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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony Valdez, a crew chief, observes an AH-1Z Viper helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing providing an overhead escort and simulated close-air support to MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 on Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2025. Pilots and aircrew with HMLA-169 regularly conduct flight operations to hone and improve their proficiency in the aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Sotodavila)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (VMM), Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing inserts personnel with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division into the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2025. Pilots and aircrew with VMM-262 regularly conduct flight operations to hone and better their abilities in their aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Sotodavila)

A U.S. Marine Corps Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing provides overhead escort to MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 over Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2025. Pilots and aircrew with HMLA-169 regularly conduct flight operations to hone and improve their proficiency in the aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Sotodavila)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion fast rope from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 during Fuji Viper at Camp Fuji, Japan, June 21, 2023. Fuji Viper provides 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with realistic training opportunities to exercise combined arms and maintain proficiency, lethality, and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan)

CAMP FUJI, Japan (June 21, 2023) - A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion fast ropes from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 during Fuji Viper at Camp Fuji, Japan, June 21, 2023. Fuji Viper provides 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with realistic training opportunities to exercise combined arms and maintain proficiency, lethality, and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan) 230621-M-MO098-1290

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A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, surveys the target area during a tactical air control party at W-174 Live Fire Range, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. The training provided an opportunity to work in a dynamic tactical situation and refine target plotting skills. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’s only continuously forward- deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcos A. Alvarado)

A C-130 transport aircraft with VMGR-234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve prepares to depart the Camp Shelby Joint Training Center Auxiliary Airfield with Marines from 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve in support of “Operation Santa Drop” in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, November 10, 2022. This combined effort brought gifts to military children via parachute operations in support of Toys for Tots 75th anniversary. Toys for Tots is a Marine Corps Reserve charitable program that collects, organizes, and distributes toys to less fortunate children across the nation in hopes of bringing happiness to children, and relief to families, during the Christmas season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Third Recon. Only had a phone camera available.

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan (June 4, 2021) - A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires a M203 grenade launcher during a live fire drill on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 4, 2021. Marines with the 31st MEU regularly conduct live fire drills to maintain proficiency with multiple weapon systems. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malik Lewis) 210604-M-IS612-0202

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 27, 2021) - U.S. Marines with a Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), perform rifle drills aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) Feb. 25, 2021. Marines with the 31st MEU regularly conduct rifle drills to maintain readiness and lethality. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus) 210227-M-YS392-2154

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Reconnaissance Marines and a special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division conduct a hydrographic survey on CATC Camp Fuji Numazu Beach training area 4-5 Nov. 2020. The purpose of the site survey was to assist in the certification of the beach as a space for future amphibious and distributed training operations.

WHITE BEACH, OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 28, 2020) - U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Michael Tuft, a master diver with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, jumps off a pier during an inspection dive at White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 28, 2020. The Marines and Sailors consistently demonstrate their proficiency in dive operations; during the dive they assisted the U.S. Navy by ensuring the USS Halsey’s propellers were fully operational. Tuft is a native of Stillwater, Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez) 200928-M-IN847-0014

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OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 3, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands during long range-reconnaissance training at LZ Phoenix in Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 3, 2020. Conducting this training allowed Recon Marines with 3rd Marine Division the opportunity to enhance their readiness and to develop new techniques for deploying the MRZR light tactical all-terrain vehicle from helicopters for rapid insertions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ujian Gosun)

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U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, complete an open circuit dive during a Diver Propulsion Device certification course at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2020. The course certified the Marines in the use of the DPD, which increases their proficiency in covertly meeting mission objectives.

CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan (June 24, 2020) - U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, complete an open circuit dive during a Diver Propulsion Device certification course at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2020. The course certified the Marines in the use of the DPD, which increases their proficiency in covertly meeting mission objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Dukes) 200624-M-JD525-0001

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IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 28, 2019) - U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division prepare to jump out of a KC-130 Hercules during parachute operations on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28-30, 2019. This combined training included Marines from 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, as well as support from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. This military training ensures the Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force are constantly trained and ready to provide aerial delivery of personnel or equipment wherever needed, quickly and effectively. The U.S. military training conducted in the INDOPACIFIC area also provides security to the region, to include our Japanese Allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Josue Marquez) 191028-M-IN847-355

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IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 30, 2019) - U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division conduct parachute operations by jumping out of a KC-130 Hercules on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28-30, 2019. This combined training included Marines from 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, as well as support from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. This military training ensures the Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force are constantly trained and ready to provide aerial delivery of personnel or equipment wherever needed, quickly and effectively. The U.S. military training conducted in the INDOPACIFIC area also provides security to the region, to include our Japanese Allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Josue Marquez) 191030-M-IN847-995

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U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division conduct ship-to-shore movements in Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) before the start of exercise Tiger Strike 19 in the Celebes Sea, Malaysia, on Sept. 30, 2019. Utilizing AAVs, Marines disembarked the USS Green Bay (LPD-20), landed on Blue Beach, Malaysia, then brought back members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) aboard the vessel to participate in the opening ceremony for exercise Tiger Strike 19 and a tour. Tiger Strike 19 focuses on strengthening joint military interoperability and on increasing readiness by practicing for humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, amphibious and jungle warfare operations, all while fostering cultural exchanges between the MAF and the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Division and members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) stand united before the start of exercise Tiger Strike 19 at Blue Beach, Malaysia, on Sept. 30, 2019. Utilizing AAVs, Marines disembarked the USS Green Bay (LPD-20), landed on Blue Beach, then brought back members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) aboard the vessel to participate in the opening ceremony for exercise Tiger Strike 19 and a tour. Tiger Strike 19 focuses on strengthening joint military interoperability and on increasing readiness by practicing for humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, amphibious and jungle warfare operations, all while fostering cultural exchanges between the MAF and the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez)