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III Marine Expeditionary Force depicts their Osprey through a graphic illustration, on Okinawa, Japan, August 19, 2021. This graphic illustration was created using Adobe Illustrator. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Stephanie Varela) - III Marine Expeditionary Force depicts their Osprey through a graphic illustration, on Okinawa, Japan, August 19, 2021. This graphic illustration was created using Adobe Illustrator. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Stephanie Varela)

210623-M-TS451-2483 PHILIPPINE SEA - A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes the Philippine Sea while in route to the USS Germantown (LSD 42) to conduct a Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) training exercise June 24, 2021. The MIO consisted of Force Reconnaissance Marines fast roping on to the USS Germantown and executing a search and seizure scenario with support from the Battalion Landing Team 3/5 as the security element. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly) - 210623-M-TS451-2483 PHILIPPINE SEA - A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes the Philippine Sea while in route to the USS Germantown (LSD 42) to conduct a Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) training exercise June 24, 2021. The MIO consisted of Force Reconnaissance Marines fast roping on to the USS Germantown and executing a search and seizure scenario with support from the Battalion Landing Team 3/5 as the security element. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Ronald Thomas, the distribution management chief with III Marine Expeditionary Force, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on June 15, 2021. - U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Ronald Thomas, the distribution management chief with III Marine Expeditionary Force, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on June 15, 2021. Thomas and his wife, Master Sgt. Sara Thomas, the G-2 plans chief with III MEF, received medals for their heroic actions at Ta-Taki Falls on Sept. 13, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Fico, a fire support Marine with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, assists in establishing an observation post during an exercise near Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2021. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Fico, a fire support Marine with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, assists in establishing an observation post during an exercise near Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2021. The training allowed 15th Brigade forces to study tactical communication, maneuver and fires increasing interoperability between the two countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck)

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and SOFA status civilians with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade pose for group photo during a Reboot graduation on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, June 3, 2021. - U.S. Marines, Sailors, and SOFA status civilians with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade pose for group photo during a Reboot graduation on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, June 3, 2021. Reboot Recovery is a Christian non-profit organization that holds 12-week courses to help service members overcome trauma from post-traumatic stress.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Spendia T. Herrera, a distribution management chief at 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and her son, Carmelo, pose for a photo on Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Spendia T. Herrera, a distribution management chief at 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and her son, Carmelo, pose for a photo on Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis)

U.S. Marines prepare to refuel a UH-1Y Venom helicopter as it sits on the landing zone. - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 172 prepare to refuel a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 during a forward arming and refueling point training event as part of a Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation (MCCRE) held by MWSS-172 at the Ie Shima training facility, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2021. The MCCRE creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as a deployed unit at any time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin J. Marty)

A Marine sits at his desk, holding his mouse, looking at a computer. The Marine Corps flag and other organizational posters are on the wall. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Neal Copenhaver, data systems noncommissioned officer with Data Platoon, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3d Marine Logistics Group (MLG), monitors performance on his Marine Corps Enterprise Network computer on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2021. Copenhaver is the recipient of the Marine Corps Association and Foundation Noncommissioned Officer Award for Operational Communications Excellence, also known as the PFC Herbert A. Littleton Enlisted Communications Award. The award is presented to a noncommissioned officer who displays superior knowledge and understanding of communications and data systems employment in support of command and control. “I just did my job. I had great support, great Marines working with me, and fantastic leadership.” Copenhaver said. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hailey D. Clay)

A blue poster with a crossed ribbon. The words read Sexual Assault Prevention Response - III Marine Expeditionary Force recognizes Sexual Assault Prevention Response Awareness month with a story and graphic that raise awareness about sexual assault programs within the Marine Corps on Okinawa, Japan, April 5, 2021