Maj. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron, 3rd Marine Division Commanding General, reflects on the Division’s legacy of valor, honor, and fidelity during a battle colors rededication ceremony commemorating its 80th anniversary. The 3rd Marine Division was activated at Camp Elliot, San Diego, Sept. 16, 1942 and has taken part in combat operations from World War II and Vietnam through Iraq and Afghanistan. The current Marines of 3rd Marine Division continue to build on this legacy today as a critical part of the

Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, establish a coastal defense after conducting an air assault on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. 3/3 increased their proficiency in distributed operations, while demonstrating their ability to quickly secure and defend key maritime terrain in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Laiqa Hitt) | 3rd Marine Division

Our #Marines compete in the 3d Marine Division squad competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa to determine the Division’s most proficient and capable rifle squad. (U.S. Marine Corps 🎥 by Cpl Noah Masog) | 3rd Marine Division

3rd Marine Division 2025 Wrapped Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Division conduct joint and multilateral exercises throughout 2025 in the Indo-Pacific region. For 3rd Marine Division, 2025 was a year of relentless innovation, advanced intU.S. Marine Corpstched readiness. (U.S. Marine CorpsIII MEF MarinesxU.S. Indo-Pacific CommandEPacific MarinesInU.S. Department of Warific Marines U.S. Department of War | 3rd Marine Division

3rd Marine Division celebrates its 76th anniversary on Sept. 16, 2018. 3rd Marine Division was activated on Sept. 16, 1942 at Camp Elliot, San Diego, California and plays a vital role in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kallahan Morris) | 3rd Marine Division

The 3rd Marine Division celebrates its 80th Anniversary. The Division reflects on its legacy of valor, honor, and fidelity – fighting in every clime and place when called upon. Our Marines continue to build on its fighting spirit today as a critical part of the stand-in force within the first island chain of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps 🎥 by Staff Sgt. Albert Carls) | 3rd Marine Division

Our #Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team consistently train to seize and defend key maritime terrain, establish expeditionary advanced bases, employ and enable multi-domain fires, and support maritime campaigns across the competition continuum. (U.S. Marine Corps 🎥 by Cpl Malia Sparks) | 3rd Marine Division

Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, and 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, conduct aerial sniping at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The training increased the Marines’ proficiency in engaging targets with precision from a moving aircraft. 3/3 and 3/8 are forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Laiqa Hitt) | 3rd Marine Division