31st MEU

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Audrey M. C. Rampton
1st Lt. Alex Cervantes
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From aerospace to artillery: Into the life of a fire support officer with BLT 2/4, 31st MEU

After the artillery fire fades and the dust settles down, miles away from the impact zone, the Marines settle next to their Howitzers; their faces turned to the heavens to sleep.
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Prepare to be Boarded: 31st MEU, America ARG conduct VBSS rehearsal in South China Sea

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) executed a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) mission, here, Sept. 6, 2020.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez
U.S. Marine Sgt. Declan Fogle
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BLT 2/4 and CLB-31 maintain readiness

U.S. Marine Sgt. Declan Fogle, an infantry squad leader with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a native of Cedarville, Ohio.
U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Audrey M. C. Rampton
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Crisis Response: CLB-31, 31st MEU prepare NCO's to lead the way

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), attend a class about the CLB’s roll in non-combatant evacuation operations (NEO) and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Aug. 21, 2020.
U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck
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31st MEU military working dog handlers conduct bite work training aboard USS America (LHA 6)

Bbaldur, a military working dog with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes a break during bite work training aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
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Fight and win: 31st MEU completes two weeks of mission planning and execution at MEUEX

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and subordinate units, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), and Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 31, wrap up two weeks of crisis response readiness missions in support of MEU Exercise (MEUEX) here, July 30, 2020.
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31st MEU completes Interop exercise with force health protection measures

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit completed interoperability exercise here from June 23 to July 13, 2020.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Audrey M. C. Rampton
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Passing the Trident: 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Change of Command from Col. Robert Brodie to Col. Michael Nakonieczny

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit passage of command from Col. Robert Brodie to Col. Michael Nakonieczny took place at a private event due to COVID-19 force health protection measures, here, June 25.
Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) celebrate the 122nd birthday of the Hospital Corps on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 17, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck)
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Adaptability is Key: 31st MEU stays ready to respond to crises

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to conduct Naval integration training, take part in Exercise Cobra Gold 20, and support freedom of navigation in the South and East China Seas in the spring of 2020.
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31st MEU Marines, Sailors celebrate 122nd Hospital Corpsman birthday

Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) celebrate the 122nd birthday of the Hospital Corps on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 17, 2020.‘
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Beyond the sushi: 31 Japanese dishes you didn't know about!

The famous Land of the Rising Sun is known for so many things, it’s hard to even mention them all: culture, history, pop culture, manga, anime, cosplay, sights, architecture...the list could go on and on.
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Tips for Eating Healthy at Home and Work

Maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging. Unhealthy and cheap foods are easily accessible, making it tempting to go for those instead of the healthier options.
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VIDEO| Make this pumpkin croquette recipe your new fall go-to!

Kabocha korokke, is a common and very popular bento meal item. You’ll find this in many schoolchildren’s lunch boxes when autumn arrives as it’s a great way for moms to get their kids to eat more veggies.
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Making Okinawa Soba from scratch

SInce we are basically stuck at home for the time being, might as well head to the kitchen and make up some Okinawa soba noodles.
Okinawa Soba
Ingredients: (Serves 5)
For noodles
• 1.1 lb semi-strong flour
• Shikomi water (see next)
• Starch
 
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My Faves: 5 Instant Noodles you have to try in Japan

Ever since I started working from home, instant noodles have become my go-to for a quick bite.
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5 recipes using sweet Okinawan brown sugar

Okinawan brown sugar, made from sugarcane grown in fields blessed with strong southern-island sunlight and minerals delivered by the ocean spray, is very rich in flavor.