NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Marines are celebrating the 76th anniversary of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT).
The Marines are celebrating the event with a cake-cutting ceremony in the commander’s office.
The creation of the Fleet Marine Forces (Atlantic and Pacific) in 1946 served to establish a two-way training and education linkage between Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) and tactical organizations, and to consolidate the key joint lessons, requirements, and resources applied to amphibious doctrine and readiness.
“Since the inception of Fleet Marine Force Atlantic on December 16, 1946, United States Marines have faithfully and
gallantly served alongside our U.S. Navy brothers and sisters on the Norfolk, VA waterfront," Lt. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, commander of Marines from Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces, Northern Command, commented.
The rest of his statement reads:
"From guarding naval vessels and munitions, to pioneering amphibious operations, training and readiness, the “Marines on the waterfront” continue to demonstrate the upmost courage and commitment for preparing and leading our Corps against any adversary in any clime and place. While the mission, command structure, and uniforms have evolved over time, seventy-six years later Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, and Marine Forces Northern Command remains committed to warfighting and integration with our Navy counterparts. Happy anniversary Marines.”
