3d Marine Division

3d Marine Division

The Fighting Third

Okinawa, Japan

Australian Army soldiers with 8/12 Regiment, fire a M-777 Howitzer in support of U.S. Marines on the ground August 11, 2016 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia. The soldiers and Marines are taking part in Exercise Koolendong 16, a trilateral exercise between the Australian Defence Force, U.S. Marine Corps and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson)

Australian artillery support Marines during Koolendong 16

Australian Army soldiers with 8/12 Regiment, fire a M-777 Howitzer in support of U.S. Marines on the ground August 11, 2016 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia. The soldiers and Marines are taking part in Exercise Koolendong 16, a trilateral exercise between the Australian Defence Force, U.S. Marine Corps and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson)

Australian Army soldiers with 8/12 Regiment, fire a M-777 Howitzer in support of U.S. Marines on the ground August 11, 2016 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia. The soldiers and Marines are taking part in Exercise Koolendong 16, a trilateral exercise between the Australian Defence Force, U.S. Marine Corps and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, stand on the firing line after a live fire range August 18, 2016, at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia. The range was the final training evolution of Exercise Koolendong 16, a trilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. Marines held a defensive position while engaging targets and working through the CS gas, which simulated a chemical attack. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson)

Marines wrap up Exercise Koolendong 2016 with live fire gas attack

Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, stand on the firing line after a live fire range August 18, 2016, at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia. The range was the final training evolution of Exercise Koolendong 16, a trilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. Marines held a defensive position while engaging targets and working through the CS gas, which simulated a chemical attack. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, stand on the firing line after a live fire range August 18, 2016, at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia. The range was the final training evolution of Exercise Koolendong 16, a trilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. Marines held a defensive position while engaging targets and working through the CS gas, which simulated a chemical attack. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey helicopter lands on top of Mount Wollondain to retrieve a group of Marines in Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia on August 13, 2016. The aircraft is with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-367, and supporting Exercise Koolendong 16, a trilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson)

Hueys provide air support during Exercise Koolendong 16

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey helicopter lands on top of Mount Wollondain to retrieve a group of Marines in Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia on August 13, 2016. The aircraft is with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-367, and supporting Exercise Koolendong 16, a trilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey helicopter lands on top of Mount Wollondain to retrieve a group of Marines in Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia on August 13, 2016. The aircraft is with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-367, and supporting Exercise Koolendong 16, a trilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps, Australian Defence Force and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson)

Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, attack an objective during a live-fire range movement at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, August 10, 2016. The Marines are part of Marine Rotational Force Darwin and are taking part in Exercise Koolendong 16. The range also included close air support, mortars, sniper over watch and the Combined Anti-Armored Team.

Marines kick off Exercise Koolendong 16 in Australia

Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, attack an objective during a live-fire range movement at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, August 10, 2016. The Marines are part of Marine Rotational Force Darwin and are taking part in Exercise Koolendong 16. The range also included close air support, mortars, sniper over watch and the Combined Anti-Armored Team.

Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, attack an objective during a live-fire range movement at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, August 10, 2016. The Marines are part of Marine Rotational Force Darwin and are taking part in Exercise Koolendong 16. The range also included close air support, mortars, sniper over watch and the Combined Anti-Armored Team.

Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment take a break Aug. 3 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Okinawa, Japan. As they wait for their resupply for water, they sit in the brush wearing their test Marine Corps combat utility uniforms. The new uniforms and boots are supposed to be lighter and faster to dry.

Testing new lightweight, quick-drying boots, cammies in jungle

Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment take a break Aug. 3 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Okinawa, Japan. As they wait for their resupply for water, they sit in the brush wearing their test Marine Corps combat utility uniforms. The new uniforms and boots are supposed to be lighter and faster to dry.

Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment take a break Aug. 3 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Okinawa, Japan. As they wait for their resupply for water, they sit in the brush wearing their test Marine Corps combat utility uniforms. The new uniforms and boots are supposed to be lighter and faster to dry.

