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U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division conduct a rehearsal for a battle colors rededication ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Sept. 13, 2022. The ceremony commemorates the Division’s 80th Anniversary and its legacy of valor, honor, and fidelity. The 3d Marine Division was activated at Camp Elliot, San Diego, Sept. 16, 1942 and has taken part in combat operations from World War II and Vietnam through Iraq and Afghanistan. The current Marines of 3d Marine Division continue to build on this legacy today as a critical part of the stand-in force within the first island chain of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division conduct a rehearsal for a battle colors rededication ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Sept. 13, 2022. The ceremony commemorates the Division’s 80th Anniversary and its legacy of valor, honor, and fidelity. The 3d Marine Division was activated at Camp Elliot, San Diego, Sept. 16, 1942 and has taken part in combat operations from World War II and Vietnam through Iraq and Afghanistan. The current Marines of 3d Marine Division continue to build on this legacy today as a critical part of the stand-in force within the first island chain of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, participate in a 9/11 memorial hike on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 9, 2022. Marines with 3d MLR paid tribute and remembrance to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, by conducting an 11 km hike. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, participate in a 9/11 memorial hike on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 9, 2022. Marines with 3d MLR paid tribute and remembrance to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, by conducting an 11 km hike. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick King

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division fire an M777 howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 22.2 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug. 29, 2022. ARTP is an exercise held to strengthen the defense of Japan and the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaylen Davis)

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division fire an M777 howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 22.2 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug. 29, 2022. ARTP is an exercise held to strengthen the defense of Japan and the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaylen Davis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaylen Davis

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, participate in a 9/11 memorial hike on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 9, 2022. Marines with 3d MLR paid tribute and remembrance to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, by conducting an 11 km hike. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, participate in a 9/11 memorial hike on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 9, 2022. Marines with 3d MLR paid tribute and remembrance to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, by conducting an 11 km hike. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick King

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devin Mullin and Cpl. Alexander Rodriguez, both with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, relay information through the Marine Air Ground Task Force Common Handheld during a joint terminal attack controllers training event at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 6, 2022. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, jointly operated with U.S. Army 25th Combat Aviation Brigade. Such training and collaboration improves the operational synergy within the Joint Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devin Mullin and Cpl. Alexander Rodriguez, both with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, relay information through the Marine Air Ground Task Force Common Handheld during a joint terminal attack controllers training event at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 6, 2022. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, jointly operated with U.S. Army 25th Combat Aviation Brigade. Such training and collaboration improves the operational synergy within the Joint Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick King

A U.S. Marine ground guides a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement with 3d Marine Division, transporting Marine Corps Utility Task Vehicles in support of an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Routine short-notice ACM drills ensure III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda)

A U.S. Marine ground guides a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement with 3d Marine Division, transporting Marine Corps Utility Task Vehicles in support of an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Routine short-notice ACM drills ensure III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines remain ready to rapidly deploy and maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda)

Photo by Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (Aug. 1, 2022) U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, interact with Malaysian Army soldiers during Distinguished Visitor Day as part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, August 1, 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melanye Martinez)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (Aug. 1, 2022) U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, interact with Malaysian Army soldiers during Distinguished Visitor Day as part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, August 1, 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melanye Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Melanye Martinez

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines load an M252 81 mm mortar system during combat rehearsals at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 8, 2022. This training improved the Marines' proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines load an M252 81 mm mortar system during combat rehearsals at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 8, 2022. This training improved the Marines' proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edgar Arreguinolmos, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, prepares to launch an M69 practice grenade while conducting fire team attack drills on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Arreguinolmos is a native of Greeley, Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edgar Arreguinolmos, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, prepares to launch an M69 practice grenade while conducting fire team attack drills on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Arreguinolmos is a native of Greeley, Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez)

Photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez

U.S. service members march with the colors to prepare for the National Anthem during the 78th Liberation Day Parade in Hagåtña, Guam, July 21, 2022. The parade is a celebration of U.S. forces liberating Guam from Japanese Imperial Forces in 1944 during World War II. Throughout the month of July there are events and ceremonies held as part of Guam's liberation month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. service members march with the colors to prepare for the National Anthem during the 78th Liberation Day Parade in Hagåtña, Guam, July 21, 2022. The parade is a celebration of U.S. forces liberating Guam from Japanese Imperial Forces in 1944 during World War II. Throughout the month of July there are events and ceremonies held as part of Guam's liberation month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines conduct aerial sniper drills from a UH-1Y Venom Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469 on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 20, 2022. The training focuses on proficiency and lethality while engaging targets from an aircraft in flight. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kallahan Morris)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines conduct aerial sniper drills from a UH-1Y Venom Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469 on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 20, 2022. The training focuses on proficiency and lethality while engaging targets from an aircraft in flight. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kallahan Morris)

Photo by Sgt. Kallahan Morris

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Delayne Shepherd, a combat engineer with 3d Battalion, 2nd Marines, prepares to conduct a live fire range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 12, 2022. The training integrated raiding and demolition tactics to enhance the unit’s ability to breach obstructions and perform combat operations in an urban environment. 3/2 is deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Delayne Shepherd, a combat engineer with 3d Battalion, 2nd Marines, prepares to conduct a live fire range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 12, 2022. The training integrated raiding and demolition tactics to enhance the unit’s ability to breach obstructions and perform combat operations in an urban environment. 3/2 is deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fires an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a night combat marksmanship range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2022. This training sharpened Marines critical combat arms skills by executing transition drills and increasing their proficiency in switching between primary and secondary weapons. 1/3 is forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines as a part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Brittenham)

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fires an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a night combat marksmanship range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2022. This training sharpened Marines critical combat arms skills by executing transition drills and increasing their proficiency in switching between primary and secondary weapons. 1/3 is forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines as a part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Brittenham)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Brittenham

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey after conducting close air support (CAS) drills on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, July 14, 2022. 3/3’s Joint Terminal Aircraft Controllers conducted CAS training to hone their proficiency in coordinating precision fires from aircraft. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey after conducting close air support (CAS) drills on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, July 14, 2022. 3/3’s Joint Terminal Aircraft Controllers conducted CAS training to hone their proficiency in coordinating precision fires from aircraft. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Flowers (left), an intelligence specialist, and Sgt. Andrew Licea (right), a mortar section leader, both with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, fire an M224 60 mm mortar system while conducting squad attacks during a live-fire range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Flowers (left), an intelligence specialist, and Sgt. Andrew Licea (right), a mortar section leader, both with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, fire an M224 60 mm mortar system while conducting squad attacks during a live-fire range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce

A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 moves to extract Marines from 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division executing an amphibious raid on Ukibaru Island, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2022. This specialized insertion and extraction training provided Marines with enhanced skills and confidence necessary for clandestine operations, ensuring they are prepared to execute a diverse set of waterborne reconnaissance and surveillance missions in order to maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Dukes)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 moves to extract Marines from 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division executing an amphibious raid on Ukibaru Island, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2022. This specialized insertion and extraction training provided Marines with enhanced skills and confidence necessary for clandestine operations, ensuring they are prepared to execute a diverse set of waterborne reconnaissance and surveillance missions in order to maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Dukes)

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Dukes

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hyatt Duncan, a machine gunner with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, fires an M240B medium machine gun while conducting squad attack drills during a Tactical Small Unit Leader Course on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 27, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Duncan is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hyatt Duncan, a machine gunner with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, fires an M240B medium machine gun while conducting squad attack drills during a Tactical Small Unit Leader Course on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 27, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Duncan is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez)

Photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, fire an MK19 grenade launcher during a Tactical Small Unit Leader Course on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, fire an MK19 grenade launcher during a Tactical Small Unit Leader Course on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez)

Photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines conduct squad attacks during a live-fire range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines conduct squad attacks during a live-fire range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Connor Solis (right), a combat engineer with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, conducts moving drills during a Combat Marksmanship Program (CMP) range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 26, 2022. CMP allows Marines to maintain weapon proficiency by engaging stationary and moving targets. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Connor Solis (right), a combat engineer with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, conducts moving drills during a Combat Marksmanship Program (CMP) range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 26, 2022. CMP allows Marines to maintain weapon proficiency by engaging stationary and moving targets. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce

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