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Netflix DebutsMarines,’ Unfiltered Look at the 31st MEU on the Corps’ 250th Birthday

The four-part series draws on rare, unfettered access to the 31st MEU granted under DoD liaison protocols with creators retaining editorial control.

Overview

  • The docuseries premiered globally on Netflix on November 10, 2025, and consists of four episodes.
  • It follows the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during an Indo-Pacific deployment, including life aboard USS America and USS Green Bay.
  • Filming occurred primarily over three months in 2024 with EMLO-facilitated access under SAPP standards, and the Marine Corps verified factual accuracy without controlling the final cut.
  • Sequences include maritime interdiction VBSS operations and F-35B flight activities that reflect current Marine readiness, Stand-In Force concepts, and Force Design modernization.
  • Produced by Amblin Entertainment Documentaries and Lucky8 TV, the series is directed by Chelsea Yarnell, with executive producers including Sebastian Junger, and was enabled by a directive from Gen. Eric M. Smith to provide unfettered access.