U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Forces Central Command, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, and 2nd Network Battalion participate in a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) course at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Fla., March 28– April 17, 2025. The MAI course develops Marines into certified instructors capable of teaching and evaluating the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Throughout the course, Marines are challenged through rigorous physical conditioning, combative drills, and leadership evaluations under high-stress conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Mr. Ruben Cordero)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Forces Central Command, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, and 2nd Network Battalion participate in a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) course at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Fla., March 28 – April 17, 2025. The MAI course develops Marines into certified instructors capable of teaching and evaluating the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Throughout the course, Marines are challenged through rigorous physical conditioning, combative drills, and leadership evaluations under high-stress conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Mr. Ruben Cordero)

Tampa residents and U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) honor 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez during a community cleanup at Centro Asturiano Memorial Park Cemetery in Tampa, Florida, April 25, 2025. Lopez, a Tampa native, U.S. Naval Academy graduate, and Medal of Honor recipient for his heroic actions during the Inchon landing in the Korean War. The community cleanup event commemorated his enduring legacy of courage, leadership, and selfless service. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Mr. Ruben Cordero)

U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Forces Central Command and Task Force 51/5 conducted the Task Force Nineteen Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Seminar with senior leadership from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force at a base in Abu Dhabi and with the Royal Saudi Navy at the Eastern Fleet base in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, from April 11 to 17, 2025. The seminar brought together U.S. Marines, along with senior and junior airmen from the UAE Air Force and sailors from the Royal Saudi Navy, to exchange leadership principles, enhance interoperability, and strengthen regional security. Discussions focused on ethical decision-making, risk assessment, and operational planning—further advancing regional cooperation and military partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Mr. Ruben Cordero)

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command conduct the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) to assess battlefield readiness through high-intensity physical challenges. The test includes a timed 880-yard sprint, ammunition can lifts, and a maneuver under fire course. The CFT is designed to measure stamina, strength, and combat agility—reinforcing every Marine's commitment to staying physically ready for any mission.

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command conduct the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) to assess battlefield readiness through high-intensity physical challenges. The test includes a timed 880-yard sprint, ammunition can lifts, and a maneuver under fire course. The CFT is designed to measure stamina, strength, and combat agility—reinforcing every Marine's commitment to staying physically ready for any mission.

The Maritime Fire Support Symposium brought together marine and naval infantry forces from eight countries across the Middle East to enhance interoperability and bolster collective readiness in fire support related missions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)

Exercise Native Fury 24 is a key multi-lateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command and executed by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This iteration emphasizes the strategic use of logistics and leverage the extensive network of roads and infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary Kohlmann)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, other members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Saudi Armed Forces, and the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces participated in exercise Native Fury 24 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, May 5-24, 2024. Exercise Native Fury 24 is a key multi-lateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command and executed by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This iteration emphasizes the strategic use of logistics and leverage the extensive network of roads and infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula. The events depicted in this video are comprised of Exercise NF24. This video was created May 28, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mary Kohlmann) This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Journey-Through-the-Desert Devil’s-Disgrace Arabian-Nights

Exercise Native Fury 24 is a key multi-lateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command and executed by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This iteration emphasizes the strategic use of logistics and leverage the extensive network of roads and infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kevin N. Seidensticker)

Exercise Native Fury 24 is a key multi-lateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command and executed by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This iteration emphasizes the strategic use of logistics and leverage the extensive network of roads and infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command)

Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, the integrated Navy, and Marine Corps amphibious force, is a Joint Task Force-Capable (JTF-C) Headquarters that plays a vital role in responding to crises and contingencies, coordinating, and executing operations, conducting theater security cooperation, and advancing emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore in support of U.S. Central Command, Fifth Fleet, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command theater objectives.

U.S. Armed Forces and Saudi Armed Forces participated in exercise Native Fury 22 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 9 - 26, 2022. Native Fury 22 is vital for strengthening the United States’ long-standing relationship with Saudi Armed Forces. The exercise enhances combined tactics, maritime capabilities and promotes long-term regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Atticus Martinez and Cpl. Patrick Katz)

U.S. Armed Forces and Saudi Armed Forces participated in exercise Native Fury 22 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 9 - 26, 2022. Native Fury 22 is vital for strengthening the United States’ long-standing relationship with Saudi Armed Forces. The exercise enhances combined tactics, maritime capabilities and promotes long-term regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Patrick Katz)