Changing of the Guard: 2/4 replaces 1/5 as 31st MEU BLT
May 22, 2013 — More than 100 Marines and Sailors stepped on to the Kadena Air Base flight line, eagerly exiting the steel capsule that housed them for approximately 16 hours. This group represents the first of multiple waves of Marines and Sailors, eventually ending with more than 1,000 new members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.Initial portions of 2nd MORE
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Crew-served weapons shoot reminds Marines they’re all riflemen
May 20, 2013 — Cracking through the air in rapid succession, the rounds exited the steaming barrel of the machine gun and smashed through their target hundreds of yards away. With a noticeable cloud of dust pluming behind, the plastic silhouette of a man retracted to the ground to signify a hit.Marines and Sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine MORE
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31st MEU leads MCMAP instructor course
May 17, 2013 — Navigating the natural environment of the island, weary warriors rush to the site of their next battle. Armed and armored for close combat, the exhausted fighters collide in a blur of violent motion meant to train the mind and body.More than 40 Marines from numerous units throughout Okinawa converged to participate in a grueling Martial Arts MORE
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The last leap of the Phrogs: Sea Knight helicopters mark their final days in the Asia-Pacific
May 06, 2013 — Hundreds of Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stood on the deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6), March 20, looking skyward to watch a little piece of history. Through the clouds approached eight CH-46E Sea Knight and three CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters in formation, calling the attention of all eyes and cameras. The MORE
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Relationship enrichment class helps Marines, spouses see through “four lenses”
April 26, 2013 — Deployments can wreak havoc on Marines’ relationships with loved ones whether they are married or single. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s frequent deployment cycle gives no exception to the stress of separation. Families can quickly feel the burden of multiple month-long exercises and patrols every year; a burden that may not be easily MORE
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CLB-31 delivers burgers, smiles to Japanese orphans
April 20, 2013 — As part of the Marine Corps’ force in readiness for the Asia-Pacific region, the Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are expected to be ready for anything. For this occasion, they were ready to play. Twenty-one service members and a few family members donated part of their Saturday to play with MORE
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Amphibious warriors learn jungle survival techniques
April 12, 2013 — Encased by dense jungle with the sound of crashing waves on a nearby beach providing the soundtrack, seasoned survival experts demonstrated techniques in surviving the unforgiving green maze to U.S. Marines.Marines and Sailors with Company B., 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, learned jungle survival skills from Philippine MORE
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31st MEU learns knife fighting Philippine-style
April 10, 2013 — Forged deep in the Philippine jungle, the knowledge of ancient martial arts techniques still thrives in the Philippine Marine Corps. Like the generations before them, the Philippine Marines share this knowledge with their fellow Marines, even those from across the globe.Marines and Sailors with Company B., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th MORE
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U.S., Philippine Marines hit bull’s-eye
April 08, 2013 — The stock of the rifle digs into the Marine’s shoulder as the 5.56mm round tears through the target downrange. Leaning into the recoil, the Philippine Marine, standing beside his U.S. Marine counterpart, resets his sights and prepares for another squeeze of the trigger.Marines and Sailors with Company B., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th MORE
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Blackfoot Company arrives for Balikatan 2013
April 06, 2013 — Marines and sailors with Company B, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrive here April 6 to train alongside the Philippine Marine Corps as part of exercise Balikatan.Company B, known as Blackfoot Company, will be conducting bilateral drills and training events with their Philippine Marine MORE
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