RMHF20XW–The combined operations center stands on the parade deck at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division Base in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 12. The COC will be used during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2014 by the ROKMC and the III MEF Command Element. The COC and living facilities for MEFEX 14 were constructed by Marines with III MEF Headquarters Group. MEFEX 14 exercises the interoperability and combined capability of the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces. III MHG sets up MEFEX 14 140310-M-XK110-150
RME1JRT7–Mongolian Armed Forces Junior Sgt. G. Enkhtuushin rehearses a pressure point strike on Junior Sgt. U. Bazarvaani following a de
RMHF2KPH–Lance Cpl. David Hernandez, from San Francisco, fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with his military working dog, Benny, Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. This was the first time the handlers have fast-roped out of an aircraft with their dogs. The Marines are planning to use this capability for future exercises. The Marines and dogs are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, III MHG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released) 3rd LE Bn Fast-ropes with dogs 141027-M-WM612-737
RME1JRW8–A member of the Mongolian Armed Forces participates in a pepper spray qualification course as part of the Non-Lethal Weapons Ex
RMHF1DN8–Marines evacuate a mock casualty to a casualty collection point after a simulated improvised explosive device detonation during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Corporals' Course culminating event Aug. 5 at the Combat Town training facility in the Central Training Area. As part of the event, the instructors set up simulated IEDs throughout the town and the students had to successfully identify the devices and use their radios to call in a nine-line report. The Marines are with various units within III MEF. III MHG is a part of III MEF. CorporalsE28099 Course blasts through
RMR7THBW–United States Marine Corp Lt. Col. Giuseppe Stavale, III Marine Headquarters Group executive officer, and Sgt. Maj. Mario Fields, III MHG sergeant major, present Airmen 1st Class Martin Sebastian and Andres Ordaz, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions systems technicians and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Nelson Ellwood, a sub team chief with the 3rd Intelligence Battalion, awards for saving the life of a U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. after the lieutenant and Elwood sustained injuries during an accident at the Kadena auto hobby shop, April 7, 2017, on Camp Hansen, Japan. Thanks to the quick reactions of
RMHF1RTH–A Marine rushes into a building Nov. 21 during a training event at the MOUT town near Camp Hansen. The training built unit cohesion and combat proficiency. The Marines are with 7th Comm. Bn., III MHG, III MEF. Urban terrain provides ideal location for combat readiness 131121-M-FX659-836
RMMPB5KD–United States Marine Corp Lt. Col. Giuseppe Stavale, III Marine Headquarters Group executive officer, and Sgt. Maj. Mario Fields, III MHG sergeant major, present Airmen 1st Class Martin Sebastian and Andres Ordaz, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions systems technicians and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Nelson Ellwood, a sub team chief with the 3rd Intelligence Battalion, awards for saving the life of a U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. after the lieutenant and Elwood sustained injuries during an accident at the Kadena auto hobby shop, April 7, 2017, on Camp Hansen, Japan. Thanks to the quick reactions of
RMHF1RTA–Marines prepare simulated IEDs during an IED recognition course Nov. 21 at the MOUT town near Camp Hansen. The IED was simulated with a CO2 canister and a plastic bottle wired to a detonator, creating a loud bang when triggered. The Marines are with 7th Comm. Bn., III MHG, III MEF. Urban terrain provides ideal location for combat readiness 131121-M-FX659-215
RMHF1535–Cpl. James J. Amirault looks for simulated improvised explosive devices Jan. 29 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen during the III MHG-sponsored corporals course. Amirault is a student in the course and an engineer equipment electrical systems technician with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF. Corporals course culminates in Central Training Area 130129-M-FD301-933
RMHF1PA1–Zak bites Cpl. Justin B. Trujillo, center, who is acting as a suspect, after Cpl. Shawn R. Edens, right, gives a command Oct. 25 at Range 160 on Camp Hansen. Zak is a military working dog with 3rd LE Bn., III MHG, III MEF. Trujillo and Edens are military working dog handlers with 3rd LE Bn. Military working dogs, handlers build relationship 131024-M-GE767-004
