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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gianni MartinezCordova, left, a motor vehicle operator, and Lance Cpl. Thomas Pencis, a semitrailer refueler operator, both with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a joint fuel transport operation alongside civilian Defense Logistics Agency workers at DLA Defense Fuel Supply Point, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. U.S. Marines with 3rd MLG conducted continuous joint fuel transport operations with U.S. Air Force 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and DLA civilians in order to develop efficient practices and gain valuable joint training experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcus Henson) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gianni MartinezCordova, left, a motor vehicle operator, and Lance Cpl. Thomas Pencis, a semitrailer refueler operator, both with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a joint fuel transport operation alongside civilian Defense Logistics Agency workers at DLA Defense Fuel Supply Point, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. U.S. Marines with 3rd MLG conducted continuous joint fuel transport operations with U.S. Air Force 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and DLA civilians in order to develop efficient practices and gain valuable joint training experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcus Henson)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a 5-kilometer conditioning hike during a physical training session on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2026. The purpose of this hike was to condition Marines with nuanced training while fostering discipline, camaraderie and mental toughness across ranks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Allen) - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a 5-kilometer conditioning hike during a physical training session on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2026. The purpose of this hike was to condition Marines with nuanced training while fostering discipline, camaraderie and mental toughness across ranks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Allen)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, right, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, views the capabilities of a FastCut CNC plasma cutting table during a training and technology exposition on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 5, 2026. The Marines showcased the equipment to senior enlisted leaders and officers, highlighting its potential to support future Marine Corps operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pedro Rojas) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, right, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, views the capabilities of a FastCut CNC plasma cutting table during a training and technology exposition on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 5, 2026. The Marines showcased the equipment to senior enlisted leaders and officers, highlighting its potential to support future Marine Corps operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pedro Rojas)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Logan Gilbert, left, and Cpl. Gabriel Castleman, right, both combat engineers with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group pose for a photo after participating in an interview on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 23, 2026. Gilbert and Logan were being interviewed about assisting a local Japanese citizen during a medical emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Allen) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Logan Gilbert, left, and Cpl. Gabriel Castleman, right, both combat engineers with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group pose for a photo after participating in an interview on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 23, 2026. Gilbert and Logan were being interviewed about assisting a local Japanese citizen during a medical emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Allen)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. David Janecke, right, outgoing commanding officer of 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, passes the unit colors to Lt. Col. John Sykas III, the incoming commanding officer of 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd MLG, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 16, 2026. Lt. Col. David Janecke relinquished command of 3rd Maintenance Battalion to Lt. Col. John Sykas III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachel Mason) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. David Janecke, right, outgoing commanding officer of 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, passes the unit colors to Lt. Col. John Sykas III, the incoming commanding officer of 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd MLG, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 16, 2026. Lt. Col. David Janecke relinquished command of 3rd Maintenance Battalion to Lt. Col. John Sykas III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachel Mason)

Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group attend a drunk-driving awareness lecture at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Jan. 14, 2026. The event was part of the Okinawa Prefecture Citizens’ Movement for the Eradication of Drunk Driving, held in partnership with Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaliyah Hunt) - Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group attend a drunk-driving awareness lecture at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Jan. 14, 2026. The event was part of the Okinawa Prefecture Citizens’ Movement for the Eradication of Drunk Driving, held in partnership with Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaliyah Hunt)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jonathan Jacobo, a motor transport operations chief with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo during the CLR-37 holiday party at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 19, 2025. CLR-37 held the event to strengthen camaraderie and foster esprit de corps among Marines and their families through shared food and festivities. Jacobo is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan Rodriguez Pastrana) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jonathan Jacobo, a motor transport operations chief with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo during the CLR-37 holiday party at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 19, 2025. CLR-37 held the event to strengthen camaraderie and foster esprit de corps among Marines and their families through shared food and festivities. Jacobo is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan Rodriguez Pastrana)

Marines with the General Support Maintenance Platoon, Intermediate Repair Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, conduct work on an Amphibious Combat Vehicle wheel end assembly at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. Marines with the GSM Platoon, in concert with 3d Maint. Bn’s Manufacturing Platoon, has been building their ACV secondary repairable capabilities beyond the traditional scope of an intermediate-level repair facility, out-pacing Marine Corps Logistics Command to support the overall readiness of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s ACV units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Wright) - Marines with the General Support Maintenance Platoon, Intermediate Repair Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, conduct work on an Amphibious Combat Vehicle wheel end assembly at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. Marines with the GSM Platoon, in concert with 3d Maint. Bn’s Manufacturing Platoon, has been building their ACV secondary repairable capabilities beyond the traditional scope of an intermediate-level repair facility, out-pacing Marine Corps Logistics Command to support the overall readiness of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s ACV units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Wright)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a company opening ceremony for three new companies for CLB-4 on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Nathan Green, commanding officer of CLB-4, oversaw the activation of three new companies under the battalion, a step taken in line with the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030’s expectations to distribute logistical capabilities into smaller, more expeditionary units. The ceremony formalized a reorganization across the battalion to evenly split existing personnel and logistical responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Reyes) - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a company opening ceremony for three new companies for CLB-4 on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Nathan Green, commanding officer of CLB-4, oversaw the activation of three new companies under the battalion, a step taken in line with the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030’s expectations to distribute logistical capabilities into smaller, more expeditionary units. The ceremony formalized a reorganization across the battalion to evenly split existing personnel and logistical responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Reyes)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo during exercise 07JX on Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Oct 25, 2025. 07JX is a bilateral exercise that aims to enhance bilateral Japan-U.S. capabilities for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the Southwest islands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcus Henson) - U.S. Marines, Sailors and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo during exercise 07JX on Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Oct 25, 2025. 07JX is a bilateral exercise that aims to enhance bilateral Japan-U.S. capabilities for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the Southwest islands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcus Henson)