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Marines

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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

Tag: Marine

Law enforcement Marines patrol, clear urban terrain

“Move up, covering fire!” Orders like these mixed with the rattle of machine-gun fire as Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion took defensive and offensive positions to outmaneuver the simulated enemy machine gunners during military operations on urbanized terrain training Jan. 16 in the Central Training Area.Marines with the battalion

ROK, U.S. Marines share knowledge, prepare for future

OKINAWA, Japan - Republic of Korea Marines visited Marine Corps installations on Okinawa Nov. 18 – 21 to prepare for future bilateral training between the two services and to learn more about the U.S. Marines’ aviation combat element.The ACE was of particular interest to the ROK Marines as they prepare for the scheduled stand up of a ROK Marine

AFP, US service members evacuate injured people in wake of Haiyan

PHILIPPINES - The Republic of the Philippines was struck by Typhoon Haiyan Nov. 7, bringing with it some of the most damaging winds and rain in recorded history. The storm impacted millions of people, and left hundreds of thousands homeless in desperate need of assistance.Since the storm struck, militaries and volunteers from across the world have

Marines focus on amphibious roots, Asia-Pacific region

CAMP SCHWAB, Japan - The Battle of Inchon, during the Korean War, silenced critics of amphibious assault as the grueling combat which followed the landing resulted in a crucial victory and turned the tide of the war in favor of the U.S. The amphibious capabilities the Marines employed led to the recapture of the Republic of Korea’s capitol,

Service, community members take oath, become US citizens

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa - Fifty-nine service members and status of forces agreement personnel from 24 different countries gathered for a citizenship ceremony Sept. 6 at the Camp Foster Theater.The ceremony signifies the completion of the process of gaining U.S. citizenship that lasts six to eight-months.The ceremony marked the culmination of a

Marines, civilians enhance efficiency with Lean Six Sigma

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa - Marines and civilian employees of Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa completed a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course Aug. 21 on Camp Foster.The course outlines methods to improve efficiency in the workplace by eliminating unneeded steps

Battery C Marines ready, aim, fire at ARTP

OJOJIHARA, Japan - Marines and sailors of Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, participated in live-fire artillery and small-arms training at the Ojojihara Maneuver Area in Miyagi prefecture, Japan, Sept. 2-7 in support of Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-2.ARTP is a regularly scheduled training event that enhances the combat

VMM-262’s Phrogs conduct “sundown” flight

FUTENMA, Japan - Since before the Vietnam War, the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter has served the Marine Corps, facilitating combat, training and humanitarian-assistance around the world. The 50-year-old aircraft is set to be retired from squadrons throughout the Marine Corps, after a long and storied career.Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor

Battery C races clock during MEDEVAC training at ARTP 13-2

OJOJIHARA MANEUVER AREA, Japan - Marines and sailors with Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, participated in a medical evacuation drill Aug. 31 as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-2 at the Ojojihara Maneuver Area in Miyagi prefecture, Japan.The drill prepared the service members for possible medical emergencies that

Language barriers crumble during CLR-35 field meet

OKINAWA, Japan - Excitement was in the air as children shouted-out in delight as they rounded the bases during a competitive game of kickball, cheered on by U.S. Marines.Children between the ages of 5 and 16 from the Tai Chu En Orphanage participated in a field meet hosted by Combat Logistics Regiment 35 Aug. 25 at Camp Kinser.CLR-35 is part of

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III Marine Expeditionary Force