III MEF VIDEOS

U.S. Marines with 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, execute a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rapid infiltration from a U.S. Army Logistics Support Vehicle as part of exercise Keen Sword at Kin Red, Okinawa, Japan, on Oct. 31, 2020. This operation demonstrated the ability of 3d Marine Division to deploy long-range, precision fire assets across a vast region in support of distributed operations in the littorals. Keen Sword is a bilateral exercise involving Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Forces strengthen readiness, interoperability, and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), establish a helicopter support team (HST) aerial lift at Landing Zone Dodo, Okinawa, Japan, October 19, 2020. This training showcased the interoperability between 3rd MLG, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and 3rd Marine Division to integrate in support of rapidly transporting the highly mobile and lethal High Mobility Artillery Rocket System. 3rd MLG provides III Marine Expeditionary force comprehensive logistics and combat service support for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Harvey)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, executes a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rapid infiltration to Iwo To from Okinawa, Japan, as part of Exercise Noble Fury, Oct. 10, 2020. After traveling more than 800 miles aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, the HIMARS swiftly debarked, moved to a firing point, and engaged utilizing targeting information coordinated while in flight. After successfully striking the simulated target, the Marines loaded the HIMARS back on the aircraft and prepared for the next mission. This operation demonstrated the ability of 3d Marine Division and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing to deploy long-range, precision-fires assets across a vast region in support of distributed operations in the littorals. Noble Fury is a joint exercise involving Marines and Sailors from III Marine Expeditionary Force and 7th Fleet and part of ongoing integrated training between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Michael Jefferson Estillomo)

U.S. Marines across 3d Marine Division, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Airmen with 1st Special Operations Squadron, demonstrate expeditionary advanced basing capabilities Oct. 7-8, 2020, as part of Exercise Noble Fury, from Okinawa to Ie Shima and across surrounding waters. Marines rapidly inserted via an air assault, secured an airfield, and established defensive positions around the island to enable follow-on operations in support of the navy including a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration mission under the cover of darkness. This exercise showcased survivability and lethality of Navy and Marine Corps forces while operating in a distributed maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez)

12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, celebrated its 93rd anniversary on Oct. 4, 2020. The regiment’s transformation in Marine Corps history includes service during China’s Boxer Rebellion, World War II, Vietnam, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and present day operations in support of regional security. The video is narrated by Staff Sgt. Devonte M. Bailey, from 12 Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps video edited by Cpl. Josue Marquez and U.S. Marine Corps motion graphics edited by Staff Sgt. Albert J. Carls)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, coordinate simulated firing missions with the Air Force's 623rd Air Control Squadron during a digital communication exercise on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 19, 2020. The communication exercise afforded Marines and Airmen the opportunity to improve their interoperability and capability to communicate real-time targeting information. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Hancock)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participate in a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration exercise at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 20, 2020. This exercise allowed the Marines to increase their proficiency in mobilizing from an aircraft to a firing location, executing a firing mission, and quickly exfiltrate to receive future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Hancock)

Since 1942 III Marine Expeditionary Force has been a beacon of stability and security within the Indo-Pacific region. With capabilities such as the F-35B Lightning II and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System. III MEF remains forward, faithful, focused and always ready to fight tonight. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Sarah Taggett)

In celebration of Independence Day, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt Jessica Wright sings the Star Spangled Banner at Camp Courtney Okinawa, Japan. The video shows footage of Marines with 3rd Marine Division conducting training in IndoPacific areas. The training conducted by 3rd Marine Division ensures Marines are constantly ready to respond to any aggression or crisis anywhere in the IndoPacific region. Sgt Wright, from Buffalo, NY, is a member of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kallahan Morris)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, participate in an Expeditionary Advance Base Operations exercise at the Northern Training Area in Okinawa, Japan, June 17, 2020. 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment is currently with 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program and led the exercise with participation from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment. Training events like this strengthen 3rd Marine Division’s ability to control key terrain in a contested battlespace. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jackson Dukes)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct dry fire drills with an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Caged Hydra on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 20, 2020. Caged Hydra is a battalion-level exercise that reinforces 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment's ability to implement distributed command and control. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Josue Marquez)