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U.S. Marine Corps air delivery specialists prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey for an air delivery exercise June 6, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Air delivery specialists with Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, employed the Joint Precision Airdrop System to enhance mission readiness by providing hands-on rehearsals. The JPADS is an autonomous system designed to provide accurate delivery of cargo and supplies to ground component forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Fike) - U.S. Marine Corps air delivery specialists prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey for an air delivery exercise June 6, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Air delivery specialists with Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, employed the Joint Precision Airdrop System to enhance mission readiness by providing hands-on rehearsals. The JPADS is an autonomous system designed to provide accurate delivery of cargo and supplies to ground component forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Fike)

Chute! There it is! | 3rd TSB Marines train with the JPADS

IE SHIMA, Okinawa, Japan -- As the wind swept through the tall green grass in an open field on the Ie Shima coast line, a group of Marines stood in anticipation as they watched a bundle soar across the bright sky. Guided by the Joint Precision Air Drop System (JPADS), the package piloted itself onto the drop zone.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chad R. Cruz stands in front of an MTVR 7-ton truck at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan on April 23, 2019. Cruz was awarded the Motor Transportation Operator of the Year award for his hard work and enthusiasm as a motor transportation operator. Cruz, a native of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, is with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Armando Elizalde) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chad R. Cruz stands in front of an MTVR 7-ton truck at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan on April 23, 2019. Cruz was awarded the Motor Transportation Operator of the Year award for his hard work and enthusiasm as a motor transportation operator. Cruz, a native of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, is with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Road Warrior | 3rd MLG Marine receives the MT Operator of the year award

CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan— U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chad R. Cruz, a motor transport operator with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, was awarded the Motor Transport Operator of the Year award.

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181106-M-IV944-1491.JPG - Lance Cpl. Christopher Starnes transfers water from a tactical water purification system to a water container during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, deployed tactical water purification systems on the beach of Kin Blue Training Area as part of the MCCRE. The MCCRE is a battalion wide test to see how the units of 9th ESB perform in combat situations. The tactical water purification system can safely purify 1,200 gallons of salt water from the ocean into simulated fuel in an hour. Starnes, a water purification specialist with Bulk Fuel Co., 9th ESB, 3rd MLG, is a native of Bonham, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Fike)

Ready for the test

In the early morning hours before the sun rose over Okinawa, Japan, Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, began their mission set up counter-mobility obstacles and to deploy tactical water purification systems as part of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Nov. 6, 2018.

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Cpl. Daniel Divirgilio fires a M249 Light Machine Gun at a target during a fire and movement range Oct. 24, 2018, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. During the range, Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group practiced their marksmanship skills, improved their communication and worked on their weapons handling while engaging targets. Divirgilio is a native of Grafton, Massachusetts, is a machine gunner with the Tactical Readiness and Training, G-3, 3rd MLG Headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Wong) - Cpl. Daniel Divirgilio fires a M249 Light Machine Gun at a target during a fire and movement range Oct. 24, 2018, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. During the range, Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group practiced their marksmanship skills, improved their communication and worked on their weapons handling while engaging targets. Divirgilio is a native of Grafton, Massachusetts, is a machine gunner with the Tactical Readiness and Training, G-3, 3rd MLG Headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Wong)

Rush the enemy | Marines with 3rd MLG execute fire and movement range

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan -- Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group traversed through slippery mud and grass while heading toward wooden walls for cover during a fire and movement range Oct. 24, 2018, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Dark-green targets rose from the ground, prompting a Marine to shout at the top of his lungs, “Contact front!”

