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5/4/2012 By Sgt. Brandon L. Saunders, Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan — In preparation for the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting 2012, Marines practiced weapons-handling skills and familiarized themselves with a new assault rifle. ...more. |
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5/3/2012 By Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, 31st MEU WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, Okinawa — Following a multi-week training exercise in the Philippines, elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team returned to their deployed home port in Okinawa, marking their last major training event before returning to the states. ...more. |
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4/22/2012 By Lance Cpl. Alyssa Hoffacker, III MEF PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan, Philippines — Puerto Princesa Airport Aircraft rescue and firefighting and U.S. Marines AARF practiced putting out fires on the flight line of the Puerto Princesa Airport April 22, 2012 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Republic of the Philippines. ...more. |
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3/22/2012 By Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr., 31st MEU USS ESSEX, At Sea — Forty-eight years after joining the ranks of Marine Corps rotary aircraft, the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter continues a long tradition of reliability and resilience as the work horse of the Marine Air Ground Task Force ... more |
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3/17/2012 By Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, 31st MEU WHITE BEACH, OKINAWA, Japan — Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit tactically executed a boat raid, successfully completing the MEU’s certification exercise prior to continuing their deployment in the Asia-Pacific region. ...more. |
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2/24/2012 - Army Pfc. Ryan Scott
CAMP SURANAREE, Korat, Kingdom of Thailand — Kingdom of Thailand — The U.S. ambassador to Thailand and the Royal Thai Air Force’s Deputy Chief of the Defense Forces praised the efforts of those who took part in Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 during a ceremony at the Royal Thai Air Force Wing 1 headquarters here Feb. 17 ... more |
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2/9/2012 By Cpl. John Robbart III, 15th MEU USS Peleliu — Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force packed their gear and loaded the USS Peleliu February 6, for an amphibious operation to be hosted at San Clemente Island, as a part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012. ...more. |
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2/8/2012 By Cpl. Tyler Main, MarForPac CAMP SURANAREE, Thailand – Senior officers from more than six countries convened at a Senior Leaders Seminar at Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 on Feb. 8 to discuss strategic topics and share lessons learn from real world experiences. ...more. |
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2/8/2012 By Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 31st MEU SATTAHIP, Thailand — Elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in the Kingdom of Thailand to participate in the 31st iteration of Exercise Cobra Gold, Feb. 8. ...more. |
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2/8/2012 By Capt. Caleb D. Eames, 31st MEU CAMP PHRAMAHA CHEDSADHARAJCHAO, Thailand — Royal Thai Navy and Marine Corps officials welcomed visiting military forces, including members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during an icebreaker event held for the purpose of introducing multi-national service members participating in Exercise Cobra 2012. ...more. |
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2/8/2012 By Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 31st MEU HAT YAO, Thailand — More than 130 U.S. Marines with Company A, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, launched from the USS Tortuga and stormed Hat Yao beach with 40 of their Royal Thai Marine counterparts during a small boat raid here, Feb. 8. ...more. |
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2/8/2012 By Lance Cpl. Courtney G. White, III MEF PATTAYA, Kingdom of Thailand — Marines and sailors with Marine Aircraft Group 36 volunteered their time at Father Ray Children's Village here Feb. 8. ...more. |
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2/7/2012 By Lance Cpl. Ronald K. Peacock, III MEF “Now the auspicious moment has arrived… I would like to declare the combined joint Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 open.” ...more. |
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31st MEU elements embark for Cobra Gold 2012 2/2/2012 By Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, 31st MEU WHITE BEACH, OKINAWA, Japan — Following the lead of the USS Tortuga (LSD-46), Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked the USS Germantown (LSD-42) en route to the Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 2. ...more. |
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Marines, Japanese swim to shore under stealth of night 2/1/2012 By Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers, 15th MEU CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Reconnaissance Marines and Japanese Army Rangers conducted a night helocast off the shore of Red Beach, Feb. 1. It was part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training exercise between the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. ...more. |
