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Leaders
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3d Marine Division
Okinawa, Japan

Commanding General

Major General Christian F. Wortman

Major General Wortman is a native of Warren, Pennsylvania, and a 1991 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He is currently serving as the Commanding General, 3d Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan....

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Assistant Division Commander

Brigadier General Michael A. Brooks Jr.

Brigadier General Brooks currently serves as the Assistant Division Commander, 3d Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan.Brigadier General Brooks began his military service as a Marine Private at Parris Island, SC in 1988. He went on to graduate from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and...

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Sergeant Major of 3d Marine Division

Sergeant Major Robert Schieler

Sergeant Major Robert W. Schieler enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 1998 and completed recruit training at MCRD Parris Island, SC. He was a student at the Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry, Camp Geiger, NC from July to August 1998, and assigned the Military Occupational Specialty...

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Command Master Chief

Command Master Chief Ben Hodges

Command Master Chief Ben Hodges, a native of Nebraska, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August 1999. Following basic training, he completed Hospital Corpsmen School and Field Medical Service School. His academic achievements include Marine Corps Corporal’s Course, Sergeant’s Course, Navy Senior Enlisted...

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