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Marines assigned to 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, demonstrate the ability to rapidly insert into key maritime terrain, enable resilient command and control networks, and connect multi-domain sensors to capable weapon systems. @3d_Marine_Div
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Francisco Matos, a rifleman with 3rd Marine Division, posts security after dismounting a CH-53E Super Stallion during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training at Camp Gonzalves, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 2, 2026. @3d_Marine_Div
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing land a CH-53E Super Stallion to transport simulated isolated personnel during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training at Camp Gonzalves, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 2, 2026. @1stMAW_Marines
A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to 33rd Rescue Squadron, 18th Wing, hoists a simulated casualty during exercise Rescue Flag 26 off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 3, 2026.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Liam Kearney, a machine gunner with 3rd Marine Division, fires an M4 carbine at simulated targets during a short-bay range for a live-fire basic skills package at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 1, 2026. @3d_Marine_Div
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group and members of the Thailand Mine Action Center train together during the Deployed for Training Bilateral EOD Exercise at Phu Lam Yai Training Ground, Nakon Ratchasima, Thailand, Sept. 3, 2026. @3rdMLG
This exercise allows Marines and members of TMAC to strengthen partner-nation relationships by exchanging subject matter expertise, conducting ordnance exploitation of foreign ordnance and large-scale demolition.
ONE MIND. ANY WEAPON.
Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 28, 2026. @3d_Marine_Div
The three-week MAI course combines rigorous physical conditioning and academic instruction to certify Marines to train, supervise, and advance students in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.
BRILLIANCE IN THE BASICS
Marines with 3rd Marine Division, conduct basic skills package training event at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Aug. 26, 2026. @3d_Marine_Div
The Marines conducted comprehensive training designed to sharpen their proficiency in land navigation, military operations in urban terrain, and force-on-force engagements.
READY IN ANY WATERS
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participate in a swim qualification course at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. @iii_mig_marines
The Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program reinforces aquatic proficiency, water survival skills, and mission readiness to ensure Marines can effectively operate and conduct rescues across amphibious and littoral environments.