CROW VALLEY, Philippines ─ U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Manuel Martinez, provides security as an MV-22B Osprey lands at Crow Valley in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 4, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. Martinez is an infantry squad leader assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

3/3 Marines and Philippine Marines participate in helibourne operations

CROW VALLEY, Philippines ─ U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Manuel Martinez, provides security as an MV-22B Osprey lands at Crow Valley in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 4, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. Martinez is an infantry squad leader assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

CROW VALLEY, Philippines ─ U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Manuel Martinez, provides security as an MV-22B Osprey lands at Crow Valley in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 4, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. Martinez is an infantry squad leader assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Jones, a San Antonio native, explains Marine Corps infantry tactics to members of the Philippine Marine Corps at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Crow Valley training facility in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug. 6, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. Jones is the company commander of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines conduct platoon assaults

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Jones, a San Antonio native, explains Marine Corps infantry tactics to members of the Philippine Marine Corps at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Crow Valley training facility in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug. 6, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. Jones is the company commander of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Jones, a San Antonio native, explains Marine Corps infantry tactics to members of the Philippine Marine Corps at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Crow Valley training facility in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug. 6, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. Jones is the company commander of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

U.S. Marines assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and Philippine Marines exit an MV-22B Osprey at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Crow Valley training facility in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug. 6, 2016. The recurrence of the Air Assault Support Exercise each year demonstrates the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines’ commitment to mutual security and our long-time partnership.

U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines conduct platoon assaults

U.S. Marines assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and Philippine Marines exit an MV-22B Osprey at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Crow Valley training facility in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug. 6, 2016. The recurrence of the Air Assault Support Exercise each year demonstrates the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines’ commitment to mutual security and our long-time partnership.

U.S. Marines assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and Philippine Marines exit an MV-22B Osprey at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Crow Valley training facility in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug. 6, 2016. The recurrence of the Air Assault Support Exercise each year demonstrates the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines’ commitment to mutual security and our long-time partnership.

Capt. Christopher Herlihy, a native of Key West, Florida, waits as a crew chief prepares an MV-22B Osprey to take flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Crew Chiefs: The Caretaker

Capt. Christopher Herlihy, a native of Key West, Florida, waits as a crew chief prepares an MV-22B Osprey to take flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Capt. Christopher Herlihy, a native of Key West, Florida, waits as a crew chief prepares an MV-22B Osprey to take flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

American and Japanese amphibious forces haul their watercraft onto the beach during the landing at Pyramid Rock Beach July 30, 2016. (Photograph courtesy of Bonnie Grower, Special to Stars and Stripes)

RIMPAC Wraps Up

American and Japanese amphibious forces haul their watercraft onto the beach during the landing at Pyramid Rock Beach July 30, 2016. (Photograph courtesy of Bonnie Grower, Special to Stars and Stripes)

American and Japanese amphibious forces haul their watercraft onto the beach during the landing at Pyramid Rock Beach July 30, 2016. (Photograph courtesy of Bonnie Grower, Special to Stars and Stripes)

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines sight in side-by-side in front of ROK Assault Amphibious Vehicles July 6, 2016 at Suseong Range, South Korea, during a Korean Marine Exchange Program. The goal of the KMEP is to sustain the combined force and enhance the ROK-U.S. team at the tactical level to build combined warfighting capabilities. During this exercise the Marines carried out a bilateral regimental-sized Marine Air Ground Task Force operation for the first time. The ROK Marines were a part of 73rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The U.S. service members are a part of 2nd platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

KMEP 16-11 "Esprit de Corps"

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines sight in side-by-side in front of ROK Assault Amphibious Vehicles July 6, 2016 at Suseong Range, South Korea, during a Korean Marine Exchange Program. The goal of the KMEP is to sustain the combined force and enhance the ROK-U.S. team at the tactical level to build combined warfighting capabilities. During this exercise the Marines carried out a bilateral regimental-sized Marine Air Ground Task Force operation for the first time. The ROK Marines were a part of 73rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The U.S. service members are a part of 2nd platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines sight in side-by-side in front of ROK Assault Amphibious Vehicles July 6, 2016 at Suseong Range, South Korea, during a Korean Marine Exchange Program. The goal of the KMEP is to sustain the combined force and enhance the ROK-U.S. team at the tactical level to build combined warfighting capabilities. During this exercise the Marines carried out a bilateral regimental-sized Marine Air Ground Task Force operation for the first time. The ROK Marines were a part of 73rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The U.S. service members are a part of 2nd platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines sight in side-by-side in front of ROK Assault Amphibious Vehicles July 6, 2016 at Suseong Range, South Korea, during a Korean Marine Exchange Program. The goal of the KMEP is to sustain the combined force and enhance the ROK-U.S. team at the tactical level to build combined warfighting capabilities. During this exercise the Marines carried out a bilateral regimental-sized Marine Air Ground Task Force operation for the first time. The ROK Marines were a part of 73rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The U.S. service members are a part of 2nd platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

