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An U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 prepares to take off during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

An U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 prepares to take off during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade load gear onto an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade load gear onto an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

An U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 prepares to take off during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

An U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 prepares to take off during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade watch as an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 is prepared for takeoff during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade watch as an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 is prepared for takeoff during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marine Cpl. Bailey Hart, right, and Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Aiken, left, conduct a radio check with a medium gain satellite communication antenna to establish a communications link with the III Marine Expeditionary Force command center during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. Hart is a radio operator and Aiken is a communication support team chief, both with 7th Communication Battalion. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Bailey Hart, right, and Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Aiken, left, conduct a radio check with a medium gain satellite communication antenna to establish a communications link with the III Marine Expeditionary Force command center during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. Hart is a radio operator and Aiken is a communication support team chief, both with 7th Communication Battalion. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marine Cpl. Bailey Hart, a radio operator with 7th Communication Battalion conducts a radio check with a medium gain satellite communication antenna during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Bailey Hart, a radio operator with 7th Communication Battalion conducts a radio check with a medium gain satellite communication antenna during a flyaway drill on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, outgoing commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, delivers comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. Rock relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison. Rock's next assignment will be Director, Strategy and Plans Division, which falls under Plans, Policies & Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps.

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, outgoing commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, delivers comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. Rock relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison. Rock's next assignment will be Director, Strategy and Plans Division, which falls under Plans, Policies & Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, incoming commanding general, 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), delivers comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. Ellison took command of the MEB from Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock. Ellison's previous assignment was the Director of Expeditionary Warfare School.

Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, incoming commanding general, 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), delivers comments during a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. Ellison took command of the MEB from Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock. Ellison's previous assignment was the Director of Expeditionary Warfare School.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, left, outgoing commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, right, incoming commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the out-going commanding general to the incoming commanding general.

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, left, outgoing commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, right, incoming commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the out-going commanding general to the incoming commanding general.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, left, outgoing commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, right, incoming commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the out-going commanding general to the incoming commanding general.

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, left, outgoing commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, right, incoming commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participate in a change of command ceremony at Camp Courtney, July 10, 2020. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the out-going commanding general to the incoming commanding general.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

U.S. Forces, Japan Elevates Health Protection Condition and Restricts Non-Essential Travel to the Republic of Korea

U.S. Forces, Japan Elevates Health Protection Condition and Restricts Non-Essential Travel to the Republic of Korea

Photo by Lance Cpl Landis

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to Marines during a professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020. Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to Marines during a professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020. Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to Marines during a professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020. Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to Marines during a professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020. Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to Marines during a professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020.Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to Marines during a professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020.Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to Marines during a professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020. Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to Marines during a professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020. Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to Marines during a professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020. Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to Marines during a professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020. Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, commanding general of 3D Marine expeditionary Brigade, introduces Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, the speaker for this professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020. Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock, commanding general of 3D Marine expeditionary Brigade, introduces Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, the speaker for this professional military education training at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2020. Bowers covered the Battle of Guadalcanal and its relevance to operations today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joseph McAlarnen, right, with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Capt. Atsushi Kawabata, left, with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, brief during a Rehearsal of Concept drill, which simulates various courses of action with U.S. forces and Japanese member during Exercise Yama Sakura 77 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 7, 2019. Participants included Marines from 3D MEB, Soldiers from U.S. Army I Corps and 40th Infantry Division, and members from the ARDB. Yama Sakura is a JGSDF and U.S. Army-led, bilateral Command Post Exercise that strengthens military operations, readiness, trust, and friendship between U.S. forces and the JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joseph McAlarnen, right, with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Capt. Atsushi Kawabata, left, with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, brief during a Rehearsal of Concept drill, which simulates various courses of action with U.S. forces and Japanese member during Exercise Yama Sakura 77 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 7, 2019. Participants included Marines from 3D MEB, Soldiers from U.S. Army I Corps and 40th Infantry Division, and members from the ARDB. Yama Sakura is a JGSDF and U.S. Army-led, bilateral Command Post Exercise that strengthens military operations, readiness, trust, and friendship between U.S. forces and the JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines, Japan and the United States conducted the closing ceremony of exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig, Manila, Philippines, Oct. 18, 2019.

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines, Japan and the United States conducted the closing ceremony of exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig, Manila, Philippines, Oct. 18, 2019.

Photo by 1st Lt. John Doherty

KATUNGKULAN BEACH, MARINE BARRACKS GREGORIO LIM, Philippines -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan Self-Defense Force, and U.S. Armed Forces united to conduct an amphibious landing exercise at Katungkulan Beach, Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim during Exercise KAMANDAG 3 on Oct. 12, 2019.

KATUNGKULAN BEACH, MARINE BARRACKS GREGORIO LIM, Philippines -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan Self-Defense Force, and U.S. Armed Forces united to conduct an amphibious landing exercise at Katungkulan Beach, Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim during Exercise KAMANDAG 3 on Oct. 12, 2019.

Photo by 1st Lt. John Doherty

3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade