3rd Dental Battalion
U.S. Navy battalion supporting the U.S. Marine Corps / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 3rd Dental Battalion is a unit of the United States Navy that supports United States Marine Corps forces on Okinawa, Japan. The battalion includes nine dental clinics, approximately 77 Dental Officers, 4 Medical Service Corps officers, 181 Dental Technicians, and 26 civilians. The unit is based out of Camp Foster and falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Logistics Group and the III Marine Expeditionary Force.
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3rd Dental Battalion | |
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Active | November 1, 1979 - present |
Country | United States |
Branch | USN |
Type | Dental |
Role | Ensure dental readiness |
Part of | 3rd Marine Logistics Group III Marine Expeditionary Force (Bureau of Medicine and Surgery) |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Smedley Butler, Okinawa, Japan |
Motto(s) | World's best care for the world's best patients. |
Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Enduring Freedom |
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