KMEP 16-11 "Esprit de Corps"

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines sight in side-by-side in front of ROK Assault Amphibious Vehicles July 6, 2016 at Suseong Range, South Korea, during a Korean Marine Exchange Program. The goal of the KMEP is to sustain the combined force and enhance the ROK-U.S. team at the tactical level to build combined warfighting capabilities. During this exercise the Marines carried out a bilateral regimental-sized Marine Air Ground Task Force operation for the first time. The ROK Marines were a part of 73rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The U.S. service members are a part of 2nd platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines sight in side-by-side in front of ROK Assault Amphibious Vehicles July 6, 2016 at Suseong Range, South Korea, during a Korean Marine Exchange Program. The goal of the KMEP is to sustain the combined force and enhance the ROK-U.S. team at the tactical level to build combined warfighting capabilities. During this exercise the Marines carried out a bilateral regimental-sized Marine Air Ground Task Force operation for the first time. The ROK Marines were a part of 73rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The U.S. service members are a part of 2nd platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

A U.S. Marine and Republic of Korea Marine shoot live rounds side-by-side July 6, 2016 at Suseong Range, South Korea during a Korean Marine Exchange Program. The goal of the KMEP is to sustain the combined force and enhance the ROK-U.S. team at the tactical level to build combined warfighting capabilities. During this exercise the Marines carried out a bilateral regimental-sized Marine Air Ground Task Force operation for the first time. The ROK Marines were a part of 73rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The U.S. service members are a part of 2nd platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

KMEP 16-11 "Esprit de Corps"

A U.S. Marine and Republic of Korea Marine shoot live rounds side-by-side July 6, 2016 at Suseong Range, South Korea during a Korean Marine Exchange Program. The goal of the KMEP is to sustain the combined force and enhance the ROK-U.S. team at the tactical level to build combined warfighting capabilities. During this exercise the Marines carried out a bilateral regimental-sized Marine Air Ground Task Force operation for the first time. The ROK Marines were a part of 73rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The U.S. service members are a part of 2nd platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

A U.S. Marine and Republic of Korea Marine shoot live rounds side-by-side July 6, 2016 at Suseong Range, South Korea during a Korean Marine Exchange Program. The goal of the KMEP is to sustain the combined force and enhance the ROK-U.S. team at the tactical level to build combined warfighting capabilities. During this exercise the Marines carried out a bilateral regimental-sized Marine Air Ground Task Force operation for the first time. The ROK Marines were a part of 73rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The U.S. service members are a part of 2nd platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

U.S. Marines assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines Regiment, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. transit on an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, during a long-range airfield seizure exercise July 20, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. With logistics and refueling support from the U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, the Marines extended their range of assault force beyond the Osprey’s built-in range of 500 nautical miles. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

Joint operations seize the day

U.S. Marines assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines Regiment, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. transit on an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, during a long-range airfield seizure exercise July 20, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. With logistics and refueling support from the U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, the Marines extended their range of assault force beyond the Osprey’s built-in range of 500 nautical miles. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

U.S. Marines assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines Regiment, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. transit on an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, during a long-range airfield seizure exercise July 20, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. With logistics and refueling support from the U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, the Marines extended their range of assault force beyond the Osprey’s built-in range of 500 nautical miles. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, drops off Marines assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a long-range airfield seizure exercise July 20, 2016, at Iejima airfield, Japan. The Osprey can carry 24 combat troops, transport them with the speed and range of a fixed wing aircraft, and perform insertions or extractions with the maneuverability of rotor aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

Joint operations seize the day

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, drops off Marines assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a long-range airfield seizure exercise July 20, 2016, at Iejima airfield, Japan. The Osprey can carry 24 combat troops, transport them with the speed and range of a fixed wing aircraft, and perform insertions or extractions with the maneuverability of rotor aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, drops off Marines assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a long-range airfield seizure exercise July 20, 2016, at Iejima airfield, Japan. The Osprey can carry 24 combat troops, transport them with the speed and range of a fixed wing aircraft, and perform insertions or extractions with the maneuverability of rotor aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 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 that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

