During his tenure at 3rd MLG, Wolford oversaw force modernization efforts as well as operations across the Indo-Pacific, navigating command of the group throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“I noticed that the sail boat was tipped over in the water pretty far out. At first I didn’t think much of it…but I didn’t see anyone on top of the boat, so I threw my stuff back on and swam out there,” said LaDine.
Capt. DeJesus had a smile on his face throughout the entirety of the ceremony. His wife, whom he first met when initially stationed on Okinawa in 2000, and children, all fought back tears of joy witnessing their husband and father being honored at his retirement ceremony. Capt. DeJesus was also awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during his ceremony.
Dec 11 2022
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Lance Cpl. Weston Brown
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luis DelacruzRios, a motor transport operator, and Cpl. Samuel Llamas, a combat engineer, both with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, execute a simulated convoy ambush with an M240B medium machine gun during exercise Winter Workhorse, at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. Winter Workhorse is an annual exercise for CLR-3 to train to carry out mission essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)
Dec 01 2022
3rd Landing Support Battalion Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez
U.S. Marines with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a traditional cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps 247th birthday during the 3rd LSB Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022. A celebration for the Marine Corps birthday is held every year to reflect on the traditions, history, and legacy of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)
3rd Landing Support Battalion Marines Conduct Motivational Run
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee
U.S. Marines with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, prepare for a motivational run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 23, 2022. Marines with 3rd LSB conducted a motivational run to boost morale and build esprit de corps. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee)
Nov 21 2022
3rd Landing Support Battalion Marines Conduct Conditioning Hike and Combat Skills Training Event
Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee
U.S. Marines with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, hike in a formation during a unit training event on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 17, 2022. The purpose of the event was to prepare the battalion for the rigors of a combat environment with denied vehicle mobility, and to test the Marines’ capabilities to conduct operations after rigorous physical exertion. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee)
3rd Landing Support Battalion Marines conduct field skills training during exercise Winter Workhorse
U.S. Marines with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo during exercise Winter Workhorse, at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. Winter Workhorse is an annual exercise for CLR-3 to train to carry out mission essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)
U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo during exercise Winter Workhorse, at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. Winter Workhorse is an annual exercise for CLR-3 to train to carry out mission essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)
LtCol Hooker was commissioned in May 2005 upon graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy with a BS in history. After completing The Basic School, he attended the Logistics Officers Course in Camp Johnson, NC. ...
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In September of 2010, Sergeant Stoudemayer received orders to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he served as a Platoon Sergeant for Company L. In December 2010 he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In March 2011, Staff Sergeant Stoudemayer deployed to...
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3d Landing Support Battalion was originally activated as 3d Service Battalion on September 16,1942 at Camp Elliott, San Diego, California. During World War II the battalion took part in combat operations at Bougainville, Northern Solomon's, Guam, and Iwo Jima. Following the war the battalion was deactivated on December 22, 1945 at Guam.
Dates back to WWII during the Battle of Guadalcanal. After the initial assault on the beachhead, follow-on troops came ashore and the confusion on the beach led the landing support Marines and infantry Marines getting mixed together. Some landing support Marines went inland along with infantry battalions, while some infantry Marines were left behind on the beach.
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