31st MEU

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31st MEU conducts AAV Forward Arming and Refueling Point

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, set up a helicopter expeditionary refueling...
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier
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Navy preventive medicine teams embark ships in 7th Fleet

Members of Navy Forward-Deployed Preventive Medicine Units (FDPMU) and Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) embarked several 7th Fleet ships March 14 to help combat the risk of and provide laboratory batch testing for COVID-19 aboard the ships.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Isaacs
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Sgt. Rafael Peralta’s legacy lives on to provide security and stability in the Indo-Pacific

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) is conducting its first deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser
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Germantown Command Master Chief offers guidance to 31st MEU Marines and Sailors

Command Master Chief Andrew Tyler, from Oakland, Calif., aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) speaks to Marines and Sailors during a Corporal’s Course Professional Military Education. Corporal’s Course is a leadership program designed to further develop middle level Marine leaders.
Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew R. Bray
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31st MEU Marines, Sailors graduate Corporal’s Course aboard the USS Germantown

1st Sgt. Wesley Carter, company first sergeant with Charlie company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), dismisses Marines and Sailors with the 31st MEU upon their completion of Corporal’s Course Professional Military Education aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (...
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert
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Cobra Gold 20: MASS-2 augments 31st MEU for first time

For the first time, Marine Air Support Squadron 2 (MASS-2), is falling under the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), as the MEU leads all Marine Corps forces for Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 in the Kingdom of Thailand.
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand
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Cobra Gold 2020: USS America, Green Bay arrive in Thailand

Ships from the America Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) arrived with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) for port visits to Thailand in preparation for Exercise Cobra Gold (CG) 2020, Feb. 22.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Vincent E. Zline
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31st MEU conducts fast rope exercise

Lance Cpl. Thomas Pumphrey, from Ellamore, West Virginia, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs a fast rope exercise off the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
U.S. Marines come ashore with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's new amphibious brigade during an exercise in Kin, Okinawa, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. MATT BURKE/STARS AND STRIPES
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Day of firsts: Marines flex their amphibious muscles with Japanese troops during Okinawa beach raid

A new Japan Ground Self-Defense Force unit joined with the outfit it most resembles, the U.S. Marines, for a series of firsts during a recent exercise on Okinawa.
Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Audrey M. C. Rampton
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Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade embarks for the first time with America ESG, 31st MEU

The embarked forces conducted boat raid scenarios over a few weeks’ time to improve tactics and techniques between Marines of the 31st MEU and the soldiers of ARDB boat platoon, in coordination with the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Try a traditional Japanese comfort food with updated twist

It wasn’t until toward the end of the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573) that tea, or ocha, would solidify its place in Japanese food culture.
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On Okinawa, taco rice rules!

Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2020 marks the 36th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.
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Fun snacks to create with kids

Making snack time fun may be a little over the top on most days, but right now entertaining your children is a top priority. Why not turn snack time into craft time as well? Take a look at these four ideas for fun snacks for kids. 
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Soba and a side of Mother Nature

In Okinawa, soba restaurants inside traditional homes and buildings are common. The nostalgic mood of these buildings is closely associated with the signature dish of the island.
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Easy Veggie Grilling Guide

Whether it’s a choice steak or a simple hotdog, nothing says summer like grilling. Don’t forget the vegies! The folks at DECA have gone out of their way to prove that there’s more to pairing grilled meat with vegetables than potato salad.
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Tasty Greek Salad recipes

Greek salad is one of my absolute favorite dishes. It’s both hearty and fresh, sweet and salty – such depth of flavor.