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U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific has played a vital role in major conflicts throughout the Pacific theater, tracing its proud history from World War II island-hopping campaigns to present-day operations, and remains the Corps’ largest operational command. Established under the command of General Holland M. Smith in 1944, MARFORPAC includes I and III Marine Expeditionary Forces, collectively known as the “Pacific Marines.” These Marines are forward deployed as crisis response forces, operating with naval expertise alongside allies and partners to prevent conflict, promote stability, and if the Nation calls, to fight and win. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter) (This video contains music from USMC licensed assets from Adobe Stock: “War Machine (Main Theme)” by Jamendo)

Multinational service members, veterans, leaders of Solomon Islands’ government, members of the diplomatic community, and civilians, attend the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the battle, and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for the allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

The Union II 81st Commemoration Anniversary ceremony is held in Les Saisies and Centron, France, Aug. 1, 2025. Union II was a WWII operation that involved the aerial insertion of six Marines, an Army Air Corps captain, and a French resistance fighter into the German-controlled French Alps in August of 1944. Their mission was to arm and train the French Resistance to aid in the fight to liberate Europe. When they found themselves surrounded by German forces in the village of Centron, the Marines surrendered in order to save the village from retaliation. Their sacrifice is remembered to this day. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

U.S. Marines and Japanese citizens gather to pay respects during a Battle of Okinawa Memorial Day ceremony on Hamahiga Island, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2025. The first memorial is dedicated to the island residents who lost their lives during the Battle, while the second memorial recognizes U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kermit Shelly, the commanding officer of 3rd Force Service Regiment from March 1967 until his death in June 1968. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Masloboev)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joshua Chambers, operational planner, Operations Division, G-3, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, recounts the story of how his great-grandfather, Col. Justice M. Chambers, received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima. The Battle of Iwo Jima, fought from February 19 to March 26, 1945, was one of the deadliest campaigns undertaken by the United States Marine Corps during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Indio Woods)

Mr. Chester "Charles" Clapper, a U.S. Marine Corps flamethrower operator with 3rd Marine Division, recounts his experience of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, at Supply, North Carolina, on Nov. 26, 2024. Mr. Clapper served in the Marine Corps as a private first class, and after leaving the Marine Corps, continued to serve in the U.S. Army, eventually retiring as a sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Allison White) (Music from Adobe Stock)

Mr. Chester "Charles" Clapper, a U.S. Marine Corps flamethrower operator with 3rd Marine Division, recounts his experience of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, at Supply, North Carolina, on Nov. 26, 2024. Mr. Clapper served in the Marine Corps as a private first class, and after leaving the Marine Corps, continued to serve in the U.S. Army, eventually retiring as a sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps video by CWO4 Izzel Sanchez, Staff Sgt. Kevin Rivas, Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez, Sgt. Eric Ramirez, and Sgt. Maurion Moore.) (Music from Adobe Stock)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Pete Ortiz, retired, speaks about his father's actions during the 80th anniversary of the liberation of France celebration in Les Saisies, France, Aug. 1, 2024. In 1943, Ortiz's father, Col. Peter Ortiz, led a team of Marines into German-controlled territory to arm and train French resistance fighters as part of an OSS mission titled Union II. The mission ultimately ended with the surrender of the OSS team to protect the town of Centron from retaliation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin and Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, relinquished command to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans and held a retirement ceremony at The National WWII Museum, New Orleans, March 21, 2024. Bellon commanded more than 90,000 Reserve Marines since taking command of MARFORRES in 2019. He took command of MARFORSOUTH in 2022. Bellon retired after 35 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps’ Active and Reserve Components. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kanoa Thomas, Lance Cpl. Isaiah Smith and Lance Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus). By license- this video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Sons of Fortune by Edward Karl Hanson"/https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=356931569