News page for 3d Marine Logistics Group

News page for 3d Marine Logistics Group (III MEF)

Archive: June, 2019

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.

Read More

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alex Arnold set up communication gear and equipment during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 19 April 22 through May 9, 2019, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. MEFEX 19 is a command post exercise that allows III Marine Expeditionary Force commanders and staff to practice their ability to execute command and control within a notional scenario. Arnold, a native of Columbus, Georgia, is a networking chief with Networking Platoon, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Wong) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alex Arnold set up communication gear and equipment during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 19 April 22 through May 9, 2019, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. MEFEX 19 is a command post exercise that allows III Marine Expeditionary Force commanders and staff to practice their ability to execute command and control within a notional scenario. Arnold, a native of Columbus, Georgia, is a networking chief with Networking Platoon, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Wong)

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.

Read More

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael T. Williams advises 3rd Marine Logistics Group on mortuary affairs operations as part of MEFEX 19 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2019. MEFEX 19 is a command post exercise that allows III Marine Expeditionary Force commanders and staff to practice their ability to execute command and control within a notional scenario. Williams, a native of Rome, Georgia, is a mortuary affairs capabilities chief with Personnel Retrieval and Processing Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Wong) - U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael T. Williams advises 3rd Marine Logistics Group on mortuary affairs operations as part of MEFEX 19 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2019. MEFEX 19 is a command post exercise that allows III Marine Expeditionary Force commanders and staff to practice their ability to execute command and control within a notional scenario. Williams, a native of Rome, Georgia, is a mortuary affairs capabilities chief with Personnel Retrieval and Processing Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Wong)

No harder duty, no greater honor | USMC mortuary affairs

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael T. Williams advised commanders and their staffs how the U.S. Marine Corps takes care of their own after they pay the ultimate price May 9, 2019 as part of MEFEX 19.

Read More

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)