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2nd Battalion 3d Marines

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Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
2nd Battalion 3d Marines Leaders
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Commanding Officer
2d Battalion 3d Marines
Lieutenant Colonel Ryan M. Hoyle
  
Sergeant Major
2d Battalion 3d Marines
Sergeant Major Javier Lozano
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ROK and U.S. Marines share experience during combined arms training in the Republic of Korea during 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, deployment to the Pacific.
Island Warriors share experience with ROK Marine brethren
ROK and U.S. Marines share experience during combined arms training in the Republic of Korea during 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, deployment to the Pacific.
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock II, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, speaks to leaders with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, at Okuma Beach Resort, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2015. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are coming to the end of their deployment in the Pacific at 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Simcock discussed the importance of forward deployed Marine Corps forces and gave leaders the chance to ask questions regarding the Marine Corps’ place in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released)
MajGen. Simcock meets with Pacific Marine Corps leaders
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock II, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, speaks to leaders with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, at Okuma Beach Resort, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2015. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are coming to the end of their deployment in the Pacific at 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Simcock discussed the importance of forward deployed Marine Corps forces and gave leaders the chance to ask questions regarding the Marine Corps’ place in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock II, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, speaks to leaders with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, at Okuma Beach Resort, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2015. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are coming to the end of their deployment in the Pacific at 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Simcock discussed the importance of forward deployed Marine Corps forces and gave leaders the chance to ask questions regarding the Marine Corps’ place in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released)
MajGen. Simcock meets with Pacific Marine Corps leaders
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock II, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, speaks to leaders with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, at Okuma Beach Resort, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2015. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are coming to the end of their deployment in the Pacific at 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Simcock discussed the importance of forward deployed Marine Corps forces and gave leaders the chance to ask questions regarding the Marine Corps’ place in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released)
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Matt Shibata, center, directs gunfire during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2015. Alongside their ROK counterparts, the Marines took over a fortified enemy hill to provide security for other Marines to press forward. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shibata, from Honolulu, Hawaii, is with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.
US, ROK Marines conduct battalion-sized training exercise in Korea
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Matt Shibata, center, directs gunfire during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2015. Alongside their ROK counterparts, the Marines took over a fortified enemy hill to provide security for other Marines to press forward. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shibata, from Honolulu, Hawaii, is with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.
U.S. and ROK Marines breach a building under smoke concealment during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/ Released)
ROK, US Marines practice urban fighting during KMEP 15-12
U.S. and ROK Marines breach a building under smoke concealment during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/ Released)
Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Geon Shin breaches a building alongside U.S. Marines under smoke concealment during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shin, from Mokpo, ROK, is a rifleman with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.
ROK, US Marines practice urban fighting during KMEP 15-12
Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Geon Shin breaches a building alongside U.S. Marines under smoke concealment during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shin, from Mokpo, ROK, is a rifleman with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian P. Coyne, center left, celebrates the successful completion of sports day with Republic of Korea Lt. Col. Yoo Hogeun, right center, during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The Marines participated in a number of events, including a weighted pack run, soccer, basketball and tug of war. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Coyne, from Long Island, New York, is the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. Hogeun, from Kangwondo, ROK, is the commanding officer of 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.
US and ROK Marines come together through sports
