3d Marine Division

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, observe a High Mobility Rocket System (HIMARS) back onto a U.S. Air Force MC-130 during HIMARS Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) training on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. The HIRAIN training allows Marines to conduct precision strikes by quickly deploying the HIMARS in and out of combat environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers) click here for more photos

12th Marine Regiment conducts grenade training

U.S. Marine Cpl. Taylor Hernandez, an artillery sensor support Marine with Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, holds a blue body M67 fragmentation hand grenade on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 17, 2019. When detonated, the M67 projects high velocity fragments which can harm enemies within a 15-meter radius. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley Kelly) click here for more photos

3rd Recon Battalion conducts CRRC Training

U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, conduct combat rubber raiding craft training on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. While operating a CRRC, Marines maneuvered several miles into the ocean and ran drills by embarking and disembarking from the U.S.S. Germantown (LSD-42). Working with their Navy counterparts improves efficiency, interoperability and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez) click here for more photos

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jorge Dejesus, a section leader with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, checks his communication equipment before a shore to ship training event at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. AAV Company conducted the event to amphibious warfare certify the Navy personnel aboard the USS Germantown (LSD 42) for upcoming exercises. Dejesus is a native of Bronx, New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall) click here for more photos

Lance Cpl. Marek Skotak executes a side headlock on Lance Cpl. Joe Guzman with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) sustainment event on Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, July 16, 2019. MCMAP is a combat oriented fighting program that Marines train in to become more lethal in hand to hand situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser) Click here for more photos

U.S. Marines with Assault Amphibious Vehicle Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, enter the water during a shore to ship training event at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. AAV Company conducted the event to amphibious warfare certify the Navy personnel aboard the Germantown for upcoming exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christine Phelps) click here for more photos

Royal Australian Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, conduct reconnaissance during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19 at Stanage Bay, Queensland, Australia, July 15, 2019. Talisman Sabre 19 is a bilateral exercise that provides U.S. and Australian forces realistic and relevant training to strengthen regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaleb Martin) click here for more photos

In front of the Japanese Ship Kunisaki, a landing craft, air cushion approaches Langham Beach, Queensland Australia, July 16, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Talisman Sabre 19 is a bilateral exercise that provides U.S. and Australian forces realistic and relevant training to strengthen regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney C. Houston) click here for more photos

Australian Army soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, aboard a light armored vehicle-25, come off a landing craft onto Langham Beach, Queensland, Australia, July16, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Talisman Sabre 19 is a bilateral exercise that provides U.S. and Australian forces realistic and relevant training to strengthen regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney C. Houston) click here for more photos

U.S. Marine amphibious assault vehicles give off tactical smoke as they approach Langham Beach, Queensland, Australia, July16, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Talisman Sabre 19 is a bilateral exercise that provides U.S. and Australian forces realistic and relevant training to strengthen regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney C. Houston) click here for more photos

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter carries an artillery piece over Langham Beach, Queensland, Australia, July16, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Talisman Sabre 19 is a bilateral exercise that provides U.S. and Australian forces realistic and relevant training to strengthen regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney C. Houston) click here for more photos

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, maneuver their M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System to an objective point to conduct a fire mission during Talisman Sabre 2019 in Bundaberg, Australia, July, 14 2019. TS19 is a bilateral exercise that provides U.S. and Australian forces with realistic and relevant training to strengthen regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kallahan Morris) click here for more photos

Ships converge for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019

U.S. Marines, Australian soldiers, and Japanese soldiers are embarked aboard U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Australian Navy, Canadian Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force as the ships sail together in formation during Talisman Sabre 2019 prior to conducting training in amphibious operations. Talisman Sabre 2019 illustrates the closeness of the Australian and U.S. alliance and the strength of the military-to-military relationship. This is the eighth iteration of this exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaila V. Peters) click here for more photos

Marines with Q Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration training and showcase a live fire of the M142 HIMARS in Queensland Australia, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19, July 6, 2019. HIMARS from the 3rd Marine Division provide the combined-join force with the unique capability of a mobile, transportable surface to surface missile system that can accurately deliver precision guided munitions to a variety of targets. Talisman Sabre 19 is a bilateral exercise that provides U.S. and Australian forces realistic and relevant training to strengthen regional security, peace and stability.

Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division conduct 6 mile hike

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a sustainment hike on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jul. 12, 2019. The Marines hiked 6 miles in order to maintain their combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers) click here for more photos

Marines with Q Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, currently attached to 3rd Marine Division, relocate a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launcher during a HIMARS raid during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19 in Bundaberg, Australia on July 13, 2019. HIMARS from the 3d Marine Division provide the combined-join force with the unique capability of a mobile, transportable surface to surface missile system that can accurately deliver precision guided munitions to a variety of targets. Talisman Sabre 19 is a bilateral exercise that provides U.S. and Australian forces realistic and relevant training to strengthen regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kallahan Morris) click here for more photos

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Land the (Combined) Landing Force! By Capt. Gerard Farao | July 16, 2019 USS GREEN BAY, at Sea - U.S. Marines, Australian soldiers, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members trained in Combined Joint Forcible Entry Operations by conducting a multi-national amphibious landing in Stanage Bay, Queensland, Australia, July 16, 2019. MORE

US Marines, soldiers, and Australian Forces conduct HIRAIN raid By 1st Lt. Brett Vannier | July 16, 2019 QUEENSLAND, Australia – U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division, soldiers with 2nd Infantry Division and Australian Defence Forces conducted a long range High Mobility Artillery Rocket System raid as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 19 from July 11-15, 2019. MORE

U.S. Marines and soldiers demonstrate lethality with HIMARS in Australia By 1st Lt. Brett Vannier | July 10, 2019 QUEENSLAND, Australia –Marines with the 3rd Marine Division, and soldiers with the 2nd Infantry Division, conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live fire exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Australia, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19, July 8, 2019. MORE

U.S. Marines, soldiers, and airmen conduct HIMARS rapid infiltration in Australia By Capt. Gerard Fararo | July 9, 2019 ROCKHAMPTON, Australia – U.S. Forces conduct High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) training in Queensland Australia, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19, July 6, 2019. MORE

Legend of 1,000 Cranes By 1st Lt. Bridget Glynn | July 7, 2019 On June 29, 2019 Mr. Yuji Sasaki, from Okinawa, Japan, donated an origami crane made by his aunt, Sadako Sasaki, to the USS Missouri in Honolulu, Hawaii as a symbol of peace. MORE

2/3 Completes Bougainville I By Lance Cpl. Jacob Wilson | March 30, 2019 U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment conducted Exercise Bougainville I, a pre-deployment training exercise that enhances the unit’s proficiency, cohesion and combat readiness. Bougainville I was conducted at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows and Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, March 2019. MORE

3d Marine Division Leaders

Major General William M. Jurney
Commanding General
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Colonel Mark H. Clingan
Assistant Division Commander
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Sergeant Major Dennis M. Bradley
Sergeant Major
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Command Master Chief Christopher T. Stone
Command Master Chief
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Mission

On order, 3d Marine Division conducts amphibious, forcible entry operations or sustained, combined arms land operations with strategic partners and allies, as an integral part of III MEF within the Pacific Theater Area of Operations (AO) in support of national security objectives.