U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

U.S. Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 27. The America-class amphibious assault ship serves as the flagship for the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group / 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit composed of about 3,500 Sailors and Marines in addition to transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets.

U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 conducts routine flight operations aboard USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. VMFA -314 is currently deployed to the @CENTCOM area of operations supporting maritime security and regional stability.

Lt. Gen. Joseph Clearfield, MARCENT Commander and chairman of the Mechanism, welcomed Gen. Rodolphe Haykal, Lebanese Armed Forces Chief of Defense, during his official visit to MARCENT in support of continued senior leader engagement. @CENTCOM @LebarmyOfficial @CENTCOMArabic

Lt. Gen. Joseph Clearfield, MARCENT commander and chairman of the Mechanism, highlighted the importance of sustained military-to-military dialogue and structured engagement in support of the Cessation of Hostilities framework and regional stability.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) hosted a bilateral engagement with senior Lebanese Armed Forces leaders at MacDill AFB, reinforcing continued coordination and dialogue through the Cessation of Hostilities Supervisory Committee (the Mechanism). @CENTCOM

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command 2025 Year in Review highlights a year of partnership building, operational readiness, and crisis response in support of regional security and U.S. national objectives across the @CENTCOM area of operations.

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians with MARCENT, along with service members from several units, took the field for MARCENT’s Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl. The flag football tournament strengthened camaraderie and esprit de corps across the base.

Before we formed a Nation, we formed a Corps of Marines. For 250 years @USMC has fought & won our country’s battles in every clime & place. Our legacy & warrior ethos have been forged in combat & passed down through generations. We are the few, the proud. Happy Birthday, Marines!

Pentalateral Members Convene for 12th Meeting; LAF Operations Ongoing in Lebanon lb.usembassy.gov/pentalateral-m…

#Marines with @iimefmarines participate in a machine gun familiarization range during exercise Native Fury (NF) 25. NF is a biannual exercise focused on the demonstration of the rapid offload and integration of a Maritime Prepositioned Force in the U.S. Central Command area of operations in support of regional security, crisis response, and contingency operations. #USMC #Training #SemperFi

On Wednesday, I visited & recognized some outstanding Marines at @USMARCENT. It was great to see how Marines are implementing AI tools to support targeting & intel in real-world operations across @CENTCOM. Marines are working hard every day, worldwide, to support our Joint Force.

#Marines with @2dMarDiv take part in a base defense exercise during exercise Native Fury (NF) 25 in Jordan, July 6, 2025. NF25 focused on the demonstration of the rapid offload and integration of a Maritime Prepositioned Force in the U.S. Central Command area of operations in support of regional security, crisis response, and contingency operations. #USMC #SemperFi #Training

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division carried out a mass casualty drill during Exercise Native Fury 25 in Jordan. From casualty evacuation to patient tracking, Marines refined their ability to respond quickly and effectively in crisis scenarios. @USMC | @CENTCOM

What began as a reenlistment became a moment newly promoted Sergeant Jason Figueroa will never forget. The Commandant of the Marine Corps surprised him with a meritorious promotion at MARCENT, recognizing his exceptional leadership and performance. @USMC @CMC_MarineCorps

Congrats to Maj. Jonathan Bowman, named the 2025 Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare Officer of the Year for outstanding performance at MARCENT. The EWEA honors Marines and Sailors who advance naval expeditionary warfare through innovation and leadership. marines.mil/News/Messages/…

Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, conducted battlesight zero training during #NativeFury25 in Jordan. Exercise NF25 demonstrates the value of operating in unfamiliar environments, maximizing our collective strengths and building trust. @USMC | @CENTCOM

U.S. Navy Corpsmen, Marines, and Jordanian partners conducted a certification exercise during #NativeFury25 in Jordan. NF25 strengthens international partnerships, builds trust, enhances mobility, and supports regional security. #Partnerships @USMC | @CENTCOM | @iimefmarines

On 26 June, U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 offloaded a L-MADIS from a KC-130J in Aqaba, Jordan, in support of Exercise Native Fury 25. @USMC | @CENTCOM | @CENTCOMArabic

Lt. Gen. Borgschulte engages with MARCENT Marines at MacDill AFB to discuss manpower priorities and the strategic direction of the Marine Corps. @USMC | @CENTCOM

U.S. Marines conduct urban operation training during exercise Falcon Eye in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.