"So as we look at the majestic ARIZONA Memorial, we remember
that this is the final resting place of more than 1,100 Sailors and Marines
who made the ultimate sacrifice. They are the guardian angels of our nation,
and here, they will never be forgotten. Today and for every tomorrow, we owe
a debt to the men and women who gave their full measure of devotion on
December 7th and throughout...
Protect What You've Earned is a philosophy that reinforces the Marine Corps ethos of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Marines and Sailors protect what they've earned by making responsible decisions: behaving in ways that are honorable, displaying the courage to step in when someone else is not, and being committed to living and enforcing the standards of the Marine Corps. This philosophy is...
Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore provides an opportunity for the citizens of Maryland and the City of Baltimore to meet Sailors and Marines, as well as see, firsthand, the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. It is anticipated that approximately 2,500 Sailors and Marines will participate. This is the first time that the City of Baltimore is hosting a Navy Fleet Week.
Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise unique to Okinawa which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, amphibious rapid-response capabilities required to act swiftly and effectively throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
Joint Warrior is a United Kingdom-led exercise designed to improve interoperability between allied navies and prepare participating crews to conduct combined operations while deployed.
Tonnerre Lightning is a series of exercises aimed at improving interoperability between the air forces of the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. This exercise takes place from approximately Oct. 31 - Nov. 9, 2016. It consists of several days of refining communication procedures through mission planning, and culminating with air exercises in the U.K., led by the U.K.
Navy Rear Adm. Cedric Pringle has transferred command of Joint Task Force-Matthew support to USAID-led relief operations to Navy Rear Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).
Exercise Commando Sling is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. Pacific command sponsored exercise conducted in the Republic of Singapore. The purpose of the exercise is to conduct combined dissimilar air combat training with the Republic of Singapore Air Force. The focus of this exercise is on tactical coordination and evaluation of air tactics, techniques and procedures.
