Exercise Balikatan is the largest annual bilateral exercise conducted between the Philippines and the United States. The Tagalog phrase “Balikatan” means “shoulder-to-shoulder,” capturing the spirit of the exercise and the close friendship between the United States and the Philippines. Taking place April 21 to May 9, 2025 across the Philippine Archipelago, BK25 marks the 40th iteration...
Two hundred and thirty-seven years ago, our Nation's leaders established the Continental Army, beginning a rich heritage of successfully defending this great country and her citizens. Today, we celebrate the continued honor, loyalty and bravery of our Soldiers in this noble calling. Our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs. This 237th birthday...
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Marine Week will bring the Corps’ latest technology, state-of-the-art equipment, rich history and hundreds of Marines to Cleveland. This weeklong event celebrates community, country and Corps, and provides the unique experience to directly connect the American public to Marines. Come see your Marines, June 11 - 17, 2012.
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More than 170 Marines recently returned from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan will visit 16 wounded warriors from their unit who had to be evacuated for injuries sustained in theatre. The Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, nicknamed "BlackIron," served three consecutive combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom over the past three years.
Bold Alligator 2012 is a live and synthetic scenario-driven simulation supported amphibious exercise designed to train Expeditionary Strike Group 2 (ESG 2) and 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2d MEB). BA will be the largest amphibious exercise conducted by the Navy/Marine Corps team in the last 10 years, and will be the first live East Coast ESG/Marine Expeditionary Brigade-level exercise in...
