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12th LAAB Marines Participate in a MCMAP Course

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Evan Goodrich carries a simulated casualty during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan,...

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12th LLB Completes EOTG MOP Course

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mariela Mederoa secures supplies in a combat rubber raiding craft during a Maritime Operators (MOP) course at White...

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3/12 Marines Execute M777 Howitzer Dry-Fire Drills

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division execute M777 Howitzer dry-fire missions during Korea Marine Exercise Program...

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12th LCT Marines Participate in a Jungle Endurance Test

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel VillegasPerez runs during a jungle endurance test at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa,...

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Vigilance Above, Valor Below

U.S. Marines stand in formation during the 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion activation ceremony on Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. The...

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Combat Logistics Battalion 12 Re-Designates to 12th Littoral Logistics Battalion

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Justin Gates, left, and Lt. Col. Leo Spaeder uncase the 12th Littoral Logistics Battalion unit colors during a ceremony...

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12th LCT Established, Enhances 12th MLR’s Warfighting Readiness

The 12th Marine Littoral Regiment welcomed its third and final subordinate element, 12th Littoral Combat Team on March 3, 2025.

12th MLR Marines Make History as First to Achieve Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks on Camp Ishigaki During RD24

In a historic moment for the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment and the U.S. Marine Corps, Lance Cpl. Chue Lee and Lance Cpl. Tyler Clinard both promoted to the rank of corporal during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 on August 1, 2024, marking the first time Marines have reached this milestone on Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan.

Historic First: 12th MLR Deploys Advanced Radar to Yonaguni for Resolute Dragon 24

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) C-2 delivered 12th Marine Littoral Regiment’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (TPS-80) to Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, July 29, 2024, in support of exercise Resolute Dragon 24.

12th MLR Medical Officer Receives Fleet Marine Forces Pin on Mt. Suribachi

On May 24, 2024, Marines and Sailors with the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment embarked on a professional military education trip to Iwo To, Japan. Among the personnel was U.S. Navy Cmdr. Julia Savitz, who was scheduled to receive her Fleet Marine Force pin at the top of Mt. Suribachi.