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Marines

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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

Photo by III MEF Preventive Med

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

Photo by III MEF Preventive Med

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

Photo by III MEF Preventive Med

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

Photo by III MEF Preventive Med

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

COVID-19 Vaccines - What you need to know

Photo by III MEF Preventive Med

IIIMEF/MARFORJ Leave and Liberty Guidance in Okinawa

IIIMEF/MARFORJ Leave and Liberty Guidance in Okinawa

Photo by III MEF

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division reconnoiter their area of operations after conducting a military freefall infiltration during Castaway 21.1 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, March 9, 2021. The exercise demonstrated the Marine Corps’ ability to integrate with the joint force to seize and defend key maritime terrain, provide low-signature sustainment, and execute long-range precision fires in support of naval operations from an expeditionary advanced base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Aubuchon)

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division reconnoiter their area of operations after conducting a military freefall infiltration during Castaway 21.1 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, March 9, 2021. The exercise demonstrated the Marine Corps’ ability to integrate with the joint force to seize and defend key maritime terrain, provide low-signature sustainment, and execute long-range precision fires in support of naval operations from an expeditionary advanced base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Aubuchon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

COVID authorized leave and liberty area

COVID authorized leave and liberty area

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U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3 (CLR-3), 3d Marine Logistics Group (MLG), and Navy Sailors with the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Beach Detachment Group and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 conduct external lifts for a vertical replenishment of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Naval Base Guam, Feb. 25, 2021. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moises Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3 (CLR-3), 3d Marine Logistics Group (MLG), and Navy Sailors with the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Beach Detachment Group and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 conduct external lifts for a vertical replenishment of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Naval Base Guam, Feb. 25, 2021. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moises Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Moises Rodriguez

Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducted an expeditionary refueling exercise with a U.S. Navy Poseidon P-8 with Patrol Squadron 5 during MEFEX 21, in Airai Republic of Palau, February 7, 2021. The exercise showcased the survivability and lethality of the Navy and Marine Corps team while operating in a distributed maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Gynnery Sgt. Peter Morales)

Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducted an expeditionary refueling exercise with a U.S. Navy Poseidon P-8 with Patrol Squadron 5 during MEFEX 21, in Airai Republic of Palau, February 7, 2021. The exercise showcased the survivability and lethality of the Navy and Marine Corps team while operating in a distributed maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Gynnery Sgt. Peter Morales)

Photo by Maj. Kenneth Kunze

3D MEB Marines deployed on KC-130 aircraft from Okinawa to mainland Japan to rehearse distributed operations as part of 3D MEB’s mission to be able to rapidly conduct expeditionary advanced base operations on Jan. 31, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Maj. Caleb Eames)

3D MEB Marines deployed on KC-130 aircraft from Okinawa to mainland Japan to rehearse distributed operations as part of 3D MEB’s mission to be able to rapidly conduct expeditionary advanced base operations on Jan. 31, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Maj. Caleb Eames)

Photo by Maj. Caleb Eames

U.S. Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Amphibious Squadron 11 stand together with members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Australian Navy, U.S. Space Force, and U.S. Air Force, embarked together aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 21, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Salas)

U.S. Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Amphibious Squadron 11 stand together with members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Australian Navy, U.S. Space Force, and U.S. Air Force, embarked together aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 21, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Salas)

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Salas

III MEF/MARFORJ Leave and Liberty Areas

III MEF/MARFORJ Leave and Liberty Areas

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III MEF/MARFORJ Leave and Liberty Areas

III MEF/MARFORJ Leave and Liberty Areas

Photo by III MEF

III MEF/MARFORJ Leave and Liberty Areas

III MEF/MARFORJ Leave and Liberty Areas

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III MEF/MARFORJ Leave and Liberty Areas

III MEF/MARFORJ Leave and Liberty Areas

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III Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. 7th Fleet complete integrated training for MEFEX

III Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. 7th Fleet complete integrated training for MEFEX

Photo by III MEF

Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (10 Feb)

Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (10 Feb)

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Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (10 Feb)

Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (10 Feb)

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Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (10 Feb)

Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (10 Feb)

Photo by III MEF

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