III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific
Hometown: Ginowan, Okinawa, JP
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Current Personnel:
Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Albrecht
2nd Lt. Jeremy Alexander
1st Lt. Evan Almaas
1st Lt. Breck Archer
Pfc. Terence Brady
Airman 1st Class William Branch
Sgt. Heather Brewer
Lance Cpl. Erik Brooks
2nd Lt. Gregory Carroll
1st Lt. Jeremy Croft
1st Lt. Jean-Scott Dodd
Gunnery Sgt. David J. Drafton
Capt. Lyle Gilbert
Lance Cpl. Mike Granahan
Gunnery Sgt. Brian Griffin
2nd Lt. Clayton Groover
Lance Cpl. Alyssa Hoffacker
1st Lt. Justin Jacobs
Staff Sgt. Lyndel Johnson
2nd Lt. Jeremy Alexander
1st Lt. Evan Almaas
1st Lt. Breck Archer
Pfc. Terence Brady
Airman 1st Class William Branch
Sgt. Heather Brewer
Lance Cpl. Erik Brooks
2nd Lt. Gregory Carroll
1st Lt. Jeremy Croft
1st Lt. Jean-Scott Dodd
Gunnery Sgt. David J. Drafton
Capt. Lyle Gilbert
Lance Cpl. Mike Granahan
Gunnery Sgt. Brian Griffin
2nd Lt. Clayton Groover
Lance Cpl. Alyssa Hoffacker
1st Lt. Justin Jacobs
Staff Sgt. Lyndel Johnson
Lance Cpl. Joseph Karwick
2nd Lt. Luke Kuper
Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano
Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning
Lance Cpl. Ian McMahon
Staff Sgt. Ken Melton
Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock
Lance Cpl. Donald Peterson
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Ranum
2nd Lt. Noah Rappahahn
Cpl. Nicholas Rhoades
Cpl. Mark Stroud
Pfc. Brandon Suhr
Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner
Lance Cpl. Codey Underwood
Lance Cpl. Daniel Valle
Cpl. Justin Wheeler
Lance Cpl. Courtney White
Master Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr.
2nd Lt. Luke Kuper
Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano
Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning
Lance Cpl. Ian McMahon
Staff Sgt. Ken Melton
Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock
Lance Cpl. Donald Peterson
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Ranum
2nd Lt. Noah Rappahahn
Cpl. Nicholas Rhoades
Cpl. Mark Stroud
Pfc. Brandon Suhr
Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner
Lance Cpl. Codey Underwood
Lance Cpl. Daniel Valle
Cpl. Justin Wheeler
Lance Cpl. Courtney White
Master Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr.
Featured Video
Naha Tug of War
U.S. Service Members and citizens of Okinawa came together October seventh to participate in the worlds largest tug of war, Lance Corporal Mike Granahan shows us how they worked together. Soundbite includes Mike Holland – education committee chairman, American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa. Produced by Lance Cpl. Mike Granahan.
Video by Lance Cpl. Mike Granahan | III-MEF | 10.07.2012
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U.S. Navy Lt. Zachary Smith teaches the students of Santa Fe Elementary School an English class Oct. 13 during a community relations project as part of the bilateral...
Courtesy Photo | III-MEF | 10.13.2012
![Social event brings Marines, Japan defense members together](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121019232438im_/http://d3.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1210/741262/100x67_q75.jpg)
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members team up for a three-legged race during a fall social at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Sept. 29. During...
Courtesy Photo | III-MEF | 09.29.2012
![Marines conquer White Beach waters](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121019232438im_/http://d1.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1210/740485/100x67_q75.jpg)
Company A Marines conduct combat rubber reconnaissance craft training at White Beach Naval Facility Oct. 12 to ensure they are able to operate the craft properly and...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Valle | III-MEF | 10.12.2012
![Marine Air Support Squadron 2 Marines sharpen skills during small-unit leadership course](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121019232438im_/http://d2.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1210/740174/100x66_q75.jpg)
Lance Cpl. Jessica M. Hall climbs a rope at the obstacle course and simulated casualty evacuation station during small-unit leadership training at Marine Corps Air...
