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New Creative Relevant Search filters Iii Mef Stock Photos and Images  (16,262) Narrow your search: Black & white | Cut Outs Page 1 of 163 The JGSDF 15th Band and the III MEF Band combine their efforts Sept. 14 for the 18th Annual Combined Band Concert at Okinawa Civic Hall in Okinawa City. The concert continued the efforts of both bands to enhance the partner-nations' friendship through mus The JGSDF 15th Band and the III MEF Band combine their efforts Sept. 14 for the 18th Annual Combined Band Concert at Okinawa Civic Hall in Okinawa City. The concert continued the efforts of both bands to enhance the partner-nations' friendship through mushttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-jgsdf-15th-band-and-the-iii-mef-band-combine-their-efforts-sept-image60822196.html Sgt. Kinsey Spurr, a flute player with III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, III MEF, poses after band practice. Spurr is from Bloomingdale, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abbey Perria/Released) Sgt. Kinsey Spurr, a flute player with III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, III MEF, poses after band practice. Spurr is from Bloomingdale, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abbey Perria/Released)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sgt-kinsey-spurr-a-flute-player-with-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-band-iii-mef-poses-after-band-practice-spurr-is-from-bloomingdale-indiana-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-abbey-perriareleased-image212985456.html A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter sits in a field during a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter sits in a field during a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-ch-53e-super-stallion-helicopter-sits-in-a-field-during-a-rapid-deployment-exercise-conducted-by-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-okinawa-japan-oct-25-2019-as-the-only-forward-deployed-mef-iii-mef-is-strategically-postured-to-quickly-and-effectively-respond-to-any-crisis-using-austere-expeditionary-bases-and-established-airfields-within-the-indo-pacific-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-tanner-d-lambert-image331360526.html CATC CAMP FUJI, SHIZUOKA, JAPAN- Lance Cpl. Cassandra Petrich poses for a photo with a child during the Fuji Flightline Festival May 4 on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, May 5, 2018. The Flightline Festival is an annual event designed to bring members of the local community on base to build relationships, friendships and showcase the Marines' day-to-day operations. As soon as the gates opened, photographers and families raced up the hill towards the static displays. Petrich is a Mariposa, California, native, and a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Comb CATC CAMP FUJI, SHIZUOKA, JAPAN- Lance Cpl. Cassandra Petrich poses for a photo with a child during the Fuji Flightline Festival May 4 on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, May 5, 2018. The Flightline Festival is an annual event designed to bring members of the local community on base to build relationships, friendships and showcase the Marines' day-to-day operations. As soon as the gates opened, photographers and families raced up the hill towards the static displays. Petrich is a Mariposa, California, native, and a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/catc-camp-fuji-shizuoka-japan-lance-cpl-cassandra-petrich-poses-for-a-photo-with-a-child-during-the-fuji-flightline-festival-may-4-on-combined-arms-training-center-camp-fuji-japan-may-5-2018-the-flightline-festival-is-an-annual-event-designed-to-bring-members-of-the-local-community-on-base-to-build-relationships-friendships-and-showcase-the-marines-day-to-day-operations-as-soon-as-the-gates-opened-photographers-and-families-raced-up-the-hill-towards-the-static-displays-petrich-is-a-mariposa-california-native-and-a-motor-transport-operator-with-combat-logistics-battalion-4-comb-image184299645.html Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith, the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, answers some personal questions to create a tighter bond with III MEF Marines. He lets us know things like his favorite musical artist, sports team and what his preferred superpower would be. Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith, the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, answers some personal questions to create a tighter bond with III MEF Marines. He lets us know things like his favorite musical artist, sports team and what his preferred superpower would be.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-gen-eric-m-smith-the-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-commanding-general-answers-some-personal-questions-to-create-a-tighter-bond-with-iii-mef-marines-he-lets-us-know-things-like-his-favorite-musical-artist-sports-team-and-what-his-preferred-superpower-would-be-image227481131.html Members of the U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines carry an injured Filipino onto a KC-130J Super Hercules at Tacloban Air Base, Republic of the Philippines Nov. 11. Four Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 and three KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, both part of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF, arrived in the Philippines to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines in conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. UPI/Stephen D. Himes/DOD Members of the U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines carry an injured Filipino onto a KC-130J Super Hercules at Tacloban Air Base, Republic of the Philippines Nov. 