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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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IE SHIMA, Okinawa — Sgt. Cal Cushing-Hurley and his squad from the Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, could hardly contain their enthusiasm for their first Pacific exercise — a simulated airfield seizure on a tiny island off Okinawa’s northwest coast.

IE SHIMA, Okinawa — Sgt. Cal Cushing-Hurley and his squad from the Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, could hardly contain their enthusiasm for their first Pacific exercise — a simulated airfield seizure on a tiny island off Okinawa’s northwest coast.

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After successfully carrying out an integrated exercise in the Indo-Pacific region, the Navy and Marine Corps are ready to take their new level of naval integration to the joint force in an exercise next year.

After successfully carrying out an integrated exercise in the Indo-Pacific region, the Navy and Marine Corps are ready to take their new level of naval integration to the joint force in an exercise next year.

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Marines stand up second Indo-Pacific F-35B Squadron

Marines stand up second Indo-Pacific F-35B Squadron

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Japan Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi meets with Lt. Gen. H. Stacy. Clardy, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, to discuss the importance of the U.S. and Japanese alliance to regional security, Oct. 22, 2020. During the meeting, both parties expressed the importance of realistic training to enable bilateral readiness and credible deterrence. U.S. Marine Corps leaders expressed their appreciation for the Minister's visit, as well as his strong support for the alliance and the U.S. personnel defending Japan's security.

Japan Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi meets with Lt. Gen. H. Stacy. Clardy, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, to discuss the importance of the U.S. and Japanese alliance to regional security, Oct. 22, 2020. During the meeting, both parties expressed the importance of realistic training to enable bilateral readiness and credible deterrence. U.S. Marine Corps leaders expressed their appreciation for the Minister's visit, as well as his strong support for the alliance and the U.S. personnel defending Japan's security.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Juan Carpanzano, a combat photographer with 3rd Marine Division, poses for a photo at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Juan Carpanzano, a combat photographer with 3rd Marine Division, poses for a photo at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall)

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III MEF Marines and sailors to receive their personal III MEF Warrior Card

III MEF Marines and sailors to receive their personal III MEF Warrior Card

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Micheal Mendoza, a joint terminal attack controller with Command Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, left, and Australian Defence Force Sgt. Aaron Costas, with 102nd Coral Battery, communicate to a B-1B Lancer pilot at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 14, 2020. The combined training allowed both Marines and Australian Defence Force members to learn how to communicate effectively to be ready to work together to to contribute to regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Marshall)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Micheal Mendoza, a joint terminal attack controller with Command Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, left, and Australian Defence Force Sgt. Aaron Costas, with 102nd Coral Battery, communicate to a B-1B Lancer pilot at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 14, 2020. The combined training allowed both Marines and Australian Defence Force members to learn how to communicate effectively to be ready to work together to to contribute to regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Marshall)

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U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade load gear onto an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade load gear onto an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

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MMEA Virtual Roadshow Graphic.

MMEA Virtual Roadshow Graphic.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez, sergeant major, Command Element Marine Forces Central Command Forward, runs with the unit colors during a command run on Naval Support Activity Bahrain Jan. 22, 2015. The run was conducted to boost morale and build camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CE MARFOR CENTCOM FWD Cpl. Sean Searfus/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez, sergeant major, Command Element Marine Forces Central Command Forward, runs with the unit colors during a command run on Naval Support Activity Bahrain Jan. 22, 2015. The run was conducted to boost morale and build camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CE MARFOR CENTCOM FWD Cpl. Sean Searfus/ Released)

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A Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to load 40mm practice M781 rounds into an Mk-19 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2020. 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. The 31st MEU has implemented strict health protection measures and will continue to conduct mission essential training in support of regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kolby Leger)

A Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to load 40mm practice M781 rounds into an Mk-19 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2020. 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. The 31st MEU has implemented strict health protection measures and will continue to conduct mission essential training in support of regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kolby Leger)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kolby Leger

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 367 operate an AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom during a joint maritime strike exercise with U.S. Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 over Pacific Missile Range Facility, Hawaii, June 9, 2020. HMLA-367 and HSM-37 conducted the training to exercise sea control and sea denial operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 367 operate an AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom during a joint maritime strike exercise with U.S. Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 over Pacific Missile Range Facility, Hawaii, June 9, 2020. HMLA-367 and HSM-37 conducted the training to exercise sea control and sea denial operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Wilson

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, left, outgoing commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, right, incoming commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the out-going commanding general to the incoming commanding general.

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, left, outgoing commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, right, incoming commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the out-going commanding general to the incoming commanding general.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, left, outgoing commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, right, incoming commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the out-going commanding general to the incoming commanding general.

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, left, outgoing commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, right, incoming commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the out-going commanding general to the incoming commanding general.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

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