https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil 1st Marine Division News RSS Feed en-us Wed, 18 May 2016 19:49:54 GMT Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:09:12 GMT https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/775649/reconnoiter-the-recon-challenge/ Each year, reconnaissance Marines come together from across the country to Marine Corps Base Camp<br/> Wed, 18 May 2016 19:49:54 GMT Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/775649/reconnoiter-the-recon-challenge/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN Training https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/648541/1st-recon-searches-the-pacific/ The smell of sea salt and the roar of engines fills the senses as three rigid-hulled inflatable<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Feb/02/2001339474/115/75/0/160128-M-VZ995-003.JPG' alt='Captain Scott Williams, company commander of Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, dives out of a rigid-hulled inflatable boat to conduct underwater search operations training, Jan. 28, 2016. The Marines and Sailors of Co. A will use their dive ability to give the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit a valuable underwater search tool when it deploys later this year.' /> <br /> Tue, 02 Feb 2016 18:51:54 GMT Cpl. William Perkins https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/648541/1st-recon-searches-the-pacific/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN Training https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/636979/rumble-in-the-jungle-1st-recon-marines-train-in-hawaii/ As clouds covered the sky and rain fell upon the jungle canopy, two teams of reconnaissance Marines<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Dec/16/2001326455/115/75/0/151121-M-KM305-026.JPG' alt='Marines with Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, survey a named area of interest during reconnaissance and surveillance training, Nov. 19-21, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii. The Marines conducted insertion, infiltration, execution, exfiltration, and extraction in terrain unfamiliar to what is usually found at their home base in California. The Hawaiian terrain ranged from beach shores, to dense jungle and open valleys during pouring rains (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)' /> <br /> Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:21:00 GMT Sgt. Tony Simmons https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/636979/rumble-in-the-jungle-1st-recon-marines-train-in-hawaii/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN Training https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/625633/recon-falls-into-action-marines-execute-parachute-ops/ Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division sharpened their airborne abilities by<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Oct/22/2001307687/115/75/0/151015-M-ET630-339.JPG' alt='Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct free fall jump training from a C-130 Hercules with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 16, 2015. 1st Recon conducted parachute operations in preparation for future deployments. ' /> <br /> Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:22:00 GMT Cpl. Demetrius Morgan https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/625633/recon-falls-into-action-marines-execute-parachute-ops/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN Aviation Training https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/614134/strong-hand-weak-hand-1st-recon-slides-into-action/ Marines assigned to Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fast-roped as part<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Aug/19/2001273827/115/75/0/150817-M-VZ995-003.JPG' alt='Marines assigned to Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepare to fast-rope as a fire team aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 17, 2015. The Marines practiced fast-roping as a team to gain proficiency in order to effectively insert from a helicopter.' /> <br /> Wed, 19 Aug 2015 20:52:07 GMT Cpl. William Perkins https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/614134/strong-hand-weak-hand-1st-recon-slides-into-action/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN Training https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/610830/marines-aim-for-success-in-pre-scout-sniper-course/ Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jul/23/2001263524/115/75/0/150717-M-XX123-618.JPG' alt='Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct unknown distance shooting during the Pre-Scout Sniper Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 17, 2015. The six-week long course is designed to prepare and screen students for the follow-on training at Scout Sniper Basic School. (Photo by LCpl. Danielle Rodrigues/Released)' /> <br /> Fri, 24 Jul 2015 03:55:00 GMT Lance Cpl. Danielle Rodrigues https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/610830/marines-aim-for-success-in-pre-scout-sniper-course/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN Training https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/610288/devil-pups-participate-in-mud-run-and-interact-with-1st-recon/ Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrated their small boat<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jul/20/2001262539/115/75/0/150712-M-VZ995-006.JPG' alt='A Devil Pup low-crawls through water while being sprayed by a hose during a mud run aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12, 2015. After the run, Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrated their amphibious capabilities and answered questions the Devil Pups had about the recon community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Will Perkins)' /> <br /> Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:13:00 GMT Cpl. William Perkins https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/610288/devil-pups-participate-in-mud-run-and-interact-with-1st-recon/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/610286/1st-recon-conducts-static-line-into-the-ocean/ Marines with Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, performed