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Vertical assault prepares MEU Marines for upcoming deployment July 29, 2014 — Training for an upcoming deployment, Marines participated in a vertical assault scenario July 18 at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, during an ongoing Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise.The scenario incorporated the 31st MEU’s air and ground combat elements to test their capabilities in a seize-and-capture response situation which MORE

3rd Marine Division hosts leader’s conference June 2, 2014 — Battalion and regimental commanding officers and senior enlisted advisors convened May 22-24 at Camps Courtney and Hansen as well as the Central Training Area for the 3rd Marine Division’s Spring 2014 Commanders and Senior Enlisted Conference.The theme of the leader’s conference was “How we train and fight as a division,” which opened a dialogue on MORE

Marines dive toward objective during beach reconnaissance training April 30, 2014 — Marines executed combatant diver and beach reconnaissance training April 24 in the Central Training Area to build upon amphibious reconnaissance tactics, techniques and procedures. The training was composed of Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, inserting into a lake from a combat rubber raiding craft, swimming to a MORE

Bulk fuel specialists learn vital skills during field training April 1, 2014 — Whether riding in motor vehicles and aircraft, or operating an array of heavy machinery, having the required fuel when and where it needs to be ensures readiness and mission accomplishment. Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, executed a field training event to perfect the unique skills demanded of their profession March MORE

Marines train sailors to protect chaplains April 1, 2014 — A Humvee abruptly stops in front of the black metal doors of a building, kicking up dust and rocks in its wake. Sailors, with M16 assault rifles at the ready, dismount quickly and escort their chaplain out of a potential danger area. Scenarios like this were enacted throughout the day as Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion provided religious MORE

3rd LE Bn Marines master patrol techniques March 26, 2014 — Eyes scan the immediate area, searching for potential threats. The patrolling Marines never know when the enemy may strike. They stay vigilant. They stay alert.Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion patrolled the surrounding area near a recently established base camp March 19 at Landing Zone Pigeon in the Central Training Area during a field MORE

Recon Marines fast-rope from Ospreys March 19, 2014 — Reconnaissance Marines executed fast-rope techniques from MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft March 12 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan MORE

Combat Assault Battalion explodes through training January 31, 2014 — As the force of the explosion sends a shockwave through the air, the pressure can be felt against the chests of everyone nearby. The sound echoes through the area as Marines rush to clear the barbed-wire obstruction recently ravaged by the explosion. A bulldozer rumbles through the opening, churning up earth, clearing simulated mines from the MORE

Military working dogs, handlers build relationship October 31, 2013 — "I’m letting my dog go!” warned the dog handler to the fleeing suspect.“Go get him,” commanded the handler to his canine just before it pursued the running suspect, caught him, and dragged him to the ground. Military working dog handlers with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion familiarized themselves with their furry counterparts by patrolling to MORE

SRT Marines certify capabilities, training October 10, 2013 — pecial reaction teams provide installation commanders the internal capability to resolve high-threat situations involving potential loss of life, limb or property. This high-stakes job requires the SRT members to be ready to respond to a vast range of contingencies without advanced warning. Successfully rising to this challenge requires extensive MORE