Marines assigned to 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct a cab-rebuild of a 7-ton truck after offloading selective gear at Subic International Port April 24, in Subic Bay, Philippines. The Marines were part of the Offload Preparation Party, which is responsible for preparing gear before docking to offload as efficient as possible once in port. The selective offload took vehicles and equipment from the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo to support Exercise Balikatan 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./ Released) - Marines assigned to 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct a cab-rebuild of a 7-ton truck after offloading selective gear at Subic International Port April 24, in Subic Bay, Philippines. The Marines were part of the Offload Preparation Party, which is responsible for preparing gear before docking to offload as efficient as possible once in port. The selective offload took vehicles and equipment from the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo to support Exercise Balikatan 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./ Released)

Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion work late into the evening using a Medium Crawler Tractor Bulldozer to build a water point for access to water that can be purified April 27 during Exercise Balikatan 2014 in Crow Valley, Philippines. The battalion was the Logistics Combat Element for BK-14 and supported approximately 700 Marines while in Crow Valley. The Marines are with 3rd Maint. Bn., Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released) - Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion work late into the evening using a Medium Crawler Tractor Bulldozer to build a water point for access to water that can be purified April 27 during Exercise Balikatan 2014 in Crow Valley, Philippines. The battalion was the Logistics Combat Element for BK-14 and supported approximately 700 Marines while in Crow Valley. The Marines are with 3rd Maint. Bn., Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released)

Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, right, and Sgt. Maj. Tamara L. Fode carry their crippled chariot May 23 at Camp Kinser during a field meet. The field meet was in recognition of 3rd Marine Logistics Group’s 56th anniversary. Despite the rainy weather and muddy field, the day’s events included a pancake breakfast, 5-kilometer run, two multi-unit physical training sessions followed by unit competitions. The competitions pitted the most physically fit Marines within the respective battalions and regiments of 3rd MLG against each other in events such as pugil stick bouts, tug-of-war, Humvee pull, tire flip and a functional fitness relay. The culminating event was a sergeant major versus commanding officer chariot race. This year’s winning unit was Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Nelson is the commanding general and Fode is the sergeant major of 3rd MLG, III MEF. - Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, right, and Sgt. Maj. Tamara L. Fode carry their crippled chariot May 23 at Camp Kinser during a field meet. The field meet was in recognition of 3rd Marine Logistics Group’s 56th anniversary. Despite the rainy weather and muddy field, the day’s events included a pancake breakfast, 5-kilometer run, two multi-unit physical training sessions followed by unit competitions. The competitions pitted the most physically fit Marines within the respective battalions and regiments of 3rd MLG against each other in events such as pugil stick bouts, tug-of-war, Humvee pull, tire flip and a functional fitness relay. The culminating event was a sergeant major versus commanding officer chariot race. This year’s winning unit was Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Nelson is the commanding general and Fode is the sergeant major of 3rd MLG, III MEF.

Col. Edmund J. Bowen, left, shares a laugh with Cpl. Joel A. Gibbs after presenting him with a Marine Corps Community Service Individual Augmentee Welcome Home package May 13 at Camp Kinser. “It’s a refreshing feeling knowing that the work I did there was appreciated,” said Gibbs, a Logansport, Ind., native. Bowen is the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, and Gibbs is a landing support specialist with CLR-37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released) - Col. Edmund J. Bowen, left, shares a laugh with Cpl. Joel A. Gibbs after presenting him with a Marine Corps Community Service Individual Augmentee Welcome Home package May 13 at Camp Kinser. “It’s a refreshing feeling knowing that the work I did there was appreciated,” said Gibbs, a Logansport, Ind., native. Bowen is the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, and Gibbs is a landing support specialist with CLR-37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse B. Boydston, left, takes a moment to relax with Philippine Marines during a training event May 12, 2014 as part of Balikatan 2014. The training was part of the culminating event between the logistics combat element of U.S. Marine Forces Balikatan and the Philippine Marines. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Boydston is wrecker chief of 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Philippine Marines are with Motor Transport and Maintenance Battalion, Combat Service Support Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman/Released) - U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse B. Boydston, left, takes a moment to relax with Philippine Marines during a training event May 12, 2014 as part of Balikatan 2014. The training was part of the culminating event between the logistics combat element of U.S. Marine Forces Balikatan and the Philippine Marines. Balikatan is an annual training exercise that strengthens the interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military and their commitment to regional security and stability, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Boydston is wrecker chief of 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Philippine Marines are with Motor Transport and Maintenance Battalion, Combat Service Support Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman/Released)

Cpl. Jared M. Cantu uses a terrain model to brief his plan of attack during military operations on urbanized terrain training May 7 at Combat Town in the Central Training Area. After each attempt to capture and occupy Combat Town, the Marines received constructive criticism about areas where they could improve and then prepared to attack again. Cantu, a San Antonio, Texas, native, is an engineer equipment electrical systems technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Cpl. Jared M. Cantu uses a terrain model to brief his plan of attack during military operations on urbanized terrain training May 7 at Combat Town in the Central Training Area. After each attempt to capture and occupy Combat Town, the Marines received constructive criticism about areas where they could improve and then prepared to attack again. Cantu, a San Antonio, Texas, native, is an engineer equipment electrical systems technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 2nd Lt. Kyohei Aikawa, left, observes machine gun targets pointed out by U.S. Marine Sgt. David C. Nicol May 8 in the Central Training Area during a quarterly Marine Corps common skills training evolution specifically designed for bulk fuel specialists. Aikawa is currently taking part in the Japan Observer Exchange Program, which allows JGSDF service members to spend time with U.S. Marines. Aikawa was observing Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, as they trained with medium machine guns to provide their own security in a combat environment. Aikawa is a combat engineer officer with 2nd Division, 2nd Engineer Battalion, headquartered in Hokkaido, Japan. Nicol is a squad leader and bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Headquarters Company, 9th ESB, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 2nd Lt. Kyohei Aikawa, left, observes machine gun targets pointed out by U.S. Marine Sgt. David C. Nicol May 8 in the Central Training Area during a quarterly Marine Corps common skills training evolution specifically designed for bulk fuel specialists. Aikawa is currently taking part in the Japan Observer Exchange Program, which allows JGSDF service members to spend time with U.S. Marines. Aikawa was observing Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, as they trained with medium machine guns to provide their own security in a combat environment. Aikawa is a combat engineer officer with 2nd Division, 2nd Engineer Battalion, headquartered in Hokkaido, Japan. Nicol is a squad leader and bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Headquarters Company, 9th ESB, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Marines operate a Blue Force Tracker – Joint Capabilities Release system April 23 during a course at the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center on Camp Hansen. The BFT-JCR is a new system being field tested by the Marine Corps to replace the original BFT. The system is a personnel and equipment tracker capable of quick communication and notifying users of previously determined hazard areas in an area of operations. - Marines operate a Blue Force Tracker – Joint Capabilities Release system April 23 during a course at the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center on Camp Hansen. The BFT-JCR is a new system being field tested by the Marine Corps to replace the original BFT. The system is a personnel and equipment tracker capable of quick communication and notifying users of previously determined hazard areas in an area of operations.

Olivia Hampton, 4, picks up an Easter egg April 19 during an Easter egg hunt on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The egg hunts were separated by age group to keep it fair for all the children. Family readiness officers with the air station organized the event while Marine volunteers filled more than 1,100 eggs. - Olivia Hampton, 4, picks up an Easter egg April 19 during an Easter egg hunt on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The egg hunts were separated by age group to keep it fair for all the children. Family readiness officers with the air station organized the event while Marine volunteers filled more than 1,100 eggs.