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Marines, Japanese Train for Trouble 1/31/2012 By Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers, 15th MEU CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Marines and Japanese soldiers conducted helo-dunking egress training, simulated casualty drills and abandon ship techniques from a 10-meter platform during Exercise Iron Fist 2012, at the Camp Horno pool, Jan 28. ...more. |
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1/30/2012 By Cpl. John Robbart III, 15th MEU CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force practiced helo casting at the Red Beach training area, Jan. 30. ...more. |
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1/27/2012 By Cpl. John Robbart III, 15th MEU CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force participated in a combined arms training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Jan. 24 through Feb. 1. ...more. |
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1/27/2012 By Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, 31st MEU OKINAWA, Japan — The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit has kicked off the new year by departing for the multi-lateral training exercise Cobra Gold 2012. The 31st MEU is scheduled to participate in various multilateral raids and evacuation exercises during Cobra Gold alongside military forces from South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and representatives from approximately 20 other countries. ...more. |
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1/26/2012 By Lance Cpl. Timohty Childers, 15th MEU MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Marines from 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit trained alongside the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force during a Landing Craft Air Cushion exercise at Red Beach Jan. 24. The event was part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral amphibious training event between U.S. Marines and the JGSDF. ...more. |
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Staff exercise coordinates Iron Fist 2012 1/26/2012 By Cpl. John Robbart III, 15th MEU This week, Marine, Navy and Japanese officers worked together during Exercise Iron Fist 2012 focusing on a staff exercise. The staff exercise challenged the leaders to practice planning their respective trades for a real world operation. ...more. |
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1/23/2012 By LCpl. Timothy Childers, 15th MEU
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit welcomed the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force here, at the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, Jan. 23. ...more. |
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1/23/2012 By Cpl. John Robbart III, 15th MEU
NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. — Japanese soldiers with the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, donned full wetsuits for boat training hosted at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Jan. 22.
The boat training was the first part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, ...more. |
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1/17/2012 by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Hoffacker
OKINAWA, Japan- Cpl. Eric J. Hansen put his training to work recently, saving an elderly woman’s life in Mihama. ...more. |
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31st MEU Marines return to site of Oshima Island disaster assistance
1/13/2012 By Capt. Caleb D. Eames, 31st MEU
OSHIMA ISLAND, Japan — Ten months after the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami cut Oshima Island off from all assistance, Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to the site of where hundreds of Marines and Sailors assisted in the recovery efforts there. ...more. |
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1/13/12 by Lance Cpl. Matheus Hernandez and Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. OSHIMA ISLAND, Japan – As the ferry grew closer to the dock of Oshima Island, two of its occupants began to get anxious. Standing on the second level of the ferry, Raymond W. Richards and his wife Motoko, braved the intense cold in hopes of getting that first glimpse of a member of their family they had only spoken to over the phone. ...more. |
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1/11/2012 by Lance Cpl. Michael Granahan, III-MEF SINGAPORE - Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force conducted joint reconnaissance and surveillance training with the Republic of Singapore Naval Diving Unit, Jan 11, during Exercise Sandfisher 2012. ...more. |
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Marines, sailors volunteer in Singapore community
12/22/2011 - By Sgt. Elyssa Quesada , 11th MEU
SINGAPORE — Forty service members volunteered at the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped building and at the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Missionary Center here Dec. 22. ...more. |
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Unit trains in close-quarter battle
12/20/2011 By Sgt. Elyssa Quesada, 11th MEU
SINGAPORE — Forty Marines and sailors with Combat Logistic Battalion 11 and Battalion Landing Team 3/1 conducted close-quarters battle training at the Murai Urban Training Facility here Dec. 17-18, part of a 10-day training series ... more |
