III Marine Expeditionary Force’s second-annual Big Ideas Challenge focused on solving problems in humanitarian and expeditionary advanced base operations, a new warfare concept in the Indo-Pacific region.
Big ideas from Marine minds aim to make Corps life better
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Todd Coyle, right, and Gunnery Sgt. Alex Wright work on their Lightweight Water Purification System 3.0 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Dec. 7, 2020.
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By MATTHEW M. BURKE | STARS AND STRIPES Published: December 17, 2020 CAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa – Marines have built a reputation on brute force, but they’re also earning commendations by using brain power and technology to solve everyday problems. On Okinawa, Sgts. Jesse Robertson, of the 12th Marine Regiment, and Adrian Willis, of the 7th Communication Battalion, earned a Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal for their entry in the first Big Ideas Challenge.