JULY 19, 2023 - Legend has it that U.S. Marine Capt. William Jones illustrated a request in 1799: “The Continental ship Providence, now lying at Boston, is bound on a short cruise, immediately; a few good men are wanted to make up her complement.” Since then, “A Few Good Men,” has been seen on posters, in commercials and as the title of movies. The Marine Corps is still … [Read more...]
Pacific Amphibious Leaders Modernize Force
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Indonesian Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Nur Alamsyah, commandant, Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, deliver remarks during the closing ceremony of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Bali, Indonesia, July 13, 2023. PALS strengthens our interoperability and working relationships … [Read more...]
Marines and Aussie Aviators Fly Joint Strike Fighters Together
JULY 13, 2023 - U.S. Marines and Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, have been training with Allies at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia for three weeks. Upon arrival following their trans-Pacific flights, and after a year in the … [Read more...]
U.S. and Indonesian Marines Co-Host Pacific Symposium
JULY 11, 2023 - The Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Lt. Gen. William Jurney, and Indonesian Marine Corps Commandant, Maj. Gen. Nur Alamsyah, will co-host the 9th Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium in Bali, Indonesia, July 9-14. This is the first PALS to be co-hosted by the Indonesian Marine Corps, and is set to be one of the largest PALS since its inaugural … [Read more...]
Austin Praises Outgoing Marine Commandant, Underscores Readiness
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to the Marines and Sailors of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne in Boeblingen, Germany, Aug. 9, 2022. Those in attendance were given the opportunity to ask questions and bring up discussion points with Gen. Berger during the visit. (U.S. Marine Corps … [Read more...]