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12/9/2011 By Lance Cpl. Kris Daberkoe, Marine Corps Bases Japan ABOARD THE USNS DAHL — A helicopter hovers 25-feet above the deck of the ship as combat rubber raiding craft simultaneously crash through the waves toward the hostile vessel ... more |
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III MEF, Thailand drain flooding
12/9/2011 By Lance Cpl. Matheus J. Hernandez, Marine Corps Bases Japan
BANGKOK, Thailand — U.S. service members worked in tandem with their Royal Thai counterparts to provide flood relief at the Don Mueang International Airport here Nov. 29. ...more. |
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12/7/2011 By Gunnery Sgt. Scott Dunn, 11th MEU USS PEARL HARBOR — Sailors and Marines aboard two ships whose names honor the memory of the Pacific War held services to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor ... more |
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12/2/2011 By Lance Cpl. Matheus J. Hernandez, Marine Corps Bases Japan LOP BURI, Thailand — U.S. service members together with the Royal Thai Army assisted Thai citizens with cleaning a school here Nov. 20 in the aftermath of serious flooding that has affected much of the country ... more |
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Marines support bilateral training missions in Spain 11/28/2011 By Courtesy Story, Marine Forces Europe ROTA, Spain — As part of the bilateral exercise Lisa Azul, Marines attached to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST), Company Europe conducted military operations on urban terrain, or MOUT, training with Marines attached to the Spanish Armada Infanter ... more |
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11/26/2011 By Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 31st MEU ABOARD USS ESSEX — Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, worked hand-in-hand with Sailors of Amphibious ... more |
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11/23/2011 By Lance Cpl. Matheus J. Hernandez, MCB Japan BANGKOK, Thailand — Service members assigned to the III Marine Expeditionary Force flood relief command element gathered for an initial meeting with senior leaders for an overview of what to expect during their flood relief operations with the Royal Thai Government here Nov. 15 ... more |
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11/21/2011 - Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross, 3rd LAR FORWARD OPERATING BASE PAYNE, Afghanistan — At first glance, the back of the light armored vehicle designated as a casualty evacuation vehicle for Company C, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, appears to be a simple mobile trauma bay on eight wheels ... more |
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ARLINGTON, Va. — With the current budget crisis, all branches of the military are looking for ways to cut spending. The downsizing of service members from Afghanistan in the near future have some people concerned about future troop placement ...more |
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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan — U.S. Pacific Command sent the III Marine Expeditionary Force flood-relief command element from here to the Kingdom of Thailand Nov. 14 to provide command and control for follow-on U.S. forces to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand. ...more. |
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11/9/2011 - By Lance Cpl. Daniel E. Valle, Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan — Marines with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participated in both helicopter and tactical rope suspension training here Nov. 2, as part of the Japan ... more |
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3rd MEB brings PHIBLEX 2012 to close
11/4/2011 By Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner, Marine Corps Bases Japan
FORT BONIFACIO, Republic of the Philippines — U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel celebrated the conclusion of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2012 during a closing ceremony at Fort Bonifacio here Oct. 28. ...more. |
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11/4/2011 By Sgt. Brandon L. Saunders, Marine Corps Bases Japan MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan — Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing tested new technology here Oct. 28, that improves direct air support to troops on the ground ... more |
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Marines repair, supply schools with Philippine counterparts
10/26/2011 By Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner, 31st MEU
PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN, Republic of the Philippines —Teachers smiling, children cheering, students lining the sidewalks with American and Filipino flags- For the Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Palawan, this was the scene of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2012. ...more. |
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10/21/2011 By Cpl. Justin R. Wheeler, Marine Corps Bases Japan MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan — A humanitarian assistance survey team, consisting of 9 Marines and 1 sailor from III Marine Expeditionary Force, departed for Bangkok, Thailand, to assess the flooded areas ... more |
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10/14/2011 By Lance Cpl. Daniel E. Valle, III MEF
