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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Spicer, left, a satellite transmissions system operator with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Lance Cpl. Gabriel Prieto, middle, a digital wideband systems maintainer with 3d Marine Division, and Cpl. Jarod Hicks, a transmissions system operator with MWCS-18, MACG 18, 1st MAW, assemble a Strategic Tasked Organic Radio Frequency Machine system on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 16, 2024.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Spicer, left, a satellite transmissions system operator with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Lance Cpl. Gabriel Prieto, middle, a digital wideband systems maintainer with 3d Marine Division, and Cpl. Jarod Hicks, a transmissions system operator with MWCS-18, MACG 18, 1st MAW, assemble a Strategic Tasked Organic Radio Frequency Machine system on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 16, 2024.

Photo by Cpl. Stephen Holland

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, fly in formation prior to Fuji Viper off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024.

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, fly in formation prior to Fuji Viper off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan

SgtMaj Erick Cortez Bio Photo

SgtMaj Erick Cortez Bio Photo

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U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Navy Sailors with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) stand at attention during a pass and review ceremony, part of Super Garuda Shield 2024, in the Java Sea, Sept. 5, 2024.

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Navy Sailors with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) stand at attention during a pass and review ceremony, part of Super Garuda Shield 2024, in the Java Sea, Sept. 5, 2024.

Photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, enters the water from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) in waters east of South Korea, Sept. 1, 2024, during exercise Ssang Yong 24.

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, enters the water from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) in waters east of South Korea, Sept. 1, 2024, during exercise Ssang Yong 24.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan Acosta, automotive maintenance technician, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of California, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Installation Camp Mujuk, Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2024.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryan Acosta, automotive maintenance technician, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of California, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Installation Camp Mujuk, Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2024.

Photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, egress an Amphibious Combat Vehicle to secure the beach at Hwajin-ri, South Korea, Sept. 2, 2024, during a simulated amphibious assault as part of exercise Ssang Yong 24.

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, egress an Amphibious Combat Vehicle to secure the beach at Hwajin-ri, South Korea, Sept. 2, 2024, during a simulated amphibious assault as part of exercise Ssang Yong 24.

Photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guides an amphibious combat vehicle to stage for a shore to ship movement during exercise SsangYong 24 in Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 25, 2024.

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guides an amphibious combat vehicle to stage for a shore to ship movement during exercise SsangYong 24 in Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 25, 2024.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grace Ratliff, right, an engineer assistant with Company B, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines with 8th Engineer Company, 2nd Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepare a ROK KM16 anti-personnel practice mine during a bilateral conventional minefield exchange during Korean Marine Exchange Program 24.2 on Gunha-Rhi, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Aug. 1, 2024.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grace Ratliff, right, an engineer assistant with Company B, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines with 8th Engineer Company, 2nd Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepare a ROK KM16 anti-personnel practice mine during a bilateral conventional minefield exchange during Korean Marine Exchange Program 24.2 on Gunha-Rhi, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Aug. 1, 2024.

Photo by Cpl. Paley Fenner

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, enter the water during a shore to ship movement in an amphibious combat vehicle during exercise Ssang Yong 24 in waters East of the Korean peninsula, Aug. 25, 2024.

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, enter the water during a shore to ship movement in an amphibious combat vehicle during exercise Ssang Yong 24 in waters East of the Korean peninsula, Aug. 25, 2024.

Photo by Cpl. Alora J. Finigan

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 21, 2024.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 21, 2024.

Photo by Cpl. Juan Maldonado

Ssang Yong, meaning “twin dragons” representing the U.S. and ROK forces, is intended to strengthen ROK-U.S. combat readiness and combined interoperability, advancing the ROKMC Marine Task Force and command and control capabilities through combined training and amphibious operations.

Ssang Yong, meaning “twin dragons” representing the U.S. and ROK forces, is intended to strengthen ROK-U.S. combat readiness and combined interoperability, advancing the ROKMC Marine Task Force and command and control capabilities through combined training and amphibious operations.

Photo by Maj. George McArthur

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brendan Bartholome poses with his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal citation on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 8, 2024.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brendan Bartholome poses with his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal citation on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 8, 2024.

Photo by 1st Lt. Duncan McClain

U.S. Marines and sailors load a simulated supply bundle onto an MV-22B Osprey during an air delivery exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 14, 2024.

U.S. Marines and sailors load a simulated supply bundle onto an MV-22B Osprey during an air delivery exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 14, 2024.

Photo by Pfc. Skilah Sanchez

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force pose for a photo after an Advanced Administrative Specialist Course graduation on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 26, 2024.

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force pose for a photo after an Advanced Administrative Specialist Course graduation on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 26, 2024.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), disembarks from shore during a combat support service area exercise, at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 9, 2024.

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), disembarks from shore during a combat support service area exercise, at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 9, 2024.

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Lape

U.S. Marines conduct a defensive patrol during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Hijyudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan Aug. 1, 2024. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. The Marines are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

U.S. Marines conduct a defensive patrol during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Hijyudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan Aug. 1, 2024. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. The Marines are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Richter, a field artillery radar operator with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division connects an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar cable to a power generator during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2024. The radar was deployed to support training with enhanced sensing and targeting data between 12th MLR and the JSDF during RD 24. This effort aims to enhance operational readiness in the region, underscoring the U.S. Marine Corps’ commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific through realistic training with innovative and proven technology. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Richter, a field artillery radar operator with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division connects an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar cable to a power generator during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2024. The radar was deployed to support training with enhanced sensing and targeting data between 12th MLR and the JSDF during RD 24. This effort aims to enhance operational readiness in the region, underscoring the U.S. Marine Corps’ commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific through realistic training with innovative and proven technology. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roger B. Turner, III MEF Deputy Commanding General Brig. Gen. Trevor Hall and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Western Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Masayoshi Arai share a meal after the opening ceremony of exercise Resolute Dragon at the JGSDF Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, Japan, July 28, 2024. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado)

III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roger B. Turner, III MEF Deputy Commanding General Brig. Gen. Trevor Hall and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Western Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Masayoshi Arai share a meal after the opening ceremony of exercise Resolute Dragon at the JGSDF Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, Japan, July 28, 2024. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado

U.S. Marines with 3d Radio Battalion, Company B, conducted a Close Quarters Tactics range to increase familiarization and comfortability with rifles and pistols. Marines participating in this range focused on honing their skills before an upcoming deployment. This range sharpened the Marines' abilities to conduct life-fire operations in close quarters scenarios and allowed the Marines to become experts in their weapons systems, adding to III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group's lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sergeant James Wyatt)

U.S. Marines with 3d Radio Battalion, Company B, conducted a Close Quarters Tactics range to increase familiarization and comfortability with rifles and pistols. Marines participating in this range focused on honing their skills before an upcoming deployment. This range sharpened the Marines' abilities to conduct life-fire operations in close quarters scenarios and allowed the Marines to become experts in their weapons systems, adding to III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group's lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sergeant James Wyatt)

Photo by USMC

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