11. Four Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 and three KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, both part of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF, arrived in the Philippines to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines in conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. UPI/Stephen D. Himes/DODhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/members-of-the-us-military-and-armed-forces-of-the-philippines-carry-an-injured-filipino-onto-a-kc-130j-super-hercules-at-tacloban-air-base-republic-of-the-philippines-nov-11-four-ospreys-assigned-to-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-262-and-three-kc-130j-hercules-assigned-to-marine-aerial-refueler-transport-squadron-152-both-part-of-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-iii-mef-arrived-in-the-philippines-to-support-the-armed-forces-of-the-philippines-in-conducting-humanitarian-assistance-and-disaster-relief-upistephen-d-himesdod-image258610702.html U.S. Marines with the 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group conduct explosive detection patrols at Landing Zone Gander, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2018. Marines with the 3rd LE Bn. conducted routine patrols, bite work, and tracking to improve their capabilities and prepare for upcoming deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jordan Gilbert) U.S. Marines with the 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group conduct explosive detection patrols at Landing Zone Gander, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2018. Marines with the 3rd LE Bn. conducted routine patrols, bite work, and tracking to improve their capabilities and prepare for upcoming deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jordan Gilbert)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-the-3rd-law-enforcement-battalion-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-information-group-conduct-explosive-detection-patrols-at-landing-zone-gander-okinawa-japan-june-27-2018-marines-with-the-3rd-le-bn-conducted-routine-patrols-bite-work-and-tracking-to-improve-their-capabilities-and-prepare-for-upcoming-deployments-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-jordan-gilbert-image344924872.html A Mongolian guard member stands in formation during the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2011. A Mongolian guard member stands in formation during the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2011.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-mongolian-guard-member-stands-in-formation-during-the-opening-ceremony-38052585.html CG 12 Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 III MEF Kingdom of Thailand SE227 Sgt. Mikel Peterson combat camera CG 12 Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 III MEF Kingdom of Thailand SE227 Sgt. Mikel Peterson combat camerahttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-cg-12-exercise-cobra-gold-2012-iii-mef-kingdom-of-thailand-se227-sgt-43400267.html Cpl. Kayley Neatherlin, a warehouseman with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, poses while moving supplies with a forklift. Neatherlin is from Ulysses, Kansas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abbey Perria/Released) Cpl. Kayley Neatherlin, a warehouseman with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, poses while moving supplies with a forklift. Neatherlin is from Ulysses, Kansas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abbey Perria/Released)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/cpl-kayley-neatherlin-a-warehouseman-with-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-headquarters-group-iii-mef-poses-while-moving-supplies-with-a-forklift-neatherlin-is-from-ulysses-kansas-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-abbey-perriareleased-image212985455.html A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter taxies from the runway during a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter taxies from the runway during a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-ch-53e-super-stallion-helicopter-taxies-from-the-runway-during-a-rapid-deployment-exercise-conducted-by-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-okinawa-japan-oct-25-2019-as-the-only-forward-deployed-mef-iii-mef-is-strategically-postured-to-quickly-and-effectively-respond-to-any-crisis-using-austere-expeditionary-bases-and-established-airfields-within-the-indo-pacific-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-tanner-d-lambert-image331360531.html A U.S. Navy corpsman with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, supervises students performing helicopter rope suspension technique training at the parade deck on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, August 14, 2019. Corpsmen were present to assist in case of an emergency while Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and Soldiers with 1st Special Forces Group conducted the training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew R. Bray) A U.S. Navy corpsman with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, supervises students performing helicopter rope suspension technique training at the parade deck on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, August 14, 2019. Corpsmen were present to assist in case of an emergency while Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and Soldiers with 1st Special Forces Group conducted the training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew