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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Gunnery Sergeant Ronald Dorval, a career planner with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, serving in Okinawa, Japan, tells his story about how the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society helped support him when he lost his mother. Dorval's hometown is Miami, Florida.

Gunnery Sergeant Ronald Dorval, a career planner with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, serving in Okinawa, Japan, tells his story about how the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society helped support him when he lost his mother. Dorval's hometown is Miami, Florida.

Photo by Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Nard, a religious program specialist with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion serving in Okinawa, Japan, tells his story about how the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society helped support him when he lost his mom.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Nard, a religious program specialist with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion serving in Okinawa, Japan, tells his story about how the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society helped support him when he lost his mom.

Photo by Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a combined amphibious assault on Dogu Beach, South Korea, in AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a combined amphibious assault on Dogu Beach, South Korea, in AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King

Marines provide security as an amphibious assault vehicles come ashore during Exercise Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong 16 is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. Hill is part of 5th Naval Air Liaison Company.

Marines provide security as an amphibious assault vehicles come ashore during Exercise Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong 16 is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. Hill is part of 5th Naval Air Liaison Company.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

A Republic of Korea Marine waves flags for a Korean ship to land prior to an amphibious assault rehearsal at Doksukri Beach, ROK, March 11, 2016, during Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the ROK, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

A Republic of Korea Marine waves flags for a Korean ship to land prior to an amphibious assault rehearsal at Doksukri Beach, ROK, March 11, 2016, during Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the ROK, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

U.S. Marines, New Zealand Soldiers, Republic of Korea Marines and Australian Soldiers conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal, on Doksukri Beach, Republic of Korea, during exercise Ssang Yong 16, March 11, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the ROK, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

U.S. Marines, New Zealand Soldiers, Republic of Korea Marines and Australian Soldiers conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal, on Doksukri Beach, Republic of Korea, during exercise Ssang Yong 16, March 11, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the ROK, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force secure an outpost during a raid mission at Kin Blue, Okinawa Japan, Mar. 11. The intent of the mission was to stop a mock smuggling organization. The JGSDF members incorporated a variety of techniques they observed from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The techniques include scout swimming, nautical navigation, beach securing, and reconnaissance. The members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment.

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force secure an outpost during a raid mission at Kin Blue, Okinawa Japan, Mar. 11. The intent of the mission was to stop a mock smuggling organization. The JGSDF members incorporated a variety of techniques they observed from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The techniques include scout swimming, nautical navigation, beach securing, and reconnaissance. The members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment.

Photo by Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force act as security for the main group securing an outpost during a raid mission at Kin Blue, Okinawa Japan, Mar. 11. The intent of the mission was to stop a mock smuggling organization. The JGSDF members incorporated a variety of techniques they observed from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The techniques include scout swimming, nautical navigation, beach securing, and reconnaissance. The members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment.

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force act as security for the main group securing an outpost during a raid mission at Kin Blue, Okinawa Japan, Mar. 11. The intent of the mission was to stop a mock smuggling organization. The JGSDF members incorporated a variety of techniques they observed from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The techniques include scout swimming, nautical navigation, beach securing, and reconnaissance. The members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment.

Photo by Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force secure a beach during a raid mission at Kin Blue, Okinawa Japan, Mar. 11. The intent of the mission was to stop a mock smuggling organization. The JGSDF members incorporated a variety of techniques they observed from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The techniques include scout swimming, nautical navigation, beach securing, and reconnaissance. The members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment.

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force secure a beach during a raid mission at Kin Blue, Okinawa Japan, Mar. 11. The intent of the mission was to stop a mock smuggling organization. The JGSDF members incorporated a variety of techniques they observed from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The techniques include scout swimming, nautical navigation, beach securing, and reconnaissance. The members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment.

Photo by Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force acts as security during a raid mission at Kin Blue, Okinawa Japan, Mar. 11. The intent of the mission was to stop a mock smuggling organization. The JGSDF members incorporated a variety of techniques they observed from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The techniques include scout swimming, nautical navigation, beach securing, and reconnaissance. The members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment.

A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force acts as security during a raid mission at Kin Blue, Okinawa Japan, Mar. 11. The intent of the mission was to stop a mock smuggling organization. The JGSDF members incorporated a variety of techniques they observed from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The techniques include scout swimming, nautical navigation, beach securing, and reconnaissance. The members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment.

Photo by Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force acts as security during a raid mission at Kin Blue, Okinawa Japan, Mar. 11. The intent of the mission was to stop a mock smuggling organization. The JGSDF members incorporated a variety of techniques they observed from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The techniques include scout swimming, nautical navigation, beach securing, and reconnaissance. The members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment.

A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force acts as security during a raid mission at Kin Blue, Okinawa Japan, Mar. 11. The intent of the mission was to stop a mock smuggling organization. The JGSDF members incorporated a variety of techniques they observed from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The techniques include scout swimming, nautical navigation, beach securing, and reconnaissance. The members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment.

Photo by Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band wave farewell after singing the Marine's Hymn to students at Shichijo Junior High School, Kumamoto, Japan, Mar. 6. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Western Army Band and III MEF Band performed with and coached the students during their visit.The Marines were in Kumamoto to participate in the Western Army Band Music Festival, which celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Western Army Band.

U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band wave farewell after singing the Marine's Hymn to students at Shichijo Junior High School, Kumamoto, Japan, Mar. 6. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Western Army Band and III MEF Band performed with and coached the students during their visit.The Marines were in Kumamoto to participate in the Western Army Band Music Festival, which celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Western Army Band.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Ssang Yong 16, March 10, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released)

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Ssang Yong 16, March 10, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Thor Larson

A U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Ssang Yong 16, March 10, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released)

A U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Ssang Yong 16, March 10, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Thor Larson

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct amphibious operations onto a beachhead Mar. 9 at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct amphibious operations onto a beachhead Mar. 9 at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listen to U.S. Marines pass corrective on knowledge on conducting a jungle patrol Mar. 9, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listen to U.S. Marines pass corrective on knowledge on conducting a jungle patrol Mar. 9, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force provides security during a beach landing Mar. 9 at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force provides security during a beach landing Mar. 9 at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct amphibious operations onto a beachhead Mar. 9 at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released)

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct amphibious operations onto a beachhead Mar. 9 at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uses markers to guide an amphibious operation Mar. 9 at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released)

A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uses markers to guide an amphibious operation Mar. 9 at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

A member with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts rear security during a jungle patrol Mar. 9, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released)

A member with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts rear security during a jungle patrol Mar. 9, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

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