Leaders discuss Asia-Pacific region, future
October 29, 2012 — CAMP FOSTER, Japan - III Marine Expeditionary Force leaders met for the annual III MEF commanders’ conference at the Ocean Breeze at Camp Foster Oct. 29-30.Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., the commanding general of III MEF, opened the conference with a discussion detailing the importance of Marine Corps engagement in the Asia-Pacific region and MORE
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Local students give service members guided tour of Shuri Castle
October 27, 2012 — OKINAWA, Japan - Local students with the Naha Nikkei Business College spent the day with U.S. Marines and sailors at Shuri Castle Oct. 27.During the trip, local students taught the Marines and sailors some of the Okinawan customs and cultures through a guided tour of the centuries-old castle.“Today benefits both the students and Marines,” said Sgt. MORE
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Japan, US officers discuss artillery
October 24, 2012 — CAMP HANSEN, Japan - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, hosted an M777A2 155 mm howitzer static display for student-officers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Fuji Schools at Camp Hansen Oct. 24.The event was part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program, which provides the opportunity for JGSDF personnel and U.S. service MORE
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Multilateral field training exercise concludes
October 24, 2012 — CAMP HANSEN, Japan - More than 1,300 personnel from eight nations conducted a multilateral field training exercise as the final phase of Exercise Croix du Sud at Kumac, New Caledonia, Oct. 21-25.Croix du Sud is a multilateral exercise hosted by the French Armed Forces in New Caledonia involving two U.S. Marine Corps platoons and elements of the MORE
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CLR-3 Marines renew warfighting spirit
October 24, 2012 — OKINAWA, Japan - A Marine yells, “Half load!” alerting those around that the bolt of a .50-caliber Browning machine gun is forward. The Marine then yells, “Full load!” signifying the weapon is now loaded and ready to fire.Commands echoed loudly as Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, MORE
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Marines hone efficient embarkation abilities
October 19, 2012 — CAMP FOSTER, Japan - Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 concluded its annual mobility exercise at Camp Foster Oct. 19.The squadron’s annual exercise simulates a contingency deployment and is designed to improve support to operations including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.Readiness was the focus of the exercise, and all Marines with MORE
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Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 ends
October 18, 2012 — SUBIC BAY, Philippines - U.S. and Philippine forces concluded the bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 with a closing ceremony at Subic Bay International Airport Oct. 18.Throughout the exercise, members of the armed forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines and sailors with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade provided medical and dental care to MORE
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Marines complete joint fire observer course
October 16, 2012 — CAMP HANSEN, Japan - Twenty Marines completed a joint fire observer course taught by instructors of the Marine detachment at Fort Sill, Okla., Oct. 5-19 at Camp Hansen to become certified JFOs.The Marines attending the course, hosted by 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, were assigned MORE
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Snipers take flight: Snipers train to provide precise support from above
October 15, 2012 — CAMP HANSEN, Japan - As a gentle breeze swayed the grass from side to side, the sound of buzzing insects echoed through the training grounds. However, these sounds were soon overcome by the sound of an incoming helicopter.This was the scene as an Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter landed to pick up Marine snipers at Camp Hansen Oct. 15.Marines MORE
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US, French Marines begin exercise with friendly competition, social
October 13, 2012 — CAMP LA BROCHE, New Caledonia - Marines and French Marine paratroopers began Exercise Croix de Sud with a day of playing soccer and a lunch social at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13.The Marines are with 1st platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III MORE
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