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The Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, and other members of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, observe the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade training during Exercise Yama Sakura 81 and participate in culture-exchange activities aboard Camp Ainoura, Nagasaki, Japan, Dec. 13, 2021. The 3D MEB seeks opportunities to engage with our JGSDF partners and allies, particularly the ARDB, with whom we share similar amphibious capabilities. Yama Sakura is the largest U.S.-Japan bilateral and joint command post exercise which enables participants to work as dedicated partners in support of the Japan-U.S. security alliance and for continued peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey)

The 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade celebrates the 246th Marine Corps Birthday. The 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade is able to rapidly respond to crisis and project combat power by providing an agile, standing headquarters or Joint Task Force nucleus that is uniquely capable and advantageously positioned to support operations within 24 hours that span the competition continuum. Video narrated by Sgt Miles Terry. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kallahan Morris)

The 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade celebrates the 246th Marine Corps Birthday by looking at the accomplishments of the past in order to be ready for the future. The 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade is able to rapidly respond to crisis and project combat power by providing an agile, standing headquarters or Joint Task Force nucleus that is uniquely capable and advantageously positioned to support operations within 24 hours that span the competition continuum. Video narrated by Sgt Miles Terry. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kallahan Morris)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force, unload equipment during an ACM drill at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. 3d MEB is III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Fire Brigade, ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node or as the nucleus of a Joint Task Force, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This successful ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated 3d MEB’s ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Kallahan Morris)

The COVID-19 Health Action Response for Marines (CHARM) study or CHARM 2.0 study is a volunteer progression-based assessment to monitor possible health related issues as a result of COVID-19 recovery. The medical team from the research center evaluated volunteers from across multiple Camp Lejeune tenant commands. CHARM 2.0 has improved the understanding of how Naval Medicine can impact COVID-19 relief efforts as well as support the health and readiness of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) Music: Perception from Bensound.com Disclaimer: The appearance of links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense of this website or the information, products or services contained therein.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, Commanding General for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, awards Capt. Kevin W. Leishman, an anti-terrorism force protection officer, 3D MEB, with the Purple Heart medal at the base theater, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2021. During the ceremony Leishman was awarded for wounds sustained in action against enemies of the United States 16 years ago during the Battle of Fallujah, Operation Phantom Fury, Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Nickolas Beamish)

U.S. Marines with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination shot on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Receiving the vaccine mitigates risks to military operations allowing Marines to maintain their lethality and readiness and be able to respond to any crisis or contingency in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Marshall)