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3rd Maintenance Battalion Enhances Critical Component Repair Capability to Increase ACV Readiness in Okinawa

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)

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.

Communication is key | Staff Sgt. Arnold sets up network for 3rd MLG during MEFEX 19

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan -- U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Logistics Group participated in Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 19 (MEFEX 19) at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, from April 22 through May 9.

Securing the bag | 3rd MLG Marines with Bulk Fuel Co. assemble fuel farms

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- Marines with 2nd Platoon, Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group assembled fuel sites at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.

Boating School Knock-outs| Combat Engineers earn BEB licenses

Engines roared and calm blue water churned white as boats cruised under the bright Okinawa sun. Marines in groups of three piloted small green boats across the quiet industrial port, practicing elaborate patters of turns, spins, lateral movements and sudden stops.

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.

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!”

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.

MLG participates in MEF CPX 18.1

NAHA MILITARY PORT, Okinawa, Japan – Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group participated in III Marine Expeditionary Force Command Post Exercise 18.1 (MEF CPX 18.1) from Aug. 18-31, 2018 at Naha Military Port, Okinawa, Japan.

Look out below| LS Co. executes Paraloft training operations on Ie Shima

IE SHIMA, Okinawa, Japan – Rain sporadically fell on two tactical vehicles parked in a grassy field next to a weathered air strip on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan.

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