A video highlighting the capabilities of the Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II aircraft utilized by Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, for the unit’s 82nd Birthday celebrated since July 1, 1943, in the Indo-Pacific, July, 1, 2025. The F-35B provides the MEU with short-take-off and vertical-landing capabilities, serving as a force multiplier, seamlessly sharing data with ground forces, naval vessels and other aircraft to provide a complete operational picture. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and...
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii – Lieutenant Commander Chris M. Bell, 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, was awarded the Military Chaplains Association Distinguished Service Award for an active duty chaplain serving with the United States Marine Corps. Chaplain Bell has been recognized with this significant award for his exceptional dedication and impactful ministry to the Marines and Sailors of 3d...
