Videos

A video highlighting the capabilities of the Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II aircraft utilized by Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, for the unit’s 82nd Birthday celebrated since July 1, 1943, in the Indo-Pacific, July, 1, 2025. The F-35B provides the MEU with short-take-off and vertical-landing capabilities, serving as a force multiplier, seamlessly sharing data with ground forces, naval vessels and other aircraft to provide a complete operational picture. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

A video highlighting the capabilities of Boat Company with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Indo-Pacific, May, 28, 2025. Boat Company’s function is to secure beaches, conduct raids, and pull critical information to facilitate further actions or follow-on operations while utilizing small boats. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

A video highlighting the capabilities of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Indo-Pacific, May, 28, 2025. The VMM supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Commander by providing assault support transport of combat troops, supplies, and equipment, day or night, under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint or combined operations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Peter Rawlins)

A video highlighting the capabilities of Weapons Company with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Indo-Pacific, May, 26, 2025. They provide mobile, lightweight indirect fire capabilities in support of the MEU. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

A video highlighting the capabilities of Helicopter Company with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Indo-Pacific, May, 26, 2025. Helicopter Company provides the MEU air to land capabilities, allowing Marines to insert nearer and faster on MEU objectives. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

A video highlighting the capabilities of Amphibious Combat Vehicles with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Indo-Pacific, May, 25, 2025. The ACV provides the MEU a ship-to-objective amphibious capability, land mobility, survivability and growth capacity and flexibility to incorporate and adapt future technologies. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Angel Diaz Montes De Oca)

A video highlighting the capabilities of Maritime Raid Force with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Indo-Pacific, May, 25, 2025. The MRF reports directly to the MEU commander, acting as the eyes, ears and trigger finger in the battlespace, facilitating a wide array of operations and mission sets. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Raymond Riebli, a CH-53E Super Stallion Pilot attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Capt. Kevin McGinty, a F-35B Pilot attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, 31st MEU, explain the Air Combat Element's part in making the 31st MEU a complete Marine Air Ground Task Force aboard the amphibious assault ship the USS America (LHA 6), in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 27, 2024. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Juan Maldonado)