State Partnership Program

Video by Sgt. Camila Melendez

2/2 Marines Conduct Jungle Training in Brazil

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

Sept. 29, 2022 | 2:54

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, in support of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, participated in a bilateral jungle training event in Manaus, Brazil, Sept. 19-29, 2022. Throughout the training event, U.S. Marines applied tactics and knowledge given to them by the Brazilian Marines, who regularly operate in the Amazon jungle. Bilateral training events such as jungle training develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of U.S. and partner nation maritime forces to achieve common desired effects. This exchange of knowledge between critical regional partners fosters interoperability, friendly relationships, and mutual cooperation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Camila Melendez)