A video highlighting the capabilities of Amphibious Combat Vehicles with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Indo-Pacific, May, 25, 2025. The ACV provides the MEU a ship-to-objective amphibious capability, land mobility, survivability and growth capacity and flexibility to incorporate and adapt future technologies. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Angel Diaz Montes De Oca)

A video highlighting the capabilities of Maritime Raid Force with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Indo-Pacific, May, 25, 2025. The MRF reports directly to the MEU commander, acting as the eyes, ears and trigger finger in the battlespace, facilitating a wide array of operations and mission sets. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

U.S. Marines assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, undergo underwater egress training at the Camp Hansen aquatic center, Okinawa, Japan, May 1, 2025. Underwater Egress training is designed to certify Marines proficiency at emergency procedures in the event of a water landing onboard a military aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Elijah Murphy) (The video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: DRUMLINE-ADVERTISING-ACTION-BEAT by future vision/stock.adobe.com)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and Sailors with Naval Support Element, execute joint maritime prepositioning offload experimental training during exercise Resolute Dragon 22 on the United States Naval Ship Dahl (T-AKR 312) at Kushiro Port, on Oct. 2, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alpha Hernandez)

U.S. Marines with 3d Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3d Marine Logistics Group, conduct a relay race on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, July 2, 2021. Marines with 3d LSB hosted a pool bash and competed in an aquatic relay race to strengthen morale and bring families together. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Moises Rodriguez)

Since 1942 III Marine Expeditionary Force has been a beacon of stability and security within the Indo-Pacific region. With capabilities such as the F-35B Lightning II and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System. III MEF remains forward, faithful, focused and always ready to fight tonight. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Sarah Taggett)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, conduct diver propulsion vehicle training on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 28, 2020. The DPV reduces the diver’s effort and increases the range and speed of the operator while conducting amphibious operations. Sgt. Morgan is a native of St. Louis Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Esgar Rojas).

A tribute to the Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Regiment 35 due to their deactivation on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan May 22, 2020. CLR-35 Col. Joon Um and Sgt. Maj. Shelby Smith cased the CLR-35 colors for the last time. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alpha Hernandez)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 5, 2020 ) Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), work together to refuel various aircraft aboard the America, in order to maintain a ready and lethal fighting force. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Brittenham)

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducts a mechanized assault with assault amphibious vehicles with Apache Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU, during Cobra Gold 2020, Kingdom of Thailand. Exercise Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitment of the Kingdom of Thailand and the United States to our long- standing alliance, promotes regional partnerships and advances security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps video by Colton K. Garrett)

Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force take part in exercise Cobra Gold 2020 on Camp Lotawin, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 23 - March 6, 2020. Exercise Cobra Gold 20, in its 39th iteration, is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together multinational forces to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell)

Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force take part in exercise Cobra Gold 2020 on Camp Lotawin, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 23 - March 6, 2020. Exercise Cobra Gold 20, in its 39th iteration, is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together multinational forces to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell)

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted MEU Exercise, successfully executing the Rapid Response to Planning Process for an array of missions and conducting command and control from a fully-functional COC at the MEU Command Post, December 2-11, 2019. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S Marine Corps video by Lcpl Joshua Brittenham)

Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a historical battle site tour in Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 19, 2019. Marines toured Kakazu Ridge, Camp Kinser Battle of Okinawa Historical Display, Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters , and Okinawa Peace Memorial Park to learn about the Marine Corps’ actions in Okinawa during World War II, with the tour supported by the Marine Corps Association & Foundation. The battlefield study was part of MCA&F’s Commanders’ Forum Program which provides battlefield studies and guest speakers free of charge, to help Marines grow as tactical decision makers and leaders. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser)