Ronald Sutliff

The Marine Corps Engineer School (MCES) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was established to provide specialized engineer training for Marines. Since its inception, MCES has been responsible for developing and instructing Marines in combat engineering, utilities, and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) skills critical to operational success. Over the decades, the school has evolved its curriculum to meet the changing demands of the battlefield, incorporating advanced technology and modern warfare tactics. Today, MCES continues to prepare Marines for both garrison and expeditionary engineering missions worldwide, upholding a legacy of technical excellence and combat readiness.

3rd Marine Division

U.S. Marine Corps

The 3rd Marine Division is a unit of the United States Marine Corps based at Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. It is one of three active duty divisions in the Marine Corps and is tasked with conducting amphibious and expeditionary operations in the Pacific region. The division is made up of approximately 16,000 Marines and sailors, organized into regiments, battalions, and companies. The 3rd Marine Division has a long and storied history, participating in numerous campaigns and battles throughout its existence.

The Marine Security Guard Battalion (MSG BN), established in 1948, is a specialized unit of the United States Marine Corps tasked with providing security at U.S. embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions worldwide. Its formation followed a series of security incidents at U.S. diplomatic posts, prompting the Department of State and the Marine Corps to formalize the assignment of Marines to protect American personnel and classified information abroad. Over the decades, MSGs have played critical roles in crisis situations, such as evacuations and attacks on embassies, including the 1979 Tehran embassy crisis. Today, the battalion remains a vital component of U.S. diplomatic security, with Marines serving at over 150 posts in more than 130 countries.

**HBHQMC** stands for Headquarters Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps. This unit serves as the central administrative and operational support battalion for Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, located in Washington, D.C. Established to coordinate the activities and provide essential services for the senior leadership and staff of the Marine Corps, HBHQMC traces its lineage to the early 20th century, evolving to meet the changing needs of the Corps. Over the decades, the battalion has played a vital role in supporting Marine Corps operations, ceremonial functions, and crisis response efforts in the National Capital Region. Its Marines and Sailors uphold a tradition of professionalism and readiness, ensuring the seamless functioning of the Marine Corps’ highest command echelon.