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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vincent Delpriore fires an M240B machine gun during force-on-force training as part of Fuji Viper 24.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, June 11, 2024. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. Delpriore, a native of New York, is a rifleman and is currently 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. Adam Trump)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vincent Delpriore fires an M240B machine gun during force-on-force training as part of Fuji Viper 24.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, June 11, 2024. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. Delpriore, a native of New York, is a rifleman and is currently 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. Adam Trump)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Trump

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Eltringham, right, passes the 12th Littoral Combat Teams colors to Lt. Col. Jacob Godby during the designation ceremony of 12th LCT on Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2025. During the ceremony, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment welcomed its third and final subordinate element, 12th LCT. The establishment of this renowned unit strengthens the MLR's ability to integrate sensing, fires, and maneuver to support maritime campaigns and reinforces the Marine Corps’ commitment to countering evolving threats in the Indo-Pacific. Eltringham, a native of Rhode Island is the commanding officer of 12th MLR and Godby, a native of Virginia, is the commanding officer of 12th LCT, 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. JVonnta Taylor)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Eltringham, right, passes the 12th Littoral Combat Teams colors to Lt. Col. Jacob Godby during the designation ceremony of 12th LCT on Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2025. During the ceremony, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment welcomed its third and final subordinate element, 12th LCT. The establishment of this renowned unit strengthens the MLR's ability to integrate sensing, fires, and maneuver to support maritime campaigns and reinforces the Marine Corps’ commitment to countering evolving threats in the Indo-Pacific. Eltringham, a native of Rhode Island is the commanding officer of 12th MLR and Godby, a native of Virginia, is the commanding officer of 12th LCT, 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. JVonnta Taylor)

Photo by Staff Sgt. JVonnta Taylor

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Pascucci climbs over an obstacle during a battalion-level squad competition on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 19, 2025. The squad competition tested the Marines' physical fitness, teamwork, and core infantry skills to determine the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment’s top-performing squad. Designed to evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures, the event also promotes professional growth and camaraderie through healthy competition. Pascucci, a native of New York, is a rifleman with 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Pascucci climbs over an obstacle during a battalion-level squad competition on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 19, 2025. The squad competition tested the Marines' physical fitness, teamwork, and core infantry skills to determine the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment’s top-performing squad. Designed to evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures, the event also promotes professional growth and camaraderie through healthy competition. Pascucci, a native of New York, is a rifleman with 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marines buddy rush during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2025. The four-day field exercise focused on marksmanship skills and fire team fire and movement, strengthening the unit’s combat capabilities. Live-fire ranges give Marines the opportunity to engage and destroy targets in a dynamic environment, enhancing battlefield effectiveness. The Marines are with 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Geier)

U.S. Marines buddy rush during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2025. The four-day field exercise focused on marksmanship skills and fire team fire and movement, strengthening the unit’s combat capabilities. Live-fire ranges give Marines the opportunity to engage and destroy targets in a dynamic environment, enhancing battlefield effectiveness. The Marines are with 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Geier)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Geier

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpman 3rd Class Thaddeus Hyatt poses for a photo during a patrol at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 3, 2025. Marines with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment refine their patrolling skills through offensive and defensive exercises, as well as reconnaissance operations, to enhance operational proficiency. By rehearsing patrols, these Marines improve their ability to move swiftly and efficiently, minimizing the risk of detection while strengthening unit cohesion and teamwork. Hyatt, a native of California, is a corpsman with 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpman 3rd Class Thaddeus Hyatt poses for a photo during a patrol at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 3, 2025. Marines with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment refine their patrolling skills through offensive and defensive exercises, as well as reconnaissance operations, to enhance operational proficiency. By rehearsing patrols, these Marines improve their ability to move swiftly and efficiently, minimizing the risk of detection while strengthening unit cohesion and teamwork. Hyatt, a native of California, is a corpsman with 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye

Sgt. Maj. Andrew R. Kissick

Sgt. Maj. Andrew R. Kissick

Photo by Courtesey Photo

Lt. Col. Jacob R. Godby

Lt. Col. Jacob R. Godby

Photo by Courtesey Photo

A U.S. Marine with 3d Marine Division bounds during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2025. The four-day field exercise focused on marksmanship skills and fire team fire and movement, strengthening the unit’s combat capabilities. Live-fire ranges give Marines the opportunity to engage and destroy targets in a dynamic environment, enhancing battlefield effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

