U.S. Department of War

10/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/23/2026 09:18

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Conduct Search and Seizure Operations

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Visit, Board, Search and Seizure

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit demonstrate visit, board, search and seizure operations Oct. 16, 2026. VBSS is integral in maritime inception operations that aim to delay, disrupt or seize vessels of interest. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Maksim Masloboev)

Oct. 16, 2026

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