3rd Medical Battalion

The 3rd Medical Battalion is a United States Marine Corps unit established in 1943 during World War II. Initially formed to provide medical support to Marine combat units in the Pacific Theater, the battalion played a critical role in campaigns such as Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. Throughout the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the 3rd Medical Battalion continued its legacy by delivering essential medical care and evacuation services under combat conditions. Today, the battalion is headquartered in Okinawa, Japan, where it remains dedicated to supporting III Marine Expeditionary Force operations across the Indo-Pacific region.