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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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F-35B Lightning II aircraft, belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni January 12, beginning the squadron’s permanent basing at the air station.

F-35B Lightning II aircraft, belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni January 12, beginning the squadron’s permanent basing at the air station.

Photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger

A reporter with Kyodo News interviews U.S. Marines and Sailors in downtown Yokosuka, Japan, Jan. 7, 2016. Four U.S. Marines and two Sailors instinctively responded alongside local residents when a vehicle with five passengers fell from the fifth story of a parking garage in Yokosuka, Dec. 31, 2016. Once the Marines arrived on scene, the group collectively flipped the car in order to remove the passengers prior to Japanese Emergency Medical Services arriving. The Marines are assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment and forward deployed to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force based in Okinawa, Japan. The Sailors are assigned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. U.S. Marines pictured left to right at the memorial sight of the accident: Pfc. Jacob Boerner, Lance Cpl. Raheem Gilliam, Lance Cpl. Manaure Arellano and Lance Cpl. James Flores. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Gourley)

A reporter with Kyodo News interviews U.S. Marines and Sailors in downtown Yokosuka, Japan, Jan. 7, 2016. Four U.S. Marines and two Sailors instinctively responded alongside local residents when a vehicle with five passengers fell from the fifth story of a parking garage in Yokosuka, Dec. 31, 2016. Once the Marines arrived on scene, the group collectively flipped the car in order to remove the passengers prior to Japanese Emergency Medical Services arriving. The Marines are assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment and forward deployed to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force based in Okinawa, Japan. The Sailors are assigned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. U.S. Marines pictured left to right at the memorial sight of the accident: Pfc. Jacob Boerner, Lance Cpl. Raheem Gilliam, Lance Cpl. Manaure Arellano and Lance Cpl. James Flores. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Gourley)

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Gourley

Four U.S. Marines receive Navy Achievement Medals during a battalion formation Jan. 9, 2017, aboard Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, for their instinctive response when a vehicle with five passengers fell from the fifth story of a parking garage in Yokosuka, a city in the Greater Tokyo Area, Dec. 31, 2016. Once the Marines arrived on scene, the group flipped the car in order to remove the passengers prior to Japanese Emergency Medical Services arriving. The Marines are riflemen assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment and forward-deployed to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Okinawa, Japan. U.S. Marines pictured left to right: Lance Cpl. Manaure Arellano, Lance Cpl. James Flores, Lance Cpl. Raheem Gilliam and Pfc. Jacob Boerner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Maj. Damien Coan)

Four U.S. Marines receive Navy Achievement Medals during a battalion formation Jan. 9, 2017, aboard Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, for their instinctive response when a vehicle with five passengers fell from the fifth story of a parking garage in Yokosuka, a city in the Greater Tokyo Area, Dec. 31, 2016. Once the Marines arrived on scene, the group flipped the car in order to remove the passengers prior to Japanese Emergency Medical Services arriving. The Marines are riflemen assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment and forward-deployed to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Okinawa, Japan. U.S. Marines pictured left to right: Lance Cpl. Manaure Arellano, Lance Cpl. James Flores, Lance Cpl. Raheem Gilliam and Pfc. Jacob Boerner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Maj. Damien Coan)

Photo by Sgt. Maj. Damien Coan

Four U.S. Marines and two Sailors instinctively responded alongside local residents when a vehicle with five passengers fell from the fifth story of a parking garage in Yokosuka, a city in the Greater Tokyo area, Dec. 31, 2016. Once the Marines arrived on scene, the group flipped the car in order to remove the passengers prior to Japanese Emergency Medical Services arriving. The Marines are assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment and forward-deployed to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Okinawa, Japan. The Sailors are assigned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Pictured left to right: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Garrett Osborne, Marine Corps Lance Cpls. James Flores and Manaure Arellano, Marine Corps Pfc. Jacob Boerner, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Raheem Gilliam and Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Derhon Finch. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Gourley)

Four U.S. Marines and two Sailors instinctively responded alongside local residents when a vehicle with five passengers fell from the fifth story of a parking garage in Yokosuka, a city in the Greater Tokyo area, Dec. 31, 2016. Once the Marines arrived on scene, the group flipped the car in order to remove the passengers prior to Japanese Emergency Medical Services arriving. The Marines are assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment and forward-deployed to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Okinawa, Japan. The Sailors are assigned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Pictured left to right: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Garrett Osborne, Marine Corps Lance Cpls. James Flores and Manaure Arellano, Marine Corps Pfc. Jacob Boerner, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Raheem Gilliam and Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Derhon Finch. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Gourley)

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Gourley

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and service members of the Japan Ground Self- Defense Force prepare to perform color guard duty, Dec. 7, 2016, in Okinawa, Japan during the opening ceremony of Yama Sakura 71. The purpose of YS 71 is to both nation’s combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating U.S. resolve to support security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Carl King/. Released)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and service members of the Japan Ground Self- Defense Force prepare to perform color guard duty, Dec. 7, 2016, in Okinawa, Japan during the opening ceremony of Yama Sakura 71. The purpose of YS 71 is to both nation’s combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating U.S. resolve to support security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Carl King/. Released)

