3/12 participates in joint CASEVAC training
September 06, 2013 — U.S. Marines, soldiers and Navy corpsmen worked together to evacuate simulated casualties while conducting improvised explosive device training at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 18 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. KMEP 13-8, a combined annual training exercise that enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of Republic of MORE
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ROK, US Marines fire artillery
August 27, 2013 — Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines conducted artillery training together at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 17, beginning the bilateral portion of Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. KMEP 13-8 is a regularly-scheduled, combined training exercise which enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of ROK and U.S. Marine forces. The MORE
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India Battery shoots direct-fire in Republic Of Korea
August 27, 2013 — “FIRE MISSION, FIRE MISSION, FIRE MISSION!” For Marine artillerymen, these shouts are embedded in their minds. When heard, they know it is time to begin the process of sending rounds down range as fast as possible. On this particular day, Marines with Battery I, did not hear the familiar phrase “fire mission,” but instead the Marines began MORE
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JGSDF officers tour Marine Corps facilities
July 18, 2013 — Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officers toured Marine Corps facilities July 12 at Camps Schwab and Hansen as part of the Japan observer exchange program. The JGSDF officers arrived at Camp Schwab to receive briefings from Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and view its assault amphibious vehicles. “The MORE
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Clardy assumes command of 3rd Marine Division
July 18, 2013 — Maj. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III assumed command of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, from Maj. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla during a change of command ceremony July 12 at Camp Courtney. Clardy was commissioned in May 1983 and his previous assignment was at Headquarters Marine Corps, where he served as the director of operations with MORE
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Reconnaissance Marines train with close-quarters battle pistol
July 18, 2013 — Reconnaissance Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, completed M45A1 close-quarters battle pistol training July 3 at Range 15 near Camp Hansen. The M45A1 replaced the M45 Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) pistol and the M9A1 service pistol as the issued sidearm for Marine Special Operations MORE
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Community members, Marines clean up for dragon boat race
May 24, 2013 — Approximately 60 community members and Marines gathered for an annual cleanup of the Matsuda-No-Hama Beach and senior citizen’s recreation field May 20 in Henoko. Members of the Henoko Senior Citizen’s Association and Marines assigned to various units at Camp Schwab cleaned up the areas in preparation for the Henoko Dragon Boat Race taking place MORE
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Marines hone tactics, techniques in outback
April 27, 2012 — Marines conducted a field-training exercise here April 16-20 to reinforce their knowledge of basic infantry tactics, techniques and procedures. During the weeklong field exercise, the Marines with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, trained at several different ranges where they MORE
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3/12 begins artillery training
February 07, 2011 — The Marines of Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, kicked off the live fire portion of their artillery training as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program here Feb. 7. The purpose of the regularly scheduled training is to sustain core capabilities and ensure Marines are MORE
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3/12 prepares for artillery training
February 04, 2011 — Approximately 160 Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force are scheduled to conduct artillery training here, as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program. The purpose of the regularly scheduled training is to ensure that the Marines are able to sustain their operational MORE
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