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U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, start the engine of an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial system during a training event at Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 18, 2017. The purpose of the event is to conduct UAS operations with a minimal amount of personnel and equipment after flying a system in by KC-130J in order to operate immediately within a short amount of time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, start the engine of an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial system during a training event at Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 18, 2017. The purpose of the event is to conduct UAS operations with a minimal amount of personnel and equipment after flying a system in by KC-130J in order to operate immediately within a short amount of time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil

An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial system with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), is launched during a training event at Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 13, 2017. The purpose of the event is to conduct UAS operations with a minimal amount of personnel and equipment after flying a system in by KC-130J in order to operate immediately within a short amount of time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)

An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial system with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), is launched during a training event at Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 13, 2017. The purpose of the event is to conduct UAS operations with a minimal amount of personnel and equipment after flying a system in by KC-130J in order to operate immediately within a short amount of time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil

An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial system with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3) , conducts a landing approach during a training event at Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 18, 2017. The purpose of the event is to conduct UAS operations with a minimal amount of personnel and equipment after flying a system in by KC-130J in order to operate immediately within a short amount of time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)

An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial system with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3) , conducts a landing approach during a training event at Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 18, 2017. The purpose of the event is to conduct UAS operations with a minimal amount of personnel and equipment after flying a system in by KC-130J in order to operate immediately within a short amount of time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan – Yesterday III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific completed the process of removing the CH-53E Super Stallion that conducted an emergency landing on Okinawa, Japan. Our Marines worked closely with local officials and Japanese police to remove the debris and clear all military equipment from the site before 9:00 pm. The Marines plan to return to the site next week to conduct a walk-through to ensure nothing was missed during the deteriorating weather conditions caused by the pending Typhoon Lan.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan – Yesterday III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific completed the process of removing the CH-53E Super Stallion that conducted an emergency landing on Okinawa, Japan. Our Marines worked closely with local officials and Japanese police to remove the debris and clear all military equipment from the site before 9:00 pm. The Marines plan to return to the site next week to conduct a walk-through to ensure nothing was missed during the deteriorating weather conditions caused by the pending Typhoon Lan.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan –CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters stationed here will resume normal flight operations Wed, Oct. 18, following government of Japan and Okinawa Prefectural Government leadership notification.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan –CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters stationed here will resume normal flight operations Wed, Oct. 18, following government of Japan and Okinawa Prefectural Government leadership notification.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 devote their morning to picking up plastic debris and fishing industry waste at Nakagusuku Beach, Okinawa, Japan, October 14, 2017. HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is currently forward deployed under the unit deployment program with MAG- 36, 1st MAW, based out of Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 devote their morning to picking up plastic debris and fishing industry waste at Nakagusuku Beach, Okinawa, Japan, October 14, 2017. HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is currently forward deployed under the unit deployment program with MAG- 36, 1st MAW, based out of Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, directed a 96-hour operational pause this morning for all CH-53E Super Stallions helicopters stationed in Okinawa, Japan to ensure CH-53E readiness and the safe conduct of our aviation community. We will conduct a thorough investigation working closely with aircrew and maintenance experts to determine the cause of the incident. We will continue to share information with the government of Japan as details become available, while understanding that the investigation must be protected and cannot be released until complete. III MEF is working with Japanese agencies toward the cleanup and removal of the aircraft. We are in the process of conducting an initial survey at the location to determine the most viable platform and method of aircraft recovery, stressing the importance of safety and protection to the environment. “This is a regrettable incident, and after the investigation is complete, those with property damage as a result of this incident will be appropriately compensated,” said Nicholson. "I want to thank the local Japanese first responders who helped secure the scene quickly and safely, the members of 33rd Rescue Squadron who evacuated our crew members, and those moving the aircraft safely today. I also want to thank everyone for the concern shown for our pilots, the local community members, and their understanding of the risks both Japanese and U.S. military men and women take daily as part of our vital responsibility to provide for the defense of Japan."

Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, directed a 96-hour operational pause this morning for all CH-53E Super Stallions helicopters stationed in Okinawa, Japan to ensure CH-53E readiness and the safe conduct of our aviation community. We will conduct a thorough investigation working closely with aircrew and maintenance experts to determine the cause of the incident. We will continue to share information with the government of Japan as details become available, while understanding that the investigation must be protected and cannot be released until complete. III MEF is working with Japanese agencies toward the cleanup and removal of the aircraft. We are in the process of conducting an initial survey at the location to determine the most viable platform and method of aircraft recovery, stressing the importance of safety and protection to the environment. “This is a regrettable incident, and after the investigation is complete, those with property damage as a result of this incident will be appropriately compensated,” said Nicholson. "I want to thank the local Japanese first responders who helped secure the scene quickly and safely, the members of 33rd Rescue Squadron who evacuated our crew members, and those moving the aircraft safely today. I also want to thank everyone for the concern shown for our pilots, the local community members, and their understanding of the risks both Japanese and U.S. military men and women take daily as part of our vital responsibility to provide for the defense of Japan."

Photo by III Marine Expeditionary Force

Two MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 prepare to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, September 29, 2017, in support of exercise KAMANDAG. Approximately 100 U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing joined forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines to support the first iteration of the Philippines-led exercise KAMANDAG, at various sites on the island of Luzon, Philippines, October 2-11, 2017.

Two MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 prepare to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, September 29, 2017, in support of exercise KAMANDAG. Approximately 100 U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing joined forces with the Armed Forces of the Philippines to support the first iteration of the Philippines-led exercise KAMANDAG, at various sites on the island of Luzon, Philippines, October 2-11, 2017.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

Two MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 prepare to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, September 29, 2017, in support of exercise KAMANDAG. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. VMM-262 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. In preparation for KAMANDAG, the Ospreys served as transportation for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade's joint humanitarian assistance survey team.

Two MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 prepare to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, September 29, 2017, in support of exercise KAMANDAG. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. VMM-262 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. In preparation for KAMANDAG, the Ospreys served as transportation for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade's joint humanitarian assistance survey team.

Photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 prepares to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, September 29, 2017, in support of exercise KAMANDAG. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. VMM-262 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. In preparation for KAMANDAG, the Ospreys served as transportation for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade's joint humanitarian assistance survey team.

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 prepares to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, September 29, 2017, in support of exercise KAMANDAG. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. VMM-262 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. In preparation for KAMANDAG, the Ospreys served as transportation for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade's joint humanitarian assistance survey team.

Photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kleber Leaf, an airframes mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM-262), Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Philippine Airman Second Class Arvin Neil D. Barmal, greet each other during an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft maintenance repair on Clark Air Base during exercise KAMANDAG, Oct. 5, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Corporal Marimar M. Morales)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kleber Leaf, an airframes mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM-262), Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Philippine Airman Second Class Arvin Neil D. Barmal, greet each other during an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft maintenance repair on Clark Air Base during exercise KAMANDAG, Oct. 5, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist or humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Corporal Marimar M. Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Marimar Morales

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 and MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, arrive at Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 3, 2017. U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are departing from MCAS Kaneohe Bay to Kahuku Training Area in order to participate in a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, a requirement that all deployable units must complete biannually in order to prepare for real world situations and upcoming deployments.

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 and MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, arrive at Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Kaneohe Bay, Oct. 3, 2017. U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are departing from MCAS Kaneohe Bay to Kahuku Training Area in order to participate in a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, a requirement that all deployable units must complete biannually in order to prepare for real world situations and upcoming deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

A CH-53 Super Stallion lands in a field at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., during a formation flight, Sept. 25, 2017. The formation flight allowed the Marines to showcase their ability to plan and execute an eight-aircraft formation. The Marines are with HMHT-302. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)

A CH-53 Super Stallion lands in a field at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., during a formation flight, Sept. 25, 2017. The formation flight allowed the Marines to showcase their ability to plan and execute an eight-aircraft formation. The Marines are with HMHT-302. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara

Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 kicks off exercise Kamoshika Wrath at Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan. The exercise helps Marines test mission performance and prepare for real-world situation. Also, the Marines participating in the training honed their skills while simulating a forward-deployed environment.

Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 kicks off exercise Kamoshika Wrath at Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan. The exercise helps Marines test mission performance and prepare for real-world situation. Also, the Marines participating in the training honed their skills while simulating a forward-deployed environment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Emanuel Callender, a supply administration operation clerk with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, loads a magazine during exercise Kamoshika Wrath at the Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan, Oct. 2, 2017. The exercise allows Marines to test mission performance and meet training requirements by placing them in real-world scenarios. Marines trained and practiced their marksmanship in an indoor range.

U.S. Marine Corps Emanuel Callender, a supply administration operation clerk with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, loads a magazine during exercise Kamoshika Wrath at the Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan, Oct. 2, 2017. The exercise allows Marines to test mission performance and meet training requirements by placing them in real-world scenarios. Marines trained and practiced their marksmanship in an indoor range.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera

U.S. Marines with Marine Wong Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 settle in their tents during exercise Kamoshika Wrath at Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan, Oct. 2, 2017. Marines participated in the training to hone their skills while simulating a forward-deployed environment.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wong Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 settle in their tents during exercise Kamoshika Wrath at Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan, Oct. 2, 2017. Marines participated in the training to hone their skills while simulating a forward-deployed environment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Callender, a supply administration operation clerk, shoots an M16 rifle during exercise Kamoshika Wrath in Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan, Oct. 2, 2017. The exercise allows Marines to test mission performance and meet training requirements by placing them in real-world scenarios. Marines shot three rounds at their targets to battle sight zero their rifles.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Callender, a supply administration operation clerk, shoots an M16 rifle during exercise Kamoshika Wrath in Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan, Oct. 2, 2017. The exercise allows Marines to test mission performance and meet training requirements by placing them in real-world scenarios. Marines shot three rounds at their targets to battle sight zero their rifles.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Barber, a tactical switch operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, digs a ditch at Haramura, Japan, Sept. 30, 2017. MWSS-171, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, kicked off exercise Kamoshika Wrath. The exercise helps Marines test mission performance and prepare for real-world situation. The ditch helped cover wires to provide electricity to tents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Barber, a tactical switch operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, digs a ditch at Haramura, Japan, Sept. 30, 2017. MWSS-171, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, kicked off exercise Kamoshika Wrath. The exercise helps Marines test mission performance and prepare for real-world situation. The ditch helped cover wires to provide electricity to tents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 set up a tent at Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan, Sept. 30, 2017. MWSS-171, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, kicked off exercise Kamoshika Wrath. The exercise helps Marines test mission performance and prepare for real-world situations by training in an indoor range, taking part in chemical biological radiological nuclear defense drills and conduct convoy operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 set up a tent at Haramura Maneuver Area, Japan, Sept. 30, 2017. MWSS-171, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, kicked off exercise Kamoshika Wrath. The exercise helps Marines test mission performance and prepare for real-world situations by training in an indoor range, taking part in chemical biological radiological nuclear defense drills and conduct convoy operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tomas Carreon and Lance Cpl. William Termine, water support technicians with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, ground a flood light during exercise Kamoshika Wrath at Haramura, Japan, Sept. 30, 2017. The exercise helps Marines test mission performance and prepare for real-world situations by training in an indoor range, taking part in chemical biological radiological nuclear defense drills and conduct convoy operations. Marines set up tents water sources and other facilities that they could use during their time in Haramura. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tomas Carreon and Lance Cpl. William Termine, water support technicians with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, ground a flood light during exercise Kamoshika Wrath at Haramura, Japan, Sept. 30, 2017. The exercise helps Marines test mission performance and prepare for real-world situations by training in an indoor range, taking part in chemical biological radiological nuclear defense drills and conduct convoy operations. Marines set up tents water sources and other facilities that they could use during their time in Haramura. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera

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