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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

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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)

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U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 transport tactical vehicles on an improved ribbon bridge with 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division during exercise Pacific Pioneer, Naha Port, April 21, 2021. Pacific Pioneer serves as 9th ESB’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as well as an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to sustain expeditionary advanced bases with survivable force protection, practice naval integration, and position long range precision fires and tactical logistics nodes across littoral regions in support of naval operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda)

U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 transport tactical vehicles on an improved ribbon bridge with 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division during exercise Pacific Pioneer, Naha Port, April 21, 2021. Pacific Pioneer serves as 9th ESB’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as well as an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to sustain expeditionary advanced bases with survivable force protection, practice naval integration, and position long range precision fires and tactical logistics nodes across littoral regions in support of naval operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda

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)

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)

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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)

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)

Photo by Sgt. Hailey Clay

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas

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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

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

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U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), March 5, 2021. Marines with the 31st MEU regularly conduct deck shoots to maintain readiness and lethality. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), March 5, 2021. Marines with the 31st MEU regularly conduct deck shoots to maintain readiness and lethality. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph DeMarcus

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter Schroeder, a network administrator with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 18, listens as a member of the Japanese 15th Signal Brigade inquires about a piece of radio equipment during a joint radio communications training exercise on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 31, 2021. MWCS-18 held a bi-lateral communications exercise in order to improve capabilities and diplomatic relations with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin J. Marty)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter Schroeder, a network administrator with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 18, listens as a member of the Japanese 15th Signal Brigade inquires about a piece of radio equipment during a joint radio communications training exercise on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 31, 2021. MWCS-18 held a bi-lateral communications exercise in order to improve capabilities and diplomatic relations with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin J. Marty)

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A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sets up an expedient shape charge during a demolition range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 8, 2021. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandria Nowell)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sets up an expedient shape charge during a demolition range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 8, 2021. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandria Nowell)

Photo by Cpl. Alexandria Nowell

U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Jovany Gutierrez, driver with III Marine Expeditionary Force, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy, III MEF commanding general, for saving an Okinawan woman’s life on Mar. 12, 2021. On the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, Gutierrez witnessed a woman fall unconscious in the middle of the street. After seeing the impending danger of the situation, he quickly positioned his car to block oncoming traffic and assisted the unconscious woman off the road as he waved down another driver to call an ambulance.

“I think it’s something that anyone can be expected to do,” said Gutierrez. “It’s especially our duty as Marines stationed here on Okinawa. I hope to motivate other Marines to always want to do the right thing at the right time.”

U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Jovany Gutierrez, driver with III Marine Expeditionary Force, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy, III MEF commanding general, for saving an Okinawan woman’s life on Mar. 12, 2021. On the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, Gutierrez witnessed a woman fall unconscious in the middle of the street. After seeing the impending danger of the situation, he quickly positioned his car to block oncoming traffic and assisted the unconscious woman off the road as he waved down another driver to call an ambulance. “I think it’s something that anyone can be expected to do,” said Gutierrez. “It’s especially our duty as Marines stationed here on Okinawa. I hope to motivate other Marines to always want to do the right thing at the right time.”

Photo by Cpl. Nickolas Beamish

“’Tomo Ni’ is a Japanese phrase for togetherness. The idea represents how Marines have always done business. Whatever we do, we do it together. Tomo ni describes our relationships with each other, our families, our communities and our partners. We stand together in defense of shared values, peace, and a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy, is seeking ideas for a logo to represent the Tomo Ni concept. From Mar. 23 to Apr. 20, all Okinawa based service members, dependents, contractors, and locals are invited to submit their own logo designs. The winning concept will be displayed at the entrance of Marine Corps installations on Okinawa. III MEF will announce the winner, and they will be recognized during a ceremony held by III MEF.

Photo by LCpl Natalie Greenwood

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III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty

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COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

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COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

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COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

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COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

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