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Cobra Gold AMPHIBEX Highlights Combined-Joint All Domain Operations

Royal Thai, Republic of Korea, and United States Marines loaded into air and surface connectors aboard amphibious ships off of Hat Yao Beach in Rayong province, Kingdom of Thailand, to take part in an amphibious assault during Exercise Cobra Gold, March 1.

Elements of the 15th MEU, USS Somerset Begin Exercise Cobra Gold 2024

Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived Feb. 23 in Chonburi province aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2024.

I MEF Commanding General Relinquishes Command

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bradford J. Gering relinquished command of I Marine Expeditionary Force to Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, former Deputy Commandant for Aviation at Headquarters Marine Corps, on Camp Pendleton, California, today.

Japanese, U.S. Troops Hone Bilateral Capability in Exercise Keen Edge 2024

The Western Army, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), and U.S. Task Force 76/3 (TF 76/3) completed simulated operations in a bilateral coordination node here as a part of exercise Keen Edge 24, February 8.

U.S. Marines Deliver Emergency Relief to Mindanao

At the request of the Government of the Philippines, U.S. Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force will support the U.S. Agency for International Development by providing foreign humanitarian assistance to the ongoing disaster relief mission in Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines, Feb. 12, 2024.

3rd MAW identifies Marines killed in CH-53E mishap

The five deceased Marines from the CH-53E helicopter mishap on February 6, 2024, have been identified. All were assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and were based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. The identities of the Marines are below.

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing mourns the deaths of 5 Marines in CH-53E mishap

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – (February 7, 2024) Five Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have been confirmed deceased following a CH-53E helicopter crash on Feb. 6, 2024. Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd MAW issued the following statement, “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the loss of five outstanding Marines from 3d Marine Aircraft Wing and the “Flying Tigers” while conducting a training flight last night. These pilots and crewmembers were serving a calling greater than self and were proud to do so. We will forever be grateful for their call to duty and selfless service. To the families of our fallen Marines, we send our deepest condolences and commit to ensuring your support and care during this incredibly difficult time.” As a matter of policy, identities of deceased service members are not released until 24-hours after all next-of-kin notifications have been completed. Efforts to recover the remains of the Marines and equipment have begun and an investigation is underway. Though we understand the inherent risks of military service, any loss of life is always difficult. The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stands unwavering in its commitment to supporting the families, friends, and fellow service members of the fallen Marines. For questions regarding this release, please contact the 3rd MAW Communication Strategy and Operations Office at 3rdmawmedia@usmc.mil. -USMC-

Search and rescue operations underway for U.S. Marines

The U.S. Marine Corps is searching for five U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The Marines were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a routine training flight from Creech Air Force Base to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Feb. 6, 2024, when the aircraft was reported overdue.

JGSDF and U.S. Marines Rehearse Defense

From February 1 to 8, 2024, Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Marines and Sailors from III Marine Expeditionary Force will simulate a large-scale theater-level command post exercise, Keen Edge 24, across the southwest islands.

III MEF Change of Command Ceremony

Lt. Gen. James W. Bierman, relinquished command of III Marine Expeditionary Force to Lt. Gen. Roger B. Turner, Jan. 26, 2024, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific