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3D MARINE EXPEDITIONARY BRIGADE

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Codi Mullen, center right, company commander of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, dismisses the formation during an activation ceremony for 3rd MEB at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. The 3rd MEB established a new headquarters company to enhance their lethality by centralizing command and synchronizing readiness efforts across warfighting functions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Codi Mullen, center right, company commander of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, dismisses the formation during an activation ceremony for 3rd MEB at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. The 3rd MEB established a new headquarters company to enhance their lethality by centralizing command and synchronizing readiness efforts across warfighting functions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, center, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, passes the guide-on flag to Maj. Codi Mullen, headquarters company commander of 3rd MEB, during an activation ceremony for 3rd MEB at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. The 3rd MEB established a new headquarters company to enhance their lethality by centralizing command and synchronizing readiness efforts across warfighting functions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, center, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, passes the guide-on flag to Maj. Codi Mullen, headquarters company commander of 3rd MEB, during an activation ceremony for 3rd MEB at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. The 3rd MEB established a new headquarters company to enhance their lethality by centralizing command and synchronizing readiness efforts across warfighting functions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force present the colors during an activation ceremony for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. The 3rd MEB established a new headquarters company to enhance their lethality by centralizing command and synchronizing readiness efforts across warfighting functions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera)

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force present the colors during an activation ceremony for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. The 3rd MEB established a new headquarters company to enhance their lethality by centralizing command and synchronizing readiness efforts across warfighting functions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, delivers a speech during an activation ceremony for 3rd MEB at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. The 3rd MEB established a new headquarters company to enhance their lethality by centralizing command and synchronizing readiness efforts across warfighting functions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, delivers a speech during an activation ceremony for 3rd MEB at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. The 3rd MEB established a new headquarters company to enhance their lethality by centralizing command and synchronizing readiness efforts across warfighting functions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Cledera

Armed Forces of the Philippines service members and U.S. Marines with the 15 Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force; 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III MEF; and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF, pose for a group photograph during foreign disaster relief operations at Virac, Philippines, Nov. 15, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the U.S. military is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief support to communities affected by consecutive Typhoons Kalmaegi (Tino) and Fung-Wong (Uwan), which caused extensive damage and tragic loss of life. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Armed Forces of the Philippines service members and U.S. Marines with the 15 Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force; 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III MEF; and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF, pose for a group photograph during foreign disaster relief operations at Virac, Philippines, Nov. 15, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the U.S. military is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief support to communities affected by consecutive Typhoons Kalmaegi (Tino) and Fung-Wong (Uwan), which caused extensive damage and tragic loss of life. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Brodie, the incoming commanding officer of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade (3D MEB), left, receives the organizational colors from Brig. Gen. Trevor Hall, the outgoing commanding officer of 3D MEB, right, during the 3D MEB change of command ceremony at Camp Butler Officers’ Club, Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2025. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of authority from Hall to Brodie. Hall is a native of Georgia and Brodie is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diego Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Brodie, the incoming commanding officer of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade (3D MEB), left, receives the organizational colors from Brig. Gen. Trevor Hall, the outgoing commanding officer of 3D MEB, right, during the 3D MEB change of command ceremony at Camp Butler Officers’ Club, Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2025. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of authority from Hall to Brodie. Hall is a native of Georgia and Brodie is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diego Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Diego Garcia

U.S. Marines with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade unload cargo from a KC-130J Super Hercules during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill in preparation for exercise Resolute Dragon 25 at Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. An ACM drill is a rapid-reaction training exercise to maintain a ready force that can deploy immediately in response to crisis. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

U.S. Marines with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade unload cargo from a KC-130J Super Hercules during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill in preparation for exercise Resolute Dragon 25 at Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. An ACM drill is a rapid-reaction training exercise to maintain a ready force that can deploy immediately in response to crisis. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

U.S. Marines with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade embark on a KC-130J Super Hercules during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill in preparation for exercise Resolute Dragon 25 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. An ACM drill is a rapid-reaction training exercise to maintain a ready force that can deploy immediately in response to crisis. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

U.S. Marines with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade embark on a KC-130J Super Hercules during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill in preparation for exercise Resolute Dragon 25 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. An ACM drill is a rapid-reaction training exercise to maintain a ready force that can deploy immediately in response to crisis. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

U.S. Marines with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade load cargo from a 463L master pallet onto a KC-130J Super Hercules during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill in preparation for exercise Resolute Dragon 25 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. An ACM drill is a rapid-reaction training exercise to maintain a ready force that can deploy immediately in response to crisis. RD25 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

U.S. Marines with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade load cargo from a 463L master pallet onto a KC-130J Super Hercules during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill in preparation for exercise Resolute Dragon 25 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. An ACM drill is a rapid-reaction training exercise to maintain a ready force that can deploy immediately in response to crisis. RD25 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

U.S. Marines with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade load cargo from a 463L master pallet onto a KC-130J Super Hercules during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill in preparation for exercise Resolute Dragon 25 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. An ACM drill is a rapid-reaction training exercise to maintain a ready force that can deploy immediately in response to crisis. RD25 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