A U.S. Marine with 3d Marine Division bounds during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2025. The four-day field exercise focused on marksmanship skills and fire team fire and movement, strengthening the unit’s combat capabilities. Live-fire ranges give Marines the opportunity to engage and destroy targets in a dynamic environment, enhancing battlefield effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) serves as the nation's report card, measuring student achievement across key subjects. In 2024, DoDEA students once again led the nation in NAEP Reading and Mathematics assessments, demonstrating the effectiveness of their rigorous 21st-century education model. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of Defense. DoDEA operates 160 accredited schools in 8 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts, located on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoDEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners, equipping them to succeed in a dynamic world.

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) serves as the nation's report card, measuring student achievement across key subjects. In 2024, DoDEA students once again led the nation in NAEP Reading and Mathematics assessments, demonstrating the effectiveness of their rigorous 21st-century education model. DoDEA operates as a field activity of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs for the Department of Defense. DoDEA operates 160 accredited schools in 8 districts in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA Americas operates 50 accredited schools across two districts, located on 16 military installations, including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard bases in seven states, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Committed to excellence in education, DoDEA fosters well-rounded, lifelong learners, equipping them to succeed in a dynamic world.

Photo by Michael ODay

A Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mk 1 fires upon a small unmanned aircraft system during a training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2025. A key component of the Marine Corps’ Force Design initiative, the mobile MADIS increases 3d Marine Littoral Regiment’s tactical flexibility by extending the range of the airspace which 3d MLR is able to sense and defend without support from the Joint Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

A Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mk 1 fires upon a small unmanned aircraft system during a training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2025. A key component of the Marine Corps’ Force Design initiative, the mobile MADIS increases 3d Marine Littoral Regiment’s tactical flexibility by extending the range of the airspace which 3d MLR is able to sense and defend without support from the Joint Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons

U.S. Marines operating an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) complete an amphibious landing from Kushi Crossing to Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. This was the first open-water amphibious movement for ACVs deployed to III Marine Expeditionary Force, accomplishing a new milestone for amphibious operations with the vehicle platform in the Indo-Pacific. Amphibious operations, including the use of ship-to-shore connectors, is a foundational aspect of Marine Corps operations and is critical to remaining the Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. The Marines shown are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

U.S. Marines operating an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) complete an amphibious landing from Kushi Crossing to Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. This was the first open-water amphibious movement for ACVs deployed to III Marine Expeditionary Force, accomplishing a new milestone for amphibious operations with the vehicle platform in the Indo-Pacific. Amphibious operations, including the use of ship-to-shore connectors, is a foundational aspect of Marine Corps operations and is critical to remaining the Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. The Marines shown are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, participate in a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 26, 2024. At the ceremony, 3d MLR officially received the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System from Marine Corps Systems Command, becoming the first U.S. Marine Corps unit to field the system. The NMESIS provides 3d MLR with enhanced sea denial capabilities and maritime lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, participate in a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 26, 2024. At the ceremony, 3d MLR officially received the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System from Marine Corps Systems Command, becoming the first U.S. Marine Corps unit to field the system. The NMESIS provides 3d MLR with enhanced sea denial capabilities and maritime lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, pose for a unit photo before a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 26, 2024. At the ceremony, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division officially received the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System from Marine Corps Systems Command, becoming the first U.S. Marine Corps unit to field the system. The NMESIS provides 3d MLR with enhanced sea denial capabilities and maritime lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons) (This image was created using photo merging techniques.)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, pose for a unit photo before a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 26, 2024. At the ceremony, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division officially received the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System from Marine Corps Systems Command, becoming the first U.S. Marine Corps unit to field the system. The NMESIS provides 3d MLR with enhanced sea denial capabilities and maritime lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons) (This image was created using photo merging techniques.)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons

U.S. Marines and Sailors are awarded with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and Letters of Appreciation at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 11, 2024. The Marines and Sailors were awarded for their heroic actions in providing aid to a Japanese local after a vehicle accident in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Taggart)

U.S. Marines and Sailors are awarded with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and Letters of Appreciation at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 11, 2024. The Marines and Sailors were awarded for their heroic actions in providing aid to a Japanese local after a vehicle accident in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Taggart)

Photo by Cpl. Michael Taggart

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Stephen Estrada, Lance Cpl. Samuel Calhoun, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jett Garcia, and Cpl. Austin Potter responded and rendered first aid to a Japanese resident following a car crash on the Okinawa Expressway, Okinawa, Japan on Oct. 6, 2024.

