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

“We maintain a deployable posture here at MDMC so we can respond quickly to the needs of the FMF,” said Yacono. “This recent support we provided to III MEF is a great example of our expeditionary capabilities here at MDMC and the readiness we provide to the FMF. Really, that’s what it’s all about.”

3rd Landing Support Battalion activates aboard Camp Foster

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan – “With the return of the red patchers, the Marine Corps is truly preparing for the future by drawing on its storied past,” said Sgt. Maj. Erick Cortes, sergeant major of 3d LSB. “Our Marines and Sailors are excited to be on the cutting edge as III MEF and 3d MLG continue to hone new warfighting concepts to be a fight now force here in the Indo-Pacific.”

Noble Fury 21: U.S. Marines refuel Navy Poseidon P-8 aircraft

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa, Japan – “This provided a great opportunity for us to integrate and exchange knowledge with 9th ESB’s Bulk Fuel Company. Today my Marines and the Marines with 9th ESB integrated seamlessly and showed that the right team in the right place can keep crucial aviation assets in the fight to continue supporting the joint force,” said 1st Lt. Brody Kirby, a platoon commander with 3d TSB.

United Through Strife

IWO TO, Japan (March 24, 2018) – On a sunny, breezy day, veterans of World War II gathered at Iwo To March 24, 2018to be honored and to commemorate the sacrifice made by members of the Japanese and U.S. forces killed during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Heavy Haulers, Helicopter Support Team flex their muscles during Northern Viper

A helicopter support team with CLB-4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistic Group, practices external lifts with pilots of MAC-36, 1st MAW during Exercise Northern Viper. “External lifts are important because it allows the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander to shape the battle space,” said Capt. Patrick X. Kelly, a CH-53E pilot currently forward deployed under the Unit Deployment Program.

Ammo Company disposes ammunition

The Marines with Ammunition Company, 3d Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force loaded up approximately 130 pallets of ammunition at the ASP to be transported and returned to the Naval Munitions Command on Sasebo Navy Base, Japan, for proper disposal.

Marines, Sailors with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment participate in French Nautical Commando Course during exercise Koa Moana 17

Marines and Sailors with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment participated in the French Nautical Commando Course during exercise Koa Moana 17, July 3-7, 2017, in Noumea, New Caledonia.

3d MLG Marines save life on Mt. Fuji

U.S. Marine Cpls. Otto Thiele, Eric Goodman, and Christopher Ehms and Lance Cpls. Antonio Martinez and Avelardo Guevera Osuna came together to assist a local Japanese woman during their hike on Mount Fuji, Japan, July 3, 2017.

Koa Moana Marines, Sailors assist with World War II grave site excavation on Betio Island

Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 17 volunteered at a World War II grave site excavation, June 13, 2017, on Betio Island.

Koa Moana Marines, Sailors train with Kiribati National Police Maritime Unit

Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 17 trained with the Kiribati National Police Maritime Unit, June 13-19, 2017, on Betio Island.

3d Marine Logistics Group