U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Faffler, a visual information officer with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, stands at attention during his Purple Heart ceremony on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2025. Faffler received two Purple Hearts, both for wounds sustained during combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, May and October of 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)
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Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Kingdom of Thailand - U.S. Marines assigned to the 9th Engineer Support Battalion arrived in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Feb. 8, 2025, to conduct a road rehabilitation project alongside the Royal Thai Marine Corps as part of Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 2025.
BAN CHAN KHREM, Thailand — U.S. Marines with the 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, Royal Thai Marine Corps combat engineers, and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force are working together to construct a multi-purpose school building in Ban Chan Khrem, Chanthaburi province, as part of Cobra Gold 2025's Engineering Civic Assistance Program site four.
During his tenure at 3rd MLG, Wolford oversaw force modernization efforts as well as operations across the Indo-Pacific, navigating command of the group throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I noticed that the sail boat was tipped over in the water pretty far out. At first I didn’t think much of it…but I didn’t see anyone on top of the boat, so I threw my stuff back on and swam out there,” said LaDine.
Capt. DeJesus had a smile on his face throughout the entirety of the ceremony. His wife, whom he first met when initially stationed on Okinawa in 2000, and children, all fought back tears of joy witnessing their husband and father being honored at his retirement ceremony. Capt. DeJesus was also awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during his ceremony.
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Lance Cpl. Weston Brown
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luis DelacruzRios, a motor transport operator, and Cpl. Samuel Llamas, a combat engineer, both with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, execute a simulated convoy ambush with an M240B medium machine gun during exercise Winter Workhorse, at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. Winter Workhorse is an annual exercise for CLR-3 to train to carry out mission essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)
Dec 01 2022
3rd Landing Support Battalion Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez
U.S. Marines with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a traditional cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps 247th birthday during the 3rd LSB Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022. A celebration for the Marine Corps birthday is held every year to reflect on the traditions, history, and legacy of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)
3rd Landing Support Battalion Marines Conduct Motivational Run
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee
U.S. Marines with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, prepare for a motivational run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 23, 2022. Marines with 3rd LSB conducted a motivational run to boost morale and build esprit de corps. 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. Sydni Jessee)
Nov 21 2022
3rd Landing Support Battalion Marines Conduct Conditioning Hike and Combat Skills Training Event
Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee
U.S. Marines with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, hike in a formation during a unit training event on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 17, 2022. The purpose of the event was to prepare the battalion for the rigors of a combat environment with denied vehicle mobility, and to test the Marines’ capabilities to conduct operations after rigorous physical exertion. 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. Sydni Jessee)
3rd Landing Support Battalion Marines conduct field skills training during exercise Winter Workhorse
U.S. Marines with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo during exercise Winter Workhorse, at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. Winter Workhorse is an annual exercise for CLR-3 to train to carry out mission essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)
U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo during exercise Winter Workhorse, at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. Winter Workhorse is an annual exercise for CLR-3 to train to carry out mission essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)
In September 2011, she was promoted to Captain and in February 2012 she was appointed as the Engineer Support Company Commander. She deployed in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM 12.1 providing engineer support to 22 outlying bases. Upon her return to Camp Lejeune, LtCol Spriggs was reassigned as the Assistant Operations Officer. Following Hurricane Sandy, she acted as the Operations Officer in support of the Battalion’s Joint Task Force Pump detachment in their execution of a large-scale dewatering mission in New York City. Additionally, she served as the 2d MLG’s lead engineer planner for several potential Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) missions in New York and New Jersey.
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In September of 2010, Sergeant Stoudemayer received orders to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he served as a Platoon Sergeant for Company L. In December 2010 he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In March 2011, Staff Sergeant Stoudemayer deployed to Afghanistan in support of OEF. His actions during this deployment earned him the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device.
We want to extend a very warm welcome to everyone who is relocating to Okinawa! Okinawa is a fabulous place to be assigned to and we want to ensure your tour starts off right by providing every possible resource to ensure your relocation to Okinawa is as easy as possible.
Want to learn more about where to shop, eat and play in Okinawa? Looking for transportation schedules for the Green Line and the off-base bus system? Download MCCS Okinawa Liberty App as it provides this and much, much more on what is available on Okinawa.
Okinawa is located approximately 400 miles south of mainland Japan. Okinawa is home to III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installation Pacific (MCIPAC). Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler (MCB Camp Butler), which falls under MCIPAC, includes Camp Kinser, Camp Foster, Camp Courtney, Camp Hansen, Camp Schwab, and Camp Gonsalves. Okinawa is also home to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Major subordinate commands falling under the III Marine Expeditionary Force include 3rd Marine Logistics Group, 3rd Marine Division, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Navy presence on Okinawa includes Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa with its tenant commands and the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster. Naval facilities are physically located throughout Okinawa (on Kadena Air Base, Camp Shields, and White Beach Naval Facility). There is also a significant Air Force and Army presence on Okinawa located at Kadena Air Base and Torii Station. Among what is available on Okinawa, please know that there are Off-Limits Establishments and Areas that are outlined in the IIIMEF/MCIPAC-MCBBBul 5800.
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The Relocation Assistance Program offers comprehensive programs and workshops geared towards assisting service members, their families, and DoD civilians navigate their way through the sometimes stressful relocation process...
The Single Marine Program (SMP) functions to support single Marines’ leisure interests and Quality of Life (QOL) concerns. SMP serves as the voice for single Marines in identifying concerns, developing initiatives, and providing recommendations through advocacy, recreational activities, special events, and community involvement.
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The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a professional team of social workers, counselors, and registered nurses who provide education and support to Marine families who are expecting or raising children aged 0 -5 years old. The NPSP also hosts baby boot camp and group parenting classes, playgroups, and home visits for Marines and their families.
The NPSP is designed to be a reliable resource of information and answers for moms and dads. We offer free home visitations, classes, and groups to promote positive parent-child bonding and attachment as well as balancing family and military life.
Making the most of your money starts with five building blocks for managing and growing your money -- The MyMoney Five (Earn, Save & Invest, Protect, Spend, Borrow). Keep these five principles in mind as you make day-to-day decisions and plan your financial goals. This website is organized around the MyMoney Five principles so you can quickly identify resources and tools to help you in these areas.
Transition Readiness Program (TRP) provides our transitioning Marines and their families with the resources and tools needed to reach their personal goals and includes a standardized core curriculum.
The Transition Readiness Program (TRP) works to ensure that Marines are prepared for their transition from military to civilian life and provides Marines and their families with the tools and resources needed to pursue the Department of Defense directed Career Readiness Standards. The program promotes awareness of the Career Readiness Standards (CRS) that Service Members must meet to create a successful transition and meet TAP compliance per the 10 U.S.C. § 1142(a)(4). Service Members must comply with the below conditions to become TAP compliant.
3d Landing Support Battalion was originally activated as 3d Service Battalion on September 16,1942 at Camp Elliott, San Diego, California. During World War II the battalion took part in combat operations at Bougainville, Northern Solomon's, Guam, and Iwo Jima. Following the war the battalion was deactivated on December 22, 1945 at Guam.
Dates back to WWII during the Battle of Guadalcanal. After the initial assault on the beachhead, follow-on troops came ashore and the confusion on the beach led the landing support Marines and infantry Marines getting mixed together. Some landing support Marines went inland along with infantry battalions, while some infantry Marines were left behind on the beach.
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