RIMPAC 16: Amphibious assault on Marine Corps Base Hawaii

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 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 that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 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 that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, exit an Assault Amphibious Vehicle to assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America.Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 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 that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

RIMPAC 16: Amphibious assault on Marine Corps Base Hawaii

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, exit an Assault Amphibious Vehicle to assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America.Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 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 that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, exit an Assault Amphibious Vehicle to assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America.Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 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 that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

U.S. Marines and Australian Army soldiers fire on a range at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 22, 2016. They are participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 8 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC helps partner nations develop joint and combined capabilities to conduct amphibious, offensive, defensive, and stability operations.

RIMPAC 16: Ranges at Pohakuloa Training Area

U.S. Marines and Australian Army soldiers fire on a range at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 22, 2016. They are participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 8 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC helps partner nations develop joint and combined capabilities to conduct amphibious, offensive, defensive, and stability operations.

U.S. Marines and Australian Army soldiers fire on a range at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 22, 2016. They are participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 8 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC helps partner nations develop joint and combined capabilities to conduct amphibious, offensive, defensive, and stability operations.

Lance Cpl. Ryley Sweet drives an assault amphibious vehicle from amphibious assault ship USS San Diego to HMAS Canberra, July 18, 2016, off the coast of Hawaii. The Marines are participating in the Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 8 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. Participation in RIMPAC will help us develop mutual trust and respect across the joint and combined team through increased understanding of allied and partner cultures, competencies, and capabilities. Sweet is an assault amphibious vehicle driver with Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a native of Kansas City, Missouri.

RIMPAC 16: American assault amphibious vehicles go Australian

Lance Cpl. Ryley Sweet drives an assault amphibious vehicle from amphibious assault ship USS San Diego to HMAS Canberra, July 18, 2016, off the coast of Hawaii. The Marines are participating in the Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 8 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. Participation in RIMPAC will help us develop mutual trust and respect across the joint and combined team through increased understanding of allied and partner cultures, competencies, and capabilities. Sweet is an assault amphibious vehicle driver with Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a native of Kansas City, Missouri.

Lance Cpl. Ryley Sweet drives an assault amphibious vehicle from amphibious assault ship USS San Diego to HMAS Canberra, July 18, 2016, off the coast of Hawaii. The Marines are participating in the Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 8 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. Participation in RIMPAC will help us develop mutual trust and respect across the joint and combined team through increased understanding of allied and partner cultures, competencies, and capabilities. Sweet is an assault amphibious vehicle driver with Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a native of Kansas City, Missouri.

Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Dills communicates with other assault amphibious vehicles while traveling from amphibious assault ship USS America to the Australian navy amphibious ship HMAS Canberra during Rim of the Pacific 2016 in the Pacific Ocean, July 18, 2016. Dills is a vehicle commander assigned to Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti

Amphibious Communications

Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Dills communicates with other assault amphibious vehicles while traveling from amphibious assault ship USS America to the Australian navy amphibious ship HMAS Canberra during Rim of the Pacific 2016 in the Pacific Ocean, July 18, 2016. Dills is a vehicle commander assigned to Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti

Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Dills communicates with other assault amphibious vehicles while traveling from amphibious assault ship USS America to the Australian navy amphibious ship HMAS Canberra during Rim of the Pacific 2016 in the Pacific Ocean, July 18, 2016. Dills is a vehicle commander assigned to Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti

DAU.S. Marines embarked aboard the forward-deployed Whidbey Island Class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) , engage in an amphibious transition from ship to shore in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training at the Darvel Bay, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Marines are assigned to Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines.

U.S. MARINES HIT MALAYSIA BEACHES FOR EXERCISE CARAT

DAU.S. Marines embarked aboard the forward-deployed Whidbey Island Class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) , engage in an amphibious transition from ship to shore in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training at the Darvel Bay, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Marines are assigned to Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines.

DAU.S. Marines embarked aboard the forward-deployed Whidbey Island Class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) , engage in an amphibious transition from ship to shore in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training at the Darvel Bay, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Marines are assigned to Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines.

