U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, establish field communications during Kaiju Rain 26 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 4, 2026. Kaiju Rain 26 is a III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group-led exercise, focused on integrating multi-domain information capabilities, strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance, and supporting regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ramon Cardoza)
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, will conduct live-fire machine gun training on May 12, 2026, as part of the ongoing Kaiju Rain 26 exercise. This annual III MIG-led exercise, which runs from May 1 to May 31, 2026, is focused on integrating multi-domain information capabilities, enhancing communication, and strengthening regional security in the Indo-Pacific region.