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian P. Coyne, center left, celebrates the successful completion of sports day with Republic of Korea Lt. Col. Yoo Hogeun, right center, during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The Marines participated in a number of events, including a weighted pack run, soccer, basketball and tug of war. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Coyne, from Long Island, New York, is the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. Hogeun, from Kangwondo, ROK, is the commanding officer of 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian P. Coyne, center left, and Republic of Korea Lt. Col. Yoo Hogeun, left, award Capt. Jim C. Wang for winning the soccer competition event at sports day during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The Marines participated in a number of events to include a weighted pack run, soccer, basketball and tug of war. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Coyne, from Long Island, New York, is the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. Hogeun, from Kangwondo, ROK, is the commanding officer of 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. Wang, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, is the company commander for Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program.
U.S. and ROK Marines come together through sports
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian P. Coyne, center left, and Republic of Korea Lt. Col. Yoo Hogeun, left, award Capt. Jim C. Wang for winning the soccer competition event at sports day during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The Marines participated in a number of events to include a weighted pack run, soccer, basketball and tug of war. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Coyne, from Long Island, New York, is the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. Hogeun, from Kangwondo, ROK, is the commanding officer of 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. Wang, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, is the company commander for Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program.
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines cheer on participants in a ruck run relay race during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program.
U.S. and ROK Marines come together through sports
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines cheer on participants in a ruck run relay race during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program.
U.S. Marine Cpl. Carlson, right, dismounts the rappel rope during a company competition for Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines participated in a race of the fastest company to complete rappelling, rock climbing and rope climbing before a sprint to the finish line. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Carlson, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and attached through the Unit Deployment Program to III Marine Expeditionary Force. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.
U.S.,ROK Marines compete for best ranger at KMEP 15-12
U.S. Marine Cpl. Carlson, right, dismounts the rappel rope during a company competition for Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines participated in a race of the fastest company to complete rappelling, rock climbing and rope climbing before a sprint to the finish line. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Carlson, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and attached through the Unit Deployment Program to III Marine Expeditionary Force. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin, left, provides buddy aid to a U.S. Marine during a gas attack drill as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines practiced quickly putting on their gas mask and carrying the simulated wounded to safety. KMEP 15-12 is an exercise in a series of continuous bilateral training exercises that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability.
U.S. and ROK Marines Test CBRN Response During Gas Attack
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin, left, provides buddy aid to a U.S. Marine during a gas attack drill as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines practiced quickly putting on their gas mask and carrying the simulated wounded to safety. KMEP 15-12 is an exercise in a series of continuous bilateral training exercises that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability.
Republic of Korea Marine ranger instructors act as belay men during a company competition among integrated teams of ROK and U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines competed for the fastest company in rappelling, rocking climbing and rope climbing before a sprint to the finish line. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.
Marines Compete for Best Ranger at KMEP 15-12
Republic of Korea Marine ranger instructors act as belay men during a company competition among integrated teams of ROK and U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines competed for the fastest company in rappelling, rocking climbing and rope climbing before a sprint to the finish line. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.
U.S. Marines Corps Capt. Stuart Scheller, the Weapons Company Commander, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, demonstrates how to properly execute an obstacle on a Republic of Korea Marine Corps obstacle course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-19 (KMEP) on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, June 22, 2015. KMEP 15-19 provided an opportunity to train the units’ complex Company and Battalion level collective tasks on dynamic, combined-arms ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Colby Cooper/Released)
Republic of Korea Marine Obstacle Course
U.S. Marines Corps Capt. Stuart Scheller, the Weapons Company Commander, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, demonstrates how to properly execute an obstacle on a Republic of Korea Marine Corps obstacle course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-19 (KMEP) on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, June 22, 2015. KMEP 15-19 provided an opportunity to train the units’ complex Company and Battalion level collective tasks on dynamic, combined-arms ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Colby Cooper/Released)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Crosby, bottom right, races up a rope tower during a company competition at Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines competed for the fastest integrated company in rappelling, rocking climbing and rope climbing before a sprint to the finish line. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Crosby, from Glendale, Arizona, is a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and attached through the Unit Deployment Program to III Marine Expeditionary Force. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.
Marines Compete for Best Ranger at KMEP 15-12
