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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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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

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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

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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)

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Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (10 Feb)

Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (10 Feb)

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III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (05 Feb 21)

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (05 Feb 21)

Photo by Collins 1stLt Joshua D

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (05 Feb 21)

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (05 Feb 21)

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III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (05 Feb 21)

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (05 Feb 21)

Photo by Collins 1stLt Joshua D

Zoey Powell, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) wellness educator, left, and Philip Reuer, the MCCS High Intensity-Tactical Training workout (HITT) coordinator for the Camp Courtney IronWorks gym, right, pose for a photo at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 22, 2021. Powell and Reuer were interviewed about their knowledge on how exercising benefits mental and physical health. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Zoey Powell, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) wellness educator, left, and Philip Reuer, the MCCS High Intensity-Tactical Training workout (HITT) coordinator for the Camp Courtney IronWorks gym, right, pose for a photo at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 22, 2021. Powell and Reuer were interviewed about their knowledge on how exercising benefits mental and physical health. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, takes the final practical application exam during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. TCCC training reinforces Marines and Sailors’ ability to provide lifesaving care and to limit the risk of casualties on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Carpanzano)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, takes the final practical application exam during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. TCCC training reinforces Marines and Sailors’ ability to provide lifesaving care and to limit the risk of casualties on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Carpanzano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Carpanzano

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (20 Jan 21)

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (20 Jan 21)

Photo by Collins 1stLt Joshua D

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (20 Jan 21)

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (20 Jan 21)

Photo by Collins 1stLt Joshua D

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (20 Jan 21)

III MEF/MARFORJ Authorized Leave and Liberty Areas (20 Jan 21)

Photo by Collins 1stLt Joshua D

U.S. Marines and sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force receive COVID-19 vaccines at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 12, 2021. Marine Forces Japan is using the DoD’s phased approach to vaccinate all active component, reserve component, TRICARE prime and TRICARE select beneficiaries, and select DoD civilians and contract personnel authorized to receive immunizations from DoD, to remain a lethal and ready expeditionary fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis)

U.S. Marines and sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force receive COVID-19 vaccines at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 12, 2021. Marine Forces Japan is using the DoD’s phased approach to vaccinate all active component, reserve component, TRICARE prime and TRICARE select beneficiaries, and select DoD civilians and contract personnel authorized to receive immunizations from DoD, to remain a lethal and ready expeditionary fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis

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