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U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted training throughout the Indo-Pacific region while embarked upon ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) during a deployment in the fall of 2020. 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 premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Joshua Brittenham)

Col. Robert Brodie, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), delivers a farewell message to the Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, prior to his departure from the MEU, 24 June, 2020. 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 premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S Marine Corps video by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell)

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted MEU Exercise, successfully executing the Rapid Response to Planning Process for an array of missions and conducting command and control from a fully-functional COC at the MEU Command Post, December 2-11, 2019. 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 premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S Marine Corps video by Lcpl Joshua Brittenham)

Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a historical battle site tour in Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 19, 2019. Marines toured Kakazu Ridge, Camp Kinser Battle of Okinawa Historical Display, Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters , and Okinawa Peace Memorial Park to learn about the Marine Corps’ actions in Okinawa during World War II, with the tour supported by the Marine Corps Association & Foundation. The battlefield study was part of MCA&F’s Commanders’ Forum Program which provides battlefield studies and guest speakers free of charge, to help Marines grow as tactical decision makers and leaders. 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 premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser)

Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a physical training event honoring Sgt. Rafael Peralta on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 15, 2019. Peralta gave his life during Operation Phantom Fury in 2004 to save the lives of his fellow Marines, so every Nov. 15 on the anniversary of his death the 31st MEU holds an event honoring him. 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 premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official Marine Corps video by Pfc. Joshua Brittenham)

Marines with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, completed jungle warfare training at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines practice rappelling, casualty evacuation and rope tying skills. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward deployed unit, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corp's by Lance Cpl. Breanna L. Weisenberger/Released)

Inserting via CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), the Mairnes of Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a raid on a notional town. The Marines skillfully and quickly swept through the town, clearing improvised explosive devices and capturing a high-value individual. Soundbite includes LCpl. Richard Good - Rifleman with 2nd Plt., Co. G. (Hometown: Houston, TX.) Produced by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Also available in High Definition. Suggested Lead: Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Raided an enemy held town during a helicopter radi, Aug. 9. Cpl. Jonathan Wright tells us how Company G. recaptured the city and eliminated the enemy. Suggested Tag: The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps' force in readiness in the Asia Pacific region.