Photo by Cpl. Mark Stroud | III-MEF | 10.12.2012
![Drive helps replenish Armed Services Blood Bank](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121019232438im_/http://d3.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1210/740048/100x67_q75.jpg)
Cpl. Patrick B. Simmerman pumps a foam grenade during the 3rd Maintenance Battalion blood drive at Camp Kinser Oct. 16. The battalion hosted the blood drive to help...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning | III-MEF | 10.16.2012
![Baseball builds bonds: Okinawa, Marine baseball teams compete](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121019232438im_/http://d1.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1210/739805/100x67_q75.jpg)
Members of the Marine all-star baseball team and the Social Original Local Academy baseball team shake hands prior to a friendly competition at Camp Foster Oct. 11....
Photo by Lance Cpl. Mike Granahan | III-MEF | 10.11.2012
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(109 votes; 3.26)
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U.S. Service Members and citizens of Okinawa came together October seventh to participate in the worlds largest tug of war, Lance Corporal Mike Granahan shows us how...
Video by Lance Cpl. Mike Granahan | III-MEF | 10.07.2012
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3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Marines parachute onto Camp O'Donnell, Philippines.
Video by Airman 1st Class William Branch | III-MEF | 10.09.2012
![9th ESB Marines receive Bronze Stars](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121019232438im_/http://d1.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/frames/video/1210/157876/100x56_q75.jpg)
Capt. Aaron F. Fisher and Capt. Christopher M. Kaprielian stand at the position of attention during an award ceremony at the 9th Engineer Support Battalion physical...
Video by Lance Cpl. Mike Granahan | III-MEF | 09.05.2012
![MV-22B Ospreys Arrive on Okinawa](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121019232438im_/http://d2.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/frames/video/1210/157214/100x56_q75.jpg)
MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 1. The aircraft will be based at and operate out of...
Video by Lance Cpl. Mike Granahan | III-MEF | 10.01.2012
![Marines participate in Valiant Shield 2012](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121019232438im_/http://d3.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/frames/video/1209/156954/100x67_q75.jpg)
Marines, sailors and airmen joined forces at sea and in air in the Guam operating area for Valiant Shield 2012.
Video by Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner | III-MEF | 09.11.2012
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Marines, Sailors and Airmen joined forces at sea and in air in the Guam operating area for Valiant Shield 2012. Includes interview with Col. Jack Stokes, Air Force...
Video by Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner | III-MEF | 09.11.2012
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(885 votes; 2.97)
Preparations begin for Halloween festivities
Service members, civilian employees and family members stationed on Okinawa have always found a way to enjoy time-honored American holiday traditions despite their...
Story by Pfc. Terence Brady | III-MEF | 10.18.2012
Service members, civilian employees and family members stationed on Okinawa have always found a way to enjoy time-honored American holiday traditions despite their...
Story by Pfc. Terence Brady | III-MEF | 10.18.2012
Small changes reduce energy
October is energy awareness month, which offers a good opportunity to inform people of the measures they can take to decrease their personal energy use at home and work.
Story by Lance Cpl. Donald Peterson | III-MEF | 10.18.2012
October is energy awareness month, which offers a good opportunity to inform people of the measures they can take to decrease their personal energy use at home and work.
Story by Lance Cpl. Donald Peterson | III-MEF | 10.18.2012
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As the Nov. 6 general election quickly approaches, service members, civilian employees and their family members stationed overseas are running out of time to send in...
Story by 1st Lt. Jean-Scott Dodd | III-MEF | 10.18.2012
CFC-O continues, 2012 goal in sight
The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas fundraising season, which began Sept. 17, has reached the halfway point and will continue through the end of November.
Story by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Hoffacker | III-MEF | 10.18.2012
The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas fundraising season, which began Sept. 17, has reached the halfway point and will continue through the end of November.
