Story by Lance Cpl. Hallie Hall | 3d Marine Division | 07.29.2025
Maj. Gen. Christian Wortman assumed command of 3d Marine Division on June 30, 2023, and has led the division through a period of significant transformation, marked by operational innovation and individual excellence....
Story by 1st Lt. Brennen Yancey | 3d Marine Division | 05.22.2025
On May 8th, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines (2/23) executed an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (ACM) rehearsal designed to assess the battalion’s readiness to rapidly respond to a range of crises. Operating under the 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa, 2/23 improved their ability to quickly mobilize and complete complex operations under time-sensitive conditions....
Story by Lance Cpl. Kindsey Calvert | 3d Marine Division | 09.30.2024
The Marine Corps is a close-knit community, through sharing stories and experiences Marines recognize their resiliency and support for one another. With September being suicide prevention month, there is a focus at 3d Marine Division on support and resiliency, which help create the strength and community Marines share. Resources available to Marines and their families include Community......
Story by Lance Cpl. Adam Trump | 3d Marine Division | 07.23.2024
CAMP FUJI, GOTEMBA, JAPAN – U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment executed exercise Fuji Viper 24.3 in Japan, May 22 to July 2, 2024, while forward deployed under the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. The Fuji Viper exercise series enables UDP Battalions to conduct combined arms live-fire training that is not possible at many other......
Story by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty | 3d Marine Division | 06.02.2024
CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JAPAN- 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....
Story by 1st Lt. Sarah Bobrowski | 3d Marine Division | 05.02.2024
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brenden B. Kuhlmann, an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, was meritoriously promoted to Staff Sergeant on April 11. This achievement marks another milestone in his remarkable career characterized by dedication, commitment, and his third meritorious promotion....
Story by Lance Cpl. Kindsey Calvert | 3d Marine Division | 04.11.2024
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Franklin, a network administrator with 3d Marine Division, was awarded the Pfc. Herbert A. Littleton Noncommissioned Officer Award for Operational Communications Excellence, recognizing his exemplary efforts in exceeding the responsibilities of his role. Franklin was presented the award in a ceremony on April 11, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia....
Story by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty | 3d Marine Division | 03.11.2024
U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment executed exercise Korea Viper 24.1 in the Republic of Korea, Jan. 31- Feb. 29, 2024, while forward deployed under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. Korea Viper is a new exercise series that allowed the Marines to practice expeditionary advanced base operations and also provided opportunities to train with Republic of Korea partners....