TERNATE, Philippines — More than 60 U.S. Marines, sailors and airmen assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and seabees from the Philippine navy have recently been working together to construct a new school here. ...more. |
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10/11/2011 By Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 31st MEU USS ESSEX, At sea — The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit began its certification exercise Oct. 6,, and upon completion will officially certify that the MEU is ready for operations in the Asia-Pacific area of operations ... more |
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10/1/2011 By Public Affairs, 11th MEU
PACIFIC OCEAN — The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s maritime raid force boarded the cargo vessel ATLS to retake it from simulated pirates miles off Southern California's coast Oct. 1, while helicopters provided fire support overhead. ...more. |
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WHITE BEACH, OKINAWA, Japan — With all cargo and personnel aboard, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit departed Okinawa, Japan, for its next patrol of the Asia-Pacific region, Sept. 27. ...more. |
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9/15/2011 By Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr., 31st MEU
HAGATNA, Guam — The citizens of Hagatna went about their typical Thursday evening, unaware of the small force of Marines moving into position around a local water treatment plant in town. In less than 40 minutes, the assault on the plant was over and the community undisturbed. ...more. |
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9/2/2011 By Cpl. Christopher O'Quin, 13th MEU
DARWIN, Austrailia - Marines and sailors from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit sailed into Darwin, Australia aboard the USS Green Bay ... more |
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8/26/2011 By Lance Cpl. Matheus J. Hernandez, MC Bases Japan
PHNOM PENH, Kingdom of Cambodia — Marines from Okinawa traveled to Cambodia to refresh their skills and increase combined-joint interoperability by providing support for a U.S. Army jumpmaster course here ... more |
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8/16/2011 By Cpl. Salvador Moreno, I MEF
CAMP TALIAI, Kingdom of Tonga — Approximately 60 Marines and sailors from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, arrived in the Kingdom of Tonga for Exercise Tafakula 2011 Aug. 9. ...more |
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8/14/2011 By Gunnery Sgt. Scott Dunn, 11th MEU
PACIFIC OCEAN — Training to retake a hijacked seagoing vessel, maritime raiders boarded their floating objective miles from Southern California's San Clemente Island Aug. 14 ...more |
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8/8/2011 - By Staff Sgt. Christine E. Polvorosa, Marine Corps Forces Pacific
NUKU’ ALOFA, Kingdom of Tonga — Thousands of spectators gathered at Mala’e Pangai, a field in downtown Nuku’ Alofa, for the opening ceremony of the Kingdom of Tonga Military Parade and Tattoo in honor of the birthday of His Majesty, King George Tupou V, Aug. 1. ...More |
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Pounding boots on dusty gravel roads conjured up dust devils as platoons from six nations marched toward the proving grounds of Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, Aug. 1 ...More |
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Exercise Khaan Quest 2011 kicked off with the opening ceremony at Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbatar, Mongolia, Sunday. Service members and delegates of more than 10 participating nations were addressed by Mongolian President Ts. Elbegdorj, Lt. Gen. Ts. Byambajav, chief of general staff, Mongolian Armed Forces, and Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. ...More |
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8/1/2011 By Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 31st MEU
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit began moving vehicles, equipment and personnel to USS Germantown ...More |
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The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band delivered world-class performances here July 20-21 as a favored participant in Guam’s 67th Liberation Day Celebrations themed “Our Manamko, Our Legacy.” ...More |
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07/28/2011 By Staff Sgt. Christine Polvorosa, Marine Corps Forces, Pacfic
A cholera outbreak that claimed the lives of 26 people of Palaw-an, Philippines, has been contained because of the combined efforts of the armed forces of the Philippines’ National Development Support Command and the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Experimentation Center ... more |
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7/19/2011 By Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch, Marine Forces Pacific
As more than 15 amphibious assault vehicles charged out of the sea here this morning, Marines and Sailors of Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, inside the vehicles prepared to spring into action ... more |
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7/15/2011 By Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch, Marine Forces Pacific
About 80 Marines and Sailors with 81mm Mortars Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in a four day exercise with Australian service members, July 10-14.
