U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hold a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2025. During the ceremony, the battalion was redesignated as 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. The redesignation marks the next chapter in the Marine Corps' commitment to designing a force prepared to effectively respond to the challenges of the contemporary global security environment and serves as a testament to the battalion's role in the Marine Corps' global employment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

12th Marine Littoral Regiment celebrated its one-year anniversary at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 15, 2024. The MLR redesignated on Nov. 15, 2023. The MLR 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. 12th MLR's forward presence in the first island chain contributes to integrated deterrence efforts and ensures they are postured to quickly respond to a range of crises or contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Cinematic Teaser by Stanislav Barantsav, JUDGEMENT CALL by Victory Flags, and Wonders (Cinematic | Uplifting Trailer Music) by Nico Maximilian)

U.S. Marines fire M4 carbines and M18 service pistols during a shooting competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 27, 2024. Shooting competitions provide a controlled environment for units to test their precision and accuracy under pressure to ensure they remain prepared for real-world contingencies and offers an opportunity for units to benchmark their capabilities against other teams to encourage continuous improvement and excellence. The Marines are with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Cinematic Battle Drums by The Epic BadGer)

U.S. Marines execute a small arms range during a shooting competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 27, 2024. Shooting competitions provide a controlled environment for units to test their precision and accuracy under pressure to ensure they remain prepared for real-world contingencies and offers an opportunity for units to benchmark their capabilities against other teams to encourage continuous improvement and excellence. The Marines are with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)  (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Hip-Hop Instrumental) This video product was created on Dec. 30, 2024.

U.S. Marines conduct landing zone operations on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The training is designed to increase Marines’ experience and proficiency with aerial inserts, as well as assault support aircraft communications and operations. The Marines are with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. The CH-53 Super Stallion is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 and is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Diego Garcia) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Powerful Epic Logo performed by Stanislav Barantsov/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines Corps Mortarmen and Scouts with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct training during exercise Bougainville III at Pohakuloa Training Area, Feb. 3, 2024. Bougainville III is a 3d LCT live-fire exercise focused on decentralized operations to prepare the battalion to command and control forces from dispersed locations. (U.S. Marine Corps video edited by Cpl. Israel Sheber) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Trailer performed by Alexiaction/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, conduct platoon attacks during exercise Bougainville III at Pohakuloa Training Area, Jan. 31, 2024. Bougainville III is a 3d LCT live-fire exercise focused on decentralized operations to prepare the battalion to command and control forces from dispersed locations. (U.S. Marine Corps video edited by Cpl. Israel Sheber) The video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Trailer performed by Alexiaction/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division complete a six-month deployment under 4th Marines in Okinawa, Japan, as a part of the Unit Deployment Program. Forward-deployed within the first island chain, 1/3 conducted a series of combat rehearsals, preparing to fight and win alongside their allies and partners, and to deter and defeat any threat to regional security. 1/3 will transition to the 3d Littoral Combat Team on June 23, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps video Cpl. Joshua Brittenham)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marines redesignate to become the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 3, 2022. The 3d Marine Littoral Regiment will serve as a key enabler for joint, allied, and partnered forces, will integrate with naval forces, and will enable multi-domain maneuver and fires within contested spaces. The transition of 3d Marines to 3d MLR is in accordance with Force Design 2030 and one of the first major steps to facilitating a shift as the Marine Corps divests in legacy capabilities and builds a force that is optimized for operations envisioned within the Commandant’s Planning Guidance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jacob Wilson)