JUNE 4, 2026 – The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) successfully concluded Realistic Urban Training (RUT), a major pre-deployment exercise held from May 26 to June 3, 2026, across various locations in the Southwest United States. This rigorous evolution featured diverse training missions designed to forge tactical cohesion across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and … [Read more...]
U.S., Australia, Japan Begin Jackaroo 2026
JUNE 4, 2026 - Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026 officially commenced today following an opening ceremony that brought together forces from the United States, Australia, and Japan. Scheduled from May 29 to July 3, 2026, the exercise serves as a premier training venue to build a cohesive, multi-national force capable of operating seamlessly across the Indo-Pacific's complex … [Read more...]
Marines Celebrate Sundown of Final Harrier Squadron
JUNE 4, 2026 – Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, known as “the Bulldogs”, celebrated the conclusion of nearly 40 years of operational history with the AV-8B Harrier II during a public ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Wednesday. The ceremony marked an important moment in time for VMA-223 and also signaled the end of an era for Marine Corps aviation as the … [Read more...]
Navy-Marine Corps Team Returns to San Diego
JUNE 3, 2026 - Marines and Sailors of Task Force (TF) Ashland returned to San Diego aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), following four months of operations in the Indo-Pacific region, June 1, 2026. TF Ashland is composed of Ashland’s crew and a command element from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU); a ground combat element from 3rd … [Read more...]
Marines Stand Ready During Operation Southern Spear
JUNE 3, 2026 - The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit has officially assumed the mission as the premier tactical force-in-readiness within the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility. Operating under the designation of Littoral Combat Force-24, the command offers tactical options via an agile Marine Air-Ground Task Force of over 1,300 Marines and Sailors to the theater. … [Read more...]