U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced) and 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, both with Littoral Combat Force-24, prepare for a quick reaction force rehearsal on U.S. Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 23, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced) and 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, both with Littoral Combat Force-24, prepare for a quick reaction force rehearsal on U.S. Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 23, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, conducts deck landing qualifications aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, June 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Marine Corps video)
CARIBBEAN SEA— Littoral Combat Force 24 (LCF-24) demonstrated its operational versatility and joint-force interoperability June 4, 2026, executing two highly complex, concurrent training missions spanning from the flight deck of the USS Fort Lauderdale(LPD-28) to the shores of Cuba.
While the Marines of Lima Company, 3d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment and the Maritime Raid Force, LCF-24, conducted long-range fast rope insertion training at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the crew of the USS Fort Lauderdalesimultaneously hosted deck landing qualifications for U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo.
This dual mission showcased LCF-24’s unique ability to manage high-tempo, simultaneous operations,...
U.S. Marine Pfc. Herbert A. Littleton was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for falling on an enemy grenade to save the lives of his Marines. Named in his honor, the Pfc. Littleton Award is intended to recognize individuals who exemplify the same courage and spirit that defined Pfc. Littleton’s service.
Sgt. Lucas Camacho, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit was selected for the...
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece – U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) conducted a readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, July 13-17, 2024.
