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3D MARINE EXPEDITIONARY BRIGADE

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U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade gives his commanders intent during a rehearsal of concept drill for Exercise Yama Sakura 79 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5, 2020. Exercise Yama Sakura 79 provides opportunity for U.S. Marines and the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to conduct bilateral training and to share practices, techniques, and experience. The exercise shows the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as to promote regional security in the Indo-Pacific Region. The U.S. and Japan are committed to executing bilateral exercises like YS 79 while safeguarding the local public and maintaining readiness at all times despite the pandemic. The 3D MEB is a resilient, ready and relevant force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade gives his commanders intent during a rehearsal of concept drill for Exercise Yama Sakura 79 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5, 2020. Exercise Yama Sakura 79 provides opportunity for U.S. Marines and the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to conduct bilateral training and to share practices, techniques, and experience. The exercise shows the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as to promote regional security in the Indo-Pacific Region. The U.S. and Japan are committed to executing bilateral exercises like YS 79 while safeguarding the local public and maintaining readiness at all times despite the pandemic. The 3D MEB is a resilient, ready and relevant force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and a member of the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force talk before a rehearsal of concept drill for Exercise Yama Sakura 79 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5, 2020. Exercise Yama Sakura 79 provides opportunity for U.S. Marines and the ARDB of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to conduct bilateral training and to share practices, techniques, and experience. The exercise shows the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as to promote regional security in the Indo-Pacific Region. The U.S. and Japan are committed to executing bilateral exercises like YS 79 while safeguarding the local public and maintaining readiness at all times despite the pandemic. The 3D MEB is a resilient, ready and relevant force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and a member of the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force talk before a rehearsal of concept drill for Exercise Yama Sakura 79 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5, 2020. Exercise Yama Sakura 79 provides opportunity for U.S. Marines and the ARDB of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to conduct bilateral training and to share practices, techniques, and experience. The exercise shows the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as to promote regional security in the Indo-Pacific Region. The U.S. and Japan are committed to executing bilateral exercises like YS 79 while safeguarding the local public and maintaining readiness at all times despite the pandemic. The 3D MEB is a resilient, ready and relevant force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marine Col. David Banning, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, speaks with a member of the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force talk before a rehearsal of concept drill for Exercise Yama Sakura 79 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5, 2020. Exercise Yama Sakura 79 provides opportunity for U.S. Marines and the ARDB of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to conduct bilateral training and to share practices, techniques, and experience. The exercise shows the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as to promote regional security in the Indo-Pacific Region. The U.S. and Japan are committed to executing bilateral exercises like YS 79 while safeguarding the local public and maintaining readiness at all times despite the pandemic. The 3D MEB is a resilient, ready and relevant force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marine Col. David Banning, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, speaks with a member of the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force talk before a rehearsal of concept drill for Exercise Yama Sakura 79 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5, 2020. Exercise Yama Sakura 79 provides opportunity for U.S. Marines and the ARDB of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to conduct bilateral training and to share practices, techniques, and experience. The exercise shows the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as to promote regional security in the Indo-Pacific Region. The U.S. and Japan are committed to executing bilateral exercises like YS 79 while safeguarding the local public and maintaining readiness at all times despite the pandemic. The 3D MEB is a resilient, ready and relevant force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and members of the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force talk before a rehearsal of concept drill for Exercise Yama Sakura 79 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5, 2020. Exercise Yama Sakura 79 provides opportunity for U.S. Marines and the ARDB of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to conduct bilateral training and to share practices, techniques, and experience. The exercise shows the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as to promote regional security in the Indo-Pacific Region. The U.S. and Japan are committed to executing bilateral exercises like YS 79 while safeguarding the local public and maintaining readiness at all times despite the pandemic. The 3D MEB is a resilient, ready and relevant force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and members of the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force talk before a rehearsal of concept drill for Exercise Yama Sakura 79 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5, 2020. Exercise Yama Sakura 79 provides opportunity for U.S. Marines and the ARDB of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to conduct bilateral training and to share practices, techniques, and experience. The exercise shows the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as to promote regional security in the Indo-Pacific Region. The U.S. and Japan are committed to executing bilateral exercises like YS 79 while safeguarding the local public and maintaining readiness at all times despite the pandemic. The 3D MEB is a resilient, ready and relevant force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members conduct the opening ceremony of Exercise Yama Sakura 79 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2020. Yama Sakura 79 allows Marines, and their Japanese counterparts to maintain their interoperability, and readiness to respond to any crisis or contingency in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members conduct the opening ceremony of Exercise Yama Sakura 79 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2020. Yama Sakura 79 allows Marines, and their Japanese counterparts to maintain their interoperability, and readiness to respond to any crisis or contingency in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Marshall

