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3D MARINE EXPEDITIONARY BRIGADE

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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)

Brig. Gen Brodie receives...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty/Released 260206-M-EA532-2244.JPG

Feb 11, 2026

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)

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ILCE-7C

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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

APERTURE

71/10

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1/125

ISO

125

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