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U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman receive awards from Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, at the 36th annual United States Marine Corps Enlisted Awards Parade and Presentation on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 26, 2018. The presentation is held to recognize individual achievements of enlisted Marines and Sailors throughout the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James H. Frank) - U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman receive awards from Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald Green, at the 36th annual United States Marine Corps Enlisted Awards Parade and Presentation on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 26, 2018. The presentation is held to recognize individual achievements of enlisted Marines and Sailors throughout the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James H. Frank)

Above and Beyond | Former 3rd MLG Marine receives the Sergeant Harry D. Myers Award

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia – Sgt. Loggan G. Barley, an ammunition clerk formerly with Ammunition Section G-4, 3rd Marine Logistics Group Headquarters, received the Sergeant Harry D. Myers Award for his significant contribution to the combat readiness of III Marine Expeditionary Force Sept. 26, 2018, during the Modern Day Marine Expo at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

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Marines and Sailors hike up Hacksaw Ridge, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 7, 2018. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participated in the World War II battle site tour to learn about the U.S. Marine Corps’ history on Okinawa and remember those who have gone before them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Terry Wong) - Marines and Sailors hike up Hacksaw Ridge, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 7, 2018. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participated in the World War II battle site tour to learn about the U.S. Marine Corps’ history on Okinawa and remember those who have gone before them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Terry Wong)

Trip to the past | U.S. Marines and Sailors visit Hacksaw Ridge

CAMP KINSER, Okinawa, Japan - On April 1, 1945, the Battle of Okinawa began as U.S. Marines and Soldiers made their way to the Ryukyu Islands, including Okinawa.

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Medical personnel assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, assess a simulated casualty during Navy Medicine Augmentation Program pre-deployment training at Medical Simulation Training Center South, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 25, 2018. Medical personnel with 3rd Med. Bn., 3rd MLG, worked with medical augments to prepare Role II medical facilities. Role II facilities provide a place for injured service members to be received while providing enhanced capabilities such as ultrasound, X-ray and surgery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Pinkney) - Medical personnel assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, assess a simulated casualty during Navy Medicine Augmentation Program pre-deployment training at Medical Simulation Training Center South, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 25, 2018. Medical personnel with 3rd Med. Bn., 3rd MLG, worked with medical augments to prepare Role II medical facilities. Role II facilities provide a place for injured service members to be received while providing enhanced capabilities such as ultrasound, X-ray and surgery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Training to Save Lives

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan – A dark-green, tactical vehicle with a large red cross on its side screeches to a halt in front of Medical Simulation Training Center South on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.

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Col. Joon H. Um, incoming commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group addresses the audience during the regimental change of command ceremony July 2, 2018 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Lt. Col. Kenric D. Stevenson assumed command of CLR-35 in May 2018 and was succeeded by Um. Stevenson is a native of DeRidder, Louisiana (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Armando M. Elizalde) - Col. Joon H. Um, incoming commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group addresses the audience during the regimental change of command ceremony July 2, 2018 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Lt. Col. Kenric D. Stevenson assumed command of CLR-35 in May 2018 and was succeeded by Um. Stevenson is a native of DeRidder, Louisiana. Um is a native of Tampa, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Armando M. Elizalde)

CLR-35 change of command

CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan - Lt. Col. Kenric D. Stevenson relinquished command of Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group to Col. Joon H. Um during a regimental change of command ceremony July 2, 2018 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Stevenson assumed command of CLR-35 May 1, 2018.

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180629-M-PQ275-006.JPG - Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to service members and families of 3rd MLG after assuming command of the unit June 29, 2018 at Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan. Reventlow is a native of Newtown, Connecticut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

3rd MLG welcomes new commanding general

Japan – Col. Ronald C. Braney relinquished command of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force to Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow during a transfer of command ceremony June 29, 2018 at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.

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180504-M-LO635-1001.JPG - Brig. Gen. Daniel B. Conley, commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, awards Lt. Nicholas Crossland, a dental officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, with the Lt. J.G. Weedon E. Osbourne Memorial Award May 5, 2018 on Camp Foster. Crossland was awarded this for his work while attached to the 31st MEU. The Osborne award is given to dental officers who exhibit superior leadership while serving with the field medical service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jamin M. Powell)

CLB-31 dental officer recognized for exceptional leadership, service

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – “The great thing about removing wisdom teeth is that the procedure is the solution,” said Navy Lt. Nicholas Crossland as he stood outside the Camp Hansen Dental Clinic on a sunny Friday afternoon. “Most dental procedures, such as fillings, may not always treat the patient’s pain, but with wisdom teeth, you know what the problem is and you know how to fix it. And once it’s fixed, you know it’s fixed. Its instant gratification and I love that.”

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