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Crosby, bottom right, races up a rope tower during a company competition at Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines competed for the fastest integrated company in rappelling, rocking climbing and rope climbing before a sprint to the finish line. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Crosby, from Glendale, Arizona, is a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and attached through the Unit Deployment Program to III Marine Expeditionary Force. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.
ROK and U.S. Marines share experience during combined arms training in the Republic of Korea during 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, deployment to the Pacific. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock II, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, speaks to leaders with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, at Okuma Beach Resort, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2015. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are coming to the end of their deployment in the Pacific at 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Simcock discussed the importance of forward deployed Marine Corps forces and gave leaders the chance to ask questions regarding the Marine Corps’ place in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released) U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock II, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, speaks to leaders with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, at Okuma Beach Resort, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2015. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are coming to the end of their deployment in the Pacific at 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Simcock discussed the importance of forward deployed Marine Corps forces and gave leaders the chance to ask questions regarding the Marine Corps’ place in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released) U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Matt Shibata, center, directs gunfire during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2015. Alongside their ROK counterparts, the Marines took over a fortified enemy hill to provide security for other Marines to press forward. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shibata, from Honolulu, Hawaii, is with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. U.S. and ROK Marines breach a building under smoke concealment during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/ Released) Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Geon Shin breaches a building alongside U.S. Marines under smoke concealment during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Shin, from Mokpo, ROK, is a rifleman with 1st Company, 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian P. Coyne, center left, celebrates the successful completion of sports day with Republic of Korea Lt. Col. Yoo Hogeun, right center, during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The Marines participated in a number of events, including a weighted pack run, soccer, basketball and tug of war. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Coyne, from Long Island, New York, is the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. Hogeun, from Kangwondo, ROK, is the commanding officer of 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian P. Coyne, center left, and Republic of Korea Lt. Col. Yoo Hogeun, left, award Capt. Jim C. Wang for winning the soccer competition event at sports day during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The Marines participated in a number of events to include a weighted pack run, soccer, basketball and tug of war. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Coyne, from Long Island, New York, is the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. Hogeun, from Kangwondo, ROK, is the commanding officer of 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. Wang, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, is the company commander for Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines cheer on participants in a ruck run relay race during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the Unit Deployment Program. U.S. Marine Cpl. Carlson, right, dismounts the rappel rope during a company competition for Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines participated in a race of the fastest company to complete rappelling, rock climbing and rope climbing before a sprint to the finish line. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Carlson, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and attached through the Unit Deployment Program to III Marine Expeditionary Force. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps. Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin, left, provides buddy aid to a U.S. Marine during a gas attack drill as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines practiced quickly putting on their gas mask and carrying the simulated wounded to safety. KMEP 15-12 is an exercise in a series of continuous bilateral training exercises that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Republic of Korea Marine ranger instructors act as belay men during a company competition among integrated teams of ROK and U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines competed for the fastest company in rappelling, rocking climbing and rope climbing before a sprint to the finish line. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps. U.S. Marines Corps Capt. Stuart Scheller, the Weapons Company Commander, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, demonstrates how to properly execute an obstacle on a Republic of Korea Marine Corps obstacle course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-19 (KMEP) on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, June 22, 2015. KMEP 15-19 provided an opportunity to train the units’ complex Company and Battalion level collective tasks on dynamic, combined-arms ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Colby Cooper/Released)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Crosby, bottom right, races up a rope tower during a company competition at Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. and ROK Marines competed for the fastest integrated company in rappelling, rocking climbing and rope climbing before a sprint to the finish line. KMEP 15-12 is a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Crosby, from Glendale, Arizona, is a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and attached through the Unit Deployment Program to III Marine Expeditionary Force. The ROK Marines are with 11th Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ROK Headquarters Marine Corps.
Isalnd Warriors on Unit Deployment Program