parachute jumps<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jul/20/2001262346/115/75/0/150714-M-VZ995-011.JPG' alt='Marines assigned to Company A, 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, perform parachute jumps into the ocean at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 14, 2015. The Marines and Sailors conducted low-level static-line parachute operations with intentional water landings to make insertions, where other means such as boats or high-altitude parachute jumps may not be available.' /> <br /> Mon, 20 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMT Cpl. William Perkins https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/610286/1st-recon-conducts-static-line-into-the-ocean/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN Training https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/601081/1st-recon-conducts-joint-training-during-angel-thunder/ The hum of the bird was deafening as it hovered just above the ship; its wings chopping through the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jun/19/2001066660/115/75/0/150608-M-XX123-802.JPG' alt='Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, members of the Coast Guard’s Maritime Safety and Security team, and Air Force Pararescuemen trained together during Exercise Angel Thunder off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 9-11, 2015. Exercise Angel Thunder is a joint personnel recovery operation designed to provide military branches and partner nations the opportunity to train together in order to prepare for times of war and crisis. (Photo by LCpl. Danielle Rodrigues/Released)' /> <br /> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:14:00 GMT Lance Cpl. Danielle Rodrigues https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/601081/1st-recon-conducts-joint-training-during-angel-thunder/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/589937/setting-the-recon-standard-at-the-recon-challenge/ With the sound of five-foot swells crashing on the San Onofre shore, competitors in the 7th Annual<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/May/28/2001050460/115/75/0/150515-M-NM524-011.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. David Jarvis, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Capt. Patrick Zuber, a company commander for 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, are awarded for winning the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Marines received this honor from Col. Christopher J. Williams, the commanding officer of School of Infantry-West, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Yarolem, the operations chief for Reconnaissance Training Company and event coordinator.' /> <br /> Thu, 28 May 2015 16:52:29 GMT Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/589937/setting-the-recon-standard-at-the-recon-challenge/ 1STMARDIV HQTRSBN 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/565610/japanese-forces-practice-amphibious-raids-along-the-coast-of-southern-california/ Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and members of the Japan Ground<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Feb/06/2001009229/115/75/0/150206-M-XX999-122.JPG' alt='Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct amphibious raids and military operations on urban terrain during Exercise Iron Fist 15 aboard Camp Pendleton on Feb. 3, 2015. Exercise Iron Fist 15 is an annual bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Japanese military forces that builds their combined ability to conduct amphibious and land-based contingency operations. IF15, currently in its tenth iteration, is scheduled from Jan. 26 to Feb. 27, 2015, in southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Serna/Released)' /> <br /> Fri, 06 Feb 2015 20:54:09 GMT Cpl. Angel Serna https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/565610/japanese-forces-practice-amphibious-raids-along-the-coast-of-southern-california/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/565173/japanese-forces-train-with-1st-recon-to-enhance-amphibious-capabilities/ The cold and gloomy morning starts with troops fighting against the waves of a surf line and feeling<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Feb/02/2001008299/115/75/0/150202-M-XX999-125.JPG' alt='Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, teach Basic Maneuver Techniques for the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aboard Camp Pendleton on Jan. 28, 2015, during Exercise Iron Fist 2015 to help develop the Self-Defense Force’s understanding of amphibious operations. Exercise Iron Fist 15 is an annual bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Japanese military forces that builds their combined ability to conduct amphibious and land-based contingency operations. IF15, currently in its tenth iteration, is scheduled from Jan. 26 to Feb. 27, 2015, in southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Serna/Released)' /> <br /> Mon, 02 Feb 2015 21:23:08 GMT Lance Cpl. Angel Serna https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/565173/japanese-forces-train-with-1st-recon-to-enhance-amphibious-capabilities/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542182/sarcs-sharpen-their-diving-skills-to-support-marines/ Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion recently conducted<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/05/2000810120/115/75/0/140722-M-ED261-001.JPG' alt='A Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman gives the signal for all clear before entering a pool during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.' /> <br /> Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:01:35 GMT Lance Cpl. Seth Starr https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542182/sarcs-sharpen-their-diving-skills-to-support-marines/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542176/1st-recon-company-c-marines-conduct-jump-training/ Marines and Sailors with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jul/01/2000804729/115/75/0/140625-M-QB247-087.JPG' alt='A Marine with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, wrestles his parachute to the ground after landing from a static line jump aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2014. The company practiced both freefall and static line jumps from a CH-43E helicopter to better prepare for potential combat operations anywhere they are needed worldwide.' /> <br /> Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:50:04 GMT Lance Cpl. Carson Gramley https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542176/1st-recon-company-c-marines-conduct-jump-training/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542170/1st-recon-conducts-breaching-exercise/ Marines from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a Methods of Entry proficiency training exercise<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jun/13/2000801946/115/75/0/140610-M-ED261-003.JPG' alt='A Marine from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion fires breaching rounds into a door hinge during a Methods of Entry proficiency training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., June 10. During the exercise, raid scenarios were tailored for the event to keep the Marines in an operational mindset while honing their skill set for future deployments as the Maritime Raid Force in support of Marine Expeditionary Units. ' /> <br /> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:26:37 GMT Lance Cpl. Seth Starr https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542170/1st-recon-conducts-breaching-exercise/ 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542160/1st-recon-conducts-haho-training-aboard-fort-lewis-mcchord/ Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, conducted a combat readiness exercise<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Apr/22/2000792709/115/75/0/140411-M-ED261-979.JPG' alt='Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, pause along a tree line to survey an open area of forest they must cross. The company conducted a 10-day training exercise aboard Fort Lewis-McChord, Wash., earlier this month.' /> <br /> Wed, 23 Apr 2014 22:22:20 GMT Lance Cpl. Seth Starr https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542160/1st-recon-conducts-haho-training-aboard-fort-lewis-mcchord/ 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542148/recon-marines-take-to-skies-during-double-bag-static-line-course/ Marines entered the aircraft with their heads bowed against the whipping winds of the propellers as<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Apr/02/2000787840/115/75/0/140324-M-PC317-584.JPG' alt='Marine Corps Master Sgt. Randy Messineo, operation chief, Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and a native of Boston, salutes the crew of a C-130 Hercules aircraft as he jumps out of it during a double-bag static line course held in Parker, Ariz., March 24, 2014. A static line is a cord attached from one end of the aircraft to the other. When the Marine jumps from the plane, the line pulls the deployment bag out of the pack on the Marine’s back causing the parachute to inflate.' /> <br /> Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:02:00 GMT Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Moore https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542148/recon-marines-take-to-skies-during-double-bag-static-line-course/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542144/recon-marines-conduct-first-time-launch-off-uss-freedom/ Traveling through rough waves is just another training day for reconnaissance Marines, but this time<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Mar/14/2000784336/115/75/0/140310-M-PC317-322.JPG' alt='Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, board the USS Freedom from a zodiac during on and off loading drills three miles off the coast of Del Mar beach Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 10, 2014. The Marines conducted a full day of rehearsals prior to the drills because it was their first time training on a littoral combat ship. The LCS gives Marines the opportunity to launch and recover reconnaissance teams from a greater distance out at sea. Gunnery Sgt. Mickey Eaton, assistant operations chief for the company, said the ability to use an LCS is the future for reconnaissance Marines.' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Mar 2014 18:48:03 GMT Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Moore https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542144/recon-marines-conduct-first-time-launch-off-uss-freedom/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542136/marines-train-jgsdf-in-helo-cast-amphibious-insertions/ “One minute!” shouted Staff Sgt. Thomas Maloney, systems platoon sergeant, 1st Reconnaissance<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jan/30/2000778005/115/75/0/140127-M-ST621-521.JPG' alt='Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force practice amphibious landing techniques while conducting Helo Cast training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)' /> <br /> Wed, 12 Feb 2014 23:20:53 GMT By Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542136/marines-train-jgsdf-in-helo-cast-amphibious-insertions/ 1STRECONBN https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542077/recon-marines-conduct-swift-silent-rescue-during-training/ Marines serving with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a raid on a military operations in urban<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Aug/29/2000708817/115/75/0/130820-M-PC317-508.JPG' alt='A Marine serving with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion helps a simulated hostage to safety after clearing the house he was held in by enemy combatants during a mission rehearsal exercise here, Aug. 20, 2013. Marines responded to simulated small-arms fire and artillery rounds with suppressing fire and patrols through the area. An evaluator followed each squad of Marines and assessed their various skills including tactics, coordination and execution during the mission.' /> <br /> Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:26:34 GMT Cpl. Timothy Lenzo https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/5TH-MARINE-REGT/Article/542077/recon-marines-conduct-swift-silent-rescue-during-training/ 1STMARDIV 1STRECONBN