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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | VMFA-242 82nd Birthday

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)

June 29, 2025

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | VMFA-242 82nd Birthday

June 29, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | VMFA-242 82nd Birthday

June 29, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | F-35B Lightning II aircraft

A video highlighting the capabilities of F35B Lightning II aircraft with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Indo-Pacific, May, 25, 2025. Marine F-35Bs bring a 5th generation multi-discipline strike capability to support combined-joint all domain operations in key maritime terrain. 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)

June 11, 2025

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | F-35B Lightning II aircraft

June 11, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | F-35B Lightning II aircraft

June 11, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | VMM

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)

May 28, 2025

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | VMM

May 28, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | VMM

May 28, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Boat Company

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)

May 28, 2025

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Boat Company

May 28, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Boat Company

May 28, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Helicopter Company

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)

May 26, 2025

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Helicopter Company

May 26, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Helicopter Company

May 26, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Weapons Company

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)

May 26, 2025

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Weapons Company

May 26, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Weapons Company

May 26, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Mechanized Company

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)

May 25, 2025

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Mechanized Company

May 25, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Mechanized Company

May 25, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Maritime Raid Force

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)

May 24, 2025

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Maritime Raid Force

May 24, 2025 | 0:31

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31 Seconds with 31st MEU | Maritime Raid Force

May 24, 2025 | 0:31

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MEUEX 25.2: Col. Chris P. Niedziocha and Maj. James Hurton Interviews

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Chris P. Niedziocha, the commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Maj. James Hurton, the operations officer for Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, speak about MEU exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 13, 2025. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

May 13, 2025

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MEUEX 25.2: Col. Chris P. Niedziocha and Maj. James Hurton Interviews

May 13, 2025 | 14:17

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MEUEX 25.2: Col. Chris P. Niedziocha and Maj. James Hurton Interviews

May 13, 2025 | 14:17

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31st MEU | Patrol 25.2 MEUEX

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct MEU Exercise in Okinawa, Japan, April 28-May 9, 2025. The training was to prepare the unit for future warfighting capabilities with immersive, scenario-based evolutions focused on lethality, readiness, and interoperability. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

May 8, 2025

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31st MEU | Patrol 25.2 MEUEX

May 8, 2025 | 2:29

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31st MEU | Patrol 25.2 MEUEX

May 8, 2025 | 2:29

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31st MEU | Patrol 25.1

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct Patrol 25.1 in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 18-Mar. 7, 2025. The patrol ranged from mission essential operations to bilateral training events across Japan and its islands. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Angel Diaz Montes De Oca)

March 7, 2025

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31st MEU | Patrol 25.1

March 7, 2025 | 1:37

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31st MEU | Patrol 25.1

March 7, 2025 | 1:37

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