U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) reflect on the operations, activities, and exercises during their deployment as the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command crisis response force. The 26th MEU(SOC) completed its deployment to the U.S. European Command, U.S. African Command, and U.S. Central Command areas of operations in March 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

The Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), provided the full range of combat logistics functions and capabilities necessary to maintain the continued readiness and sustainability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force as a whole throughout the 26th MEU(SOC)'s deployment as the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command Immediate Crisis Response Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (Special Operations Capable) Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/6 is the Tip of the Spear. Time and time again, history has proven that value and utility of having Marines forward-deployed on amphibious ships. Our BLT truly showcased that throughout the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command deployment from operations and activities in the High North, Baltics, Mediterranean Sea, and Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

The Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), has played an integral role within the 26th MEU(SOC) Marine Air-Ground Task Force, through offensive, defensive, and all other aviation operations during our deployment as the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command crisis response force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (26MEU(SOC)) conduct cold weather training alongside Greek partners in the 32nd Marine Brigade as the first Allied force to train at the Mount Olympus Mountain Training Center, 12-19 Feb. 2024. This bilateral training enables an exchange of tactics, techniques, and procedures for both cold weather and mountain warfare environments. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests.