The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the US Role in Asia-Pacific Affairs

With a lighter-armed Marine Corps that will transition back to amphibious routes to counteract the People’s Liberation Army, the 31st MEU will now be the main effort for one of the first lines of defense for the Republic of China. In an ever-changing world of geopolitical challenges and rising threats, keeping the 31st MEU in constant crisis readiness will help enhance America’s military capabilities. 

SOFREP TV: What is Exercise Brave Warrior?

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Team Cobra, consisting of elements from Charlie Company and Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team “Strike,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) integrate with elements of eVA Battle Group Hungary consisting of Hungarian Defense Forces, Italian Armed Forces, the Croatian Army and the Slovak Armed Forces […]

Major James Capers: Marine Recon legend & Commando Hall of Fame member

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on June 23. Major Capers was honored with a parade and homecoming ceremony in his birthplace of Bishopville, SC on August 28. Visit United American Patriots to view photos and videos from the event. We’ve all seen those Hollywood films where the protagonist has a resume that is […]

The Pic of the Day: Treading water, a favorite Force Recon pastime

Lance Cpl. Jacob Maze, a field radio operator with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division participates in a water survival screening at Camp Shelby, Miss., on July 19, 2020. This training will ultimately prepare them for lengthy and difficult amphibious missions in any clime and place. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve continue to […]

The Pic of the Day: Recon Marines inspect ship hulls

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, inspect the hulls of naval range support vessels at the Port of Naha, Okinawa, Japan, June 9, 2020. Diving in support of naval range support vessels provides Marines the opportunity to work closely with U.S. naval personnel and enhances integration between the Marine Corps […]