U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct a change of command ceremony, marking the official transition of command from Colonel Chris P. Niedziocha to Colonel Jason R. Laird on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 4, 2026. The ceremony signified the official transfer of command and responsibilities within the unit. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kristian King)

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, demonstrate the ability to conduct anti-air warfare and integrated air and missile defense in support of combined and joint operations across the littorals. Stationed on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and rapidly deployable across the Indo-Pacific, 3rd MLR is committed to promoting regional security and stability with purpose-built capabilities alongside allies and partners. This video production was created at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 30, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, demonstrate the ability to seize and secure key maritime terrain in support of combined and joint operations across the littorals. Stationed on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and rapidly deployable across the Indo-Pacific, 3rd MLR is committed to promoting regional security and stability with purpose-built capabilities alongside allies and partners. This video production was created at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 29, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by 2nd Lt. John Kim)

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force complete their culminating event during Martial Arts Instructor Course 91-26 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 24, 2026. Martial Arts Instructor courses train Marines to teach and certify others in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), combining combat skills, leadership, and ethical instruction. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Giovanni Navarrette)  This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed assets from Adobe Stock: Games-&-Sports-(Uplifting-Energetic-Heavy-Metal-Version) performed by NxSG/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct flight operations in support of Valiant Shield 2026 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 22 through July 1, 2026. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Cecilia Campbell) This reel contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed assets from Adobe Stock: Sky Collide composed by Sci-Fi Cinematic Trailer Music/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines conduct initial training on a Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft Bravo at Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan, June 5-10, 2025. Offering superior maneuverability in shallow waters, these boats allow for rapid deployment in support of littoral operations. They are equipped to transport personnel and supplies, ensuring Marine forces maintain operational tempo and sustainment in austere, distributed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force field the Medium-Range Intercept Capability system at Mason Live Fire Training Range Complex, Guam, June 19-30, 2026 during a live-fire demonstration in support of VALIANT SHIELD 2026. The MRIC provides a state-of-the-art missile system that defeats enemy cruise missiles and other manned and unmanned aerial threats. Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Benjamin Catindig) This video contains USMC licensed music assets from Adobe Stock: Cyberpunk Metal (Full Version) – Vihlyancev_EV

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, III MEF, highlight the command's unique role in integrating communications, intelligence, cyberspace operations, and information capabilities through 3d Intelligence Battalion, 3d Radio Battalion, 7th Communication Battalion, and III MEF Support Battalion in this video. By contrasting operations with and without III MIG, the production demonstrates how the command enables III MEF to communicate, understand the battlespace, maintain decision advantage and execute operations in support of the U.S. Pacific Command. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ramon Cardoza) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Cinematic Final Motion performed by Oleksandr Yatsenko/stock.adobe.com, Violin Fury performed by Stanislav Barantsov/stock.adobe.com, Epic Orchestral Film Powerful Exciting Suspenseful (Railed Up) performed by Analog Motof Tasty/stock.adobe.com, and Cinematic Background Music Supremacy performed by Timofiy Starenkov/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines from across the III Marine Expeditionary Force trained alongside Japan Self-Defense Force personnel during exercise Resolute Dragon 26. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jackson Ricker) This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed assets from Adobe Stock: High-Action-Tension-Scary-Music performed by Keyframe Audio/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participate in a series of multilateral exercises held across Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 15, 2026, to July 3, 2026. The Philippine-led exercises, to include Exercise Balikatan 2026 and KAMANDAG 10, served as a validation of 3rd MLR's purpose-built capabilities and directly strengthened regional alliances, enhanced maritime security, and combined readiness to ensure peace, prosperity, and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes) This video contains assets from Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=1900265109 https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=2046685215 https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=2046685147

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participate in maritime key terrain security operations in support of KAMANDAG 10 across the Batanes Islands, Philippines, June 19 to 29, 2026. KAMANDAG 10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna) This video contains assets from Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=1681983435

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division are constantly improving lethality, combat readiness, and unit cohesion in an effort to promote operation CALTRAP READY in Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2026. As the Marines Corps’ purpose-built Division for the littorals and as the Indo-Pacific stand-in force, our nation, allies, and partners rely on us to be ready. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Briseida Villasenor) This video contains assets from Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=1705259746

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Thomas Cunningham gives a shout out and explains what Independence Day mean to him at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Giovanni Navarrette)

U.S. Marines across 3d Marine Division demonstrate maintaining physical fitness, working as a team and seeking support from loved ones to uphold the mindset of being resilient on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2026. As the Marine Corps’ only purpose-built Division and as the Corps’ Indo-Pacific stand-in force, it’s important that we’re ready both physically and mentally, and that we can support our families from afar. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Analia Elliott)