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The Maritime Expeditionary Security Force

  • Defense.gov
  • Dec. 8, 2020 | 1:46

The Navy officially changed the name and mission of the Coastal Riverine squadrons to reflect their role amid a new era of great power competition; they are now known as the Maritime Expeditionary Security Force. Take a look at some highlights of their mission in this video.

Video by Austin Rooney