Fast, flexible, and built to fight on land, at sea, and in the air, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is the largest and most powerful formation in the Marine Corps, and the backbone of its global operations.

Alliances 2025-09-24

US, Egypt lead Bright Star 2025 drill, strengthening multinational cooperation

The US and Egypt co-hosted Bright Star 2025, one of the Middle East’s largest multinational military exercises, bringing together 43 nations to sharpen crisis response and enhance interoperability.

Fast, flexible, and built to fight on land, at sea, and in the air, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is the largest and most powerful formation in the Marine Corps, and the backbone of its global operations.

Alliances 2025-09-09

CENTCOM leadership's Kuwait visit highlights deepening US military ties

The leadership's recent visit to Kuwait reinforces strong bilateral defense partnerships and joint efforts to maintain regional stability.

Fast, flexible, and built to fight on land, at sea, and in the air, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is the largest and most powerful formation in the Marine Corps, and the backbone of its global operations.

Alliances 2025-09-02

Former CENTCOM commander's Egypt visit reinforced strategic defense relationship

Gen. Kurilla's meetings with Egyptian leadership reaffirmed the United States' role as a key military partner and underscored ongoing regional security cooperation.

Fast, flexible, and built to fight on land, at sea, and in the air, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is the largest and most powerful formation in the Marine Corps, and the backbone of its global operations.

Alliances 2025-08-27

US and Egypt forge promising future for space cooperation

The US and Egypt are expanding their cooperation into the space domain, building on Bright Star 2023's discussions and looking ahead to Bright Star 2025 in Cairo.

Fast, flexible, and built to fight on land, at sea, and in the air, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is the largest and most powerful formation in the Marine Corps, and the backbone of its global operations.

Alliances 2025-08-26

Egypt to showcase M1A1 Abrams tank capabilities in Bright Star 2025

Egyptian M1A1 tanks will join US forces in the Middle East's largest multinational exercise.

Fast, flexible, and built to fight on land, at sea, and in the air, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is the largest and most powerful formation in the Marine Corps, and the backbone of its global operations.

Alliances 2025-08-19

Egypt takes command of Red Sea task force for second time

Egypt assumes leadership of Combined Task Force 153 again, strengthening maritime security efforts in critical shipping lanes connecting the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean.

Fast, flexible, and built to fight on land, at sea, and in the air, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is the largest and most powerful formation in the Marine Corps, and the backbone of its global operations.

Alliances 2025-08-13

Saudi Arabia marks defense milestone with first operational THAAD missile battery

With the activation of its first THAAD battery, Saudi Arabia boosts regional security and strengthens strategic ties with the United States.

Fast, flexible, and built to fight on land, at sea, and in the air, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is the largest and most powerful formation in the Marine Corps, and the backbone of its global operations.

Alliances 2025-08-11

Marine Corps Training Mission – UAE strengthens regional security

US Marines' relationship with the UAE's elite special forces demonstrates the depth of US commitment to its security partners.

Fast, flexible, and built to fight on land, at sea, and in the air, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is the largest and most powerful formation in the Marine Corps, and the backbone of its global operations.

Alliances 2025-08-06

United States, Jordan maintain historically strong and strategic partnership

US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine met with his counterpart, Jordan’s Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, in June.

Fast, flexible, and built to fight on land, at sea, and in the air, the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) is the largest and most powerful formation in the Marine Corps, and the backbone of its global operations.

Alliances 2025-08-05

US-Egypt military cooperation marks milestone with upcoming Bright Star 25 drill

With 45 years of Bright Star exercises under their belts, the US and Egypt are preparing for the latest iteration.