U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Eltringham, right, passes the 12th Littoral Combat Teams colors to Lt. Col. Jacob Godby during the designation ceremony of 12th LCT on Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2025. During the ceremony, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment welcomed its third and final subordinate element, 12th LCT. The establishment of this renowned unit strengthens the MLR's ability to integrate sensing, fires, and maneuver to support maritime campaigns and reinforces the Marine Corps’ commitment to countering evolving threats in the Indo-Pacific. Eltringham, a native of Rhode Island is the commanding officer of 12th MLR and Godby, a native of Virginia, is the commanding officer of 12th LCT, 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. JVonnta Taylor) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Eltringham, right, passes the 12th Littoral Combat Teams colors to Lt. Col. Jacob Godby during the designation ceremony of 12th LCT on Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2025. During the ceremony, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment welcomed its third and final subordinate element, 12th LCT. The establishment of this renowned unit strengthens the MLR's ability to integrate sensing, fires, and maneuver to support maritime campaigns and reinforces the Marine Corps’ commitment to countering evolving threats in the Indo-Pacific. Eltringham, a native of Rhode Island is the commanding officer of 12th MLR and Godby, a native of Virginia, is the commanding officer of 12th LCT, 12th MLR, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. JVonnta Taylor)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chue Lee, a radio operator with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division holds his corporal rank during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 1, 2024. Cpl. Lee is the first Marine to be promoted into the noncommissioned officer ranks on JGSDF Camp Ishigaki. Cpl Lee’s responsibilities as a corporal in his military occupational specialty range from ensuring the technical and tactical proficiency of his subordinates to the management of more than $600,000 worth of communications gear. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. Lee is a native of Alaska. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chue Lee, a radio operator with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division holds his corporal rank during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 1, 2024. Cpl. Lee is the first Marine to be promoted into the noncommissioned officer ranks on JGSDF Camp Ishigaki. Cpl Lee’s responsibilities as a corporal in his military occupational specialty range from ensuring the technical and tactical proficiency of his subordinates to the management of more than $600,000 worth of communications gear. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. Lee is a native of Alaska.
A U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar is deployed during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2024. The radar was deployed to support training with enhanced sensing and targeting data between 12th MLR and the JSDF during RD 24. This effort aims to enhance operational readiness in the region, underscoring the U.S. Marine Corps’ commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific through realistic training with innovative and proven technology. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales) - A U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar is deployed during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2024. The radar was deployed to support training with enhanced sensing and targeting data between 12th MLR and the JSDF during RD 24. This effort aims to enhance operational readiness in the region, underscoring the U.S. Marine Corps’ commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific through realistic training with innovative and proven technology. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)
U.S. Marines and Sailors hike Mt. Suribachi at Iwo To, Japan, May 24, 2024. The service members had the opportunity to hike Mt. Suribachi during a PME, providing direct exposure to one of the most historic battle sites in Marine Corps History. The Marines and Sailors are with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment and 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. - U.S. Marines and Sailors hike Mt. Suribachi at Iwo To, Japan, May 24, 2024. The service members had the opportunity to hike Mt. Suribachi during a PME, providing direct exposure to one of the most historic battle sites in Marine Corps History. The Marines and Sailors are with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment and 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division.
U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, reaffirms his oath of enlistment during a promotion ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. - U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Brenden Kuhlmann, left, reaffirms his oath of enlistment during a promotion ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Kuhlmann was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for superior performance in his occupational specialty and as recognition of his ability to assume positions of greater authority and responsibility. Kuhlmann, a native of Alaska, is an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during a ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Bamba received the award for his heroic actions that saved the life of a Japanese national in Okinawa, Japan. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious service or acts of heroism. Bamba, a native of Ivory Coast, West Africa, is the sergeant major of 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during a ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 11, 2024. Bamba received the award for his heroic actions that saved the life of a Japanese national in Okinawa, Japan. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal is awarded to Marines and Sailors for meritorious service or acts of heroism. Bamba, a native of Ivory Coast, West Africa, is the sergeant major of 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.