U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion and III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, both with III MEF Information Group, establish field communications during Kaiju Rain 26 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2026. Kaiju Rain 26 is a III MIG-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 Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)
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.