Story by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Hoffacker | III-MEF | 10.18.2012
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Marines and French Marine paratroopers began Exercise Croix de Sud with a day of playing soccer and a lunch social at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13.
Story by Lance Cpl. Erik Brooks | III-MEF | 10.13.2012
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Laying on the soft, sandy beach with the bright sun shining in the sky, enjoying the crisp ocean breeze and the smell of the salt air are what most would think of...
Story by Lance Cpl. Daniel Valle | III-MEF | 10.12.2012
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Naha Tug of War
U.S. Service Members and citizens of Okinawa came together October seventh to participate in the worlds largest tug of war, Lance Corporal Mike Granahan shows us how...
Audio by Lance Cpl. Mike Granahan | III-MEF | 10.07.2012
U.S. Service Members and citizens of Okinawa came together October seventh to participate in the worlds largest tug of war, Lance Corporal Mike Granahan shows us how...
Audio by Lance Cpl. Mike Granahan | III-MEF | 10.07.2012
Captain Chris Richardella Interview
Captain Chris Richardella talks to Leatherneck Magazine about Marine training in Australia.
Courtesy Audio | III-MEF | 08.16.2012
Captain Chris Richardella talks to Leatherneck Magazine about Marine training in Australia.
Courtesy Audio | III-MEF | 08.16.2012
LtCol Matthew Puglisi, OIC of MarForPAC Forward Command...
Lt. Col. Matthew Puglisi talks to Leatherneck Magazine about his duties and responsibilities while deployed to Australia.
Courtesy Audio | III-MEF | 08.02.2012
Lt. Col. Matthew Puglisi talks to Leatherneck Magazine about his duties and responsibilities while deployed to Australia.
Courtesy Audio | III-MEF | 08.02.2012
Marine Lt. Gen. Glueck speaking from Iwo Jima
Marine Gen. Glueck talks to a Reuters Television reporter, in Washington, D.C., about the significance of the role of the U.S. Marine Corps in the historic battle of...
Courtesy Audio | III-MEF | 03.13.2012
Marine Gen. Glueck talks to a Reuters Television reporter, in Washington, D.C., about the significance of the role of the U.S. Marine Corps in the historic battle of...
Courtesy Audio | III-MEF | 03.13.2012
Service members test strength in competition (radio0
As contestants entered the Powerdome Gym on Camp Schwab, participants gathered their strength to compete in the ultimate test of might, a bench press competition.
Audio by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning | III-MEF | 01.12.2012
As contestants entered the Powerdome Gym on Camp Schwab, participants gathered their strength to compete in the ultimate test of might, a bench press competition.
Audio by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning | III-MEF | 01.12.2012
LCpl Brice Bergman
LCpl Brice Bergman talks to North Platte Telegraph about his duties and responsibilities.
Courtesy Audio | III-MEF | 01.12.2012
LCpl Brice Bergman talks to North Platte Telegraph about his duties and responsibilities.
Courtesy Audio | III-MEF | 01.12.2012
Recent Publications
Okinawa Marine - 18.10.2012
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. Okinawa Marine...
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. Okinawa Marine...
Okinawa Marine - 11.10.2012
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. III MEF/MCIPAC...
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. III MEF/MCIPAC...
Okinawa Marine - 05.10.2012
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. III MEF/MCIPAC...
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. III MEF/MCIPAC...
Okinawa Marine - 28.09.2012
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. III MEF/MCIPAC...
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. III MEF/MCIPAC...
Okinawa Marine - 21.09.2012
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. III MEF/MCIPAC...
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. III MEF/MCIPAC...
Okinawa Marine - 14.09.2012
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. III MEF/MCIPAC...
III MEF/MCIPAC official publication, Okinawa Marine, named Best Tabloid Format Newspaper for 2010 by Headquarters Marine Corps Division of Public Affairs. III MEF/MCIPAC...