Politics
Operation Epic Fury: Little-known Marine Battle Group Deployed from California to Middle East — Here’s What They’ll Do
March 30, 2026
Three warships from San Diego and more than 2,000 Marines heading to the Middle East may have a crucial role to play in the US fight against Iran.
The San Diego-based USS Boxer amphibious assault ship and two other ships comprising the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are en route to the region, the California Post previously reported, as President Donald Trump attempts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.