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    3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Conducts Change of Command

    CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    02.06.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, right, the offgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, stands at attention as Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Toshikatsu Musha, commanding general of the JGSDF Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, reads the Japan Defense Cooperation Medal award citation, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2026. Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie received this award in honor of his dedicated and faithful service to strengthen the alliance between the U.S. and Japan while acting as the commanding general of 3rd MEB. He was awarded upon the completion of the 3rd MEB change of command ceremony. 3rd MEB hosted the change of command ceremony to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie to Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle. The unit conducts combined operations, exercises, and training in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force to strengthen alliance relationships and enhance regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

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    Date Taken: 02.06.2026
    Date Posted: 02.09.2026 23:56
    Photo ID: 9514938
    VIRIN: 260206-M-EA532-2233
    Resolution: 5792x3861
    Size: 4.43 MB
    Location: CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JP

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