RMHF1RTB–Marines enter an occupied building during a training event Nov. 21 at the MOUT town near Camp Hansen. 'At first, we started off slow and without any (special effect small-arms marking system) rounds, so the Marines could get comfortable with what they've learned,' said Staff Sgt. Darrel W. Ignelzi, an engineer equipment electrical systems technician with 7th Comm. Bn., III MHG, III MEF. Urban terrain provides ideal location for combat readiness 131121-M-FX659-319
RMHF2JX4–Cpl. Anthony L. Dale reports the location and details of a simulated improvised explosive device Jan. 29 at the Central Training Area during the culminating event of the III MHG-sponsored corporals course. Upon arrival to the CTA, Marines separated into three squads and patrolled a path rigged with simulated IEDs. Dale is a student in the course and an intelligence specialist with 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Corporals course culminates in Central Training Area 130129-M-FD301-409
RMHF1PA0–Cpl. Shawn Edens prepares to release his dog, Zak, in pursuit of a simulated fleeing suspect Oct. 25 at Range 160 on Camp Hansen. A positive relationship between the dog and handler is the key to creating a cohesive unit, according to Sgt. Stanley R. Chapter. Zak is a military working dog with 3rd LE Bn., III MHG, III MEF. Chapter and Edens are military working dog handlers with 3rd LE Bn. Military working dogs, handlers build relationship 131024-M-GE767-005
RMHF1F2H–Lance Corporals Kamber L. Borders, left, and Ashlee N. Brown discuss equality during a Women's Equality Day observance luncheon Aug. 30 at Camp Hansen. Borders is a field radio operator and systems administrator with G-6, Communication and Information Systems, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Brown is a data systems technician with 7th Communication Battalion, III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released) Many observe, commemorate 19th Ammendment 130830-M-OY715-015
RMJ22E8K–United States Marine Corp Lt. Col. Giuseppe Stavale, III Marine Headquarters Group executive officer, and Sgt. Maj. Mario Fields, III MHG sergeant major, present Airmen 1st Class Martin Sebastian and Andres Ordaz, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions systems technicians and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Nelson Ellwood, a sub team chief with the 3rd Intelligence Battalion, awards for saving the life of a U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. after the lieutenant and Elwood sustained injuries during an accident at the Kadena auto hobby shop, April 7, 2017, on Camp Hansen, Japan. Thanks to the quick reactions of
RMPXMJWR–1st Sgt. Derrick Benbow, senior enlisted advisor of 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses a formation of Marines and Corpsmen at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2017. Marines from Bravo Company, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF and Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF came together to celebrate the birthday with a ceremonial cake cutting and birthday message reading from 3rd LE Bn senior enlisted advisor.
RMJ137F1–United States Marine Corp Lt. Col. Giuseppe Stavale, III Marine Headquarters Group executive officer, and Sgt. Maj. Mario Fields, III MHG sergeant major, present Airmen 1st Class Martin Sebastian and Andres Ordaz, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions systems technicians and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Nelson Ellwood, a sub team chief with the 3rd Intelligence Battalion, awards for saving the life of a U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. after the lieutenant and Elwood sustained injuries during an accident at the Kadena auto hobby shop, April 7, 2017, on Camp Hansen, Japan. Thanks to the quick reactions of
RMP1B0C9–As a non-commissioned officer, Cpl. Chris Sagan’s job at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Armory is to supervise his junior Marines as well as help with maintenance and repairs to the weapons. A big part of the Marine Corps is weapons maintenance and accountability. Sagan, from Dalton, Pennsylvania, is a small arms repair technician for III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)
RMPXMJWE–1st Sgt. Derrick Benbow, senior enlisted advisor of 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, alongside Marines and Corpsmen conduct pushups during the 119th Hospital Corpsman Birthday at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2017. Marines from Bravo Company, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF and Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF came together to celebrate the birthday with a ceremonial cake cutting and birthday message reading from 3rd LE Bn senior enlisted advisor.
