As recent developments in distant battlefields have shown, successful military operations rely on resilient communication architectures capable of closing kill chains in austere environments. In order to maintain fleet lethality, Marine Corps Systems Command is working on fielding a state-of-the-art multichannel handheld radio system that mitigates against peer adversary threats and enables Marines to quickly add new waveforms and enhanced capabilities to address evolving requirements...
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The Marine Corps has completed an Environmental Assessment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act to determine the impacts of home basing two new aircraft here: the KC-130J aircraft and the MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft. The EA involved a detailed analysis, extensive consultations with the local community and government agencies, and full consideration of public comments. Based on the results of that analysis, the Marine Corps has determined that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required and has subsequently issued a Finding of No Significant Impact...
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As threats from around the world remain on our nation’s horizon, the Navy and Marine Corps remain ready to respond at a moment’s notice. For more than 30 years, Exercise Steel Knight has served as 1st Marine Division’s culminating event for pre-deployment certification, under I Marine Expeditionary Force. Today, as the nature of threats evolve, so does the training. Steel Knight 23 put Marines to the test to meet challenges they could face in the future...
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U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force deployed in support of Continuing Promise 2022 to provide humanitarian civic assistance to our partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Approximately 90 Marine Corps personnel, from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd MARDIV, provided additional security for the final mission stop in Haiti for the Continuing Promise 22 deployment. II MEF maintains ready trained Marines able to deploy on short notice...
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Armed with unwavering confidence and the latest training, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton emergency service professionals stand ready to counteract any danger — including hazards not visible to the naked eye. When disaster strikes, MCB Camp Pendleton's Fire Department, Provost Marshal's Office (PMO), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal section assemble a team of first responders with a single mission: safeguard all base personnel, property, and the surrounding environment...
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