Courtesy Story | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | 04.19.2018
On April 19 and 20, 2018, the 15th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conducted a unit exchange program with the 31st Marine, Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force....
Story by Lance Cpl. Matthew Navarra | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | 03.18.2018
WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, Okinawa, Japan (March 19, 2018) -- Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the ships of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group for the regularly-scheduled Spring Patrol 2018, from White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, March 19, 2018....
Story by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | 01.05.2018
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 1, 2017) –“I could care less about the awards, the rank, or any of the stuff that I’ve been given,” said Noel Mayorqa. “I want to be an example to my squad. That’s what I strive for.”...
Story by Sgt. Christopher O'Quin | 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 09.29.2011
On Sept. 28 and 29, more than 2,300 Marines and sailors from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit launched helicopters, amphibious assault vehicles, Landing Craft Air Cushioned and Landing Craft Utilities to deliver them for one last amphibious landing - their homecoming at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton....
Story by Sgt. Christopher O'Quin | 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 09.10.2011
In the fading daylight, Marines and sailors of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Green Bay, stare out onto a jungle island. Sixty-nine years ago they would have beheld a different sight; bombers strafing fixed positions, naval warships sinking one another and the flashes of machine guns firing between the trees. ...
Story by Sgt. Christopher O'Quin | 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 09.07.2011
Inside the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, two Marines from Fox Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit open a hatch that leads to a small passageway. Sgt. Brandon L. Valentine, chief radio operator and Cpl. Chris B. Hernandez, a motor transport mechanic, reach for their guitars propped in the corner....
Story by Sgt. Christopher O'Quin | 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 09.02.2011
Marines and sailors from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit sailed into Darwin, Australia, aboard the USS Green Bay (LPD-20) Sept. 2, 2011 and within hours of arrival participated in a Bilateral Primary Military Education Engagement event with Australian soldiers from 1st Division....
Story by Sgt. Christopher O'Quin | 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 03.11.2011
Currently on its maiden deployment, the USS Green Bay (LPD-20) serves as a miniature Marine Air-Ground Task Force for the 13th MEU - Boxer Amphibious Ready Group during the 2011 Western Pacific Deployment. ...
