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3D MARINE DIVISION
3rd Marine Division Logo
THE FIGHTING THIRD
Okinawa, Japan

Who we are

3d Marine Division operates as a Stand-In Force in the first island chain to secure, seize, or defend key maritime terrain in order to deny and disrupt adversary actions in support of the Fleet, the Joint Force, and partnered and allied forces.

01

Resolute Dragon 24

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Aoki Shinichi, 8th Division commander, salute during an opening ceremony for exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at...

02

Experience Matters

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephen Boada and Sgt. Maj. Joshua Minter discuss the importance of the relationship between 3d Battalion, 12th Marines...

03

Combat Lifesaver Course

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Beau Terry holds security during a mass casualty simulation during a Combat Lifesaver Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa,...

04

Combat Marksmanship Range

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriel Boudreaux fires a M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a combat marksmanship range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa,...

05

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Range

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Andrew Sweet sets up a simulated drone target during a Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems range on Camp Hansen,...

06

3d MLR Returns Home

A U.S. Marine with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, reunites with his child during a homecoming event at Marine Corps Base Hawaii,...

Caltrap News

SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE

Dialing from Overseas (including Japan): 098-970-8255 or +1 800-273-8255 
Dialing from the U.S. (including Hawaii): 988 or +1 800-273-8255

 

3D MARDIV OPERATIONAL STRESS CONTROL AND READINESS (OSCAR)

OSCAR in Okinawa +81 80-2700-5407 
OSCAR in Hawaii: +1 808-257-3365 (select option 9) Ext. 7650 or 7651 

 

U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL OKINAWA

Dialing from Overseas and the U.S.: +81 98-971-9355 (select option 5)
DSN: 315-646-9355

 

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY ROOM (HAWAII)

Dialing from Overseas and the U.S.: +1 808-433-3707 or 3706