3rd Marine Division Marine receives Award for Leadership in Marine Cor...
Sgt. Aenoi Luangxay ,right, a squad leader with Combat Engineering Company, 3rd Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, receives a challenge coin July 7, 2017, in Okinawa,... More
A 3rd Marine Division Marine rappels during the rappel
A 3rd Marine Division Marine rappels during the rappel phase of the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition December 4, 2017, in Okinawa, Japan. The squad competition is a challenge to see which unit is th... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion compete
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion compete in the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion annual Warrior Challenge on Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, December 15, 2017. The events included the basic skills and ... More
Mayor Yuto Yoshida, City of Yokosuka personally recognizes
Mayor Yuto Yoshida, City of Yokosuka personally recognizes four U.S. Marines, two U.S. Sailors and a local resident Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at Yokosuka City Hall, for their instinctive response and heroic action... More
A 3rd Marine Division Marine rappels during the rappel
A 3rd Marine Division Marine rappels during the rappel phase of the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition December 4, 2017, in Okinawa, Japan. The squad competition is a challenge to see which unit is th... More
U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force
U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force present the Colors March 25, 2017, on Iwo To, Japan, during the 72nd Reunion of Honor. The 72nd Anniversary of the battle of Iwo To is an opportunity for the... More
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)
III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt.
III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson greets a Ryukyu University law student after speaking about the role of the U.S. military in Okinawa at the university May 16, 20... More
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. Lance Cpl. Trent Thomas, a native of... More
U.S Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
U.S Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division were awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal December 8, 2017, on Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, for their superior overall p... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company,
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force plan events for the following day during the CAB Battalion Field Exercise 17.4 S... More
Okinawa-based Marines recognized by Yokosuka Mayor for Heroic Actions
Mayor Yuto Yoshida of the City of Yokosuka personally recognizes four U.S. Marines, two U.S. Sailors and a local resident Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at Yokosuka City Hall, for their instinctive response and heroic ... More
Retired Marine Lt. Gen. Norman Smith shares wisdom
Retired Marine Lt. Gen. Norman Smith shares wisdom with current U.S. Marine Forces Pacific Commander Lt. Gen. David Berger March 25, 2017 after arriving to a ceremony on Iwo To, Japan. The Reunion of Honor allo... More
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division provide security at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, after exiting an MV-22 Osprey du... More
U.S. Marines and service members of the Japan Ground
U.S. Marines and service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare to present U.S. and Japanese national colors during the opening ceremony of the Yama Sakura 71 exercise Dec. 7, 2016, at Camp Cour... More
Sgt. Brent Hawkins addresses Marines May 18, 2018 on
Sgt. Brent Hawkins addresses Marines May 18, 2018 on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Hawkins recently won the outstanding squad leader award while participating in the 3rd annual Marine Corps Combat Engineer Sappe... More
III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt.
III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Larry Nicholson, right, passes the non-commissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez during a relief, appointment and retirement ceremony at... More
Lance Cpl. Lui Carrasco, a rifleman with Echo Company,
Lance Cpl. Lui Carrasco, a rifleman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participates in the rappel phase of the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition December 4, 2... More
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, patrol the jungle during a patrolling exercise at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, M... More
U.S. Marines provide security after conducting simulated
U.S. Marines provide security after conducting simulated village raids at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan, December 5, 2017, during the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition. The rai... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division conduct drill
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division conduct drill during the sergeant major relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2018. The ceremony took place to relieve Sgt. Maj. Vicent... More
A U.S. Marine provides security while participating
A U.S. Marine provides security while participating a simulated night raid with multiple rifle squads during an air assault training event at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2017. Mar... More
U.S. Marines complete an obstacle during the live fire
U.S. Marines complete an obstacle during the live fire range portion of the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition December 7, 2017, at Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan. The squad competition is conducted to... More
RYUKYU UNIVERSITY, Okinawa- U.S. Consul General Joel
RYUKYU UNIVERSITY, Okinawa- U.S. Consul General Joel Ehrendreich and U.S Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson pose for a group photo with Ryukyu University law students after explaining the role of the U... More
III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt.