R. Bray)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-navy-corpsman-with-expeditionary-operations-training-group-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-information-group-supervises-students-performing-helicopter-rope-suspension-technique-training-at-the-parade-deck-on-camp-hansen-okinawa-japan-august-14-2019-corpsmen-were-present-to-assist-in-case-of-an-emergency-while-marines-with-3rd-reconnaissance-battalion-and-soldiers-with-1st-special-forces-group-conducted-the-training-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-andrew-r-bray-image344918843.html U.S. Marine Corps Alistiar E. Howard, a civil affairs officer with III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF), interacts with stu U.S. Marine Corps Alistiar E. Howard, a civil affairs officer with III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF), interacts with stuhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-alistiar-e-howard-a-civil-affairs-officer-with-iii-image69816258.html Marines with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, performed a 25-meter buddy tow in a swim screening here Aug. 8 as a qualification for the coxswain course. Marines qualify for coxswain course DVIDS441455 Marines with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, performed a 25-meter buddy tow in a swim screening here Aug. 8 as a qualification for the coxswain course. Marines qualify for coxswain course DVIDS441455https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-marines-with-special-operations-training-group-iii-marine-expeditionary-129706818.html CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters sit on the tarmac in preparation for a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2019. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters sit on the tarmac in preparation for a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2019. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ch-53e-super-stallion-helicopters-sit-on-the-tarmac-in-preparation-for-a-rapid-deployment-exercise-conducted-by-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-in-okinawa-japan-oct-24-2019-as-the-only-forward-deployed-mef-iii-mef-is-strategically-postured-to-quickly-and-effectively-respond-to-any-crisis-using-austere-expeditionary-bases-and-established-airfields-within-the-indo-pacific-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-tanner-d-lambert-image331360477.html U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin Ware prepares to launch a Small Unmanned Aircraft System, as part of exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Waiouru Military Camp, New Zealand, Sept. 13, 2018. The Small Unmanned Aircraft System provides surveillance, target location and reconnaissance for ground units. Ware, a native of Colorado Springs, Co., is the brigade communications chief for 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin Ware prepares to launch a Small Unmanned Aircraft System, as part of exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Waiouru Military Camp, New Zealand, Sept. 13, 2018. The Small Unmanned Aircraft System provides surveillance, target location and reconnaissance for ground units. Ware, a native of Colorado Springs, Co., is the brigade communications chief for 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-kevin-ware-prepares-to-launch-a-small-unmanned-aircraft-system-as-part-of-exercise-joint-assault-signals-company-black-waiouru-military-camp-new-zealand-sept-13-2018-the-small-unmanned-aircraft-system-provides-surveillance-target-location-and-reconnaissance-for-ground-units-ware-a-native-of-colorado-springs-co-is-the-brigade-communications-chief-for-1st-brigade-5th-air-naval-gunfire-liaison-company-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-information-group-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-jordan-e-gilbert-image344922367.html Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., right, passes the III Marine Expeditionary Force organizational colors to Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler during the III MEF change of command ceremony July 19 on Camp Foster. 'To our Marines and sailors, you are a certain force i Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., right, passes the III Marine Expeditionary Force organizational colors to Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler during the III MEF change of command ceremony July 19 on Camp Foster. 'To our Marines and sailors, you are a certain force ihttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-gen-kenneth-j-glueck-jr-right-passes-the-iii-marine-expeditionary-58431190.html OKINAWA, JAPAN - Cpl. Imani Golden, an embarkation specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, arranges flights for Marines Aug. 3, 2016. Embarkation specialists handle all logistics coordination when Marines travel to different countries. The forward nature of III MEF is crucial to readiness in the Pacific. Golden is from Brooklyn, New York. OKINAWA, JAPAN - Cpl. Imani Golden, an embarkation specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, arranges flights for Marines Aug. 3, 2016. Embarkation specialists handle all logistics coordination when Marines travel to different countries. The forward nature of III MEF is crucial to readiness in the Pacific. Golden is from Brooklyn, New York.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/okinawa-japan-cpl-imani-golden-an-embarkation-specialist-with-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-headquarters-group-arranges-flights-for-marines-aug-3-2016-embarkation-specialists-handle-all-logistics-coordination-when-marines-travel-to-different-countries-the-forward-nature-of-iii-mef-is-crucial-to-readiness-in-the-pacific-golden-is-from-brooklyn-new-york-image208322489.html CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters sit on the tarmac in preperation for a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditioary Force in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2019. