I Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. George W. Smith, Jr. will relinquish command to Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering during a succession of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2023.
WASHINGTON — More than 600 gang members and associates from 145 different gangs were arrested in 179 cities across the U.S. during Project Southbound, a month-long operation executed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which targeted gangs affiliated with the Sureños.
Europe-based U.S. Air Force aircraft and personnel are participating in a NATO-sponsored exercise designed to bolster aerial refueling, fighter aircraft interception and combat search and rescue skills.
ICEX 2016 is designed to allow the U.S. Navy to assess operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, develop partnerships and collaborative efforts, and advance their understanding of the Arctic environment. U.S. Air National Guard and U.S. Army National Guard will provide air support for the duration of this exercise.
ICEX 2018 is a five-week exercise that allows the U.S. Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies and partner organizations.
The 2020 Arctic Warfare Exercise is part of the U.S. Navy Submarine Arctic Warfare Program sponsored by the CNO. It is a biennial submarine force tactical development exercise managed by the Arctic Submarine Lab. Submarine crews conduct training, test new equipment, and improve submarine operability and warfighting capabilities in cold water conditions.
The 2022 Arctic Warfare Exercise is part of the U.S. Navy Submarine Arctic Warfare Program sponsored by the CNO. It is a biennial submarine force tactical development exercise managed by the Arctic Submarine Lab. Submarine crews conduct training, test new equipment, and improve submarine operability and warfighting capabilities in cold water conditions.
Per the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ guidance, elements from the 2d Marine Division (2d MarDiv) with support from II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), are refining a role for Marine Corps forces in critical future scenarios through experimentation. This action equips naval and joint force commanders with the appropriate personnel to address a wide array of reconnaissance activities....