III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson speaks to Ryukyu University law students about the role of the U.S. military in Okinawa May 16, 2017 in Okinawa, Japan. U.S. Cons... More
Cpl. John Wood, a fire team leader with Echo Company,
Cpl. John Wood, a fire team leader with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participates in the rappel phase of the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition December 4, 20... More
2nd Lt. Avery Manu prepares to hoist up an antenna
2nd Lt. Avery Manu prepares to hoist up an antenna during Combat Assault Battalion Field Exercise 17.4 September 12, 2017, on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan. The purpose of FEX 17.4 is to prepare the battalion f... More
U.S. Consul General Joel Ehrendreich speaks to Ryukyu
U.S. Consul General Joel Ehrendreich speaks to Ryukyu University law students in Okinawa, Japan about the role of the U.S. military in Okinawa May 16, 2017. Ehrendreich and III Marine Expeditionary Force Comma... More
Private First Class Andrew Drozdowski, a team leader
Private First Class Andrew Drozdowski, a team leader with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine regiment, applies face paint to his face before participating in simulated night raid training at Marine Corps Air Station Fut... More
U.S. Marines perform a simulated night raid with multiple
U.S. Marines perform a simulated night raid with multiple rifle squads during an air assault training event at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2017. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st ... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division conduct drill
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division conduct drill during the sergeant major relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2018. The ceremony took place to relieve Sgt. Maj. Vincen... More
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
U.S. Marine Cpl. Laramie Nash led his 14-man rifle
U.S. Marine Cpl. Laramie Nash led his 14-man rifle squad to victory during the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition held in Okinawa, Japan, December 4-8. The Marines were awarded with a Navy and Marine ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Manaure Arrellano receives a
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Manaure Arrellano 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... More
Iron fist battalion gets back to the basics
A U.S. Marine with Combat Engineering Company, Combat Assault Battalion (CAB), 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force uses a radio Sept. 12, 2017, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, during CAB Battali... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion complete
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion complete a field radio test on Camp Schwab during the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion annual Warrior Challenge in Okinawa, Japan, December 15, 2017. The events includ... More
3rd Marine Division Commanding General Maj. Gen. Craig
3rd Marine Division Commanding General Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake presents an appreciation coin to U.S. Marines and Sailors attached to 3rd Marine Division April 13, 2018, on Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan. T... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion paddle
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion paddle in a zodiac boat on Camp Schwab during the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion annual Warrior Challenge in Okinawa, Japan, December 15, 2017. The events included t... More
3rd Marine Division Commanding General Maj. Gen. Craig
3rd Marine Division Commanding General Maj. Gen. Craig Timberlake awards Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal December 8, 2017, on ... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion compete
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion compete in the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion annual Warrior Challenge on Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, December 15, 2017. The events included the basic skills and ... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division conduct drill
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division conduct drill during the sergeant major relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2018. The ceremony took place to relieve Sgt. Maj. Vincen... More
III MEF Master Gunnery Sergeant Becomes First Marine Selected for CENT...
CAMP COURTNEY, Japan ─ U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Blaine Jones recently became the first Marine to be accepted as the United States Central Command senior enlisted advisor to the joint operations sec... More
Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez greets Marines of the III
Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez greets Marines of the III Marine Expeditionary Force during the III MEF relief, appointment and retirement ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan on May 12, 2017. The ceremony took p... More
U.S. Marines complete an obstacle during the live fire
U.S. Marines complete an obstacle during the live fire range portion of the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition December 7, 2017, at Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan. The squad competition is conducted to... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and service members of the Japan Ground Self- Defense Force prepare to perform color guard duty, Dec. 7, 2016, in Okinawa, Japan during the opening ceremony of ... More
Sgt. Brent Hawkins, the recipient of the Sapper Squad
Sgt. Brent Hawkins, the recipient of the Sapper Squad Leader Award, poses for a photo May 18, 2018 on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Hawkins recently won the outstanding squad leader award while participating in ... More
Sgt. Maj. Vincent Santiago, right, and Sgt. Maj. Dennis
Sgt. Maj. Vincent Santiago, right, and Sgt. Maj. Dennis Bradley march during the 3rd Marine Division relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2018. The ceremony took place to r... More
RYUKYU UNIVERSITY, Okinawa- U.S. Consul General Joel
RYUKYU UNIVERSITY, Okinawa- U.S. Consul General Joel Ehrendreich, left, and Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson listen as Ryukyu University law students ask questions about the U.S. military in Okinawa at the univer... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Manaure Arrellano responds to
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Manaure Arrellano responds to Yokosuka Mayor Yuto Yoshida Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at Yokosuka City Hall, Japan, after receiving an award. Arrellano was one of seven people awarded for the... More
U.S. Consul General Joel Ehrendreich speaks to Ryukyu
U.S. Consul General Joel Ehrendreich speaks to Ryukyu University law students in Okinawa, Japan about the role of the U.S. military in Okinawa May 16, 2017. Ehrendreich and III Marine Expeditionary Force Comman... More
Sgt. Maj. Lee D. Bonar, Jr. addresses the crowd during
Sgt. Maj. Lee D. Bonar, Jr. addresses the crowd during his relief, appointment and retirement ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 12, 2017. The ceremony took place to relieve Bonar of his duties as the... More
A U.S. Marine with Combat Engineering Company, 3rd
A U.S. Marine with Combat Engineering Company, 3rd Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force gives coordinated on his radio September 12, 2017, on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Jap... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division conduct drill
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division conduct drill during the sergeant major relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2018. The ceremony took place to relieve Sgt. Maj. Vincen... More
3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Marines Conduct Parachute Water Operation...
