U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class taught by Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, a 7-time World No-Gi Champion, during Fleet Week Miami at Fight Sports Club Miami, May 8, 2024. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps by Sgt. Ambriez-Stippey)
U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen pose for a photo with dance instructors at the Dancing With the Stars and Stripes event during Fleet Week Miami in Miami, May 8, 2024. Fleet Weeks are a tradition of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, where major U.S. cities host Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen for one week of community-wide events. Fleet Week Miami, in its first year, is an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships, and view the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)
MIAMI, F.L. – U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force will join the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard for Miami’s first ever Fleet Week.
For the first time in over a decade the Navy and Marine Corps have been invited to a new city for a Fleet Week. The services will bring multiple ships and thousands of service members to Miami during the week-long event slated to kick off May 5, 2024.
Marines from across II MEF have established a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (Special-Purpose MAGTF) led by 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and augmented with Marines from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and other units to take part in Fleet Week Miami.
“Fleet Week Miami is a historic...