Aviation units from the United States Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participated in the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23, Oct 14-31, 2023.
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Two nations separated by over 8,000 miles, spanning across two oceans, with different cultures and time zones, brought together by our collective bond of military service. Our differences melted away and friendships solidified over two weeks of intense and realistic training. In the amphibious and mountainous terrain of Camp Pendleton, Singapore Guardsmen and U.S. Marines strengthened bonds, increased interoperability, and celebrated the partnership between our nations.
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In March of 2022, a redesignation ceremony presided over by Commanding Officer Col. Timothy S. Brady, Jr., on Marine Corps Base Hawaii marked the transition of 3d Marines, a traditional infantry regiment, to 3d Marine Littoral Regiment – the first of its kind. Over the next year, 3d MLR would adopt three subordinate battalions – 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, and 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion. The unit’s unique construct was designed with potential adversaries in mind. 3d Littoral Combat Team – redesignated from 1st Battalion, 3d Marines – adopted Force Design's restructuring of the infantry battalion. More lightweight and maneuverable than the legacy model, 3d LCT adopted lessons learned from Infantry Battalion
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Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center has emerged as a critical center for innovation within the United States Marine Corps. The largest Marine Corps training facility of its kind, MCAGCC has become an essential testing ground for emerging technologies.
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As the first of its kind, U.S. Marines and Sailors visited the city of Philadelphia to participate in Navy-Marine Corps Week, which took place from Oct. 9–15.
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III Marine Expeditionary Force began participation in the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23 with an opening ceremony on Oct. 14. RD 23 FTX, spanning from Oct. 14 to Oct 31, 2023, is the third iteration of the bilateral exercise hosted by III MEF and the Japan Ground Self-Defense and will feature forces in multiple locations across Japan. Both U.S. and Japan units will rehearse to strengthen their command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities as part of a stand-in force.
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Manpower Management's Enlisted Assignments team is rapidly improving the process of retaining and assigning Marines to units and unique billets. Gone are the days of Marines simply being told where they’re going next. Now, the monitors and career planners of MMEA coach Marines through the process of seeking opportunities for further service.
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The Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) will participate in a Marine Air-Ground Task Force training exercise as part of the Kuwait Bi-Lateral Exercise 3.0, enhancing operational readiness and partnerships while deployed to the Middle East region, Oct. 8-22, 2023.
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The Marine Corps Systems Command's Advanced Manufacturing Systems team is innovating to overcome the logistical challenges of the modern battlefield and ensure access to mission-critical equipment as the Marine Corps strategically shifts towards the Indo-Pacific region.
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U.S. Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force concluded Task Force Koa Moana 23 in the Indo-Pacific region on Sept. 30, 2023. The task force was task-organized into multiple detachments with expertise in providing engineering, medical, maritime law enforcement, and explosive ordnance disposal capabilities.
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