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Headquarters Battalion
Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division
  • Unit Adress

    Headquarters Battalion
    3d Marine Division
    UNIT 35840
    FPO AP 96382-5840

    CDO Duty Phone
    Calling from Japan: 098-954-9609
    **Calling from Military DSN: (315) 622-9609
    Calling from U.S.: 011-81-98-954-9609

    ** IMPORTANT: DSN numbers are only accessible from military on-base phones. In rare cases "94" could be required to dial such as 94-315-622-XXXX.

Headquarters Battalion Leaders

Commanding Officer

Colonel Eric A. Meador

In July 2023, Colonel Eric Meador reported to Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan for duty where he is currently serving as the Battalion Commanding Officer....

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Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Antonio G. Lopez

In May 2023, Sergeant Major Lopez reported to Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan for duty where he is currently serving as the Battalion Sergeant Major....

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Did you know active duty military members, their spouses and overseas citizens can exercise the right to vote from anywhere in the world?

The Federal voting Assistance program (FVAP) works to ensure that Americans living away from their voting residence can cast an absentee ballot in federal elections.  Please either visit FVAP.GOV or contact the FVAP representative at DSN: 622-9540