U.S. Marines participate in the activation ceremony of 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5 2024. The activation of this storied unit reflects the next historic chapter in the Marine Corps’ legacy and builds on its reputation as a versatile, agile, and lethal warfighting organization. The LAAB is organized, trained, and equipped to support sea control and sea denial operations within actively contested maritime spaces as part of a modernized force integrated with the U.S. Navy, other elements of the Joint Force, and allied and partnered forces. The Marines are with 12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anna Geier)
The Marine Corps is a close-knit community, through sharing stories and experiences Marines recognize their resiliency and support for one another. With September being suicide prevention month, there is a focus at 3d Marine Division on support and resiliency, which help create the strength and community Marines share. Resources available to Marines and their families include Community Counseling Program (CCP), Chaplains, Marine Family and...
