Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic

Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command

Norfolk, Virginia

Mission

Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (COMMARFORCOM), commands Active Component (AC) Service-retained operating forces; executes USMC force generation actions across the AC/RC Components in provisioning of joint capable Marine Corps forces, and directs deployment planning and execution of Service-retained operating forces in support of Combatant Commander (CCDR) and Service requirements; serves as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic (CG FMFLANT) and commands embarked Marine Corps forces; coordinates Marine Corps-Navy integration of operational initiatives and advises Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) on support to Marine Corps forces assigned to U.S. Navy ships, bases, and installations; and conducts Service-directed operational tasks as required.

Headquarters and Service Battalion Change of Command Ceremony

Retired U.S. Marine Corps General and former Secretary of Defense James Mattis visits Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command

Retired General and former Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, visits Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command

Retired General and former Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, visits Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Mrine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command

Old Building, New Mission

SECNAV (Acting) Pays A Visit

Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you, your family and your unit from infection, and ensures Marines and Sailors stay ready to accomplish the mission.

VaxFacts

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Remers, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment stands guard during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 12, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cameron Northern, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, issues commands to a contractor role playing as a plumber during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 13, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Mears, a corpsman with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment applies first aid to a notional gunshot wound during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 13, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Cousins, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, provides security for casualty during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 13, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Braxton Bosehart, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, stands guard during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 13, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Justice, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, provides security at a landing zone during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 14, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Gaines, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, sights in while securing a landing zone during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 14, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Taylor Borey, a financial management resource analyst with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, receives a stocking Dec. 21, 2020, on Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia. The Marines on Camp Elmore received holiday treats from the Daughters of the American Revolution association and from the families of service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Danielle Abshire/released)

Passing of the Stockings

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Spencer Sargeant, an intel analyst, left, Lance Cpl. Jazzmyne Meadows, a logistic embarkation specialist, middle, and Pfc. Brendan Flatley, a Marine Air Ground Task Force planner with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, deliver stuffed stockings to Marines living in the barracks at Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 21, 2020. The Marines on Camp Elmore received holiday stockings from the Daughters of the American Revolution association and from the families of service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Danielle Abshire/released)

Passing of the Stockings

Heather Balow, a representative from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), poses for a photo with Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command on Camp Elmore, in Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 21, 2020. The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization with more than one million members, dedicated to making a difference in their communities, across the country, and the world. Members of the local DAR chapter collected gifts for the Marines and Sailors of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

Passing of the Stockings

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jazzmyn Meadows, an embarkation specialist with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, hands Pfc. Tia Bastian, a Marine Air Ground Task Force Planner with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic a stocking Dec. 21, 2020, on Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia. The Marines on Camp Elmore received holiday stockings from the Daughters of the American Revolution association and from the families of service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

Passing of the Stockings

Stockings filled with gifts from the Daughters of the American Revolution are staged for delivery to Marines and Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command on Camp Elmore, in Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 21, 2020. The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization with more than one million members, dedicated to making a difference in their communities, across the country, and the world. Members of the local DAR chapter collected gifts for the Marines and Sailors of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

Passing of the Stockings

MARFORNORTH Transfer of Authority

U.S. Marines stationed at Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Headquarters and Service Battalion participated in a Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen/Released)

Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Headquarters and Service Battalion 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – A honorary birthday cake sits on display during a Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Curtis Thomas, Executive Officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command offers opening remarks during a Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – U.S. Navy Capt. Steven Moses, Force Chaplain at Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command offers an opening prayer during a Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bradley S. Driver, Sergeant Major of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command offers Marines motivational remarks during a Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – A U.S. Marine Corps honorary fallen comrade table sits on display during a Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark R. Reid, Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic (FMFLANT), U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) and Sgt. Maj. Bradley S. Driver, Sergeant Major of HQSVCBN, FMFLANT, MARFORCOM stand at attention during the playing of “Anchors Away” during a Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

Commandant Gen. David H. Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black host a cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ 245th birthday at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. This video is not the commandant’s annual birthday video. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron Patterson)

CMC and SMMC 245th Marine Corps Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony