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

U.S. MARINES HIT MALAYSIA BEACHES FOR EXERCISE CARAT

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

U.S. Marines assigned to Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment post security after an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

U.S. MARINES HIT MALAYSIA BEACHES FOR EXERCISE CARAT

U.S. Marines assigned to Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment post security after an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

U.S. Marines assigned to Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment post security after an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, greet service members of the Royal Malay Army after an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked with U.S. Sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

U.S. MARINES HIT MALAYSIA BEACHES FOR EXERCISE CARAT

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, greet service members of the Royal Malay Army after an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked with U.S. Sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, greet service members of the Royal Malay Army after an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked with U.S. Sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

TANDUO BEACH, MALAYSIA (May 30, 2016) – U.S. Marine Corps Major Sven Jensen, the Commander of troops for Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines watches as an LCAC brings in supplies during an amphibious transition from ship to shore. The Marines of Easy Co., BLT, 2/2 are embarked with U.S. Sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

U.S. MARINES HIT MALAYSIA BEACHES FOR EXERCISE CARAT

TANDUO BEACH, MALAYSIA (May 30, 2016) – U.S. Marine Corps Major Sven Jensen, the Commander of troops for Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines watches as an LCAC brings in supplies during an amphibious transition from ship to shore. The Marines of Easy Co., BLT, 2/2 are embarked with U.S. Sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

TANDUO BEACH, MALAYSIA (May 30, 2016) – U.S. Marine Corps Major Sven Jensen, the Commander of troops for Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines watches as an LCAC brings in supplies during an amphibious transition from ship to shore. The Marines of Easy Co., BLT, 2/2 are embarked with U.S. Sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

Caltrap Moving Pictures

Forward Deployed Forces in Okinawa

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment spent 5 months as a Forward Deployed Battalion in Okinawa, Japan, from March to August 2016. Three Marines from various companies within 2/2 give their take on their experience in Okinawa and other partner nations in the Pacific. While deployed as an FDB, the Marines with 2/2 were afforded the opportunity to work and train with six different partner nations.

RIMPAC 16: Field Life

U.S. Marines and Australian Army soldiers tell a fraction of what it is like training out in the field at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii July 20 during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2016.

RIMPAC 16: Beach Assault

U.S. Marines from III MEF and members of the Japan Ground-Self Defense Force execute an amphibious beach assault at Pyramid Rock, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 30. 3d Marine Division trains year-round throughout the Pacific to build partnership with allied and Pacific nations and maintain a state of constant readiness.

72nd Anniversary Guam Liberation

For the first time since the Second Battle of Guam in 1944, the Division colors en masse land on the island Guam to celebrate the legacy of 3d Marine Division and the significant role it played in the island's liberation 72 years ago.

RIMPAC 16: Artillery Raid by Helicopter

U.S. Marines conduct an artillery raid at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii July 19 during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2016 The raid utilized support from all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force known as Provisional Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Hawaii. The helicopter was flown by Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 representing the aviation combat element. The M777 howitzer was hooked to the CH-53E by a Helicopter Support Team from Combat Logistics Battalion 3 representing the logistics combat element. The Marines from Battery A, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines fired the M777 howitzer. The command element provided support.

KMEP 16-11: Advancing as One

During Korea Marine Exchange Program 16-11, U.S. Marines carry out a bilateral regimental-sized Marine Air Ground Task Force operation for the first time July 6 at Suseong Range, South Korea. The KMEP series of exercises highlights the combined commitment to deterring external aggression and defending the Korean Peninsula.

RIMPAC: Beach Assault Drills

U.S. Marines and Japanese soldiers conduct dry beach assault drills July 5 at Pyramid Rock during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2016 to keep our forces formidable and adaptive.

Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment deploy to Ojojihara Maneuver Area in Sendai, Japan, to conduct Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that enables 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, to maintain expeditionary readiness while also providing a means to interact with their local Japanese neighbors.

Marines train with the Indonesian Korps Marinir while patrolling the jungles of Indonesia during exercise Cooperation Afloat and Readiness Training 2018. (Marine Corps video by Sgt. Brian Burdett)

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)

Desert Canopy 2018

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

CARAT 18

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

Caltrap News Snapshot

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

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The primary mission of the 3d Marine Division is to execute amphibious assault operations and other such operations as may be directed. The Division is supported by Marine aviation, and force service support units and is prepared to be employed, as an integral part of a Marine Expeditionary Force in amphibious operations.

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