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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, enjoy a Thanksgiving Day ceremony Nov. 30 in Yausubetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.

3/12 concludes artillery relocation training in Yausubetsu.
Marine forward observers coordinate and observe artillery fire at Yausubetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.

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Chikanori Miyagi, a firefighter with the Marine Corps Bases Japan Fire Department, uses a circular saw June 25 to destroy a lock during forcible entry training. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Hlavac).MCB supports warfighters during 2008
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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan 9, 2009) -- Throughout 2008, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler remained committed to its mission of supporting the warfighters and their families. MCB provides training, deployment support and installation services to III Marine Expeditionary Force commands, service members and their families.
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Civilian contractors with Atlantic Relocations Systems prepare to unload a KC-130J flight simulator from a Russian-built Antonov AN-124 cargo plane at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma May 19. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn).1st MAW keeps operational tempo high in 2008
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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan 9, 2009) -- The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing proved to be a highly capable and versatile force as it accomplished numerous missions across the gamut of military operations in 2008.
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Marines detonate an oval charge during the Dynamic Entry Course June 11 at Range 16 on Camp Hansen. (Photo by Cpl. Kevin M. Knallay).III MEF surpasses expectations in Pacific
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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan 9, 2009) -- Service members with the III Marine Expeditionary Force participated in a demanding year of events during 2008.
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A Marine and Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldier charge across a snowy battlefield during a game of capture the flag which implemented the use of laser detection gear to simulate combat. (Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers).3rd Marine Division stays engaged throughout 2008
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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan 9, 2009) -- The 3rd Marine Division ended 2008 heavily engaged with units deployed from Iraq and Afghanistan to the jungles of the Philippines, fighting the Global War on Terrorism and supporting peace and stability throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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A Marine with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Platoon, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, hands an explosive to a Talon Robot to destroy. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael A. Bianco).3rd MLG provides support through 2008
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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan 9, 2009) -- The 3rd Marine Logistics Group demonstrated that it was a highly competent and multi-talented force as it executed a high operational tempo in 2008.
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More than 30 Marines from E Company and the Combat Engineer Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, raided buildings and hunted for mock insurgents during military operations on urbanized terrain training at Combat Town April 15. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler James Hlavac).Training, deployments keep 31st MEU active during 2008
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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan 9, 2009) -- The Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted various exercises and operations as they patrolled the Asia-Pacific region during 2008.
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Children wait in line to receive gifts at the courtyard of Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Manila, Philippines, Dec. 16. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Leo A. Salinas).III MEF operation spreads holiday cheer to Philippines
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MANILA, Philippines (Jan 9, 2009) -- Marines and sailors with III MEF arrived in the Philippines Dec. 15 with tons of boxes bearing toys and clothing. The KC-130 Hercules transport aircraft may not have been guided by a red-nosed reindeer, but sometimes even Santa could use a little military help.
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Kubasaki's Josh Jones tries to escape the grasp of Kinnick High's Chris Santos during a dual-meet match of the Department of Defense Dependents Schools Pacific Far East Regional Tournament Feb. 16. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd).2008 sports roundup
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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan 9, 2009) -- Traditionally, Marines are highly competitive and instinctively refuse to accept defeat. On Marine installations in Japan, that tradition carries on and is nurtured throughout the year with help from the many diverse sports programs and competitions available to service members.
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