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A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force makes an improvised shape charge during a demolition range in Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 12, 2025. This range tested the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marines' skills by challenging them to create effective breaching charges using only items they might have in their packs or find in the surrounding area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force makes an improvised shape charge during a demolition range in Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 12, 2025. This range tested the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marines' skills by challenging them to create effective breaching charges using only items they might have in their packs or find in the surrounding area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal. Martin Rosas a low altitude air defense gunner with 1st Low Altitude Air Defense, forward deployed in direct support of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, post security during a resupply utilizing Rheinmetall Mission Master Silent Partners during a Command Post Exercise on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. This CPX validated 4th Marine Regiment’s lethality in a forward deployed environment while testing and strengthening their decision-making capabilities, warfighting skills, and ability to command and control multiple subordinate maneuver units. The Mission Master drones are autonomous, uncrewed ground vehicles used to assist with tactical transport, resupply, and casualty evacuation, engineered to provide assistance and reduce danger to dismounted troops across a wide range of missions, including high-risk situations. Rosas is a native of Nevada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal. Martin Rosas a low altitude air defense gunner with 1st Low Altitude Air Defense, forward deployed in direct support of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, post security during a resupply utilizing Rheinmetall Mission Master Silent Partners during a Command Post Exercise on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. This CPX validated 4th Marine Regiment’s lethality in a forward deployed environment while testing and strengthening their decision-making capabilities, warfighting skills, and ability to command and control multiple subordinate maneuver units. The Mission Master drones are autonomous, uncrewed ground vehicles used to assist with tactical transport, resupply, and casualty evacuation, engineered to provide assistance and reduce danger to dismounted troops across a wide range of missions, including high-risk situations. Rosas is a native of Nevada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tucker Mocan

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion lands during a casualty evacuation drill at Jungle Warfare Training Center aboard Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, November 13, 2025. The training represents a validation of 3rd Marine Division’s processes and procedures for casualty evacuation, signifying proficiency for render aid to personnel in a timely manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion lands during a casualty evacuation drill at Jungle Warfare Training Center aboard Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, November 13, 2025. The training represents a validation of 3rd Marine Division’s processes and procedures for casualty evacuation, signifying proficiency for render aid to personnel in a timely manner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Pruett

U.S. Marines Corps Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, center-left, the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, Sgt. Maj. Christopher Adams, center, the sergeant major of III MEF, and U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force prepare plates during a Thanksgiving potluck at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 26, 2025.  III MEF hosted the Thanksgiving potluck to bring Marines and Sailors together to build camaraderie and unit cohesion while celebrating the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

U.S. Marines Corps Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, center-left, the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, Sgt. Maj. Christopher Adams, center, the sergeant major of III MEF, and U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force prepare plates during a Thanksgiving potluck at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 26, 2025.  III MEF hosted the Thanksgiving potluck to bring Marines and Sailors together to build camaraderie and unit cohesion while celebrating the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, left, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, receives a gift from Sgt. Maj. Sael Garcia and Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale, the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing sergeant major and commanding general, during a senior leaders’ conference at the Camp Butler Officers’ Club, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 4, 2025 The senior leaders’ conference was held to discuss shared security challenges and ways to enhance the MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriel Antwiler)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz, left, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, receives a gift from Sgt. Maj. Sael Garcia and Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale, the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing sergeant major and commanding general, during a senior leaders’ conference at the Camp Butler Officers’ Club, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 4, 2025 The senior leaders’ conference was held to discuss shared security challenges and ways to enhance the MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriel Antwiler)

Photo by Sgt. Gabriel Antwiler

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force pose for a group photo at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 9, 2025. The award ceremony was held to recognize finance Marines across III MEF for their efforts in managing their respective unit’s budget, enabling III MEF to use its financial resources to the fullest potential. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force pose for a group photo at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 9, 2025. The award ceremony was held to recognize finance Marines across III MEF for their efforts in managing their respective unit’s budget, enabling III MEF to use its financial resources to the fullest potential. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eadan Avramidis

