U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit drive a light marine air defense integrated system and an ultra-light tactical vehicle in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart)
U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) execute a 1,000-pound club challenge aboard the USS Boxer in the South China Sea, June 7, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)
