U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

07/16/2026

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a verification boarding aboard M/T Wen Yao in the Gulf of Oman today. 🦅

07/09/2026

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao visited MacDill Air Force Base, where he met with U.S. Marines and service members from across the base. During the visit, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao engaged directly with service members, answered questions, and discussed the priorities and challenges. The visit gave service members from each branch an opportunity to hear directly from leadership and share their perspectives.

06/29/2026

06/03/2026

U.S. Marines and an Airman train on the Skydio X2D small Unmanned Aerial System in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.

05/27/2026

U.S. Marines conduct nighttime maintenance operations on an M142 HIMARS in the U.S. Central Command area of operation, ensuring the system remains mission ready at all times.

04/22/2026

Over the past week, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command welcomed senior leader visits from Gen. Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Rear Adm. Guido F. Valdes, Director, Health Services, Headquarters Marine Corps. These engagements reflect continued senior leader focus on readiness, operational effectiveness, and the health and well-being of Marines and Sailors supporting MARCENT’s mission across the Central Command area of responsibility.

04/20/2026

During a visit to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Joseph R. Clearfield, Commander, U.S. Marine Forces, Central Command, had the opportunity to speak directly with Marines aboard the ship and discuss equipment and gear capabilities.

04/09/2026

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II lands aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea.

04/08/2026