III MEF VIDEOS

Pfc. Menahem Lopez, a cyber network operator with G-6 Communications, 3rd Marine Logistics Group sends holiday greetings to family and friends in Tampa, Florida from Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct parachute water operations in Okinawa, Japan, October 11, 2017. 3rd Marine Division is the only forward-deployed division in the Marine Corps and has been a force in the Pacific for 75 years. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Carl King)

U.S. Marines and service members from the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force finish up 17 days of integrated training Aug. 26, 2017, in Hokudaien, Japan, in support of Northern Viper 2017. Northern Viper is a combined-joint exercise held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. Here is Northern Viper in 17 seconds. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe)

Marines train using Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Talisman Saber training exercise in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia. The Talisman Saber series of exercises is the principal Australian and United States Military Training activity focused on the planning and conduct of mid-intensity ‘high end’ war fighting. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is taking part in Talisman Saber while deployed on its regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacifc region.

Lance Cpl. Garett Burns a Combat Videographer with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit gives a shout out to his dad, Daniel Burns, back home in Blountsville, Alabama aboard the Bonhomme Richard on June 15, 2017.

Lance Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger gives a shout out to her father in Germany from aboard the Bonhomme Richard on June 15, 2017.

Sgt. Todd Olmsted a Marine Air Ground Task Force Plans Chief with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit gives a shout out to his dad from aboard the Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) on June 15, 2017.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Wyble speaks on the effort his Marines displayed during Exercise Cobra Gold 17 at Chanthaburi, Thailand, February 21, 2017. U.S., Thai Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force members collaborated to build a multi-purpose room for Wat Thung Kabin School. Cobra Gold is the largest Theater Security Cooperation exercise in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. Wyble, from Carson City, Nevada, is the sergeant major of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Steven Tran)

U.S. Navy Chaplain Lt. Aroon Seeda and Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Unit, hand out school supplies and teach English to students at the Ban Phan Sa Nguan School in Korat Province Feb. 15, 2017 as part of Cobra Gold 2017. Seeda, a Thailand native, is the only Buddhist Chaplain with the U.S. Navy and is with Navy Operational Support Unit. CG17 maintains a consistent focus on Humanitarian Civic Action (HCA), community engagement, and medical activities conducted during the exercise to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger)

U.S. Navy Chaplain Lt. Aroon Seeda and Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Unit, hand out school supplies and teach English to students at the Ban Phan Sa Nguan School in Korat Province Feb. 15, 2017 as part of Cobra Gold 2017. Seeda, a Thailand native, is the only Buddhist Chaplain in the Navy and is part of the Navy Operational Support Unit. CG17 maintains a consistent focus on Humanitarian Civic Action (HCA), community engagement, and medical activities conducted during the exercise to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger) English translation: I personally had a great experience about 30 years ago. At that time, I was a Buddhist novice. When I was walking for food, the U.S. Marines gave me an MRE. They followed me to a temple and helped me do my homework. As a part of this [community relations] event, I hope I can make these children have the same memorable experience that I had. When I come back to Thailand, it’s an opportunity to fulfill my dream to serve my country. I’m glad that I’m a part of Cobra Gold and that I can help this school. The work I do as a chaplain is rewarding because I can serve the U.S., Thailand and Buddhism at the same time.

Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan, share their Super Bowl 2017 predictions. Sgt. Juan Urena, a mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, currently supporting 3rd Marine Division, III MEF through the unit deployment program, is from Glen, Massachusetts. Lance Cpl. Stephen Henion, a military policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III MHG, is from Snellville, Georgia. Lance Cpl. Malik Johnson, an engineer equipment mechanic with III MHG, is from Dallas, Texas. Sgt. Juan Manzueta, a food service specialist with III MHG, is from Reading, Pennsylvania.