Photo by Cpl. Carl King

Sgt. Jonathan M. Kelly is one of the Marines in the group who developed the winning “quality of life” app category in the Commandant’s Innovation Challenge. The awards announcement was made Dec. 7, 2016. The challenge required the participants to develop an app for the following categories: war fighting, lifestyle and physical fitness. The app, called “Liberty Okinawa”, includes information about different places in Okinawa, Japan, a link to Google Maps to find their locations, the liberty rules and guidelines, an alarm when your liberty curfew is approaching and important contact numbers in case of an emergency. Kelly, a Honolulu, Hawaii, native, is a part of 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force on Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

Sgt. Jonathan M. Kelly is one of the Marines in the group who developed the winning “quality of life” app category in the Commandant’s Innovation Challenge. The awards announcement was made Dec. 7, 2016. The challenge required the participants to develop an app for the following categories: war fighting, lifestyle and physical fitness. The app, called “Liberty Okinawa”, includes information about different places in Okinawa, Japan, a link to Google Maps to find their locations, the liberty rules and guidelines, an alarm when your liberty curfew is approaching and important contact numbers in case of an emergency. Kelly, a Honolulu, Hawaii, native, is a part of 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force on Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson address Japanese reporters on Marine Corps Base Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. An MV-22B Osprey landed in shallow waters off the Okinawa coastline of Camp Schwab on Dec. 13, 2016. All five crewmembers were airlifted via HH-60G to the United States Naval Hospital aboard Camp Foster where they are being treated for injuries. The MV-22B Osprey is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The HH-60G is with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, 18th Operations Group. Nicholson, from Toronto, Canada, is the Okinawa Area Coordinator and commanding general of III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Tran/Released)

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson address Japanese reporters on Marine Corps Base Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. An MV-22B Osprey landed in shallow waters off the Okinawa coastline of Camp Schwab on Dec. 13, 2016. All five crewmembers were airlifted via HH-60G to the United States Naval Hospital aboard Camp Foster where they are being treated for injuries. The MV-22B Osprey is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The HH-60G is with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, 18th Operations Group. Nicholson, from Toronto, Canada, is the Okinawa Area Coordinator and commanding general of III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Tran/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Steven Tran

Sgt. Jonathan M. Kelly is one of the Marines in the group who developed the winning “quality of life” app category in the Commandant’s Innovation Challenge. The awards announcement was made Dec. 7, 2016.

Sgt. Jonathan M. Kelly is one of the Marines in the group who developed the winning “quality of life” app category in the Commandant’s Innovation Challenge. The awards announcement was made Dec. 7, 2016.

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Sgt. Jonathan M. Kelly is one of the Marines in the group who developed the winning “quality of life” app category in the Commandant’s Innovation Challenge. The awards announcement was made Dec. 7, 2016.

Sgt. Jonathan M. Kelly is one of the Marines in the group who developed the winning “quality of life” app category in the Commandant’s Innovation Challenge. The awards announcement was made Dec. 7, 2016.

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

MV-22B Osprey flights set to continue for III Marine Expeditionary Force on Dec. 19, 2016.

MV-22B Osprey flights set to continue for III Marine Expeditionary Force on Dec. 19, 2016.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas

Captain James E. Frederick, who ejected from a Marine F/A-18 on Dec. 7, 2016 was pronounced deceased after his body was found during search and rescue operations.

Captain James E. Frederick, who ejected from a Marine F/A-18 on Dec. 7, 2016 was pronounced deceased after his body was found during search and rescue operations.

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Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson address Japanese reporters on Marine Corps Base Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. An MV-22B Osprey landed in shallow waters off the Okinawa coastline of Camp Schwab on Dec. 13, 2016. All five crewmembers were airlifted via HH-60G to the United States Naval Hospital aboard Camp Foster where they are being treated for injuries. The MV-22B Osprey is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The HH-60G is with the US Air Force's 33rd Rescue Squadron, 18th Operations Group, 18th Wing. Nicholson, from Toronto, Canada, is the Okinawa Area Coordinator and commanding general of III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Douglas Simons/Released)

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson address Japanese reporters on Marine Corps Base Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. An MV-22B Osprey landed in shallow waters off the Okinawa coastline of Camp Schwab on Dec. 13, 2016. All five crewmembers were airlifted via HH-60G to the United States Naval Hospital aboard Camp Foster where they are being treated for injuries. The MV-22B Osprey is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The HH-60G is with the US Air Force's 33rd Rescue Squadron, 18th Operations Group, 18th Wing. Nicholson, from Toronto, Canada, is the Okinawa Area Coordinator and commanding general of III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Douglas Simons/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Douglas Simons

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey take flight after a static display presented by Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to Republic of Korea Marines and sailors on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov.30, 2016. 31st MEU Marines continue to participate in events with their ROK counterparts to strengthen interoperability and partnerships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/released)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey take flight after a static display presented by Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to Republic of Korea Marines and sailors on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov.30, 2016. 31st MEU Marines continue to participate in events with their ROK counterparts to strengthen interoperability and partnerships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge Rosales

