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III Marine Expeditionary Force | Marine Air Ground Task Force based in Okinawa, Japan.

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KAMANDAG 10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago.

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Marines with 3rd Marine Division, offload equipment and personnel in support of maritime key terrain security operations during KAMANDAG 10 at Calayan, Philippines, June 22, 2026. @3d_Marines_Div

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Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of III MEF and Lt. Gen. Seiji Toriumi, commanding general of Western Army, provide remarks to service members during the closing ceremony of Resolute Dragon 26 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 30, 2026.

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The course develops junior leaders' ability to lead Marines in complex and demanding environments, strengthening small-unit readiness.

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Marines with 3rd Marine Division prepare to execute a dry-fire ambush during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course at Paredes Air Station, Philippines, June 17, 2026. @3d_Marines_Div

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Watch the III Marine Expeditionary Force Change of Command live at the link listed below. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bejamin Watson, the oncoming commanding general of III MEF, will take command from Lt. Gen. Roger Turner in Okinawa, Japan on July 15, 2026.

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The range was conducted to improve the Marines' tactical proficiency while conducting live fire maneuvers.

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Marines with 3rd Marine Division alongside Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a dry run for a live fire range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 16, 2026. @3d_Marines_Div

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Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain.

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Marines with 3rd Marine Division execute force on force training during Resolute Dragon 26 at Japan Self-Defense Force Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, June 23, 2026. @3d_Marines_Div

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Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain.

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U.S. Marines from across the III Marine Expeditionary Force trained alongside Japan Self-Defense Force personnel during exercise Resolute Dragon 26.

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As the Marines Corps’ purpose-built Division for the littorals and as the Indo-Pacific stand-in force, our nation, allies, and partners rely on us to be ready.

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U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division are constantly improving lethality, combat readiness, and unit cohesion in an effort to promote operation CALTRAP READY in Okinawa, Japan. @3d_Marines_Div

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Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain.

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Marines with 3rd Marine Division, conduct force on force training during Resolute Dragon 26 at Japan Self-Defense Force Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, June 21, 2026. @3d_Marines_Div

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Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain.

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Marines with 3rd Marine Division, rehearse bilateral vehicle recovery procedures during exercise Resolute Dragon 26 at Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, June 21, 2026. @3d_Marines_Div