During the exercise, Marines and Australian forces coordinated mortar fire, naval gun fire and airstrikes ... more |
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6/9/2011 By U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young, Marine Forces Pacific Military representatives from more than 25 countries gathered, in Chonburi, Thailand, June 8, to witness a demonstration of non-lethal techniques taught during the U.S.-Thai bilateral training of Non-lethal Weapons Executive Seminar (NOLES) 2011. ...more |
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6/8/2011 By Cpl. Aaron Hostutler, Marine Forces Pacific ANTRA LINA TRAINING AREA, Indonesia — Marines and Sailors of Landing Force Company concluded training with Indonesian Marines from 6th Infantry Battalion 2nd Brigade, Korps Marinir at Antra Lina training area, Indonesia June 1. ...more |
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SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand — SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand – U.S. Marines and Sailors with Landing Force Company completed their culminating exercise with Thai counterparts at Had Yao Beach, Thailand May 18. ...more |
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5/19/2011 By Lance Cpl. Mark Stroud, Marine Forces Pacific
U.S. Marines with Marine Shooting Detachment Australia, Australian Army soldiers and New Zealand Army soldiers executed a bayonet course here May 15 under the watchful eye of Australian Army Maj. Gen. David Morrison, commanding general, Forces Command. ...more |
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Marines participate in Australian Army marksmanship event 5/13/2011 By Lance Cpl. Mark W. Stroud, Marine Corps Bases Japan PUCKAPUNYAL, Australia — A team of 16 U.S. Marines arrived here May 3 to compete in the 2011 Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting, an annual, international combat-marksmanship competition hosted by the Australian Army. ...more |
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Korean, US Marine howitzers howl through training program 4/29/2011 By Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin, Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP RODRIGUEZ, Republic of Korea — Marines and sailors from 3rd Battalion 12th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Republic of Korea Marines with the 22nd Bn., 2nd Artillery Brigade, 2nd ROK MarDiv., conducted bilateral artillery training during the Korean Incremental Training Program 2011-2 at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex here, April 17-21. ...more |
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Recon Marines tackle jungle warfare training 4/29/2011 By Lance Cpl. Mark W. Stroud, Marine Corps Bases Japan JUNGLE WARFARE TRAINING CETER, Okinawa, Japan — Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, engaged in jungle warfare training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Okinawa April 12-27. ...more |
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Semper Fidelis Bowl to showcase future stars 4/27/2011 By Lance Cpl. David Flynn, Marine Corps Recruiting Command MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Some of the finest young football players in America are competing for their chance to play in the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jan. 3, 2012. ...more |
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US, ROK Marines charge forward in KITP
04/22/2011 - By Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin, Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP RODRIGUEZ, Republic of Korea — Approximately 380 Marines and sailors from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, are participating in the Korean Incremental Training Program Exercise 2011-1 here. ...More |
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ROK, US Marines push through urban training
4/22/2011 By Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin, Marine Corps Bases Japan
CAMP RODREGUIZ, Republic of Korea — More than 140 Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines demonstrated their ability to search for enemies with speed and intensity during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training at Republic of Korea’s Camp Rodriguez April 10. ...More |
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US, AFP Marines practice MOUT
4/22/2011 By Lance Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr., Marine Corps Bases Japan
FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines — Marines with Military Police Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted military operations in urban terrain training with Marines from the Armed Forces of the Philippines at Fort Magsaysay, in the Republic of the Philippines, April 8 as part of Exercise Balikatan 2011. ...More |
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US, Korean Marines charge forward in training exercise 4/22/2011 By Cpl. Kentavist P. Brackin, Marine Corps Bases Japan
CAMP RODRIGUEZ, Republic of Korea — Approximately 380 Marines and sailors from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, are participating in the Korean Incremental Training Program Exercise 2011-1 here. ...more
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4/22/2011 By Cpl. Aaron Hostutler, Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan — Volunteers on Okinawa provided a meal to 26 families, temporarily displaced from mainland Japan by the March 11 natural disasters, April 13 at the Westpac Inn as part of an ongoing weekly effort to ease the burden of leaving their homes. ...more |
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Marines, Philippine Marines enhance marksmanship skills 4/22/2011 By Lance Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr., Marine Corps Bases Japan FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines — U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines trained together in marksmanship techniques at Ranges 1 and 2 on Fort Magsaysay, in the Republic of the Philippines, April 7 during Exercise Balikatan 2011. ...more |
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4/22/2011 By Lance Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr., Marine Corps Bases Japan FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines — U.S. service members combined with the Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted multiple training scenarios, including a live-fire demonstration and mass casualty evacuation, during Exercise Balikatan 2011 here April 13 for Republic of the Philippines’ President Benigno S. Aquino III. ...more |
