US Marine dies after training incident in Japan, officials say

The incident is under investigation, the Marines said.

TOKYO -- A U.S. Marine died following a training incident in Okinawa, Japan, on Tuesday, the Marines said, adding that the incident was under investigation.

"It is with heavy hearts that 3rd Marine Division announces the death of a Marine following a training incident at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, on Nov. 3, 2026," the 3rd Marine Division said in a statement on Wednesday.

Lt. Tyler Thomas, a spokesperson for the III Marine Expeditionary Force, declined in a brief phone interview to comment on whether the Marine died at the scene or was taken to a hospital. Thomas also declined to comment on whether others may have been injured in the incident, which he confirmed happened at Camp Schwab.

The name of the Marine is expected to be withheld until 24 hours after the person's family has been notified, Thomas said.