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members conduct the opening ceremony of Exercise Yama Sakura 79 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2020. Yama Sakura 79 allows Marines, and their Japanese counterparts to maintain their interoperability, and readiness to respond to any crisis or contingency in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members conduct the opening ceremony of Exercise Yama Sakura 79 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2020. Yama Sakura 79 allows Marines, and their Japanese counterparts to maintain their interoperability, and readiness to respond to any crisis or contingency in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Marshall

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members conduct the opening ceremony of Exercise Yama Sakura 79 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2020. Yama Sakura 79 allows Marines, and their Japanese counterparts to maintain their interoperability, and readiness to respond to any crisis or contingency in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members conduct the opening ceremony of Exercise Yama Sakura 79 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2020. Yama Sakura 79 allows Marines, and their Japanese counterparts to maintain their interoperability, and readiness to respond to any crisis or contingency in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Marshall

3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, met with the commander of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Maj. Gen. Takanori Hirata, at Camp Ainoura, Nagasaki, Japan on Nov 19, 2020. The Marine Corps as well as III MEF is committed to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. 3D MEB and our Japanese allies constantly seek opportunities to coordinate, integrate and synchronize in order to be ready to fight now.

3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, met with the commander of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Maj. Gen. Takanori Hirata, at Camp Ainoura, Nagasaki, Japan on Nov 19, 2020. The Marine Corps as well as III MEF is committed to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. 3D MEB and our Japanese allies constantly seek opportunities to coordinate, integrate and synchronize in order to be ready to fight now.

Photo by Maj. Caleb D. Eames

3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, met with the commander of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Maj. Gen. Takanori Hirata, at Camp Ainoura, Nagasaki, Japan on Nov 19, 2020. The Marine Corps as well as III MEF is committed to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. 3D MEB and our Japanese allies constantly seek opportunities to coordinate, integrate and synchronize in order to be ready to fight now.

3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, met with the commander of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Maj. Gen. Takanori Hirata, at Camp Ainoura, Nagasaki, Japan on Nov 19, 2020. The Marine Corps as well as III MEF is committed to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. 3D MEB and our Japanese allies constantly seek opportunities to coordinate, integrate and synchronize in order to be ready to fight now.

Photo by Maj. Caleb D. Eames

3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, met with the commander of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Maj. Gen. Takanori Hirata, at Camp Ainoura, Nagasaki, Japan on Nov 19, 2020. The Marine Corps as well as III MEF is committed to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. 3D MEB and our Japanese allies constantly seek opportunities to coordinate, integrate and synchronize in order to be ready to fight now.

3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, met with the commander of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Maj. Gen. Takanori Hirata, at Camp Ainoura, Nagasaki, Japan on Nov 19, 2020. The Marine Corps as well as III MEF is committed to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. 3D MEB and our Japanese allies constantly seek opportunities to coordinate, integrate and synchronize in order to be ready to fight now.

Photo by Maj. Caleb D. Eames

3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, met with the commander of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Maj. Gen. Takanori Hirata, at Camp Ainoura, Nagasaki, Japan on Nov 19, 2020. The Marine Corps as well as III MEF is committed to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. 3D MEB and our Japanese allies constantly seek opportunities to coordinate, integrate and synchronize in order to be ready to fight now.

