U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion compete
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Mayor Yuto Yoshida, City of Yokosuka personally recognizes
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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Xhail Pavia-Garcia, a Crosby,
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A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th
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U.S. Marine Capt. Justin Kabilian (left), a Marshfield,
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Philippine Marine Maj. Faustino Austria (left), and
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Japanese locals view various U.S. and Japanese static
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U.S Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
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Okinawa-based Marines recognized by Yokosuka Mayor for Heroic Actions
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Retired Marine Lt. Gen. Norman Smith shares wisdom
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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Blue Impulse performs
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U.S. and Philippine Marines walk along an old airstrip
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Japanese locals watch as Yoshihide Muroya performs
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U.S. Consul General Joel Ehrendreich speaks to Ryukyu
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Wanamingo, Minnesota native stands out while deployed to Japan
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U.S. Marines perform a simulated night raid with multiple
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A U.S. Marine provides security while participating
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U.S. Marines complete an obstacle during the live fire
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U.S. Marine Capt. Andrew Nelson, a Houston native (left),
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Japanese locals tour the Zero Hangar during the 41st
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2nd Lt. Avery Manu prepares to hoist up an antenna
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U.S. and Philippine Marines explain the purpose of
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Sgt. Brent Hawkins addresses Marines May 18, 2018 on
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U.S. Marine Capt. Andrew Nelson, a Houston native (left),
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III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt.
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Lance Cpl. Lui Carrasco, a rifleman with Echo Company,
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U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th
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U.S. Marines provide security after conducting simulated
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A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd
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III MEF Master Gunnery Sergeant Becomes First Marine Selected for CENT...
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Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez greets Marines of the III
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U.S. Marines complete an obstacle during the live fire
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U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman visited 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman visited 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Marines on Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, November 26, 2017. Coffman is a congressman for the state of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl King)
Sgt. Brent Hawkins, the recipient of the Sapper Squad
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PALAWIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Philippines ─ U.S. Navy
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Japanese locals view various U.S. and Japanese static
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Sgt. Maj. Vincent Santiago, right, and Sgt. Maj. Dennis
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Lance Cpl. Riley Chappell, paints the face of a Japanese
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Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hosted the
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CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines — U.S. Marines assigned
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U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. John Jansen engages with U.S.
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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Flores receives a certificate
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Flores receives a certificate from Yokosuka Mayor Yuto Yoshida Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at Yokosuka City Hall, Japan, for his instinctive response and heroic actions to recover a fami... More
Maj. Rob Groceman briefs the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine
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U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. John Jansen claps hands with
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U.S. Marine Cpl. Laramie Nash led his 14-man rifle
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