Commandant Gen. David H. Berger delivers his 245th Marine Corps birthday message with Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps video by SSgt. Erik Estrada) For a descriptive transcript text document of this video, contact Kim Hardison at kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

Commandant’s 245th Marine Corps Birthday Message

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. General Robert F. Hedelund, Commanding General of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic visits Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment (MCSFR), for a commander’s conference meeting, Sept. 29, 2020, Naval Weapon Station, Yorktown, Virginia. The commander’s conference presented senior leadership with a forum to discuss naval integration, force design, professional military education, and the future of the Marine Corps. During the two-day meeting, commanders from across MCSFR and MARFORCOM reviewed strategic guidance and discussed force design implementation affecting Fleet Marine Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

MCSFR hosts Commander Conference

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Corey M. Collier, Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment (MCSFR), answers questions during a commander’s conference meeting debrief, Sept. 30, 2020, Naval Weapon Station, Yorktown, Virginia. The commander’s conference presented senior leadership with a forum to discuss naval integration, force design, professional military education, and the future of the Marine Corps. During the two-day meeting, commanders from across MCSFR and MARFORCOM reviewed strategic guidance and discussed force design implementation affecting Fleet Marine Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

MCSFR hosts Commander Conference

The JLTV is being fielded as a replacement for the High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles currently in use at MCSFR.

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Demo

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William E. Souza III, Deputy Commander for Mobilization, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, operates the Mark IV patrol boat during his visit to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), Aug. 27, 2020, on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event familiarized Marine Corps leadership with U.S. Navy capabilities, and provided insight on the mission of Naval Expeditionary Combat Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

Brig. Gen. William E. Souza III visits NECC

MCSFR Mission Readiness Exercise

Patrons wait to have their vitals checked during an Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) blood drive at Hopkins Gymnasium on Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, May 28, 2020.

Mission Critical: FMFLANT Marines, Sailors donate blood

Senior Marine Corps and Navy leaders visit the USS John Warner (SSN-785) at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, Jan. 31, 2020. Leaders toured the vessel to become familiar with the ship’s capabilities, increasing naval integration. The USS John Warner is a Virginia-class fast-attack submarine launched on Sept. 10, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

Blue-Green Integration

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Mary Devine, Commanding Officer of the USS Bainbridge (DDG-96) speaks to Sailors prior to a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy leadership tour aboard USS Bainbridge at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, Jan. 31, 2020. The tour was held to familiarize U.S. Marine Corps leaders with the capabilities of the vessel, increasing naval integration. The USS Bainbridge is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Desmond Martin/released)

Blue-Green Integration

Videos

Video by Sgt. Danielle Prentice

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COVID-19 Vaccines are here!

Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command
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Choosing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can help protect the health of ourselves, the Navy-Marine Corps team, and our families.
(U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Danielle Prentice)

Marine Corps News

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Leaders with MARFORCOM, SSP visit MCSFR for a JLTV Demonstration By Sgt. Danielle Prentice | September 24, 2020 U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic (FMFLANT), and Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM), and U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe, Director of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), visited Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) for a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) capabilities brief and demonstration Sept. 22, 2020 at Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Virginia. MORE

Navy, Marine Corps Team Focus on Increasing Lethality During Naval Integration TTX By Chief Petty Officer Mary Popejoy | August 5, 2020 The Navy and Marine Corps teams from U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT) joined together to participate in a Naval Integration Tabletop Exercise (TTX) Aug. 5-6. The TTX, part of a long-term integrated training continuum, challenged the Navy and Marine Corps team to develop integrated maritime fires and effects elements with a focus on increasing lethality for the future naval fight. MORE

Mission Critical: Successful Blood Drive, Potential Lives Saved By Sgt. Danielle Prentice | May 28, 2020 Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces command hosted an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive at the Hopkins Hall Gymnasium, at Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, May 28, 2020. The blood drive provided an opportunity for service members, personnel, and their families to donate blood amid Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). MORE

Going with the Flow: HBSCBN Gets Creative to Repair HVAC By Sgt. Desmond Martin | May 13, 2020 Personnel with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, Facility Maintenance Team, repaired the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC) May 13, 2020, at Hopkins Hall Gym, on Camp Elmore, in Norfolk, Virginia. MORE