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Marine Corps officially activates first Littoral Regiment

By Cindy Ellen Russell

March 3, 2022

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The 3rd Marine Infantry Regiment was officially redesignated as the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment in a ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Thursday. It will be the first Littoral Regiment, which is intended to be the model for all Marine regiments as the force redesigns. Pictured are Marines in formation before the ceremony commenced.
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The Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band lead the ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
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The Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band lead the ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
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International dignitaries and military officials watch the ceremony held at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Thursday.
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The crowd looks on during the presentation of the National Colors.
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Pictured is the closing of the 3rd Marine Infantry Regiment flag during the ceremony.
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Pictured is the closing of the 3rd Marine Infantry Regiment flag during the ceremony.
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General Eric Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, raises his hand to salute the newly posted 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment flag at the ceremony.
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The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Color Guard with the newly posted 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment flag.
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Military officials from the U.S., South Korea and Australia watching as the ceremony took place at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe on Thursday.
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General Eric Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks at the ceremony.
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General Eric Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks at the ceremony.
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General Eric Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks at the ceremony.
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Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr., Commanding Officer, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, and General Eric Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, shake hands between speeches at the ceremony.
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Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr., Commanding Officer, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, speaks at the ceremony.
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The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Color Guard with the newly posted 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment flag.
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Marines are silhouetted with American flags in the background at the ceremony.
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Marines are silhouetted with American flags in the background at the ceremony.
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The Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band wait for the ceremony to commence at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Thursday.
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Rohen Thomas, 3, and her sister, Arlya, 5, peer out from the bleachers before the ceremony.
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Charles Faffler, 9, watches as Marines march across the field at the closing of the ceremony on Thursday.
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Marines march at the close of the ceremony.

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