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III Marine Expeditionary Force

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outreach performances and by participating in bi-lateral engagements with partner and allied nations throughout Asia and the Pacific. Consisting of musicians trained in a variety of musical styles, the III MEF Band is able to provide a number of small ensembles for civilian events, including brass and woodwind quintets, jazz combo, rock band, and brass band. The band was awarded the title of
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to the 1st MAW Band. Since then, the 1st MAW and 3D MARDIV Bands combined to form the III MEF Band and five mascots have served the unit. Since November of 2012, Sgt Chopper V continued this unique tradition and retired in 2024 after serving the Marines of the III MEF Band faithfully and honorably.
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As the Eastern Hemisphere’s sole musical representative of the United States Marine Corps, the III MEF Band enjoys a busy schedule filled with performances across Okinawa and the Indo-Pacific region each year. The band capitalizes on this unique position by making it a priority to present community
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which struck the Philippines in 2013, III MEF activated as Joint Task Force 505 to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in support of the Philippine government. More than 2,495 tons of relief supplies were delivered, and over 21,000 people were evacuated.
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Since III MAF was redesignated to III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) 5 February 1988, they have participated in many different operations. These operations include the Persian Gulf War's
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III MEF has played a significant role in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions throughout the region. The MEF assisted the relief efforts led by the Government of
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of III MEF engage in more than 65 combined, bilateral and multilateral training exercises annually throughout the Asia-Pacific region, in countries including treaty allies
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III Marine Expeditionary Force was activated as I Amphibious Corps 1 October 1942 in Camp Elliott, San Diego, California. Later that month, they were deployed to
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in May 2011; Thailand flood relief from October through November 2011; and Philippine typhoon relief in December 2012 and again in November 2013.
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typhoon relief in August 2009; Philippine typhoon and Indonesian earthquake relief in October 2009; Philippine typhoon relief in October 2010;
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Uniquely, the band used to have its own mascot. The history of the use of a mascot dates back to 1974, when the Commanding General of the
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from December 1992 to March 1994. III MEF elements have also had a significant impact on the Iraq War's
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Lum and Margesson, "Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda): U.S. and International Response to Philippines Disaster"
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disaster in Southeast Asia from December 2004 to February 2005. III MEF has also assisted with the
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from Sept. 1990 – April 1991 and May–June 1991. III MEF elements have also played a vital role in
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in October 2010, and Indonesia in October 2009. Most recently in response to the resulting
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April 1971. III MAF was redesignated to III Marine Expeditionary Force 5 February 1988.
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2023 Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands
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Military units and formations of the United States Marine Corps in World War II
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III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters and Service Company (III MEF HQSVC)
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during World War II. It fought in some of the bloodiest battles, including the
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Manning, "Constant Vigilance readies Kinser, community for disaster response"
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Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan
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III Marine Expeditionary Force organization March 202ĂŤ4ĂŤ (click to enlarge)
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One of the biggest roles III MEF plays in the Asia-Pacific region is
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Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Actions Streamer
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DoD News, "Joint Task Force 505 Activates for Operation Damayan"
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in February 2018. The III MEF Band was most recently award the
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III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (III MHG)
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III Marine Expeditionary Force Command Element (III MEF CE)
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III Marine Expeditionary Force was activated 6 May 1965 at
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Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
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III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG)
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served as chief of staff in the Vietnam War 1970–1971
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Military units and formations disestablished in 1946
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The following comprises the leadership of the band:
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