U.S. Marines with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade load cargo from a 463L master pallet onto a KC-130J Super Hercules during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) drill in preparation for exercise Resolute Dragon 25 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. An ACM drill is a rapid-reaction training exercise to maintain a ready force that can deploy immediately in response to crisis. RD25 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephen Price puts a tag on his Pelican rifle case during an Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2025. The ACM exercise is a simulated crisis response drill that must be executed within 24 hours to prepare Marines to mitigate emergencies, provide humanitarian aid, or counter threats to U.S. national interests within the Indo-Pacific region. Price, a native of Georgia, is a logistics officer with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephen Price puts a tag on his Pelican rifle case during an Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2025. The ACM exercise is a simulated crisis response drill that must be executed within 24 hours to prepare Marines to mitigate emergencies, provide humanitarian aid, or counter threats to U.S. national interests within the Indo-Pacific region. Price, a native of Georgia, is a logistics officer with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarett Legg explains the egress procedures for the MV-22 Osprey during an Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2025. The ACM exercise is a simulated crisis response drill that must be executed within 24 hours to prepare Marines to mitigate emergencies, provide humanitarian aid, or counter threats to U.S. national interests within the Indo-Pacific region. Legg, a native of Vermont, is an MV-22 tiltrotor mechanic with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarett Legg explains the egress procedures for the MV-22 Osprey during an Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2025. The ACM exercise is a simulated crisis response drill that must be executed within 24 hours to prepare Marines to mitigate emergencies, provide humanitarian aid, or counter threats to U.S. national interests within the Indo-Pacific region. Legg, a native of Vermont, is an MV-22 tiltrotor mechanic with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephen Price stores his M4 carbine rifle in a Pelican rifle case during an Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2025. The ACM exercise is a simulated crisis response drill that must be executed within 24 hours to prepare Marines to mitigate emergencies, provide humanitarian aid, or counter threats to U.S. national interests within the Indo-Pacific region. Price, a native of Georgia, is a logistics officer with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephen Price stores his M4 carbine rifle in a Pelican rifle case during an Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2025. The ACM exercise is a simulated crisis response drill that must be executed within 24 hours to prepare Marines to mitigate emergencies, provide humanitarian aid, or counter threats to U.S. national interests within the Indo-Pacific region. Price, a native of Georgia, is a logistics officer with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Botello checks in a U.S. Navy Sailor during an Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2025. The ACM exercise is a simulated crisis response drill that must be executed within 24 hours to prepare Marines to mitigate emergencies, provide humanitarian aid, or counter threats to U.S. national interests within the Indo-Pacific region. Botello, a native of Texas, is a logistics specialist with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Botello checks in a U.S. Navy Sailor during an Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2025. The ACM exercise is a simulated crisis response drill that must be executed within 24 hours to prepare Marines to mitigate emergencies, provide humanitarian aid, or counter threats to U.S. national interests within the Indo-Pacific region. Botello, a native of Texas, is a logistics specialist with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett

U.S. Marines board an MV-22 Osprey during an Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2025. The ACM exercise is a simulated crisis response drill that must be executed within 24 hours to prepare Marines to mitigate emergencies, provide humanitarian aid, or counter threats to U.S. national interests within the Indo-Pacific region. The Marines are with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

U.S. Marines board an MV-22 Osprey during an Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2025. The ACM exercise is a simulated crisis response drill that must be executed within 24 hours to prepare Marines to mitigate emergencies, provide humanitarian aid, or counter threats to U.S. national interests within the Indo-Pacific region. The Marines are with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, weigh cargo to support accurate load planning and accountability for strategic airlift operations during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) and Strategic Mobility Operations Exercise at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 19, 2025. The exercise tested III MEF’s ability to rapidly generate, deploy, and sustain combat-ready forces through alert contingency response, strategic mobility execution, and integrated command and control operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diego Garcia)

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, weigh cargo to support accurate load planning and accountability for strategic airlift operations during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) and Strategic Mobility Operations Exercise at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 19, 2025. The exercise tested III MEF’s ability to rapidly generate, deploy, and sustain combat-ready forces through alert contingency response, strategic mobility execution, and integrated command and control operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diego Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Diego Garcia

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan (April 9, 2025) — Sgt. Matthew Sampson, fires system operator, carries the 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s guide-on during the 10-kilometer conditioning hike, symbolizing leadership and unit pride as Marines trek across the training route. The event boosts physical fitness in preparation for crisis response, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Giovanni A. Jimenez)

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan (April 9, 2025) — Sgt. Matthew Sampson, fires system operator, carries the 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s guide-on during the 10-kilometer conditioning hike, symbolizing leadership and unit pride as Marines trek across the training route. The event boosts physical fitness in preparation for crisis response, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Giovanni A. Jimenez)

Photo by 2nd Lt. Giovanni Jimenez

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan (April 9, 2025) — The Marines and Sailors of the 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade approach the end of the 10-kilometer conditioning hike, completing the rigorous course designed to enhance physical readiness and prepare for rapid crisis response and humanitarian assistance across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Giovanni A. Jimenez)

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan (April 9, 2025) — The Marines and Sailors of the 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade approach the end of the 10-kilometer conditioning hike, completing the rigorous course designed to enhance physical readiness and prepare for rapid crisis response and humanitarian assistance across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Giovanni A. Jimenez)

Photo by 2nd Lt. Giovanni Jimenez

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan (April 9, 2025) — From left to right, Lt. Col. Benjamin Held, deputy operations officer, Lt. Col. Nikolas Whitefield, fires and effects coordination officer, and Maj. Jason Pecore, fires plans officer, march along a rugged training route while carrying full gear during the 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s 10-kilometer conditioning hike. The event boosts physical fitness in preparation for crisis response, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Giovanni A. Jimenez)

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan (April 9, 2025) — From left to right, Lt. Col. Benjamin Held, deputy operations officer, Lt. Col. Nikolas Whitefield, fires and effects coordination officer, and Maj. Jason Pecore, fires plans officer, march along a rugged training route while carrying full gear during the 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s 10-kilometer conditioning hike. The event boosts physical fitness in preparation for crisis response, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Giovanni A. Jimenez)

Photo by 2nd Lt. Giovanni Jimenez

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