Sgt. Aidan Cool (right), and an infantry assaultman and Cpl. Osvaldo Mozqueda (left), a combat engineer, conduct routine radio operations during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on December 8, 2016 on Ie Shima Island in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines are attached to 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and during the operation practiced patrolling fundamentals, hand and arm signals, formations and immediate responses to an imminent threat. Cool is a native of Wadsworth, Ohio and Mozqueda is a native of San Jacinto, California, (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann/Released)

Sgt. Aidan Cool (right), and an infantry assaultman and Cpl. Osvaldo Mozqueda (left), a combat engineer, conduct routine radio operations during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on December 8, 2016 on Ie Shima Island in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines are attached to 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and during the operation practiced patrolling fundamentals, hand and arm signals, formations and immediate responses to an imminent threat. Cool is a native of Wadsworth, Ohio and Mozqueda is a native of San Jacinto, California, (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann

Captain James E. Frederick, who ejected from a Marine F/A-18 on Dec. 7, was pronounced deceased after his body was found during search and rescue operations.

Captain James E. Frederick, who ejected from a Marine F/A-18 on Dec. 7, was pronounced deceased after his body was found during search and rescue operations.

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Villarreal

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force salute the national colors of both nations, Dec. 7, 2016, in Okinawa, Japan during the opening ceremony of the Yama Sakura 71 exercise. Yama Sakura 71 is an annual, bilateral exercise with the JGSDF and the U.S. military. During this exercise, U.S. service members and JGSDF service members exchange ideas, tactics, techniques, military experiences, and culture.

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force salute the national colors of both nations, Dec. 7, 2016, in Okinawa, Japan during the opening ceremony of the Yama Sakura 71 exercise. Yama Sakura 71 is an annual, bilateral exercise with the JGSDF and the U.S. military. During this exercise, U.S. service members and JGSDF service members exchange ideas, tactics, techniques, military experiences, and culture.

Photo by Cpl. Carl King

File Graphic: U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) provides close air support during an offensive air support exercise at Observation Point Feets, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., March 29, 2016. The exercise is part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 2-16, a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by SSgt. Artur Shvartsberg, MAWTS-1 COMCAM/Released)

File Graphic: U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) provides close air support during an offensive air support exercise at Observation Point Feets, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., March 29, 2016. The exercise is part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 2-16, a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by SSgt. Artur Shvartsberg, MAWTS-1 COMCAM/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Artur Shvartsberg

Staff Sgt. Ismael Esconde wanted to make a difference during his six-month unit deployment program to Okinawa, Japan with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment as the substance abuse control officer. He heard about the Legend of 1,000 Cranes and thought it would be a good way to show respect to the hospitals and nursing homes to which he gifted them. Esconde is from Los Angeles, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld/Released)

Staff Sgt. Ismael Esconde wanted to make a difference during his six-month unit deployment program to Okinawa, Japan with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment as the substance abuse control officer. He heard about the Legend of 1,000 Cranes and thought it would be a good way to show respect to the hospitals and nursing homes to which he gifted them. Esconde is from Los Angeles, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

Staff Sgt. Ismael Esconde folds a paper crane during his free time in the field at Landing Zone Dodo, Okinawa on Nov. 2, 2016. Esconde wanted to make a difference during his six-month unit deployment program to Okinawa, Japan with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment as the substance abuse control officer. He heard about the Legend of 1,000 Cranes and thought it would be a good way to show respect to the hospitals and nursing homes to which he gifted them. Esconde is from Los Angeles, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld/Released)

Staff Sgt. Ismael Esconde folds a paper crane during his free time in the field at Landing Zone Dodo, Okinawa on Nov. 2, 2016. Esconde wanted to make a difference during his six-month unit deployment program to Okinawa, Japan with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment as the substance abuse control officer. He heard about the Legend of 1,000 Cranes and thought it would be a good way to show respect to the hospitals and nursing homes to which he gifted them. Esconde is from Los Angeles, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

An elderly women holds a crane given to her by Staff Sgt. Ismael Esconde at a nursing home in Kin, Okinawa on Nov. 25, 2016. Esconde wanted to make a difference during his six-month unit deployment program to Okinawa, Japan with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment as the substance abuse control officer. He heard about the Legend of 1,000 Cranes and thought it would be a good way to show respect to the hospitals and nursing homes to which he gifted them. Esconde is from Los Angeles, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld/Released)

An elderly women holds a crane given to her by Staff Sgt. Ismael Esconde at a nursing home in Kin, Okinawa on Nov. 25, 2016. Esconde wanted to make a difference during his six-month unit deployment program to Okinawa, Japan with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment as the substance abuse control officer. He heard about the Legend of 1,000 Cranes and thought it would be a good way to show respect to the hospitals and nursing homes to which he gifted them. Esconde is from Los Angeles, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

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