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Maple Resolve

This page archives news and photos from Exercise Maple Resolve in 2019. It highlights deployments and training, showcasing MARFORRES operational readiness and global engagement with partner nations.

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Maple Resolve is an annual exercise, 3-week multinational simulated war, hosted by the Canadian Army bringing NATO allies together from across the world to share and learn tactics while strengthening foreign military ties.

 

242nd Marine Forces Reserve Birthday Ball

Pfc. Alec J. Page, the youngest Marine present at the Marine Forces Reserve birthday ball, and Gunnery Sgt. (retired) Robert L. Allen, oldest Marine present, pose for a photo at the 242nd Marine Corps birthday ball hosted by Marine Forces on Nov. 3, 2017. It is a tradition for the first piece of cake to be given to the oldest Marine present and the passed to the youngest Marine present at every Marine Corps ball, symbolizing the passing of experience and knowledge to the new generation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Issac Velasquez/released)