Deployments 2023-10-17
Iran's targeting of US military aircraft with lasers risks escalatory response
Unprofessional behavior at a time of increased tensions risks sparking a conflict in which Iran would pay an extraordinary price.
Deployments 2023-10-13
Deployment of Ford Carrier Strike Group leaves no doubt of US support for Israel
US officials have voiced concerns about the potential for a wider conflict across the Middle East should Hizbullah and other Iran-backed groups open up new fronts against Israel.
Deployments 2023-08-23
USS Carter Hall is 'working for peace, ready for war'
Dock landing ship USS Carter Hall is capable of supporting the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in an amphibious assault and other littoral operations.
Deployments 2023-08-21
USS Mesa Verde enables Marines to carry out special ops during crises
San Antonio-class ships support amphibious assault, special operations or expeditionary warfare missions and can serve as secondary aviation platforms for the US Marine Corps.
Deployments 2023-08-18
26th MEU and USS Bataan team up on security challenges
The USS Bataan has proven it is capable of enabling the 26th MEU to respond rapidly to the most complex challenging environments.
Deployments 2023-08-16
The 26th MEU: Special Operations-capable Marines
The 26th MEU, now designated as 'special operations-capable', has a history of distinguished achievements and the ability to rapidly respond to the most complex and diverse challenges.
Deployments 2023-08-14
Bomber Task Force missions demonstrate US presence around the globe
The US military's bomber fleet is the most flexible leg of its nuclear triad, capable of providing massive firepower in a short time anywhere on the globe.
Deployments 2023-08-11
II MEF: a distinguished combat history in Iraq, Afghanistan
Battlegrounds for the II Marine Expeditionary Force have included Anbar province, Iraq, and Helmand province, Afghanistan, where it has provided constant support to US allies.
Deployments 2023-08-07
F-16s to play key role in deterring Iranian aggression in Gulf
The F-16's manoeuvrability and combat radius exceed that of all threat fighter aircraft, while the Link 16 system allows the F-16 to communicate with other assets in engaging targets.
Deployments 2023-08-07
Marine Corps structure allows for rapid scalability of forces during crisis
The scalable organisation of the US Marine Corps allows it to respond to any crisis, ready to deploy anywhere between 2,000 to 90,000 troops with air and ground elements around the world.