Shoot, Move, Communicate Like a Marine

Sgt. Christopher M. D'Arcy teaches you how to Shoot, Move and Communicate like a U.S. Marine in South Korea. D'Arcy, from West Monroe, Louisiana, is a squad leader with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the Unit Deployment Program.

How to Shoot Like a Marine Part 2: Indirect Fire

Sgt. Charles Johnson, from Shambaugh, Iowa, explains how to shoot like a Marine.

How to Shoot Like a Marine: Long Distance

Sgt. Alex M. Kesler, a scout sniper, explains some fundamentals of long range shooting during this episode of "Like a Marine." Kesler is a South Jordan, Utah, native and is with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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Lance Cpl James D. Argentine

Lance Cpl Travis T. Babine

Lance Cpl Joshua M. Bernard

Petty Officer Third Class Anthony C. Garcia

Lance Cpl Christian GuzmanRivera

Sergeant Jay M. Hoskins

Lance Cpl Steven A. Valdez

Lance Cpl Ryan J. Nash

Lance Cpl Phillip C. George

Lance Cpl Kevin B. Joyce

Corporal Matthew R. Lembke

Lance Cpl John J. Malone

Lance Cpl Alfonso Ochoa Jr.

Lance Cpl Joshua R. Whittle

 

 

 
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LTCOL MAX A. GALEAI

LTCOL JOSEPH T. MCCLOUD

CAPT PHILIP J. DYKEMAN

1STLT JOSHUA L. BOOTH

GYSGT TERRY J. ELLIOT

CPL MARCUS W. PREUDHOMME

CPL JOSHUA C. STICKLEN

LCPL ANTHONY AGUIRRE

LCPL JOSHUA C. ALONZO

LCPL DONALD S. BROWN

LCPL TIMOTHY W. BROWN

LCPL DANIEL B. CHAIRES

LCPL JAMES P. CHAMROEUN

LCPL MATTHEW W. CLARK

HN MATTHEW G. CONTE

LCPL JAMES R. DAVENPORT

LCPL MARIO D. GONZALEZ

LCPL DEREK W. JONES

LCPL DANIEL T. MORRIS

LCPL STEPHEN L. MORRIS

LCPL JEREMY S.SANDVICK MONROE

LCPL MICHAEL D. SCHOLL

LCPL JEROMY D. WEST

PFC CHRISTOPHER T. RIVIERE

PVT EDWARDO J. LOPEZ

PVT HEATH D. WARNER
2d Battalion 3d Marines Staff
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Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  S1 (Admin)

S-1 ADJUTANT/VOTING OFFICER
DSN: 457-2920
COMM: 808-257-2920

S-1 CHIEF
DSN: 457-3206
COMM: 808-257-3206

SACO
DSN: 457-5156
COMM: 808-257-5156

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Intelligence Officer
DSN: 457-2997
COMM: 808-257-2997

Intelligence Chief
DSN: 457-2702
COMM: 808-257-2702

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OPERATIONS OFFICER
DSN: 457-1519
COMM: 808-257-1519

S-3 ALPHA
DSN: 457-1517
COMM: 808-257-1517

AIR OFFICER
DSN: 457-1517
COMM: 808-257-1517

OPS CHIEF
DSN: 457-1596
COMM: 808-257- 1596

NBC
DSN: 457-1835
COMM: 808-257-1835

BN GUNNER
DSN: 457-1748
COMM: 808-257-1748

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LOGISTICS OFFICER
DSN: 457-1804
COMM: 808-257-1804

LOGISTICS CHIEF
DSN: 457-1598
COMM: 808-257-1598

SUPPLY
DSN: 457-1434
COMM: 808-257-1434

MOTOR TRANSPORT
DSN: 457-1340
COMM: 808-257-1340

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Communications Officer
DSN: 457-2872
COMM: 808-257-2872

Communications Chief
DSN: 457-2084
COMM: 808-257-2084

Data/Wire Chief
DSN: 457-2085
COMM: 808-257-2085

Radio Chief
DSN: 457-3560
COMM: 808-257-3560

Help Desk
DSN: 457-0737
COMM: 808-257-0737

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Career Planner
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Officer of the Day
Officer of the Day
808-257-1599
808-927-6652
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Family Readiness Officer
Family Readiness Officer (FRO)
Office: 808-257-1497
Mobile: 808-285-9996
2d Battalion 3d Marines Companies
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Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  H&S Company
   Company Office  
 808-257-1689  

Commanding Officer 

Company First Sergeant 

Capt Jim C. Wang

 

First Sergeant Miguel A. Betancourt 
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Echo Company
  Company Office   
 808-257-5155  

Commanding Officer 

Company First Sergeant 

 Capt Jack W. Treptow

 

First Sergeant Daniel N. Heider 
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Fox Company
 

Company Office 

  

 

808-257-5132 

 

Commanding Officer 

 

Company First Sergeant 

 Capt Michael W. Kohler

 

First Sergeant Jody G. Armentrout

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Golf Company
  Company Office   
   808-257-1791  

Commanding Officer 

Company First Sergeant 

 Capt William H. Strom

 

 First Sergeant Jose Romero Jr
Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Weapons Company
   Company Office  
   808-257-2592  

Commanding Officer 

Company First Sergeant 
  Capt Thomas W. Morrow

 

First Sergeant Earl D. Budd