nations with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support was based from Camp Lejeune instead of being based from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, like previous years...

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A U.S. Marine fires a M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live fire exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Oct. 3. - A U.S. Marine fires a M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live fire exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Oct. 3.

20 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS FROM OCTOBER 2020

From Marines in the ranges of California to those in the skies of Japan, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of October…

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A U.S. Navy Sailor and Marine operate a M240B medium machine gun during a crew served weapons shoot Sep. 21. - A U.S. Navy Sailor and Marine operate a M240B medium machine gun during a crew served weapons shoot Sep. 21.

Fight and Deliver: 31st MEU, America ARG Build an Integrated Blue-Green Team

Over the course of a recent deployment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group enhanced interoperability between the Navy-Marine Corps team, challenging old patterns and finding new ways to integrate capabilities. MEUs regularly embark, train and deploy on Navy vessels in order to be prepared to respond to crisis anywhere in the world. Although Marine Corps Units regularly deploy with the Navy, there are challenges associated with bringing together personnel from multiple units across two military branches. The 31st MEU and America ARG are constantly striving to improve Navy-Marine Corps integration because this teamwork is critical to mission success....

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U.S. Marines conduct a simulated High Mobility Artillery Rocket System fire mission while demonstrating expeditionary advanced basing capabilities Oct. 7 to 8. - U.S. Marines conduct a simulated High Mobility Artillery Rocket System fire mission while demonstrating expeditionary advanced basing capabilities Oct. 7 to 8.

Expeditionary advanced basing capabilities on display during Exercise Noble Fury

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Division and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing showcased expeditionary advanced basing capabilities, October 7 to 8, as part of Exercise Noble Fury 21, from Okinawa to Ie Shima and across surrounding waters. Demonstrating the ability to dominate a near-peer adversary in a distributed environment, the Marine Air-Ground Task Force integrated with naval and joint forces to seize, defend, and conduct follow-on operations from key maritime terrain in support of sea control and sea denial efforts...

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U.S. Marines run up stairs during a stair walk at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Sept. 11. - U.S. Marines run up stairs during a stair walk at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Sept. 11.

20 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS FROM SEPTEMBER 2020

From Marines in the ranges of Australia to those in the waters of Hawaii, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of September.

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F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters and the United Kingdom's Lightning 617 Squadron embarking onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, Sept. 22. - F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters and the United Kingdom's Lightning 617 Squadron embarking onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, Sept. 22.

First F-35B deployment aboard partner nation vessel

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 embarked 10 F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters onboard Her Majesty’s Ship Queen Elizabeth, September 22, as part of the squadron’s multi-month deployment for training to the United Kingdom. “The Wake Island Avengers” are proud to represent the United States Marine Corps and United States of America while they serve as part of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group...

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Task force Marines hold closing ceremony for crisis response deployment

20 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS FROM OCTOBER 2020

Fight and Deliver: 31st MEU, America ARG Build an Integrated Blue-Green Team

Expeditionary advanced basing capabilities on display during Exercise Noble Fury

20 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS FROM SEPTEMBER 2020

First F-35B deployment aboard partner nation vessel

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