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240317-M-QS704-1047

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Hajime Kitajima, the commanding general of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade speaks during the Iron Fist 24 closing ceremony aboard the Osumi-class tank landing ship JS Kunisaki (LST-4003) in Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 17, 2024. The closing ceremony concluded training between the armed forces and awarded servicemembers for outstanding performance during Iron Fist 24. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan K. Maldonado)
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240317-M-QS704-1073

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Trevor Hall, left, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade commanding officer and deputy commander of Task Force 76/3, speaks during the Iron Fist 24 closing ceremony aboard the Osumi-class tank landing ship JS Kunisaki (LST-4003) in Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 17, 2024. The closing ceremony concluded training between the armed forces and awarded servicemembers for outstanding performance during Iron Fist 24. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan K. Maldonado)
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240317-M-QS704-1142

U.S Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Navy Sailors with the America Amphibious Ready Group, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors pose for a group photo following the Iron Fist 24 closing ceremony aboard the Osumi-class tank landing ship JS Kunisaki (LST-4003) in Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 17, 2024. The closing ceremony concluded training between the armed forces and awarded servicemembers for outstanding performance during Iron Fist 24. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan K. Maldonado)
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240317-M-QS704-1244

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Japanese soldiers with the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment pose for a picture following the closing ceremony of Iron Fist 24 aboard the Osumi-class tank landing ship JS Kunisaki (LST-4003) in Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 17, 2024. The closing ceremony concluded training between the armed forces and awarded servicemembers for outstanding performance during Iron Fist 24. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan K. Maldonado)
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U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and 4th Reconnaissance Battalion pass out toys to children in Maui, Hawaii on Dec. 21, 2023. VMGR-153 supported the Toys for Tots mission by transporting personnel and toys to assist in delivering a message of joy and hope to children throughout the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clayton Baker)
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230730-M-KG021-1106

U.S. Navy Adm. John C. Aquilino, center left, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division pose for a photo during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Australia, July 30, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emeline Molla)
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VMU-3 Takes Off – MQ-9A Certified Safe for Flight

U.S. Marine Corps Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, Marine Aircraft Group 24, launches an MQ-9A on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, June 21, 2023. VMU-3, safely and successfully test and fly its first MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft to meet the Naval Air Systems Command safety certification process. The Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification (SFFOC) is the final crucial milestone in VMU-3’s transition from the RQ-21A to the MQ-9A. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo).
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13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts Ssang Yong 2023

Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a simulated amphibious assault during Ssang Young 23. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK Alliance, Ssang Young 2023 strengthens the Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward the ROK’s combined defense of the Korean Peninsula and increasing the readiness of the U.S.-ROK Alliance.
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Guam 37th Legislature visits Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher Bopp, commanding officer Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz, provides a command brief to members and staff of the Guam 37th Legislature before a tour of MCB Camp Blaz facilities on Guam, March 17, 2023. MCB Camp Blaz coordinated with the Chairman for the Committee on the Guam Buildup, Senator Roy Quinata and his staff to invite all members of the Guam Legislature on a base tour to learn more about the Marine Corps' construction progress and to showcase the ongoing efforts to avoid, minimize, and offset the impact to Guam’s natural and cultural resources. In attendance were Sen. Roy Quinata, Sen. Jesse Lujan, and Sen. Joanne Brown. Staff members from the offices of Sen. Thomas Fisher and Sen. Amanda Shelton as well as the Executive Director of the Community Defense Liaison Office from the governor’s office Vera Topasna and the State Historic Preservation Officer Patrick Lujan were also in attendance. Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, commander of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) and JRM’s Command Master Chief William Webster participated alongside MCB Camp Blaz leadership and staff.
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Jungle Warfare Exercise 23

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines provides security during Jungle Warfare Exercise 23 in the Central Training Area on Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 15, 2023. JWX 23 is a large-scale field training exercise focused on leveraging the integrated capabilities of joint and allied partners to strengthen all-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment.
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Jungle Warfare Exercise 23

U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion maneuver to an objective during Jungle Warfare Exercise 23 in the Central Training Area on Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 15, 2023. JWX 23 is a large-scale field training exercise focused on leveraging the integrated capabilities of joint and allied partners to strengthen all-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment.
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13th MEU participates in Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Natividad, an automotive maintenance technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with an Indonesian Korps Marinir (KORMAR) before an Engineering Civic Assistance Project (ENCAP) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/ Marine Exercise (MAREX), Dec. 15, 2022. CARAT/MAREX Indonesia is a bilateral exercise between Indonesia and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ and marine corps abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region
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Alert Contingency MAGTF (ACM): ‘Our Most Ready Force’

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines provide security for a platoon attack during Stand-in Force Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, Dec.11, 2022. SiF-EX is a Division-level exercise involving all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force focused on strengthening multi-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. This exercise serves as a rehearsal for rapidly projecting combat power in defense of allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez)
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Blue Diamond 6 Honors 1st Marine Division Roots with a Trip to Guadalcanal and Australia

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher T. Steele, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) 22, Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), and Lt. Col. Tyler J. Holt, the commanding officer of 3d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, MRF-D 22, pose for a photo during a tour at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, Aug. 10, 2022. The 1st MARDIV commanding general visited Marines and Sailors with MRF-D 22, and members of the Australian Defense Force, in Darwin to gain insight into the rotation's current operations and capabilities.
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USS Tripoli and its Embarked Aircraft Go Nocturnal

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 121 launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 29, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Marines Rehearse Defending Key Maritime Terrain from Assault

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, provide security during Counter Assault Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2022. During this force-on-force exercise, an infantry company with 3/2 rapidly deployed into the double-canopy jungles of the Northern Training Area to defend against an assault from another infantry company with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines. This exercise was designed to increase 3d Marine Division’s ability to seize and defend key maritime terrain, such as islands or coastal areas, and conduct Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations in the western Pacific. 3/2 is deployed under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.
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3rd Maintenance Battalion Marines return from successful Australia deployment

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. James Meak, Headquarters Company first sergeant with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, congratulates the Marines of the Ground Equipment Staging Program on a successful deployment and briefs on future operations and exercises on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2022. The Marines of the GESP recently returned from an 8 month rotational deployment to Darwin, Australia to maintain gear, foster force readiness, and improve relations with Australian Defence Force partners. 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.
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U.S. Marine Corps Deactivates Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kelly Allen, commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, salutes the colors during the deactivation ceremony for HMH-463, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 21, 2022. HMH-463’s deactivation is in accordance with Force Design 2030 as the Marine Corps modernizes and continues to be a lethal fighting force.
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U.S. Navy and JMSDF Join Forces for Bilateral Advanced Warfare Training 2022

U.S. Marine Capt. Austin Branch, left, from Coronado, California, and U.S. Navy Lt. Dillon Duke, from Edmond, Oklahoma, both assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps Fifth Air Naval Gun Liaison Company (5th ANGLICO), conduct Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) communication drills with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) in the Combat Information Center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while participating in bilateral advanced warfare training (BAWT). BAWT is an annual bilateral training exercise that improves the partnership between U.S. and Japanese Forces. This year’s exercise focused on enhancing readiness and interoperability of coalition forces from the U.S. and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
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U.S. Marines team up with Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs to conduct CAS training

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua Wilson, front, a joint terminal attack controller instructor with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO), III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and U.S. Army Special Forces operators with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), conduct simulated close air support (CAS) using handheld Link 16 radios at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15, 2022. The training focused on the joint force’s ability to integrate and refine tactics of CAS, which requires detailed planning and careful coordination between pilots and forces on the ground
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