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Stephen Estrada, Lance Cpl. Samuel Calhoun, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jett Garcia, and Cpl. Austin Potter responded and rendered first aid to a Japanese resident following a car crash on the Okinawa Expressway, Okinawa, Japan on Oct. 6, 2024.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nevaeh Segura

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Justin Gates, left, and Lt. Col. Leo Spaeder uncase the 12th Littoral Logistics Battalion unit colors during a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2024, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The ceremony marks the redesignation of Combat Logistics Battalion 12 to 12th Littoral Logistics Battalion. 12th LLB’s redesignation is the next milestone in 12th Marine Littoral Regiment’s continued evolution in support of the Marine Corps’ Force Design initiative. 12th LLB’s redesignation is vital for sustaining 12th MLR by providing forward-deployed logistics support to ensure the regiment is prepared to effectively respond to a wide variety of operations, from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to full-spectrum military operations. Gates, a native of Texas, is the command senior enlisted leader and Spaeder, a native of Pennsylvania, is the commanding officer of 12th LLB, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Justin Gates, left, and Lt. Col. Leo Spaeder uncase the 12th Littoral Logistics Battalion unit colors during a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2024, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The ceremony marks the redesignation of Combat Logistics Battalion 12 to 12th Littoral Logistics Battalion. 12th LLB’s redesignation is the next milestone in 12th Marine Littoral Regiment’s continued evolution in support of the Marine Corps’ Force Design initiative. 12th LLB’s redesignation is vital for sustaining 12th MLR by providing forward-deployed logistics support to ensure the regiment is prepared to effectively respond to a wide variety of operations, from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to full-spectrum military operations. Gates, a native of Texas, is the command senior enlisted leader and Spaeder, a native of Pennsylvania, is the commanding officer of 12th LLB, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty

Photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty

U.S Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Julius A. Howard, center, holds his award during the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Awards dinner in Alexandria, Virginia, July 11, 2024. Howard received the 2023 Administration Staff Non-commissioned Officer of the Year Award. Howard, a native of Cherry Point, North Carolina, is the Manpower and Personnel Chief for 3d Marine Division.

U.S Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Julius A. Howard, center, holds his award during the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Awards dinner in Alexandria, Virginia, July 11, 2024. Howard received the 2023 Administration Staff Non-commissioned Officer of the Year Award. Howard, a native of Cherry Point, North Carolina, is the Manpower and Personnel Chief for 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Andrew Noh

U.S Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Julius A. Howard, right, and Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green (retired) smile during the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Awards dinner in Alexandria, Virginia, July 11, 2024. Howard received the 2023 Administration Staff Non-commissioned Officer of the Year Award. Howard, a native of Cherry Point, North Carolina, is the Manpower and Personnel Chief for 3d Marine Division.

U.S Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Julius A. Howard, right, and Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green (retired) smile during the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Awards dinner in Alexandria, Virginia, July 11, 2024. Howard received the 2023 Administration Staff Non-commissioned Officer of the Year Award. Howard, a native of Cherry Point, North Carolina, is the Manpower and Personnel Chief for 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Courtesy Photo: 3d Marine Division

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chue Lee, a radio operator with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division holds his corporal rank during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 1, 2024. Cpl. Lee is the first Marine to be promoted into the noncommissioned officer ranks on JGSDF Camp Ishigaki. Cpl Lee’s responsibilities as a corporal in his military occupational specialty range from ensuring the technical and tactical proficiency of his subordinates to the management of more than $600,000 worth of communications gear. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. Lee is a native of Alaska. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chue Lee, a radio operator with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division holds his corporal rank during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 1, 2024. Cpl. Lee is the first Marine to be promoted into the noncommissioned officer ranks on JGSDF Camp Ishigaki. Cpl Lee’s responsibilities as a corporal in his military occupational specialty range from ensuring the technical and tactical proficiency of his subordinates to the management of more than $600,000 worth of communications gear. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. Lee is a native of Alaska. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

Photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Aoki Shinichi, 8th Division commander, salute during an opening ceremony for exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita, Japan, July 28, 2024. Resolute Dragon 24 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Aoki Shinichi, 8th Division commander, salute during an opening ceremony for exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita, Japan, July 28, 2024. Resolute Dragon 24 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson

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