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Established in 1927 . The 12th Marine

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Regiment has consistently played a

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pivotal role on the battlefield ,

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offering crucial close and immediate

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fire support to marines in times of

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conflict . Since its

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activation , the 12th Moon Regiment has

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fought and distinguished itself on

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battlefields across the globe .

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From the beaches of Iwo , Jima to the

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dense jungles of Vietnam , to the

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mountains , deserts and urban centers

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of Iraq . In Afghanistan . 12th Marines

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answered the call regardless of the

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environment .

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Now , with the evolving threat in the

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Indo Pacific , the 12th Moon Regiment

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has been called to support the nation's

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integrated deterrence efforts . Today

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marks a significant milestone in the

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storied history of 12th Marine Regiment

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as a transition to the 12th Marine

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Regiment . This transformation is not

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merely a change in designation but a

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strategic evolution . A direct response

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to the dynamic defense landscape that

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we face in the 21st century .

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While Ford stationed in Okinawa , Japan ,

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the 12 th Marine LATAL regiment will

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integrate with the joint force and the

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capabilities of our allies and partners

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supporting deterrence efforts and

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remaining prepared to respond to

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potential crises . The one to the left ,

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one right ,

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12th Marine La Tour regiment remains

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committed to the Marine Corps Naval

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Heritage excelling in their ability to

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maneuver and operate within maritime

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domains .

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The regiment will be able to conduct

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expeditionary advanced base operations ,

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coordinate air and missile defense

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actions , support maritime

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domain awareness

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and most importantly , persist inside

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an engagement area and frustrate an

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adversary decision making ability in

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the uniform echo .

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Thank you that you

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modernization requires continuously

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enhancing capabilities based on an

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understanding of emerging and evolving

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threats .

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The 12th Marine Regiment will continue

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to train experiment ,

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adapt and ultimately achieve success on

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the battlefield .