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3D MARINE EXPEDITIONARY BRIGADE

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, puts his hand print on the wall of the new class room during the engineering civic action project hand-over and dedication ceremony part of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Palawan,
Philippines, October 8, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco/RELEASED)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, puts his hand print on the wall of the new class room during the engineering civic action project hand-over and dedication ceremony part of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Palawan, Philippines, October 8, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco/RELEASED)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco

U.S. Navy Lt. Stephen Brown, Chaplain, Force, Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary, hands out Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 stickers to Filipino children during the engineering civic action project hand-over and dedication ceremony in Palawan, Philippines, October 8, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco/RELEASED)

U.S. Navy Lt. Stephen Brown, Chaplain, Force, Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary, hands out Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 stickers to Filipino children during the engineering civic action project hand-over and dedication ceremony in Palawan, Philippines, October 8, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco/RELEASED)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco

Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, left, presents Sara Britton with a certificate of appreciation for her dedicated work as a family readiness assistant for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade April 30 at Camp Courtney. As a family readiness assistant, Britton served 153 hours, working hand-in-hand with the family readiness officer to assist service members and families of 3rd MEB, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Britton is a Portland, Maine native. Kennedy is the commanding general of 3rd MEB.

Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, left, presents Sara Britton with a certificate of appreciation for her dedicated work as a family readiness assistant for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade April 30 at Camp Courtney. As a family readiness assistant, Britton served 153 hours, working hand-in-hand with the family readiness officer to assist service members and families of 3rd MEB, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Britton is a Portland, Maine native. Kennedy is the commanding general of 3rd MEB.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning

Republic of Korea Marines drive Amphibious Assault Vehicles onto Dogue Beach during exercise Ssang Yong, Pohang, South Korea, April 3, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the ROK to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

Republic of Korea Marines drive Amphibious Assault Vehicles onto Dogue Beach during exercise Ssang Yong, Pohang, South Korea, April 3, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the ROK to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines perform an amphibious assault in Amphibious Assault Vehicles during Ssang Yong 14 at Doksu-Ri, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Gonzalez/Released)

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines perform an amphibious assault in Amphibious Assault Vehicles during Ssang Yong 14 at Doksu-Ri, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Gonzalez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. David Gonzalez

140402-N-LM312-030 EAST CHINA SEA (April 2, 2014) - Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 9, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, prepares to enter the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Seven and is participating in Exercise Ssang Young, an annual combined exercise conducted by Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea in order to strengthen interoperability across the range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam D. Wainwright/Released)

140402-N-LM312-030 EAST CHINA SEA (April 2, 2014) - Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 9, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, prepares to enter the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Seven and is participating in Exercise Ssang Young, an annual combined exercise conducted by Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea in order to strengthen interoperability across the range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam D. Wainwright/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam D. Wainwright

MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced flies over Dokseoki-ri beach during exercise Ssang Yong 14, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the ROK to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced flies over Dokseoki-ri beach during exercise Ssang Yong 14, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the ROK to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney

Assault Amphibious Vehicles produce smoke screan while they aproach to shore during Intergraded Amphibious Assault for Ssang Yong 14 at Doksu-ri Beach, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sara A. Medina, III MEF Combat Camera/Released)

Assault Amphibious Vehicles produce smoke screan while they aproach to shore during Intergraded Amphibious Assault for Ssang Yong 14 at Doksu-ri Beach, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sara A. Medina, III MEF Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Sara Medina

A group of exercise participants observes a simulated ordnance demonstration before sailors and Marines assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Boxer ARG, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Flotilla Five, participate in a joint amphibious landing training exercise March 31. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and ROK Flotilla Five are participating in Exercise Ssang Yong, an annual combined exercise conducted by U.S. Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea in order to strengthen interoperability across the range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Wendy Wyman/Released)

A group of exercise participants observes a simulated ordnance demonstration before sailors and Marines assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Boxer ARG, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Flotilla Five, participate in a joint amphibious landing training exercise March 31. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and ROK Flotilla Five are participating in Exercise Ssang Yong, an annual combined exercise conducted by U.S. Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea in order to strengthen interoperability across the range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Wendy Wyman/Released)

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Wendy Wyman

U.S. Marines storm the beach under the security of ROK amphibious assault vehicles during a rehearsal for the amphibious assault portion of exercise Ssang Yong 2014 at Dokseuk-ri in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 29. Ssang Yong demonstrates the ROK-U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine forces, in conjunction with U.S. allies, have the unique ability to provide rapid force deployment for the full range of military operations, specifically in the Pacific region. The Marines are with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

U.S. Marines storm the beach under the security of ROK amphibious assault vehicles during a rehearsal for the amphibious assault portion of exercise Ssang Yong 2014 at Dokseuk-ri in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 29. Ssang Yong demonstrates the ROK-U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine forces, in conjunction with U.S. allies, have the unique ability to provide rapid force deployment for the full range of military operations, specifically in the Pacific region. The Marines are with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby

U.S. Marine with Golf Company, 2d Battalion, 3rd Marines, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit provides cover for amphibious assault vehicle during rehearsal of landing and amphibious recon for Ssang Yong 14 at Dokseok-ri in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 29, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sara A. Medina, III MEF Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marine with Golf Company, 2d Battalion, 3rd Marines, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit provides cover for amphibious assault vehicle during rehearsal of landing and amphibious recon for Ssang Yong 14 at Dokseok-ri in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 29, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sara A. Medina, III MEF Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Sara A. Medina

