3d Marine Division

3rd Marine Division celebrates its 76th anniversary on Sept. 16, 2018. 3rd Marine Division was activated on Sept. 16, 1942 at Camp Elliot, San Diego, California and played a vital role in the Marine Corps. On order, 3rd Marine Division conducts amphibious, forcible entry operations or sustained, combined arms land operations with strategic partners and allies within the Pacific Theater Area. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kallahan Morris)

Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division take part in a free fall exercise named Desert Canopy in Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Neumann) see more photos

Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, participate in Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2018. CARAT Malaysia in its 24th iteration, is designed to enhance information sharing and coordination, build mutual warfighting capability and support long-term regional cooperation enabling both partner armed forces to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force. See more photos

Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-2

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct live-fire operations during Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-2. ARTP 18-2 is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows artillery Marines to conduct live-fire training in Japan. See more here

Marines forward deployed to 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployed Program conquer the Jungle Warfare Training Course at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 6 through Aug. 10, 2018.

3d Marine Division Leaders

Brigadier 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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Caltrap News

Range coach makes a difference By Lance Cpl. Christine Phelps | August 23, 2018 Lance Cpl. Timothy Larrigan, a native of Fenton, Mo., knew he didn’t want to be a roofer and a brick layer anymore, he wanted to serve his country, so he started researching all the branches of service until he made his decision. MORE

A Chilean Marine’s experience at RIMPAC By Lance Cpl. Adam Montera | July 17, 2018 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii -- Chilean Marine Cpl. German Letelier exited the rear of a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter onto a field of tall grass and found a secure position as quickly as possible. Exiting with him were Marines from the Philippines and the United States; Letelier was the sole representative from the Chilean Marine Corps. MORE

Sailors Receive NAM for Heroic Actions By Lance Cpl. Marcus Allen | July 13, 2018 Hospital Corpsmen First Class Jose Marrero Dejesus and Ricardo Alonsolopez stuck true to the oath they swore upon when becoming Hospital Corpsmen in the Navy. MORE

Marines celebrate local Okinawa's life on Hamahiga By Lance Cpl. Nathan Maysonet | June 23, 2018 HAMAHIGA ISLAND, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines with 3rd Marine Division and locals attend a memorial service for Ryoji Morine, a local care taker, here, June 23, 2018. MORE

Diving deeper into the undersea community By Lance Cpl. Cameron Parks | June 20, 2018 U.S. military uniform devices are very important to a service member’s uniform. The usual medal or plastic emblems signify the unconventional training a service member has undergone. One of the most recognizable devices is the Parachutist Badge “Jump Wings”, but there are other emblems that aren’t as identifiable. MORE

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.