U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Marine Rotational Forces – Europe 24.2, and Swedish Marines participate in a demolition range prior to exercise Archipelago Endeavour 24 in Begra, Sweden, Aug. 28, 2024. Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 24 increases compatible interoperability between Marine Corps and Swedish Amphibious Forces by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals. MRF-E, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhances the overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps...
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jose Dedios, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Marine Rotational Forces – Europe 24.2, prepares explosives during a demolition range prior to exercise Archipelago Endeavour 24 in Begra, Sweden, Aug. 28, 2024. Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 24 increases compatible interoperability between Marine Corps and Swedish Amphibious Forces by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals. MRF-E, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhances the overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)
ACCRA, GHANA - In a remarkable demonstration of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps integration and commitment to humanitarian aid, Commander David Duprey, chaplain with Task Force 61/2, visited Accra, Ghana, from July 27-30, 2024. The purpose of his visit was to observe and support the ongoing efforts of Marines from the Hershel Woody Williams (HWW) Marine Detachment (MARDET) Engineer Platoon, who have been working alongside Navy Seabees to make significant contributions to the local community and enhance the operational capabilities at Ghana’s Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC).
The HWW MARDET is conducting operations in the AFRICOM area of operations to train with and build relations with partner nations. The MARDET Engineer Platoon,...