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to conduct parachute water operations before take-off on Kadena Airbase in Okinawa, Japan, October 11... More
Service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force present salutes during the playing of the U.S. and Japanese national anthems during the opening ceremony of the Yama Sakura 71 exercise Dec. 7, 2016, at Ca... More
U.S. Marines conduct simulated village raids at the
U.S. Marines conduct simulated village raids at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan, December 5, 2017, during the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition. The raids were a timed event in w... More
U.S. Marines participate in the live firing portion
U.S. Marines participate in the live firing portion of the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition December 7, 2017, at Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan. The squad competition is conducted to test and compare... More
Brig. Gen. John Jansen gives opening remarks during
Brig. Gen. John Jansen gives opening remarks during the opening ceremony of Yama Sakura 71, Dec. 7, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Yama Sakura 71 is an annual, bilateral exercise with the Japan Ground ... More
Lance Cpl. James Dominiak provides security during
Lance Cpl. James Dominiak provides security during Combat Assault Battalion Field Exercise 17.4 September 12, 2017, on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan. The purpose of FEX 17.4 is to prepare the battalion for comb... More
1st Lt. Christopher Anderson types up a detailed report
1st Lt. Christopher Anderson types up a detailed report during Combat Assault Battalion Field Exercise 17.4 September 12, 2017, on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan. The purpose of FEX 17.4 is to prepare the battal... More
RYUKYU UNIVERSITY, Okinawa- U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen.
RYUKYU UNIVERSITY, Okinawa- U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson shakes hands with a Ryukyu University law student after answering questions explaining the role of the U.S. military in Okinawa at th... More
Marine Cpl. Christopher Madere, a UH-1Y crew chief
Marine Cpl. Christopher Madere, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, says he appreciates the 3rd Marine Division logo being painted o... More
U.S. Marines conduct simulated village raids at the
U.S. Marines conduct simulated village raids at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan, December 5, 2017, during the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition. The raids were a timed event in w... More
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division exit an MV-22 Osprey during a patrolling exercise at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan,... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion paddle
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion paddle in a zodiac boat on Camp Schwab during the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion annual Warrior Challenge in Okinawa, Japan, December 15, 2017. The events included t... More
3rd Marine Division says farewell to Sgt. Maj. Santiago
Sgt. Maj. Vincent Santiago congratulates Sgt. Maj. Dennis Bradley at a relief and appointment ceremony Feb. 27, 2018, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Santiago served as the sergeant major of the CALTRAP Natio... More
Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing,
Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force recently reaffirmed its commitment to infantry Marines by starting the process of painting the 3rd Marine Division logo on all ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mark Dejesus posts security
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mark Dejesus posts security at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, during a patrolling exercise March 6, 2018. The Marines patrolled the jungle and condu... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division congratulate
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division congratulate their fellow Marines April 13, 2018, on Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, for competing in the 2018 Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command Raider Games. T... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion compete
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion compete in the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion annual Warrior Challenge on Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, December 15, 2017. The events included the basic skills and ... More
Lance Cpl. Korey Blecha participates in Combat Assault
Lance Cpl. Korey Blecha participates in Combat Assault Battalion Field Exercise 17.4 September 12, 2017, on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan. The purpose of FEX 17.4 is to prepare the battalion for combat operatio... More
Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine
Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division gear up for a patrol during a patrolling exercise at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Marc... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force salute the national colors of both nations, Dec. 7, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, during th... More
Sgt. Gary Goldman gives a brief to his squad during
Sgt. Gary Goldman gives a brief to his squad during the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition December 5, 2017, at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. The squad competition is conducte... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force salute the national colors of both nations, Dec. 7, 2016, in Okinawa, Japan during the opening ceremo... More
III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt.
III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, right, speaks to Ryukyu University law students about the role of the U.S. military in Okinawa at the university May 16, 2017 in... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Willis "Bill" Hansen greets
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Willis "Bill" Hansen greets 3rd Marine Division Commanding General Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake before returning a book to the Camp Hansen library, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. He g... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Willis "Bill" Hansen signs
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Willis "Bill" Hansen signs a library book that he is returning 52 years later at the Camp Hansen library, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. He gave the book, "The Kimono Mind," to Maj. Ge... More
West Africa native fulfills dream of retiring as a commissioned office...
Capt. George Jones, the G-4 current operations officer for 3rd Marine Division, proudly stands in front of his work building, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2018. Jones has wanted to be a Marine si... More
Texas native goes from homeless to Hero
U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Cruz is a section leader for the operations section at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. Before joining the Marine Corps, Cruz was homeless at the age of 14. Cruz is... More
Veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima attend the 72nd
Veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima attend the 72nd Reunion of Honor March 25, 2017, on Iwo To, Japan. The 72nd Anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima is an opportunity for U.S. and Japanese service members and f... More
A U.S. Marine fires a Beretta M9 pistol during the
A U.S. Marine fires a Beretta M9 pistol during the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition December 7, 2017, at Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan. The squad competition is conducted to test and compare each un... More
U.S. Marine Capt. David Miller prepares to conduct
U.S. Marine Capt. David Miller prepares to conduct a simulated night raid with multiple rifle squads during an air assault training event at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2017. Mill... More
3rd Combat Assault Battalion Commanding Officer Lt.
3rd Combat Assault Battalion Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Jacob Robinson, center, speaks with Maj. Steven Bancroft, right, while visiting training sites during CAB Battalion Field Exercise 17.4 September 12, 201... More