Marines TV

The 2nd Annual 3rd Intelligence Battalion Toy Drive took place Dec. 10, 2016 at the Kin Town Social Welfare Center, Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan. The Marines sat amongst the children and colored with them, socializing through gestures and smiles. The event welcomed the Single Parent Association of Kin to foster community relations and support children in need during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force participated in a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Nov. 29 thru Dec. 16, 2016 on Ie Shima Island and Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. During the evaluation, the Marines were put through several combat-like scenarios. This event was also an opportunity for young Marines to get experience in small-unit leadership.

As the Columbus Day weekend begins, military members share a friendly reminder to drink responsibly as all the outgoing traffic leaves for the weekend on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, October 7, 2016. “You deserve to have four days off, but I need you to drink responsibly,” said Sgt. Maj Lee D. Bonar, the III Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major. “I need you to make sure we take care of each other and watch each other’s backs, because we need to come back on Wednesday and be ready to get back to work again.” The Marines, Sailors and Status of Forces Agreement personnel are participating in the campaign to “protect what you’ve earned” by spreading encouraging words to military members and their families. They are reminded to be good ambassadors to our host nation and to stay safe during the four-day weekend.

1st MLG 101 Days of Summer campaign video on driving under the influence.

Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher and Master Chief Beth A. Nilson discuss the opportunities associated with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Mar. 7, 2016. The society provides, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other need based assistance to active-duty and retired Sailors and Marines, their eligible family members, and survivors. Music credited to Yusuke Tsutsumi’s “Only way out.”

Making a difference for Sailors, Marines and their families is the mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. The following video encompasses the 1st Marine Logistics Group leader's stance on how they can and should support.