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III Marine Expeditionary Force | Marine Air Ground Task Force based in Okinawa, Japan. Likes and retweets are not endorsements. Instagram: iiimef_marines
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    Feb 22, 2025
    #Marines with @31stMeu conduct a search during a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise aboard the USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10, 2025.
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    Dec 12, 2018
    ***UPDATE***(2200 Dec 12, 2018) MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan – The five U.S. Marines declared deceased after being involved in a 6 December F/A-18 and KC-130 mishap off the coast of Kochi, Japan have been identified. Click the link: facebook.com/16786628723676…
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    Dec 7, 2016
    Breaking:Search/Rescue effort ongoing for Marine pilot who ejected from F/A-18 today 120 miles southeast of Iwakuni, Japan. Keep in prayers.
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    III MEF Marines
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    Dec 6, 2018
    We are thankful for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's, the Japanese Coast Guard's, and the U.S. 7th Fleet's efforts as they continue to respond to the search and rescue operation. Media can contact the III Marine Expeditionary Force media desk at [email protected].
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    Dec 11, 2018
    ***UPDATE*** (1315/Dec 11, 2018) Marine Corps declares remaining Marines involved in F/A-18 and KC-130 aviation mishap deceased; search and rescue operations concluded... To read more click the link: facebook.com/IIIMEF/posts/2…
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    Oct 13, 2018
    U.S Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Philippine Marine Corps, and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a humanitarian aid amphibious landing during KAMANDAG 2 in Naval Education Training Command, Philippines.
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    Dec 6, 2018
    ***UPDATE*** (2300/Dec 6,2018) The United States Marine Corps confirms that two Marines have been found. One is in fair condition and the other has been declared deceased by competent medical personnel. For more information visit
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    III MEF Marines. 80,086 likes · 704 talking about this. III Marine Expeditionary Force, ready to Fight Now to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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    Dec 7, 2018
    ***UPDATE***(2325/Dec 7,2018) MARINE CORPS IDENTIFIES NAME OF DECEASED MARINE IN F/A-18 and KC-130 MISHAP For more information click the link: facebook.com/IIIMEF/posts/2…
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    III MEF Marines
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    Feb 4, 2025
    #Marines with @31stMEU conduct a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 31, 2025.
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    III MEF Marines
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    Dec 6, 2018
    Search and rescue operations continue for U.S. Marine Corps aircraft that were involved in a mishap approximately 200 miles off of the coast of Japan around 2:00 a.m. Dec. 6. View full press release: facebook.com/IIIMEF/
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    III MEF Marines
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    Nov 25, 2016
    Marines with 3rd Recon Battalion complete a 9-mile obstacle course to honor their fallen brothers during the annual Warrior Challenge.
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    Dec 8, 2017
    After a grueling 4 days of hiking, shooting and getting slayed at the Jungle Warfare Training Center. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment are crowned as the 3rd Marine Divison Super Squad. 🏆
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    Feb 23, 2025
    #Marines with @31stMEU conduct a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 13, 2025.
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    Aug 6, 2017
    Keeping our families informed is of utmost importance to the Marine Corps. We have completed notification to the three Marines' families.