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Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, pull a cable from the winch of a bulldozer, April 4. The Marines were in the process of tearing down a house damaged beyond repair, making it safer for the locals, and allowing more access to the port. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the 31st MEU is ready to support our Japanese partners and to provide assistance when called upon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch/Released)

Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, pull a cable from the winch of a bulldozer, April 4. The Marines were in the process of tearing down a house damaged beyond repair, making it safer for the locals, and allowing more access to the port. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the 31st MEU is ready to support our Japanese partners and to provide assistance when called upon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch/Released)

Photo by 94th Airlift Wing

Philippine Marines unload bags of rice off of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during humanitarian assistance relief operations here, Nov. 25. Elements of the 31st MEU are deployed at the request of the government of the Philippines and in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development. The 31st MEU is ideally suited for humanitarian assistance operations, with aviation and amphibious platforms capable of rapidly delivering relief supplies, medical assistance, and transportation and engineer equipment to affected areas that are inaccessible by other means. U.S. forces have been delivering relief supplies provided by USAID since the start of Operation Damayan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC Brian Bekkala/Released)

Philippine Marines unload bags of rice off of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during humanitarian assistance relief operations here, Nov. 25. Elements of the 31st MEU are deployed at the request of the government of the Philippines and in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development. The 31st MEU is ideally suited for humanitarian assistance operations, with aviation and amphibious platforms capable of rapidly delivering relief supplies, medical assistance, and transportation and engineer equipment to affected areas that are inaccessible by other means. U.S. forces have been delivering relief supplies provided by USAID since the start of Operation Damayan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC Brian Bekkala/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Bekkala

U.S. Marines and Royal Sailors load an MV-22B Osprey on the HMS Illustrious in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 27, 2013. The HMS Illustrious deployed to the Philippines in support of the Typhoon Haiyan disaster relief effort during Operation Damayan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luis A. Rodriguez III/ Released)

U.S. Marines and Royal Sailors load an MV-22B Osprey on the HMS Illustrious in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 27, 2013. The HMS Illustrious deployed to the Philippines in support of the Typhoon Haiyan disaster relief effort during Operation Damayan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luis A. Rodriguez III/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luis Rodriguez

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Robertson, right, a landing support specialist with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines assist a civilian displaced by Typhoon Haiyan as part of Operation Damayan at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 14, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Robertson, right, a landing support specialist with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines assist a civilian displaced by Typhoon Haiyan as part of Operation Damayan at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 14, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anne Henry

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members post security during an amphibious landing during exercise Iron Fist 26 at Kushi Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, March 4, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase operational integration and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members post security during an amphibious landing during exercise Iron Fist 26 at Kushi Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, March 4, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase operational integration and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members post security during an amphibious landing as a part of exercise Iron Fist 26 at Kushi Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, March 4, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase operational integration and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members post security during an amphibious landing as a part of exercise Iron Fist 26 at Kushi Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, March 4, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase operational integration and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, operate an amphibious combat vehicle to conduct an amphibious landing during exercise Iron Fist 26 at Kushi Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, March 4, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase operational integration and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis)

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, operate an amphibious combat vehicle to conduct an amphibious landing during exercise Iron Fist 26 at Kushi Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, March 4, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase operational integration and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members operate amphibious assault vehicles to conduct a beach landing during exercise Iron Fist 26 at Kushi Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, March 4, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase operational integration and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members operate amphibious assault vehicles to conduct a beach landing during exercise Iron Fist 26 at Kushi Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, March 4, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase operational integration and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis

U.S. Marine Corps Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-Purpose (TRAM) sets to lift a quadruple container (quadcon) during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

U.S. Marine Corps Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-Purpose (TRAM) sets to lift a quadruple container (quadcon) during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade straps down gear loaded onto a 463L pallet during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade straps down gear loaded onto a 463L pallet during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Sampson, a fires command and control system operator with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, loads gear onto a 463L pallet during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Sampson, a fires command and control system operator with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, loads gear onto a 463L pallet during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

A U.S. Marine with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade gets weighed during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

A U.S. Marine with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade gets weighed during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, load gear onto a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, load gear onto a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan Barrera, a distribution specialist with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, inspects the contents in a pelican case during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan Barrera, a distribution specialist with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, inspects the contents in a pelican case during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2026. 3d MEB is ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3d MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa (February 23, 2026) U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle, left, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Maj. Gen. Toshikatsu Musha, commanding general, JGSDF Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, right, give remarks during the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2026 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 23, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the JGSDF, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa (February 23, 2026) U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle, left, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Maj. Gen. Toshikatsu Musha, commanding general, JGSDF Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, right, give remarks during the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2026 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 23, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the JGSDF, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Danilo R

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, right, the offgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, holds the command colors before passing them on to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle, the oncoming commanding general of 3rd MEB, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. 3rd MEB hosted the change of command ceremony to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle. The unit conducts combined operations, exercises, and training in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to strengthen alliance relationships and enhance regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, right, the offgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, holds the command colors before passing them on to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle, the oncoming commanding general of 3rd MEB, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. 3rd MEB hosted the change of command ceremony to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle. The unit conducts combined operations, exercises, and training in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to strengthen alliance relationships and enhance regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, left, the offgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, holds his award citation for the Japan Defense Cooperation Medal with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Toshikatsu Musha, commanding general of the JGSDF Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie received this award in honor of his dedicated and faithful service to strengthen the alliance between the U.S. and Japan while acting as the commanding general of 3rd MEB. He was awarded upon the completion of the 3rd MEB change of command ceremony. 3rd MEB hosted the change of command ceremony to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle. The unit conducts combined operations, exercises, and training in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to strengthen alliance relationships and enhance regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, left, the offgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, holds his award citation for the Japan Defense Cooperation Medal with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Toshikatsu Musha, commanding general of the JGSDF Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie received this award in honor of his dedicated and faithful service to strengthen the alliance between the U.S. and Japan while acting as the commanding general of 3rd MEB. He was awarded upon the completion of the 3rd MEB change of command ceremony. 3rd MEB hosted the change of command ceremony to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle. The unit conducts combined operations, exercises, and training in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to strengthen alliance relationships and enhance regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade present the colors as a part of the unit’s change of command ceremony, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. 3rd MEB hosted the change of command ceremony to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle. The unit conducts combined operations, exercises, and training in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to strengthen alliance relationships and enhance regional security (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade present the colors as a part of the unit’s change of command ceremony, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. 3rd MEB hosted the change of command ceremony to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle. The unit conducts combined operations, exercises, and training in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to strengthen alliance relationships and enhance regional security (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. 3rd MEB hosted the change of command ceremony to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle. The unit conducts combined operations, exercises, and training in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to strengthen alliance relationships and enhance regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. 3rd MEB hosted the change of command ceremony to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle. The unit conducts combined operations, exercises, and training in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to strengthen alliance relationships and enhance regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, the offgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. 3rd MEB hosted the change of command ceremony to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle. The unit conducts combined operations, exercises, and training in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to strengthen alliance relationships and enhance regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, the offgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks during the unit’s change of command ceremony, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. 3rd MEB hosted the change of command ceremony to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle. The unit conducts combined operations, exercises, and training in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to strengthen alliance relationships and enhance regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty

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