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210601-M-LR229-0039 - U.S. Navy ET2 Paul Saldana, left, electronics technician, and CM2 Adam Long, construction mechanic, both with Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, conduct ramp marshall duties to guide a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) into port on Naval Base White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, June 1, 2021. Marines from 3d MLG and Sailors from NBU-7 integrated to load and transport personnel and equipment in support of exercise Poseidon’s Watchtower. NBU-7 is an operational, forward deployed unit that directly contributes to the core capabilities of U.S. Maritime Sea Power by facilitating the movement of troops, equipment, vehicles and supplies from amphibious shipping across the beach. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Saldana is a native of Miramar, Florida, and Long is a native of Sanford, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hailey D. Clay)

Poseidon’s Watchtower 21 | 3d MLG, NMCB-4 rehearse Naval integration, EABO concepts

Poseidon’s Watchtower builds on the success and lessons the naval engineering force experienced during 9th ESB’s Pacific Pioneer in April 2021, in which naval engineers performed expeditionary construction in a distributed maritime environment.

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210512-M-HE677-0075 - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Calvin Gravette III, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group (MLG), instructs Marines on the Expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization (EMFAC) on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 12, 2021. Gravette is a graduate from the EMFAC New Equipment Training, and is the lead EMFAC training instructor for III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’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. Courtney A. Robertson)

III MEF: Transforming How We Fuel the Fight

The EMFAC comes without the operational hurdles of a fixed, cumbersome system, which Gravette believes is essential to the bulk fuel mission. The prompt and accessible maneuvering of the light weight system makes it easier to set up anywhere, and to establish fuel points faster.

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210511-M-MW038-494 - American, Japanese, French and Australian commanders salute their respective flags during the opening ceremony for exercise Jeanne D’Arc 21, in Camp Ainoura, Sasebo, Japan, May 11th, 2021. ARC-21 is an opportunity for US, French, Japanese, and Australian forces to share experiences, tactics, and best practices to sharpen their skills together.

Japanese, French, Australian, and U.S. troops kick off Exercise Jeanne D'Arc 21

The exercise brings together service members from each nation’s military in a combined effort to enhance interoperability in pursuit of common regional security goals.

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210421-M-VR873-0726 - U.S. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 load a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle onto an improved ribbon bridge during exercise Pacific Pioneer, Naha Port, April 21, 2021. Pacific Pioneer serves as 9th ESB’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as well as an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to sustain expeditionary advanced bases with survivable force protection, practice naval integration, and position long range precision fires and tactical logistics nodes across littoral regions in support of naval operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda)

Pacific Pioneer 21 | 9th Engineer Support Battalion practices EABO concepts & Naval integration

“Simply put, I am proud to say that the Marines and Sailors surpassed my expectations. During Pacific Pioneer, we enabled MEF operations by generating engineering effects throughout the operating environment in order to set conditions for the MEF to conduct shaping and decisive operations against the exercise enemy,” said Lt. Col. Paul Bock, commanding officer of 9th ESB. “Pacific Pioneer reinforced our strong relationship with the Seabees; highlighting the power of the Navy and Marine Corps Team, coming together to form a Naval engineer force that supports the MEF and the Fleet.”

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201215-M-HE677-0352.JPG - U.S. Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), 3rd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), take a group photo during a toy drop exchange on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 16, 2020. Marines with 9th ESB conducted a community service project and a company hike to increase morale and esprit de corps while giving back to the community. The Marines donated the toys in support of “Omocha for Orphans”, an initiative that provides toys to orphans across Okinawa. 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 Pfc. Courtney A. Robertson)

The Things They Carried | 9th ESB Marines hike and deliver toys for local children

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- “It’s a great opportunity for us to show the children how much the Marines and the local community care about them,” explained Captain Dorothy Hernandez, company commander of Bulk Fuel Co., “Since they can’t be present for the delivery, we are providing photos and including letters of encouragement with each of the gifts.”

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201015-M-PM375-0060.JPG - Jeremy Gray, a maintainer with Marine Depot Maintenance Command’s (MDMC) Calibration Contract Team (CCT), demonstrates proper machine calibration as part of a virtual instruction video program for Marines with 3d Maintenance Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group (MLG) at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 15, 2020. CCT contractors, a deployable capability of MDMC, are responsible for maintaining calibration and functionality of Marine Corps equipment and machinery in support of the Fleet Marine Force. 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. Alpha Hernandez)

Supporting the Fleet | Marine Depot Maintenance Command deploys in support of 3d Maintenance Battalion

“Marine Fleet calibration facilities do not possess all the required specialized calibration equipment, space, or power required to support all general-purpose mechanical test equipment throughout the Marine Corps, so support from MDMC is crucial to helping us accomplish our mission,” explained Gunnery Sergeant Joshua Gibson, the calibrations maintenance chief with 3d Maintenance Battalion’s General Support Maintenance Company.

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201102-M-HE677-0038.JPG - U.S. Marines Corps Lt. Col. Jeremy Nelson, right, commanding officer of 3rd Landing Support Battalion (LSB), 3rd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), and Sgt. Maj. Erick Cortes, left, sergeant major of 3rd LSB reveal the battalion colors during the unit’s activation ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 2, 2020. 3d LSB supports III MEF for ship to shore movement during amphibious operations as well as subsequent operations ashore. 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 Pfc. Courtney A. Robertson)

3d Landing Support Battalion activates aboard Camp Foster

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan – “Our goal is to aggressively find solutions to support mobile, low-signature forward presence across the future battlefield,” said Nelson. “Whether it’s from a barge, beach, airfield, seaport, or seaplane, ultimately our mission is to support Marines and Sailors in close contact with the enemy.”

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200819-M-HE677-011.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Maura M. Hennigan, left, off going commander of 3rd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), stands at the position of attention with Brig. Gen. Brian N. Wolford, incoming commanding general of 3rd MLG, during their assumption of command on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 19, 2020. 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 Pfc. Courtney A. Robertson)

3rd MLG Transfer of Authority

CAMP KINSER, Okinawa, Japan – “Thank you for all of your success, and for everything that you guys do,” said Hennigan. “Thank you for allowing me to be there for you and most importantly, allowing me to show III Marine Expeditionary Force all the successes we’ve had.”

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200625-M-SX657-0188.JPG - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group offload tactical vehicles on Naha Military Port, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2020. Marines with CLR-3 participate in a command post exercise that enhances the Marines’ ship-to-shore movement capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Harvey)

Motor-T-Vating

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN – “I don’t think I am any different from my peers. We are all supposed to be leaders and to mentor. On top of that this award is determined by evaluating the eligible Marines throughout the entire Marine Corps, not just Okinawa! I was shocked I actually got it,” said Lacinilao.

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200602-M-LR229-0275.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow addresses Task Force Medical personnel upon returning from Guam on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 2, 2020. Task Force Medical was established and deployed to Naval Base Guam where they assisted Sailors assigned to aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with COVID-19 mitigation and recovery efforts. Upon returning, the Marines and Sailors were medically screened and will be monitored in restriction of movement status. Reventlow, a native of Newtown, Connecticut, is the commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hailey D. Clay)

3rd Marine Logistics Group Bids Farewell to Commanding General

CAMP KINSER, Japan – “Brig. Gen. Reventlow, Keith, your leadership, over the last two years, at the helm of the MLG has been steady, resolute and inspiring. 3rd MLG has supported the 27,000 Marines and Sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force exceptionally,” said Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy, commanding general of III MEF. “The support that you’ve provided has been a cornerstone for our success across the MEF throughout the western Pacific. You have much to be proud of, and it’s been an honor to serve with you.”

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