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters sit on the tarmac in preperation for a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditioary Force in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2019. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ch-53e-super-stallion-helicopters-sit-on-the-tarmac-in-preperation-for-a-rapid-deployment-exercise-conducted-by-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-iii-marine-expeditioary-force-in-okinawa-japan-oct-24-2019-as-the-only-forward-deployed-mef-iii-mef-is-strategically-postured-to-quickly-and-effectively-respond-to-any-crisis-using-austere-expeditionary-bases-and-established-airfields-within-the-indo-pacific-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-tanner-d-lambert-image331360476.html A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force climbs an insertion ladder during a simulated raid aboard the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) March 21, 2017, in Guam. The 3rd Marine Division Marines are in Guam conducting special insertion and raids training with J Company, 42 Commando and U.S. Sailors with Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit 5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carl King) A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force climbs an insertion ladder during a simulated raid aboard the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) March 21, 2017, in Guam. The 3rd Marine Division Marines are in Guam conducting special insertion and raids training with J Company, 42 Commando and U.S. Sailors with Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit 5. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carl King)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-with-force-reconnaissance-company-3rd-reconnaissance-battalion-3rd-marine-division-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-climbs-an-insertion-ladder-during-a-simulated-raid-aboard-the-submarine-tender-uss-frank-cable-as-40-march-21-2017-in-guam-the-3rd-marine-division-marines-are-in-guam-conducting-special-insertion-and-raids-training-with-j-company-42-commando-and-us-sailors-with-explosive-ordinance-disposal-mobile-unit-5-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-carl-king-image344928148.html Lance Cpl. Ryan Yancey, from Emory, Texas, radios his team during a joint-training-exercise between III Marine Expeditionary Forces Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear units and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units at the Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 29, 2016. The exercise enhances unit cohesion between the two units for further training, real-world instances and to keep the Asia-Pacific region safe from explosive ordnances and CBRN threats. Yancey is a CBRN defense specialist with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. Lance Cpl. Ryan Yancey, from Emory, Texas, radios his team during a joint-training-exercise between III Marine Expeditionary Forces Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear units and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units at the Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 29, 2016. The exercise enhances unit cohesion between the two units for further training, real-world instances and to keep the Asia-Pacific region safe from explosive ordnances and CBRN threats. Yancey is a CBRN defense specialist with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lance-cpl-ryan-yancey-from-emory-texas-radios-his-team-during-a-joint-95269432.html Lt. Gen. Larry Nicholson addresses Marines during the III Marine Expeditionary Force change of command ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 11, 2015. Wissler relinquished command to Nicholson, who was the 1st Marine Division commanding general prior to assuming command of III MEF. Nicholson is a native of Toronto. Lt. Gen. Larry Nicholson addresses Marines during the III Marine Expeditionary Force change of command ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 11, 2015. Wissler relinquished command to Nicholson, who was the 1st Marine Division commanding general prior to assuming command of III MEF. Nicholson is a native of Toronto.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-gen-larry-nicholson-addresses-marines-during-the-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-change-of-command-ceremony-at-camp-foster-okinawa-japan-sept-11-2015-wissler-relinquished-command-to-nicholson-who-was-the-1st-marine-division-commanding-general-prior-to-assuming-command-of-iii-mef-nicholson-is-a-native-of-toronto-image215227829.html CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters sit on the tarmac in preparation for a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2019. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters sit on the tarmac in preparation for a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2019. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ch-53e-super-stallion-helicopters-sit-on-the-tarmac-in-preparation-for-a-rapid-deployment-exercise-conducted-by-1st-marine-aircraft-wing-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-in-okinawa-japan-oct-24-2019-as-the-only-forward-deployed-mef-iii-mef-is-strategically-postured-to-quickly-and-effectively-respond-to-any-crisis-using-austere-expeditionary-bases-and-established-airfields-within-the-indo-pacific-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-tanner-d-lambert-image331360478.html U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Scott N. Schaller, assigned to EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, walks back from x-raying a suitcase Sept. 5, 2018, at Camp Fuji, Japan. Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians use an X-ray to determine if they can safely inspect items. EOD Company Marines validated proficiency and prepared for worldwide mission deployment in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force by testing their ability to disable and dispose of explosives. Schaller is a native of Easton, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Armando Elizalde) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Scott N. Schaller, assigned to EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, walks back from x-raying a suitcase Sept. 5, 2018, at Camp Fuji, Japan. Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians use an X-ray to determine if they can safely inspect items. EOD Company Marines validated proficiency and prepared for worldwide mission deployment in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force by testing their ability to disable and dispose of explosives. Schaller is a native of Easton, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. 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III MEF Marines and sailors are supporting Government of Japan-led humanitarian assistance/disaster relief operations in mainland Japan following the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan March 11. Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force load gear into a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft en route to mainland Japan in support of Operation Tomodachi, March 18. III MEF Marines and sailors are supporting Government of Japan-led humanitarian assistance/disaster relief operations in mainland Japan following the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan March 11.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-marines-from-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-load-gear-into-a-kc-130j-78706372.html Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform at the Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. 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The III MEF Band was the final performance following the Kubasaki High School Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nelson Duenas/ Released) Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform at the Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. The III MEF Band was the final performance following the Kubasaki High School Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. 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Soldiers and sailors from the Royal Thai Navy, Singapore Army and U.S. Navy, worked together to build a multi-purpose class room for the Wat Sombum Naram school in Rayong province, Thailand. Humanitarian civic action programs will improve the quality of life as well as the general health and welfare of civilian residents in t U.S. Navy Builder 2nd Class Joshua Spires, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 crew leader, from Gresham Ore., left, and Singapore Army 2nd Sgt. Johnathan Loo, Army Combat Engineer Group compile left-over building material, Feb. 7, 2018, during exercise Cobra Gold 2018. Soldiers and sailors from the Royal Thai Navy, Singapore Army and U.S. Navy, worked together to build a multi-purpose class room for the Wat Sombum Naram school in Rayong province, Thailand. Humanitarian civic action programs will improve the quality of life as well as the general health and welfare of civilian residents in thttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-navy-builder-2nd-class-joshua-spires-naval-mobile-construction-battalion-4-crew-leader-from-gresham-ore-left-and-singapore-army-2nd-sgt-johnathan-loo-army-combat-engineer-group-compile-left-over-building-material-feb-7-2018-during-exercise-cobra-gold-2018-soldiers-and-sailors-from-the-royal-thai-navy-singapore-army-and-us-navy-worked-together-to-build-a-multi-purpose-class-room-for-the-wat-sombum-naram-school-in-rayong-province-thailand-humanitarian-civic-action-programs-will-improve-the-quality-of-life-as-well-as-the-general-health-and-welfare-of-civilian-residents-in-t-image344923014.html Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler addresses the audience following the III Marine Expeditionary Force change of command ceremony July 19 Lt. Gen. John E. 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Simons/Released)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chief-warrant-officer-joshua-stone-conducts-the-piece-christmas-song-during-the-iii-marine-expeditionary-force-band-concert-dec-12-on-camp-foster-okinawa-japan-approximately-400-people-attended-the-concert-stone-is-the-iii-mef-band-director-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-douglas-d-simonsreleased-image215564805.html CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters fly toward the objective during a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2019. Marines with 1st MAW conducted this training to increase the confidence of III MEF’s ability to rapidly deploy and maintain a secure Indo-Pacific region. As the only forward-deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters fly toward the objective during a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2019. Marines with 1st MAW conducted this training to increase the confidence of III MEF’s ability to rapidly deploy and maintain a secure Indo-Pacific region. As the only forward-deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. 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The KORMAR platoon exchange program between Indonesia and the U.S. involves each country sending a platoon of Marines to live and train together at the other's military base. This program enhances the capability of both services and displays their continued commitment to share information and increase the ability to respond to crisis together. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Cpl. Eri U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment conduct MOUT training with Indonesian Marines during the Korps Marinir (KORMAR) Platoon Exchange 2019 program in Surabaya, Indonesia, August 9, 2019. The KORMAR platoon exchange program between Indonesia and the U.S. involves each country sending a platoon of Marines to live and train together at the other's military base. This program enhances the capability of both services and displays their continued commitment to share information and increase the ability to respond to crisis together. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Cpl. Erihttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-alpha-company-1st-battalion-3rd-marine-regiment-conduct-mout-training-with-indonesian-marines-during-the-korps-marinir-kormar-platoon-exchange-2019-program-in-surabaya-indonesia-august-9-2019-the-kormar-platoon-exchange-program-between-indonesia-and-the-us-involves-each-country-sending-a-platoon-of-marines-to-live-and-train-together-at-the-others-military-base-this-program-enhances-the-capability-of-both-services-and-displays-their-continued-commitment-to-share-information-and-increase-the-ability-to-respond-to-crisis-together-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-eri-image344925780.html Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. addresses the audience following the III Marine Expeditionary Force change of command ceremony Ju Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. addresses the audience following the III Marine Expeditionary Force change of command ceremony Juhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-gen-kenneth-j-glueck-jr-addresses-the-audience-following-the-iii-58431158.html Lance Cpl. Kyle Mowery gives Xylophone lessons to Marin Motosoko July 14 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Students from the University of the Ryukyus’ wind ensemble received music lessons and performed march “Sky Blue Dream” along with the III MEF Band. Mowery is a percussionist with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band Lance Cpl. Kyle Mowery gives Xylophone lessons to Marin Motosoko July 14 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Students from the University of the Ryukyus’ wind ensemble received music lessons and performed march “Sky Blue Dream” along with the III MEF Band. 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(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prepares for takeoff during a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2019. Marines with 1st MAW conducted this training to increase the confidence of III MEF’s ability to rapidly deploy and maintain a secure Indo-Pacific region. As the only forward-deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. 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(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marc Mercado, assigned to the Advanced Infantry Marine Course (AIMC), carries an M240B machine gun during casualty evacuation drills aboard Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, May 1, 2018. AIMC is intermediate training designed to enhance and test the Marine's skills and leadership abilities as squad leaders in a rifle platoon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-lance-cpl-marc-mercado-assigned-to-the-advanced-infantry-marine-course-aimc-carries-an-m240b-machine-gun-during-casualty-evacuation-drills-aboard-kahuku-training-area-hawaii-may-1-2018-aimc-is-intermediate-training-designed-to-enhance-and-test-the-marines-skills-and-leadership-abilities-as-squad-leaders-in-a-rifle-platoon-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-aaron-s-patterson-image344926732.html Gen. Eiji Kimizuka speaks with Bonnie Amos July 19 at the Camp Foster parade deck following the III Marine Expeditionary Force c Gen. Eiji Kimizuka speaks with Bonnie Amos July 19 at the Camp Foster parade deck following the III Marine Expeditionary Force chttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-gen-eiji-kimizuka-speaks-with-bonnie-amos-july-19-at-the-camp-foster-58430956.html Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller gives remarks during the III MEF change of command ceremony Aug 2, 2018, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. During the ceremony, Nicholson relinquished command of III MEF to Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Harrison Rakhshani) Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller gives remarks during the III MEF change of command ceremony Aug 2, 2018, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. During the ceremony, Nicholson relinquished command of III MEF to Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith. 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Harrison Rakhshani) Okinawan children learn the English word “ears” during a community relations event at Kin District Daycare, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 14, 2018. The event was conducted at the request of the Kin Town Social Welfare Office, which oversees annual visits by Marines to dozens of daycares and schools within each of Kin’s five districts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harrison Rakhshani)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/okinawan-children-learn-the-english-word-ears-during-a-community-relations-event-at-kin-district-daycare-okinawa-japan-aug-14-2018-the-event-was-conducted-at-the-request-of-the-kin-town-social-welfare-office-which-oversees-annual-visits-by-marines-to-dozens-of-daycares-and-schools-within-each-of-kins-five-districts-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-harrison-rakhshani-image344925636.html Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., center, passes the III Marine Expeditionary Force organizational colors to Lt. Gen. John E. Wiss Lt. 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