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Medal of Honor recipient, Dakota Meyer, speaks to U.S. Marines during Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2023. Meyer received the Medal of Honor for his daring initiative and bold fighting spirit while serving in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks)

Medal of Honor recipient, Dakota Meyer, speaks to U.S. Marines during Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2023. Meyer received the Medal of Honor for his daring initiative and bold fighting spirit while serving in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct a platoon attack at Pohakuloa Training Area, Oct. 17, 2023. Prior to participating in Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Exercise from Oct. 26 – Nov. 9, a company of Marines with 3d LCT is conducting the final phase of their training work-up cycle on the Big Island, Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct a platoon attack at Pohakuloa Training Area, Oct. 17, 2023. Prior to participating in Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Exercise from Oct. 26 – Nov. 9, a company of Marines with 3d LCT is conducting the final phase of their training work-up cycle on the Big Island, Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Paul Ruiz, left, and Pfc. Engel Ogandociprian use the FIM-92 Stinger to notionally conduct short range air defense during Force Design Integration Exercise at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Hawaii, Sept. 26, 2023. Force Design Integration Exercise demonstrates the current capabilities of 3d Marine Littoral Regiment as an effective part of the Stand-in Force integrated with our Pacific Marines and Joint counterparts. Through the demonstration of Force Design 2030-enabled capabilities, 3d MLR showcases the implementation of technology, doctrine, and policy initiatives to allow the SiF to sense and make sense of potential adversaries, seize and hold key maritime terrain, and conduct reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance. Ruiz and Oandociprian are both low-altitude air defense gunners with 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3d MLR, 3d Marine Division. Ruiz is a native of La Mirada, Calif. Ogandociprian is a native of New York City, NY. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Paul Ruiz, left, and Pfc. Engel Ogandociprian use the FIM-92 Stinger to notionally conduct short range air defense during Force Design Integration Exercise at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Hawaii, Sept. 26, 2023. Force Design Integration Exercise demonstrates the current capabilities of 3d Marine Littoral Regiment as an effective part of the Stand-in Force integrated with our Pacific Marines and Joint counterparts. Through the demonstration of Force Design 2030-enabled capabilities, 3d MLR showcases the implementation of technology, doctrine, and policy initiatives to allow the SiF to sense and make sense of potential adversaries, seize and hold key maritime terrain, and conduct reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance. Ruiz and Oandociprian are both low-altitude air defense gunners with 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3d MLR, 3d Marine Division. Ruiz is a native of La Mirada, Calif. Ogandociprian is a native of New York City, NY. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons-Weidm

U.S. Marines provide aid to a simulated casualty during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense site control training exercise on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 8, 2023. CBRN Defense Specialists are responsible for conducting training and reconnaissance, chemical detection identification, biological agent collection and sampling, decontamination of personnel, equipment, and casualties and individual protective measures in first aid for unit personnel. The Marines are with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division.

U.S. Marines provide aid to a simulated casualty during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense site control training exercise on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 8, 2023. CBRN Defense Specialists are responsible for conducting training and reconnaissance, chemical detection identification, biological agent collection and sampling, decontamination of personnel, equipment, and casualties and individual protective measures in first aid for unit personnel. The Marines are with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dillan Stimson conducts routine communications checks during Pololu Strike at Dillingham Airfield, Waialua, Hawaii, August 23, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. Stimson is a satellite communications operator with 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, and is a native of Douglas, Pa.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dillan Stimson conducts routine communications checks during Pololu Strike at Dillingham Airfield, Waialua, Hawaii, August 23, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. Stimson is a satellite communications operator with 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, and is a native of Douglas, Pa.

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to transport a simulated casualty during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Training Bellows, Hawaii, August 15, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio)

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to transport a simulated casualty during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Training Bellows, Hawaii, August 15, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fire Mk 19 grenade launchers during a live fire range at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 2, 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to sharpen the LCT’s weapons handling skills and increase their readiness for future exercises and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fire Mk 19 grenade launchers during a live fire range at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 2, 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to sharpen the LCT’s weapons handling skills and increase their readiness for future exercises and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edwin Castro, a motor transportation operator with 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conducts a radio check during a land navigation exercise at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, July 31, 2023. The purpose of this training was for Marines with 3d LLB to sharpen their land navigation skills in order to enhance their future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edwin Castro, a motor transportation operator with 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conducts a radio check during a land navigation exercise at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, July 31, 2023. The purpose of this training was for Marines with 3d LLB to sharpen their land navigation skills in order to enhance their future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks)

Photo by Sgt. Patrick King

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct a multi-purpose machine gun range at Schofield Barracks Army Base, Hawaii, July 26, 2023. The purpose of the training was to review the basics and refine the machine gunners’ weaponry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct a multi-purpose machine gun range at Schofield Barracks Army Base, Hawaii, July 26, 2023. The purpose of the training was to review the basics and refine the machine gunners’ weaponry skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

A Philippine Marine with Battalion Land Team 4 performs a Marine Corps Martial Arts technique during Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Parades Air Station, Philippines, July 14, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities.

A Philippine Marine with Battalion Land Team 4 performs a Marine Corps Martial Arts technique during Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Parades Air Station, Philippines, July 14, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division and Philippine Marines board an MV-22 Osprey for fast rope training during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, Basa Air Base, Philippines, July 12, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct different training evolutions including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division and Philippine Marines board an MV-22 Osprey for fast rope training during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, Basa Air Base, Philippines, July 12, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct different training evolutions including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis

A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief with Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron 262, gives the hand signal for ‘ready’ in an MV-22 Osprey during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, Basa Air Base, Philippines, July 12, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct different training evolutions including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis)

A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief with Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron 262, gives the hand signal for ‘ready’ in an MV-22 Osprey during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, Basa Air Base, Philippines, July 12, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct different training evolutions including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis

A Philippine Marine with Battalion Landing Team 4 fast-ropes from a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 during Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippines, July 12, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities.

A Philippine Marine with Battalion Landing Team 4 fast-ropes from a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 during Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippines, July 12, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division and Philippine Marines conduct fast rope training out of an MV-22 Osprey during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, Basa Air Base, Philippines, July 12, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct different training evolutions including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division and Philippine Marines conduct fast rope training out of an MV-22 Osprey during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, Basa Air Base, Philippines, July 12, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct different training evolutions including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct a security patrol during Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippines, July 11, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities.

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct a security patrol during Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippines, July 11, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Osman Sesay, commanding officer, 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, gives a speech during Balikatan 23 at Cagayan Airfield, Philippines, April 20, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Osman Sesay, commanding officer, 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, gives a speech during Balikatan 23 at Cagayan Airfield, Philippines, April 20, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division uses an unmanned aircraft system during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise 2-23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 23, 2023. MWX is the culminating event of Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, that improves U.S. and allied service members' operational capabilities.

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division uses an unmanned aircraft system during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise 2-23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 23, 2023. MWX is the culminating event of Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, that improves U.S. and allied service members' operational capabilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Kennelly

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct Range 400, a company-level combined arms training event, during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 9, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3rd MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, led by 3rd Marine Division, operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct Range 400, a company-level combined arms training event, during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 9, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3rd MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, led by 3rd Marine Division, operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

Photo by Sgt. Patrick King

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Joshua Hudson, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Good, both low-altitude air gunners with 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, set security with an FIM-92 Stinger during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 6, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3rd MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Joshua Hudson, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Good, both low-altitude air gunners with 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, set security with an FIM-92 Stinger during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 6, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3rd MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

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REGIMENTAL OOD: (808) 927-6612

DUTY CHAPLAIN: (808) 927-6538

REGIMENTAL S-1 ADMINISTRATION (808) 257-8799

3D MLR DEPLOYMENT READINESS COORDINATOR (808) 220-6424

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