U.S. Marines Stand Up New Regiment, Chinese Warships Sail in East

The Marine Corps formally established its second littoral regiment, converting the Japan-based 12th Marine Regiment into the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR) at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, on Wednesday, in line with its modernization efforts under the Force Design 2030 plan. Meanwhile, a number of People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships have sailed past Japan into the East China Sea as they return from operational deployments. “Today marks a significant milestone in the storied history of 12th Marine Regiment as they transition to 12th Marine Littoral Regiment,” said Maj. Gen. Christian Wortman, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Division, in his

New in 2021: The Corps gets a new unit ― the Marine littoral regiment

China expands amphibious forces in challenge to US beyond Asia - Times of India

Maritime Standoff Between China And Malaysia Winding Down - USNI News

H-061-3 Desert Storm: Sealift, Seabees, Navy Medicine

How the US military's moves, including 2,000 Marines, will play into the Israel-Gaza conflict - ABC News

China deploys six warships to Middle East as tensions in region boil amid fears Israel crisis could become all-out war

Special Report: China expands amphibious forces in challenge to U.S. beyond Asia

Navy Wants to Scrap 9 Littoral Combat Ships Along with 15 Others to Pay for New Carriers and Submarines

Support Our Troops

U s navy ma hi-res stock photography and images - Page 8 - Alamy

Category: Marine Corps - Seapower

US Places 2,000 Soldiers on Deployment Alert to Increase DoD's Ability to Respond in MidEast