Republic of Korea Marines with 7th Marine Regiment participate in a mock amphibious landing during exercise Ssang Yong 2014 on March 29, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Michael Schellenbach/Released)

Republic of Korea Marines with 7th Marine Regiment participate in a mock amphibious landing during exercise Ssang Yong 2014 on March 29, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Michael Schellenbach/Released)

Photo by Master Sgt. Michael Schellenbach

Marine Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Okinawa, Japan, offers condolences to Patricia Blaz Borja, the sister of retired Marine Brig. Gen. Vincente “Ben” T. Blaz, during a service Jan. 18 to honor Blaz, who died Jan. 8 at the age of 85. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. John Raufmann)

Marine Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Okinawa, Japan, offers condolences to Patricia Blaz Borja, the sister of retired Marine Brig. Gen. Vincente “Ben” T. Blaz, during a service Jan. 18 to honor Blaz, who died Jan. 8 at the age of 85. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. John Raufmann)

Photo by Sgt John Raufmann

Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, center, Philippine Navy Capt. Roy V. Trinidad, left, and Philippine Army Col. Emmanuel Cacdac conduct a media interview Nov. 24 at Tacloban airport. The military officers discussed transition to long-term recovery operations after successful Government of the Philippines-led emergency relief efforts. U.S. forces are beginning to redeploy due to decreasing requirements for U.S. military capabilities. Kennedy is the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, currently in support of Joint Task Force 505. Trinidad is the task-group airport commander with Joint Headquarters Staff Operations. Cacdac is the deputy task force commander, Yolanda.

Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, center, Philippine Navy Capt. Roy V. Trinidad, left, and Philippine Army Col. Emmanuel Cacdac conduct a media interview Nov. 24 at Tacloban airport. The military officers discussed transition to long-term recovery operations after successful Government of the Philippines-led emergency relief efforts. U.S. forces are beginning to redeploy due to decreasing requirements for U.S. military capabilities. Kennedy is the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, currently in support of Joint Task Force 505. Trinidad is the task-group airport commander with Joint Headquarters Staff Operations. Cacdac is the deputy task force commander, Yolanda.

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr

A fork lift is used to unload a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of Joint Task Force 505, on Villamor Airbase, Philippines, Nov. 24, 2013. U.S. Marines with VMGR-152, flew from Tacloban to Villamor Airbase carrying supplies and personal in support of Operation Damayan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeraco Jenkins/Released)

A fork lift is used to unload a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of Joint Task Force 505, on Villamor Airbase, Philippines, Nov. 24, 2013. U.S. Marines with VMGR-152, flew from Tacloban to Villamor Airbase carrying supplies and personal in support of Operation Damayan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeraco Jenkins/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl Jeraco Jade Jenkins

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. James Van Sickel assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 4 (CLB 4) gives water to Palo residents affected by Typhoon Haiyan during a water distribution operation. CLB 4 is part of Joint Task Force 505 in support of Operation Damayan.

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. James Van Sickel assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 4 (CLB 4) gives water to Palo residents affected by Typhoon Haiyan during a water distribution operation. CLB 4 is part of Joint Task Force 505 in support of Operation Damayan.

Photo by MC3 (DV) Jonah Z. Stepanik

U.S. Marine Capt. Joseph White, left, of Barstow, Calif., the deputy logistics officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Philippine Army PFC Vic D. Victorlano carry U.S. Agency for International Development relief supplies from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Nov. 18. A bilateral assessment team landed to deliver relief and determine needs in remote areas in and near Leyte to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

U.S. Marine Capt. Joseph White, left, of Barstow, Calif., the deputy logistics officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Philippine Army PFC Vic D. Victorlano carry U.S. Agency for International Development relief supplies from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Nov. 18. A bilateral assessment team landed to deliver relief and determine needs in remote areas in and near Leyte to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames

Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan prepare to board Australian and U.S. C-130 Super Hercules aircraft, Nov. 18, as part of Operation Damayan. The U.S. aircraft are assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, part of Joint Task Force-505, operating in support of the Government of the Philippines, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan prepare to board Australian and U.S. C-130 Super Hercules aircraft, Nov. 18, as part of Operation Damayan. The U.S. aircraft are assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, part of Joint Task Force-505, operating in support of the Government of the Philippines, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames

Philippine citizens offload relief supplies from a MV-22B Osprey during Operation Damayan, Homonhon, Republic of The Philippines, Nov. 18. The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade is assisting the Philippine government's ongoing relief efforts in response to the aftermath Typhoon Haiyan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Hoover/Released)

Philippine citizens offload relief supplies from a MV-22B Osprey during Operation Damayan, Homonhon, Republic of The Philippines, Nov. 18. The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade is assisting the Philippine government's ongoing relief efforts in response to the aftermath Typhoon Haiyan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Hoover/Released)

Photo by USMC

LEYTE, Republic of the Philippines— An MV-22B Osprey prepares to land on Tacloban Air Base, Nov. 16 during Operation Damayan. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range. The Osprey, with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s aviation combat element, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is supporting the government of the Philippines in providing relief supplies and airlift capability for citizens affected by Typhoon Haiyan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released)

LEYTE, Republic of the Philippines— An MV-22B Osprey prepares to land on Tacloban Air Base, Nov. 16 during Operation Damayan. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range. The Osprey, with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s aviation combat element, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is supporting the government of the Philippines in providing relief supplies and airlift capability for citizens affected by Typhoon Haiyan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade