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3rd LE Bn. Fast-Rope With Dogs

Oct. 7, 2014 | 1:23

3rd Law Enforcement Battalion Marines trained in fast-roping with military working dogs Oct. 7 at the rappel tower on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan.

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3rd Law Enforcement Battalion Marines trained in fast-roping with military working dogs Oct. 7 at the rappel tower on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan.

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3rd LE Bn. Fast-Rope With Dogs

3rd Law Enforcement Battalion Marines trained in fast-roping with military working dogs Oct. 7 at the rappel tower on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan.

Oct. 7, 2014

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3rd LE Bn. Fast-Rope With Dogs

Oct. 7, 2014 | 1:23

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3rd LE Bn. Fast-Rope With Dogs

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31st MEU | Integrated Training in the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted integrated training across the USS America amphibious ready group in the Indo-Pacific region, July 9, 2025. The integrated training is an opportunity for the 31st MEU to conduct mission-oriented training in Queensland, Australia, to provide the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and 7th Fleet Commander the best crisis response force in the INDOPACOM area of operations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America ARG in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

July 8, 2025

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31st MEU | Integrated Training in the Indo-Pacific

July 8, 2025 | 4:05

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31st MEU | Integrated Training in the Indo-Pacific

July 8, 2025 | 4:05

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31st MEU Marines conduct Fast Rope Masters Sustainment Training Reel

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct Fast Rope Masters Sustainment Training from MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft and UH-1Y Venom helicopters at Landing Zones Starling and Peacock, Okinawa, Japan, May 13–14, 2025. The training, conducted under the supervision of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group, serves as a critical bridge between the Fast Rope Master Course and operational readiness, enabling Marines to maintain insertion proficiency and instructor-level sustainment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Diego Garcia)

June 5, 2025

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31st MEU Marines conduct Fast Rope Masters Sustainment Training Reel

June 5, 2025 | 1:08

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31st MEU Marines conduct Fast Rope Masters Sustainment Training Reel

June 5, 2025 | 1:08

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5th ANGLICO | HRST Training Course

U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct proper fast rope and rappel techniques during a Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 19, 2024. The HRST training allowed 5th ANGLICO Marines to rehearse and prepare to use alternate insertion methods in a contested environment. The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Action Cinematic Trailer performed by soundbay stock.adobe.com (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Juan Maldonado)

Nov. 19, 2024

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5th ANGLICO | HRST Training Course

Nov. 19, 2024 | 1:03

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5th ANGLICO | HRST Training Course

Nov. 19, 2024 | 1:03

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EOD Rappel Tower Reel

U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and U.S. Air Force airmen with the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, conduct a speed stick drill during a mission rehearsal on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 15, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force's comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Moises Rodriguez)

June 15, 2022

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EOD Rappel Tower Reel

June 15, 2022 | 0:23

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EOD Rappel Tower Reel

June 15, 2022 | 0:23

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"An experience like this"; 3/8 takes part in Hagåtña Fury 21

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, conduct exercise Hagåtña Fury 21 on Ukibarru, Japan, Feb 17 to Feb 19, 2021. The exercise demonstrated that Marines are capable of seizing, defending, and providing expeditionary sustainment for key maritime terrain in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3/8 is currently attached to 3d Marine Division as a part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Feb. 19, 2021

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"An experience like this"; 3/8 takes part in Hagåtña Fury 21

Feb. 19, 2021 | 2:28

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"An experience like this"; 3/8 takes part in Hagåtña Fury 21

Feb. 19, 2021 | 2:28

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Forest Light: Ready for the fight!

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conduct an air assault with troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, on Dec. 15, 2020. Forest Light is an annual bilateral training exercise that strengthens the interoperability and readiness of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to deter aggression and defeat any threat. This iteration is focused on seizing and defending key maritime terrain as an integrated force in support of naval operations in the defense of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video shot by Staff Sgt. Albert J. Carls and Cpl. Levi Guerra, edited by Staff Sgt. Albert J. Carls)

Dec. 15, 2020

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Forest Light: Ready for the fight!

