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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)
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Derek Martinez fires an M18 pistol during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 9, 2024. The live-fire ranges conducted prepared Marines with 3d Recon to close with adversaries while engaging them from long-distance to close-quarters. Martinez, a native of California, is a hospital corpsman with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Masog)
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Derek Martinez treats a simulated casualty as part of a Tactical Combat Casualty Care drill during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 10, 2024. The live-fire ranges conducted prepared Marines with 3d Recon to close with adversaries while engaging them from long-distance to close-quarters. Martinez, a native of California, is a reconnaissance Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Masog)
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off during a practice aerial assault during Warrior Shield 24 in Pohang, South Korea, March 8, 2024. Warrior Shield 24 is an annual joint, combined exercise in the Republic of Korea that strengthens the combined defensive capabilities of ROK-U.S. Forces. This routine, regularly scheduled, field training exercise provides the ROK-U.S. Marines the opportunity to rehearse combined operations, exchange knowledge, and demonstrate the strength and capability of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sav Ford)
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, lands on a newly cleared landing zone during the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Kirishima Training Center, Japan, Oct. 23, 2023. RD 23 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe Johnson)
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, lands at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun Vice-Camp Takayubaru during the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23 at JGSDF Camp Kengun Vice-Camp Takayubaru, Kumamoto, Japan, Oct. 17, 2023. RD 23 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan)
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, load an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar system into a C-130 Hercules attached to VMGR-152 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Sept. 28, 2023. Force Design Integration Exercise demonstrates the current capabilities of 3d MLR and Joint counterparts. Through the demonstration of Force Design 2030- enabled capabilities, 3d MLR showcases the implementation of technology, doctrine, and policy initiatives to allow Stand-in-Force to sense and make-sense of potential adversaries, seize and hold maritime terrain, and conduct reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Taggart)
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, load an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar system Replacement into a KC-130J Hercules attached to VMGR-153 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Sept. 21, 2023. 3d MLR continues to experiment with mobility to increase effectiveness and battlespace awareness in all areas of employment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)
U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, release combat rubber raiding crafts out of a KC-130J Hercules attached to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, for low-level static line parachute jumps on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 20, 2023. The purpose of this training is for 3d Reconnaissance Marines to be able to support 3d Marine Littoral Regiment by inserting into key maritime terrain at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace Gerlach)
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules attached to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis with Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, inside for low-level static line parachute jumps on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 20, 2023. The purpose of this training is for 3d Reconnaissance Marines to be able to support 3d Marine Littoral Regiment by inserting into key maritime terrain at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace Gerlach)
U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, load into a KC-130J Hercules attached to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, for low-level static line parachuting at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 13, 2023. The purpose of this training is for 3d Reconnaissance Marines to be able to support 3d Marine Littoral Regiment by inserting into key maritime terrain at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grace Gerlach)
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marines and members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade offload a Japan Self Defense Force CH-47JA Chinook helicopter during Keen Sword 23 at Tsutara, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon)
TSUTARA, Japan (Nov. 15, 2022) - U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marines and members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade offload a Japan Self Defense Force CH-47JA Chinook helicopter during Keen Sword 23 at Tsutara, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon) 221115-M-CG913-0083
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U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, conduct helocast training on Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 1, 2021. Marines conducted helocast training as a part of their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, focusing on diverse insertion and extraction methods, steadfast communications employment, and enhanced trust. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Diana Jimenez)
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 3, 2022) - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion lifts an M777 Howitzer during a training event at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 3, 2022. The training increased battlefield proficiency and combat readiness across Marine Air-Ground Task Force units while expanding the ability for commanders to relocate artillery assets in austere terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eduardo Delatorre) 221103-M-AD648-1977
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OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 9, 2022) - U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, conduct fire team attack drills on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, August 9, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon) 220809-M-CG913-0128
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CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan (July 26, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cristian Alfonso, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, prepares to fire an M136 AT4 Rocket Launcher while conducting squad attacks during a live-fire range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jaylen Davis) 220726-M-HI909-1869
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CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan (July 25, 2022) - A U.S. Marine with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines fires an M240B medium machine gun from a Utility Task Vehicle during a Tactical Small Unit Leader Course, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 25, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency and small-unit leadership at the tactical level. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez) 220725-M-NT377-1034
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U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey after conducting close air support (CAS) drills on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, July 14, 2022. 3/3’s Joint Terminal Aircraft Controllers conducted CAS training to hone their proficiency in coordinating precision fires from aircraft. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)
OKINAWA, Japan (July 14, 2022) - U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey after conducting close air support (CAS) drills on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, July 14, 2022. 3/3’s Joint Terminal Aircraft Controllers conducted CAS training to hone their proficiency in coordinating precision fires from aircraft. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart) 220714-M-EJ408-1115
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