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4/15/2011 By Lance Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr., Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. service members kicked off Exercise Balikatan 2011, an annual joint exercise between the U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines, with an opening ceremony here April 5. ...more |
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4/15/2011 By Spc. April de Armas, U.S. Army Japan, Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP SENDAI, Japan — The leadership of the Joint Force Land Component Command transferred from the Marine Corps to U.S. Army Japan in a ceremony here April 7. ...more |
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In blackest knight, VMFA-314 flies through training 4/14/2011 By Lance Cpl. Charlie Clark, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, an F/A 18 Hornet squadron based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., has been keeping its Marines combat ready by conducting training operations here and around the region. ...more |
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During the past four weeks, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Bases Japan Marines and sailors deployed to Honshu for Operation Tomodachi have worked long hours providing vital assistance to those devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. ...More |
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Services, JSDF unite during relief efforts
4/8/2011 By Lance Cpl. Mark W. Stroud, MCB Japan
ATSUGI, Japan — Marines, sailors and soldiers with Logistics Combat Element, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Forward), worked with Japan Self-Defense Force personnel completing a variety of missions to aid the Japanese from March 18 to April 6. ...More |
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Marines remain ready to respond
04/08/2011 By:Lance Cpl. Heather N. Choate, MCB Japan
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, Okinawa, Japan — Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Forward), III MEF, traveled from Sendai, Japan, to Okinawa April 5 after assisting in relief efforts for Operation Tomodachi. ...More |
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4/8/2011 By Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 31st MEU USS ESSEX, AT SEA — Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, departed Oshima Island, April 7, after completing the clean-up of Uranohama Port, and the surrounding areas, during Operation “Field Day”. ...more |
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4/7/2011 By Lance Cpl. Mark W. Stroud, MCB Japan
ISHINOMAKI, Miyagi, Japan — U.S. service members worked alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members to remove debris and clean the Ishinomaki Technical High School complex here April 1 as part of Operation Field Day, part of the Operation Tomodachi. ...More |
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31st MEU conducts Operation “Field Day”
4/7/2011 By Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 31st MEU
URANOHAMA PORT, OSHIMA ISLAND, Japan — More than 300 Marines and sailors with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, worked through rain, snow, and freezing temperatures cleaning Oshima Island during Operation “Field Day”, April 1-6. ...More |
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31st MEU increases relief efforts on Oshima island 4/5/2011 By Cpl. Michael A. Bianco, 31st MEU OSHIMA, Japan — The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stepped up efforts in aiding the island of Oshima by delivering more supplies and personnel in support of Operation “Field Day” via U.S. Navy landing craft, April 3. ...More
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4/3/2011 By Capt. Caleb Eames, 31st MEU OSHIMA, Japan — Approximately 170 Marines and Sailors from Company G, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit left the USS Essex (LHD 2) beginning Operation Field Day in support of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, April 1. ...more |
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4/3/2011 By Cpl. Megan Angel, Marine Corps Bases Japan OSHIMA ISLAND, Japan — Three weeks after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tohoku and set off a devastating tsunami March 11, affected Japanese citizens are still rummaging through the remains of their homes, neighborhoods and towns. ...more |
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4/3/2011 By Cpl. Megan Angel, Marine Corps Bases Japan OSHIMA ISLAND, Japan — Three weeks after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tohoku and set off a devastating tsunami March 11, affected Japanese citizens are still rummaging through the remains of their homes, neighborhoods and towns. ...more |
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4/1/2011 By Lance Cpl. Mark W. Stroud, Marine Corps Bases Japan
HIGASHI MATSUSHIMA, Miyagi, Japan — A convoy of Marines and sailors with Task Force Fuji, Joint Support Forces Japan, alongside Japan Self-Defense Force members delivered 15 barrels of diesel fuel to a supply distribution point here March 30. ...more |
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3/31/2011 By Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr., Marine Corps Bases Japan
SENDAI AIR PORT, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan — A few weeks ago, the third floor terminal of the Sendai International Airport was bustling with business. Now, nearly three weeks after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the area, it has become home for hundreds of service members working to clear debris and restore the airport as part of Operation Tomodachi. ...more |
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Japanese liaison officer helps relief efforts
3/29/2011 By Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch, 31st MEU USS ESSEX, Off the coast of Japan — Japanese liaison officers were brought aboard USS Essex (LHD 2), to help the planning of humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations conducted by the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during Operation Tomodachi. ...more |
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3/27/2011 By Lance Cpl. Jennifer J. Pirante, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan — The air was cold, the sky was dark and the time neared 2100 in Iwakuni when one of eight Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 KC-130J aircraft returned here from Sendai, Japan, March 24. ...more |
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