Dec. 15, 2020 | 1:36

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Forest Light: Ready for the fight!

Dec. 15, 2020 | 1:36

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Forest Light: Crew-Served Weapons Demonstration

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct crew-served weapons training during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, on Dec. 13, 2020. Forest Light is an annual bilateral training exercise that strengthens the interoperability and readiness of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to deter aggression and defeat any threat. This iteration is focused on seizing and defending key maritime terrain as an integrated force in support of naval operations in the defense of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Albert J. Carls)

Dec. 13, 2020

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Forest Light: Crew-Served Weapons Demonstration

Dec. 13, 2020 | 1:15

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Forest Light: Crew-Served Weapons Demonstration

Dec. 13, 2020 | 1:15

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Forest Light: JGSDF’s 30th Infantry Regiment, 3/8 conducts fast roping Package

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct fast roping during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, on Dec. 10, 2020. Forest Light is an annual bilateral training exercise that strengthens the interoperability and readiness of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to deter aggression and defeat any threat. This iteration is focused on seizing and defending key maritime terrain as an integrated force in support of naval operations in the defense of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Albert J. Carls)

Dec. 10, 2020

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Forest Light: JGSDF’s 30th Infantry Regiment, 3/8 conducts fast roping Package

Dec. 10, 2020 | 0:47

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Forest Light: JGSDF’s 30th Infantry Regiment, 3/8 conducts fast roping Package

Dec. 10, 2020 | 0:47

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Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques

Marines with 12th Marine Regiment participate in a Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique (HRST) course on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 8, 2019. Marines and Sailors conducted HRST training in order to maintain their combat readiness and lethality.

Jan. 8, 2020

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Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques

Jan. 8, 2020 | 0:38

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Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques

Jan. 8, 2020 | 0:38

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31st MEU MRF refines VBSS capabilities

Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force board a simulated vessel during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Jan. 18, 2019. Reconnaissance Marines with MRF train for quick, tactical raids of moving vessels, launched from both land and sea. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell/Released)

Jan. 18, 2019

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31st MEU MRF refines VBSS capabilities

Jan. 18, 2019 | 1:57

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31st MEU MRF refines VBSS capabilities

Jan. 18, 2019 | 1:57

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Marines fast rope with a MV-22B Osprey in Okinawa

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and 3rd Marine Division conduct fast rope training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, November 28, 2017. Fast roping is especially useful for Marines, who can employ the technique on either dry land or ships at sea. MV-22B Ospreys have been used in the Marine Corps since 2007. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Alexia Lythos)

Nov. 28, 2017

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Marines fast rope with a MV-22B Osprey in Okinawa

Nov. 28, 2017 | 0:37

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Marines fast rope with a MV-22B Osprey in Okinawa

Nov. 28, 2017 | 0:37

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JGSDF Fast Rope Out of an Osprey (NO MUSIC)

Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Eastern Army fast rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Forest Light 17-1 at Camp Soumagahara on March 10, 2017. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise conducted by U.S. and Japanese forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and combined capabilities in defense of the U.S.-Japanese alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld)

March 27, 2017

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JGSDF Fast Rope Out of an Osprey (NO MUSIC)

March 27, 2017 | 0:45

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JGSDF Fast Rope Out of an Osprey (NO MUSIC)

March 27, 2017 | 0:45

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In the mind of a Marine scout sniper

U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force scout snipers take you behind the rifle during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 10, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed U.S. Marine forces to demonstrate both countries' enduring commitment to peace, stability, and security across the region. The Marines are with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Isaac Ibarra)

March 10, 2017

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In the mind of a Marine scout sniper

March 10, 2017 | 1:37

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In the mind of a Marine scout sniper

March 10, 2017 | 1:37

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JGSDF Fast Rope Out of an Osprey

March 10, 2017

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JGSDF Fast Rope Out of an Osprey

March 10, 2017 | 0:45

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JGSDF Fast Rope Out of an Osprey

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