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Evaristo Granadosleyva and Oscar Guererro, motor vehicle operators with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, pose for a photo with a local Japanese resident on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during the Camp Foster Festival on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 5, 2025. Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa hosted the annual festival, which was open to Status of Forces Agreement personnel and local Japanese residents. The event featured local vendors, games, static displays of U.S. military and Japanese Self-Defense Force equipment, and live music from local and guest performers. Granadosleyva is a native of Tennessee, and Guererro is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Evaristo Granadosleyva and Oscar Guererro, motor vehicle operators with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, pose for a photo with a local Japanese resident on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during the Camp Foster Festival on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 5, 2025. Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa hosted the annual festival, which was open to Status of Forces Agreement personnel and local Japanese residents. The event featured local vendors, games, static displays of U.S. military and Japanese Self-Defense Force equipment, and live music from local and guest performers. Granadosleyva is a native of Tennessee, and Guererro is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Easton, the outgoing sergeant major for Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Maj. Gen. Brian Wolford, commanding general of MCIPAC, and Sgt. Maj. Jorge Ortiz, incoming sergeant major of MCIPAC, stand at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan July 8, 2025. Easton a native of Minnesota, was relieved by Ortiz a native of California, who previously served as the sergeant major of Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Ortiz enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2000 and was previously stationed at Camp Smith, Hawaii. Wolford is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Easton, the outgoing sergeant major for Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Maj. Gen. Brian Wolford, commanding general of MCIPAC, and Sgt. Maj. Jorge Ortiz, incoming sergeant major of MCIPAC, stand at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan July 8, 2025. Easton a native of Minnesota, was relieved by Ortiz a native of California, who previously served as the sergeant major of Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Ortiz enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2000 and was previously stationed at Camp Smith, Hawaii. Wolford is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

U.S. service members attending the Advanced Riders Course, put on their helmets during the Advanced Riders Course on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 21, 2025. The course is mandatory for all Status of Forces Agreement personnel who operate any type of motorcycle. It enhances riders’ proficiency in basic techniques such as leaning, accelerating and braking, while emphasizing road safety through advanced riding instruction for both service members and civilians. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

U.S. service members attending the Advanced Riders Course, put on their helmets during the Advanced Riders Course on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 21, 2025. The course is mandatory for all Status of Forces Agreement personnel who operate any type of motorcycle. It enhances riders’ proficiency in basic techniques such as leaning, accelerating and braking, while emphasizing road safety through advanced riding instruction for both service members and civilians. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, participate in the Ginowan Dragon Boat Race. Forty teams, including Das Boots, Hornet Harbingers and Yasha Dragons from MCAS Futenma, competed for top five honors in the timed event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Conde)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, participate in the Ginowan Dragon Boat Race. Forty teams, including Das Boots, Hornet Harbingers and Yasha Dragons from MCAS Futenma, competed for top five honors in the timed event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Conde)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Conde

Official Photo of SgtMaj Jore L. Ortiz

Official Photo of SgtMaj Jore L. Ortiz

Photo by Curtesy Asset

A local team competes in a dragon boat race in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan, June 1, 2025. Over 15 Teams comprised of locals, U.S service members and status of forces agreement personnel participated in the dragon boat race. The dragon boat race consists of three teams per match, and 11 members per team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

A local team competes in a dragon boat race in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan, June 1, 2025. Over 15 Teams comprised of locals, U.S service members and status of forces agreement personnel participated in the dragon boat race. The dragon boat race consists of three teams per match, and 11 members per team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

U.S. Marines from Camp Hansen, members of the Bushido Warriors, and members of Futsal Circle Legare compete during the Friendship Soccer Game on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 7, 2025. The event brought Marines and local residents together to foster a lasting relationships through friendly competition. Both the Bushido Warriors and Futsal Circle Legare compete in soccer tournaments across the island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marines from Camp Hansen, members of the Bushido Warriors, and members of Futsal Circle Legare compete during the Friendship Soccer Game on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 7, 2025. The event brought Marines and local residents together to foster a lasting relationships through friendly competition. Both the Bushido Warriors and Futsal Circle Legare compete in soccer tournaments across the island. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Taylor Thompson, the outgoing commanding officer of 3rd Network Battalion, Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Plaza Housing, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 6, 2025. Thompson served for two years as the commanding officer and was relieved by Chamberlin who previously served as the assistant chief of staff G-6, MCIPAC. Thompson also received his second meritorious service medal for his service as commanding officer. Thompson is a native of Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Joseph Kreis)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Taylor Thompson, the outgoing commanding officer of 3rd Network Battalion, Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Plaza Housing, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 6, 2025. Thompson served for two years as the commanding officer and was relieved by Chamberlin who previously served as the assistant chief of staff G-6, MCIPAC. Thompson also received his second meritorious service medal for his service as commanding officer. Thompson is a native of Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Joseph Kreis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis

An 81mm mortar round lines on the ground during an explosive ordnance disposal training exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 17, 2025. The purpose of this exercise was to help enhance the EOD section’s ability to conduct inerting and exploitation operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis)

An 81mm mortar round lines on the ground during an explosive ordnance disposal training exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 17, 2025. The purpose of this exercise was to help enhance the EOD section’s ability to conduct inerting and exploitation operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis

U.S. Marines and locals pay their respects at the Hamahiga Island memorial site on Hamahiga Island, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2025. The first memorial is dedicated to the island residents who lost their lives during the battle, while the second memorial recognizes U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kermit Shelly, who was the commanding officer of 3rd Force Service Regiment from March 1967 until his death in June 1968. Shelly had a profound impact on the restoration of the local community and his most notable efforts include the construction of an elementary school, middle school, church, community hall, multiple private residences and the island’s water reservoir. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marines and locals pay their respects at the Hamahiga Island memorial site on Hamahiga Island, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2025. The first memorial is dedicated to the island residents who lost their lives during the battle, while the second memorial recognizes U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kermit Shelly, who was the commanding officer of 3rd Force Service Regiment from March 1967 until his death in June 1968. Shelly had a profound impact on the restoration of the local community and his most notable efforts include the construction of an elementary school, middle school, church, community hall, multiple private residences and the island’s water reservoir. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Pruitt Griffin, left, the incoming company commander for Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific receives the company colors from Capt. Matthew Mogish, the outgoing company commander of B Co, H&S Bn, MCIPAC, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025. Mogish served two years as the company commander and was relieved by Griffin, who previously served as the plans and program officer of G-6, MCIPAC. Mogish is a native of Texas and Griffin is a native of Mississippi. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Pruitt Griffin, left, the incoming company commander for Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific receives the company colors from Capt. Matthew Mogish, the outgoing company commander of B Co, H&S Bn, MCIPAC, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025. Mogish served two years as the company commander and was relieved by Griffin, who previously served as the plans and program officer of G-6, MCIPAC. Mogish is a native of Texas and Griffin is a native of Mississippi. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

U.S. Marines, members of the Japanese Coast Guard, and members of the Okinawan Prefectural Government, pose for a group photo during the annual Ie Shima Lighthouse Memorial Service on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2025. The memorial service was held to commemorate the casualties of World War II, the Ie Shima lighthouse keeper, and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

U.S. Marines, members of the Japanese Coast Guard, and members of the Okinawan Prefectural Government, pose for a group photo during the annual Ie Shima Lighthouse Memorial Service on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2025. The memorial service was held to commemorate the casualties of World War II, the Ie Shima lighthouse keeper, and his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andres Hernandez, an infantryman with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, holds a trash bag for a local preschool student during an Earth Day cleanup and tree-planting event at Nature Mirai in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025. Marine Corps Installations Pacific coordinated a week of Earth Day events to reinforce relationships between U.S. service members and the Okinawa community, and to preserve Okinawa’s environment. The volunteers were from the Camp Hansen Single Marine Program, Hamada Preschool, and Namisato Preschool. Hernandez is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andres Hernandez, an infantryman with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, holds a trash bag for a local preschool student during an Earth Day cleanup and tree-planting event at Nature Mirai in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025. Marine Corps Installations Pacific coordinated a week of Earth Day events to reinforce relationships between U.S. service members and the Okinawa community, and to preserve Okinawa’s environment. The volunteers were from the Camp Hansen Single Marine Program, Hamada Preschool, and Namisato Preschool. Hernandez is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

Shawn Miller, left, a wildlife conservation photographer, poses for a photo with attendees of his class about Okinawan wildlife on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2025. Environmental Affairs Branch, General Facilities, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, partnered with Miller to bring an educational class about animal species in Okinawa during Earth Week 2025. Miller, a Virginia native, educates audiences about preserving Okinawan wildlife through his images which have been featured in National Geographic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Shawn Miller, left, a wildlife conservation photographer, poses for a photo with attendees of his class about Okinawan wildlife on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2025. Environmental Affairs Branch, General Facilities, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, partnered with Miller to bring an educational class about animal species in Okinawa during Earth Week 2025. Miller, a Virginia native, educates audiences about preserving Okinawan wildlife through his images which have been featured in National Geographic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng

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