RMP1B0BP–Cpl. Chris Sagan receives a M16A4 service rifle for inspection from Lance Cpl. Brandon Fierro after he conducted weapon’s maintenance at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Armory on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, October 12, 2016. As a non-commissioned officer, Sagan’s job at the armory is to supervise his junior Marines as well as help with maintenance and repairs to the weapons. Sagan, from Dalton, Pennsylvania, is a small arms repair technician for III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)
RMPXMJWG–1st Sgt. Derrick Benbow, senior enlisted advisor of 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, alongside Marines and Corpsmen conduct pushups during the 119th Hospital Corpsman Birthday at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2017. Marines from Bravo Company, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF and Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF came together to celebrate the birthday with a ceremonial cake cutting and birthday message reading from 3rd LE Bn senior enlisted advisor.
RMP1B0BG–Lance Cpl. Jordan Martinez conducts a functions check on a M240B medium machine gun at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group armory, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, October 12, 2016. Martinez repairs, inspects and maintains all weapons to ensure combat readiness. A big part of the Marine Corps is weapons maintenance and accountability. Martinez, from Pepperell, Massachusetts, is a small arms repair technician for III MHG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)
RMMWTE88–U.S. Marines and Sailor with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), make a cardboard flak jacket during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accompli
RMP1B0CB–Cpl. Chris Sagan conducts a maintenance check on a Beretta M9 pistol at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group armory, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, October 12, 2016. As a non-commissioned officer, Sagan’s job at the armory is to supervise his junior Marines as well as help with maintenance and repairs to the weapons. A big part of the Marine Corps is weapons maintenance and accountability. Sagan from Dalton, Pennsylvania, is a small arms repair technician for III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)
RMMTY8N1–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Barr the Combat Camera officer with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engaging in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies a
RMP1B2PF–Cpl. Chris Sagan conducts a maintenance check on a Beretta M9 pistol at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group armory, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, October 12, 2016. As a non-commissioned officer, Sagan’s job at the armory is to supervise his junior Marines as well as help with maintenance and repairs to the weapons. A big part of the Marine Corps is weapons maintenance and accountability. Sagan from Dalton, Pennsylvania, is a small arms repair technician for III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)
RMHF2J8G–Marines with the flag football team, “MHG Got ‘Em,” are awarded a trophy for winning 2nd place in the Northern Camps Commanders Cup Flag Football Championship Oct. 9 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force headquarters building on Camp Courtney. The Marines practiced for two weeks in preparation for the tournament. The team played five games, ending the championship with three wins and two losses. “My favorite part about this was getting out there with all of the other Marines,” said Staff Sgt. Brian Joseph, a reserve transition coordinator with G-1, administration, III MEF. “All of the Marines
RMMTY8WF–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Giuseppe Stavale is the executive officer of the III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engaging in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with internationa
RMP648E2–Sgt. Doudoubite Korabou poses for a picture on April 11, 2016. Korabou is part of 7th Communication Battalion and is the chief instructor at III MHG corporal’s course where teaches classes, organizes administration work and provides knowledge and leadership to his subordinates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Kelsey Dornfeld/ Released)
RMMN0EH7–Marines attached to Expeditionary Operations Training Group, 3rd Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force experience the Helo Dunker on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, August 3, 2017. The Marines and Sailors with III MHG, III MEF attended the Underwater Egress Training course to improve their skills in escaping from submerged aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Neumann)
RMPAED49–Lance Cpl. Emilee Kohls poses for a portrait at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Motor Pool on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 28, 2016. III MHG motor transport Marines turn wrenches and drive day and night to ensure III MEF’s ability to deploy at any time. Kohls, from Meeker, Colo., is a motor transportation operator with III MHG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Tran/Released)
RMMM56X5–Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses the crowed during the III MEF Headquarters Group re-designation ceremony at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan on Sept. 8, 2017. III MHG was re-designated in a ceremony as III MEF Information Group, highlighting the beginning of a new era of modern Marine Corps information warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian J. Lopez)
RMP67YXG–Lance Cpl. Theodore Webber uses leaves from the jungle to camouflage his paintball mask on White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, May 20, 2016. The Single Marine Program hosted a tournament in which mostly engineers and motor transport technicians from III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group stationed on Camp Hansen competed against Marines from Camp Courtney. Webber, a Middleboro, Mass. native, is an engineer with III MHG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)
RMMTH135–U.S. Marines with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), fixing Airtronic Burners to heat up the food during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 24, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with acc
RMP6801G–Lance Cpl. Levi Christianson dives for cover during a paintball tournament hosted by the Single Marines Program at White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, May 20, 2016. Participants included engineers and motor transport technicians from III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group stationed on Camp Hansen competed against Marines from Camp Courtney. Christianson, a native from Renton, WA., is a motor transport technician with III MHG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)
RMMM5783–Col. Brian M. Howlett (right), commanding officer, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields, sergeant major of III MIG, case the III MEF Headquarters Group colors during the III MIG re-designation ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan Sept. 8, 2017. III MHG was re-designated in a ceremony as III MIG, highlighting the beginning of a new era of modern Marine Corps information warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards)
RMP30K17–Lance Cpl. David Al-Ibrahim patrols the jungle during a field operation at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. The military policeman with Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF conduct monthly training to maintain and sharpen skills for patrols in enemy territory. Al-Ibrahim, form Appleton, Wisconsin, is a field military policeman with Company B, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)
RMP43842–Col. Sean M. McBride, the commanding officer of III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares to pass a noncommissioned officer sword during a post and relief ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee relinquished his duties as the III MHG, III Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Camp Hansen sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields. Fields now holds the responsibilities of assisting the commanding officer in keeping a positive presence in the Pacific. Lee, from Alexandria, Virginia, is slated to serve as the serg
RMMTH13A–U.S. Marines with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), operating a tram to dig a fighting hole during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 24, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accompli
RMP43848–Col. Sean M. McBride, commanding officer of III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, passes the noncommissioned officer sword during a post and relief ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee relinquished his duties as the III MHG, III Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Camp Hansen sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields. Fields now holds the responsibilities of assisting the commanding officer in keeping a positive presence in the Pacific. Lee is from Alexandria, Virginia, and is slated to serve as the sergeant m
RMMRHRBK–1st Sgt. Derrick Benbow, senior enlisted advisor of 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses a formation of Marines and Corpsmen at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2017. Marines from Bravo Company, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF and Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF came together to celebrate the birthday with a ceremonial cake cutting and birthday message reading from 3rd LE Bn senior enlisted advisor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)
RMP4383E–U.S. Marine Cpl. Zane E. Tilley sounds the adjutant call during a post and relief ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee passes on his duties as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Camp Hansen sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields. Fields now holds the responsibilities of assisting the commanding officer in keeping a positive presence in the Pacific. Tilley, from Greensboro, North Carolina, is the manpower and personnel clerk for III MHG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Lee, from Alexandria, Vi
RMMTH12C–United States Marine (Left) Lt. Col. Giuseppe Stavale, III Marine Headquarters Group executive officer (III MHG) , (Right) Col. Brian M. Howlett, the Camp Commander at Camp Hansen having a discussion during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 24, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integratin
RMMRHRB4–1st Sgt. Derrick Benbow, senior enlisted advisor of 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, alongside Marines and Corpsmen conduct pushups during the 119th Hospital Corpsman Birthday at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2017. Marines from Bravo Company, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF and Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF came together to celebrate the birthday with a ceremonial cake cutting and birthday message reading from 3rd LE Bn senior enlisted advisor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance
RMMTY8W2–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Giuseppe Stavale is the executive officer of the III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engaging in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with internationa
RMMRHRB1–1st Sgt. Derrick Benbow, senior enlisted advisor of 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, alongside Marines and Corpsmen conduct pushups during the 119th Hospital Corpsman Birthday at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2017. Marines from Bravo Company, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF and Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF came together to celebrate the birthday with a ceremonial cake cutting and birthday message reading from 3rd LE Bn senior enlisted advisor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance
RMMM56X6–Col. Brian M. Howlett, commanding officer, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group addresses the crowed during the III Marine Headquarters Group re-designation ceremony at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan on Sept. 8, 2017. III MHG was re-designated in a ceremony as III MEF Information Group, highlighting the beginning of a new era of modern Marine Corps information warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian J. Lopez)
RMMWTE96–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, the Okinawa Area and III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), serves chow to service members during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating wi
RMMM56X3–Col. Brian M. Howlett (left), commanding officer, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields, sergeant major, III MIG retire the III Marine Headquarters Group colors on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan on Sept. 8, 2017. III MHG was re-designated in a ceremony as III MIG, highlighting the beginning of a new era of modern Marine Corps information warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian J. Lopez)
RMMPW5RC–United States Marine Corp Lt. Col. Giuseppe Stavale, III Marine Headquarters Group executive officer, and Sgt. Maj. Mario Fields, III MHG sergeant major, present Airmen 1st Class Martin Sebastian and Andres Ordaz, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions systems technicians and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Nelson Ellwood, a sub team chief with the 3rd Intelligence Battalion, awards for saving the life of a U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. after the lieutenant and Elwood sustained injuries during an accident at the Kadena auto hobby shop, April 7, 2017, on Camp Hansen, Japan. Thanks to the quick reactions of
RMHEX96R–Marines and sailors with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Military Police Support Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, demonstrate how to operate an X-26 taser during sustainment training here, May 23. The training events were conducted in preparation for the Non-Lethal Weapons Executive Seminar 2011. NOLES '11, which is scheduled to take place from May 30 - June 10 in Chonburi, Thailand, is Marine Forces Pacific's premiere multilateral security cooperation event for non-lethal weapons and is designed to promote awareness of
RMHEX99W–Marines with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Military Police Support Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, expose members of the Thai army and police force to oleoresin capsicum spray here May 30, as part of the Non-Lethal Weapons Executive Seminar 2011. NOLES '11, which is scheduled to take place from May 30-June 10, is Marine Forces Pacific's premiere multilateral theater security cooperation event for non-lethal weapons and is designed to promote awareness of non-lethal weapons use to maintain order in low-intensity scena
RMHF1BAX–Lance Cpl. Samuel V. Enriquez directs military working dog Dasty to search part of a road June 20 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. The training allowed the team to practice search techniques it would use during a patrol. Enriquez is a military working dog handler, and Dasty is a military working dog. Both are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Dogs sniff-out explosives during training 130620-M-DU087-031
RMHF29HN–Lance Cpl. Pete Hernandez, left, directs his military working dog, Amber, during improvised explosive device detection training July 2 in the Central Training Area. MWDs and their handlers patrolled through areas with odors typically associated with explosive devices. The goal of the training was to make it through each area without missing any indicators. Hernandez is an El Paso, Texas, native and a miltary working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Amber is a specialized search dog with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps
RMMTY916–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. West a motor transport operator with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engage in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and pa
RMHF29HH–Cutter, a military working dog, sniffs for mock explosives along a road while his handler, Cpl. Justin B. Trujillo, directs him July 2 in the Central Training Area. MWDs and their handlers executed improvised explosive device detection training, where the dog teams patrolled through areas with odors typically associated with IEDs. The goal in the training was to make it through the lane without missing any of the indicators. Trujillo is a Los Alamos, New Mexico, native and military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III ME
RMHF2391–Marines along with civilian contractors observe Marines' performance during a virtual scenario inside a combat convoy simulator April 15 at Camp Hansen. In the simulator, the Marines were tested on an array of skills that included immediate action drills, communication, observation and tactics. The Marines are military policemen with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released) Law enforcement Marines confront battlefield reality in virtual world 140415-M-AQ282-003
RMHF32X0–Col. Sean M. McBride, center right, and Satoshi, Yamada, retired Ishikawa chief of police, center, met for an award ceremony March 12 at Camp Hansen. The Marine Corps awarded the certificate for actions Yamada performed as chief of police. Yamada is retiring as the police chief after two years. Yamada worked with the III Marine Expeditionary Force by helping with disaster relief, anti-terrorism and evacuation drills, the drunken driving campaign and spoke at the welcome aboard seminars for Marines on the Unit Deployment Program. Yamada is from Naha City, Okinawa. McBride is from Butte, Montana
RMMTY8PP–U.S. Marines with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engage in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, ch
RMHF32WX–Takayuki Kayo, front right, reads a certificate of commendation for Satoshi Yamada March 12 at Camp Hansen. The Marine Corps awarded Yamada for his actions as the Ishikawa chief of police. Yamada is retiring as the police chief after two years. Yamada worked with the III Marine Expeditionary Force by helping with disaster relief, anti-terrorism and evacuation drills, the drunken driving campaign and spoke at the welcome aboard seminars for Marines on the Unit Deployment Program. Kayo is the community relations specialist for Camp Hansen. Yamada is from Naha City, Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps ph
RMMTY93A–U.S. Marines with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engage in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, ch
RMHF32WY–Col. Sean M. McBride, right, presents a certificate of commendation March 12 at Camp Hansen to Satoshi Yamada, the Ishikawa chief of police, for his actions on duty. Yamada is retiring as the police chief after two years. Yamada worked with III Marine Expeditionary Force by helping with disaster relief, anti-terrorism and evacuation drills, the drunken driving campaign and spoke at the welcome aboard seminars for Marines on the Unit Deployment Program. Yamada is from Naha City, Okinawa. McBride is from Butte, Montana, and is the commanding officer for III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarter
RMHF29HP–Amber, a miltary working dog, searches along a wall during improvised explosive device detection training July 2 in the Central Training Area. Amber was tasked with patrolling off-leash to locate odors typically associated with explosive material for her handler. Amber is a specialized search dog with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released) Paw Patrol, Military working dogs execute explosive detection training 140702-M-GX711-156
RMMWTE8E–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Richards Phillips (left) , Maj. Christian Palmer (center), Lieutenant Col. Scott Morrison (right) with Civil Affairs G-9, III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), looking through their field operations guide during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017 (MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an exper
RMHF29HF–Cpl. Dusten R. Bradburn, right, directs his military working dog, Falco, July 2 in the Central Training Area. MWDs and their handlers executed improvised explosive device detection training, in which the dog teams patrolled through areas with odors typically associated with IEDs. The goal of the training was to identify all indicators in the lane. Bradburn is a Springfield, Colorado, native and military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Falco is a patrol explosive detection dog with the battalion. (U.S. Marine C
RMMTH12X–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Adam Mitio a Motor Transport Operator with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), tightens straps on a 7 ton truck during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 24, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a c
RMHF29HR–Cutter, a military working dog, patrols along the side of a road July 2 in the Central Training Area. The MWD was taking part in improvised explosive device detection training, in which he and his handler patrolled through areas with odors typically associated with IEDs. The goal was to discover all indicators throughout the lane. Cutter is a specialized search dog with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released) Paw Patrol, Military working dogs execute explosive detection training 140702
RMMTY8XJ–U.S. Marines with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engage in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, ch
RMHF20XP–Satellite communication systems and radio towers sit outside the combined operations centers at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division Base in Pohang March 11. The communication capabilities during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2014 are provided by 7th Communication Battalion, III MEF Headquarters Group, III MEF, and include multiple internet systems, phone and video teleconferencing capabilities. MEFEX 14 exercises the interoperability and combined capability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps Forces. 7th Communications Battalion wires up MEFEX 14 140310-M-XK110-566
RMHF1BAY–Lance Cpl. Samuel V. Enriquez works with military working dog Dasty to practice inspecting areas for possible explosives June 20 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. The training allowed the team to become more proficient in search techniques while patrolling. Enriquez is a military working dog handler, and Dasty is a military working dog. Both are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released) Dogs sniff-out explosives during training 130620-M-DU087-047
RMHF2CXE–Cpl. Sean McKenzie, left, a Germantown, Maryland, native, trains military working dog Dini on bite work with his handler, Lance Cpl. Alisha Vidal, a Hollywood, Florida, native, Aug. 7 at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. Bite work trains the dog to subdue a suspect while the handler still maintains control over their dog. Military working dog handlers executed explosives and narcotics detection, patrolling and bite work training throughout the day. McKenzie and Vidal are military working dog handlers with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group
RMMTY8P1–U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Chase Morrison with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engaging in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a c
RMHF2CX3–Lance Cpl. Ryan Smith, a Kansas City, Kansas, native, and his dog, Semmy, clear a building while searching for hidden narcotics and explosives Aug. 7 during a training event at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. Completing scenarios sustains and improves a dog and their handler's skills, and it also builds a stronger rapport between the two. Military working dog handlers executed explosives and narcotics detection, patrolling and bite work training throughout the day. Smith is a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters
RMMTY8KH–U.S. Marines with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engage in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, ch
RMHF2CX9–Lance Cpl. Ryan Smith, a Kansas City, Kansas, native, and his dog, Semmy, clear a building, searching for hidden narcotics and explosives Aug. 7 during a training event at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. Completing scenarios sustains and improves a dog and their handler's skills, and it also builds a stronger rapport between the two. Military working dog handlers practiced explosives and narcotics detection, patrolling and bite work training throughout the day. Smith is a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Gro
RMHF0RM9–Lance Cpl. Nathan Neville, an Atlanta, Georgia, native, and his dog, Zak, take a break from running through scenarios Aug. 7 at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. Military working dog handlers executed explosives and narcotics detection, patrolling and bite work training throughout the day. Full protective gear was required while clearing buildings and patrolling sections of road with hidden narcotics and explosives. Neville is a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl.
RMHF2KPJ–Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion run into a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a fast-roping exercise Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. After familiarizing themselves with fast-roping techniques by executing them with no gear, the Marines worked their way up to wearing full gear and then with their military working dogs as well. The Marines are with 3rd LE Bn, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released) 3rd LE Bn Fast-ropes with dogs 141027-M-WM612-812
RMHF2CXD–Cpl. Sean McKenzie, right, a Germantown, Maryland, native, holds back Benjamin, a military working dog, from subduing Cpl. Nicholas Newell, a Troy, New York, native, during bite work training Aug. 7 at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. Bite work trains the dog to subdue a suspect while allowing the handler to maintain control over their dog. Military working dog handlers practiced explosives and narcotics detection, patrolling and bite work training throughout the day. McKenzie and Neville are military working dog handlers with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary F
RMMTY90B–U.S. Marines with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engage in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, ch
RMHF2CWN–Lance Cpl. Pete Hernandez, an El Paso, Texas, native, and his dog, Amber, search for hidden narcotics and explosives along a trail Aug. 7 during a training event at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. Amber wore a radio harness, so she could hear Hernandez's commands from farther distances. Military working dog handlers executed explosives and narcotics detection, patrolling and bite work training throughout the day. Hernandez is a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl.
RMMWTE8Y–U.S. Marine Corps (left) Col. Brian M. Howlett, the Camp Commander at Camp Hansen, (right) Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, the Okinawa Area and III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), serves chow to service members during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to prov
RMHF2CX8–Semmy, a military working dog, receives a toy from his dog handler, Lance Cpl. Ryan Smith, a Kansas City, Kansas, native, after properly clearing a building while searching for hidden narcotics and explosives Aug. 7 during a training event at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. Handlers use toys as incentive for the dog to complete their task correctly. Military working dog handlers executed explosives and narcotics detection, patrolling and bite work training throughout the day. Smith is a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force H
RMHF20XT–Lance Cpl. Helen M. Girardot troubleshoots network connectivity on a computer in the combined operations center at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division Base in Pohang March 11. During Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2014, Girardot works 12-hour shifts to maintain connectivity throughout the duration of the exercise. Girardot is a field wireman with 7th Communication Battalion, III MEF Headquarters Group, III MEF. MEFEX 14 exercises the interoperability and combined capability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps Forces. 7th Communications Battalion wires up MEFEX 14 140310-M-XK110-811
RMHF3KR4–Lance Cpl. Donald Hesse cleans out the dogs' food bowls after feeding them for the last time before they depart Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 24, 2015. Being a dog handler is an all day, every day job; they work from the time they get to the kennels early in the morning until the last time they feed them for the day. Hesse is a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Dasty is a Belgian Malinois and a patrol explosive detection dog. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released) Every Dog ha
RMR6K8XE–U.S. Marines with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), fixing Airtronic Burners to heat up the food during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 24, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with acc
RMHF3KR3–Lance Cpl. Donald Hesse carries his dog Dasty at the end of a conditioning hike through the woods on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 24, 2015. Carrying the dogs strengthens the handler’s ability to take care of their dog in the case that it overheats or gets injured. Hesse is from Salem, Massachusetts, and a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Dasty is a Belgian Malinois and a patrol explosive detection dog. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released) Every Dog has its Day 150924-M-MS0
RMHF2KPG–Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion fast-rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. After familiarizing themselves with fast-roping techniques by executing them with no gear, the Marines worked their way up to wearing full gear and then with their military working dogs as well. The battalion plans on using these insertion techniques for a training exercise coming up next month. The Marines are with 3rd LE Bn, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released) 3rd LE Bn Fast-ropes with do
RMR6K8Y2–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, the Okinawa Area and III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), serves chow to service members during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating wi
RMHF2KPK–Cpl. Caleb Owens, from Melbourne, Iowa, prepares to fast-rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with his military working dog, Dixie, Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. After familiarizing themselves with fast-roping techniques by executing them with no gear, the Marines worked their way up to wearing full gear and then with their military working dogs as well. Owens is a military policeman, and a working dog handler. He and Dixie are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released) 3rd
RMHF3NWT–Cpl. Pedro Hernandez and his Specialized Search Dog Amber search a house after a raid Dec. 10, 2015 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, as part of Interoperability Exercise 16-1. The dog handlers are attached to the Maritime Raid Force during certain operations to make it easier for the Marines to find mission critical information and can be used as extra security. Hernandez, from El Paso, Texas, is a dog handler with the 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released) Maritime Raid Force Breaches
RMR6K8XN–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Giuseppe Stavale is the executive officer of the III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engaging in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with internationa
RMHF1DN7–Cpl Lancine Camara, left, and Senior Airman Reginald A. Bramlett react to a simulated improvised explosive device detonation Aug. 5 during a III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Corporals' Course event at Combat Town training facility in the Central Training Area. Once hit by the blast, the service members became casualties and their teammates had to request a casualty evacuation and safely move them from the area. Camara is an assault amphibious vehicle crewman with Assault Amphibious Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF. Bramlett is a fire protection a
RMHF28A3–U.S. Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins, right, discusses the U.S. Army Patriot missile launcher's capabilities with a group of soldiers June 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The Patriot missile launcher's early warning system helps detect what planes are in the air, identify potential threats and then determine the whether hostile missiles have been launched. Stebbins is a Northglenn, Colorado, native and commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The soldiers are with Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regim
RMHF2T59–Staff Sgt. Peter Burchfield, from Boston, Massachusetts, sights in on a target with a AN/PED-1 Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder Jan. 16 during Exercise Lava Viper 15.1-2 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Hawaii. After sighting in, the device emits a laser which marks simulated hostile threats for air assets. The laser provides Marine pilots with the exact location of targets and suspected threats without putting the operator in harm’s way. Burchfield is a joint terminal attack controller with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, II
RMHF3MYC–Sgt. Bobo, a military working dog, responds to his handler’s commands after exiting a CH-53E Super Stallion in support of Blue Chromite 16 in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. Bobo was tasked with tracking down the pilot and aircrew of a simulated downed aircraft. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. Bobo is with 3rd Law Enforce
RMR6K8XM–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Giuseppe Stavale is the executive officer of the III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engaging in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with internationa
RMHF3MYD–Military police Marines conduct fast roping out of a CH-53E Super Stallion in support of Blue Chromite 16 in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. The Marines, with the help of a military working dog, were tasked with tracking down the pilot and two downed aircrew members on a simulated downed aircraft. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to
RMR6K8XH–U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Barr the Combat Camera officer with III Marine Headquarters Group (III MHG), engaging in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear Level 4 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2017(MEFEX 17) at Range GP 304 on Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. MEFEX 17, a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment, is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of III MEF, while remaining ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies a
RMHF3MYB–Sgt. Bobo, a military working dog, awaits his handler’s commands after exiting a CH-53E Super Stallion in support of Blue Chromite 16 in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. Bobo was tasked with tracking down the pilot and aircrew of a simulated downed aircraft. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. Bobo is with 3rd Law Enforcement
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