3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, met with the commander of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Maj. Gen. Takanori Hirata, at Camp Ainoura, Nagasaki, Japan on Nov 19, 2020. The Marine Corps as well as III MEF is committed to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. 3D MEB and our Japanese allies constantly seek opportunities to coordinate, integrate and synchronize in order to be ready to fight now.

Photo by Maj. Caleb D. Eames

U.S Marine Corps Capt. Keith B. Elliot, the deputy G-1 with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s message during the 245th Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Bayview Club, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2020. Marines throughout the world celebrate the Marine Corps birthday in November. During the ceremony, a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, which signifies the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)

U.S Marine Corps Capt. Keith B. Elliot, the deputy G-1 with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s message during the 245th Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Bayview Club, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2020. Marines throughout the world celebrate the Marine Corps birthday in November. During the ceremony, a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, which signifies the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood

U.S Marine Corps Capt. Keith B. Elliot, the deputy G-1 with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s message during the 245th Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Bayview Club, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2020. Marines throughout the world celebrate the Marine Corps birthday in November. During the ceremony, a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, which signifies the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)

U.S Marine Corps Capt. Keith B. Elliot, the deputy G-1 with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s message during the 245th Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Bayview Club, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2020. Marines throughout the world celebrate the Marine Corps birthday in November. During the ceremony, a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, which signifies the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade celebrate the 245th Marine Corps birthday with a cake cutting ceremony at the Bayview Club, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2020. Marines throughout the world celebrate the Marine Corps birthday in November. During the ceremony, a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, which signifies the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade celebrate the 245th Marine Corps birthday with a cake cutting ceremony at the Bayview Club, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2020. Marines throughout the world celebrate the Marine Corps birthday in November. During the ceremony, a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, which signifies the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade celebrate the 245th Marine Corps birthday with a cake cutting ceremony at the Bayview Club, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2020. Marines throughout the world celebrate the Marine Corps birthday in November. During the ceremony, a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, which signifies the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade celebrate the 245th Marine Corps birthday with a cake cutting ceremony at the Bayview Club, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2020. Marines throughout the world celebrate the Marine Corps birthday in November. During the ceremony, a piece of cake is passed from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine, which signifies the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood

III Marine Expeditionary Force recognizes Suicide Awareness month on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 10, 2020. During Suicide Awareness month, MarineIII Marine Expeditionary Force recognizes Suicide Awareness month on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 10, 2020. During Suicide Awareness month, Marines, Sailors, and their families are reminded to always stay vigilant about suicide warning signs within the individuals around them. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis) s, Sailors, and their families are reminded to always stay vigilant about suicide warning signs within the individuals around them. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

III Marine Expeditionary Force recognizes Suicide Awareness month on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 10, 2020. During Suicide Awareness month, MarineIII Marine Expeditionary Force recognizes Suicide Awareness month on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 10, 2020. During Suicide Awareness month, Marines, Sailors, and their families are reminded to always stay vigilant about suicide warning signs within the individuals around them. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis) s, Sailors, and their families are reminded to always stay vigilant about suicide warning signs within the individuals around them. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis

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. — at Camp Courtney. (U.S. Marine Corps 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. — at Camp Courtney. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Julian Chavira, an administration operations chief with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade conducts an accountability check before conducting a flyaway drill at Camp Courtney, 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 Gunnery Sgt. Julian Chavira, an administration operations chief with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade conducts an accountability check before conducting a flyaway drill at Camp Courtney, 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 get their temperature checked before a flyaway drill at Camp Courtney, 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 get their temperature checked before a flyaway drill at Camp Courtney, 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 check their total weight with a pack before a flyaway drill on the flightline 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 check their total weight with a pack before a flyaway drill on the flightline 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

3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade