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1st Marine Division

The Old Breed

Camp Pendleton, CA

Mission

Today, 1st Marine Division is a multi-role, expeditionary ground combat force. The Division is employed as the ground combat element (GCE) of I MEF or may provide task-organized forces for assault operations and such operations as may be directed. The 1st Marine Division must be able to provide the ground amphibious forcible entry capability to the naval expeditionary force (NEF) and to conduct subsequent land operations in any operational environment.

Featured Stories

		Patriot Guard Riders, Marines escort 5th Marines Memorial to Camp San Mateo By Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney \| May 23, 2013 A memorial to honor the Marines and sailors who fought and died in Afghanistan neared its final destination here, May 20. As the Patriot Guard Riders, a motorcycle club known for welcoming service members home from deployment, finished their 10-day journey escorting the 5th Marine Regiment's Operation Enduring Freedom Memorial from Barre, Vt., to MORE
		No river wide enough: Marines demonstrate bridging capabilities By Cpl. Timothy Lenzo \| May 20, 2013 Marines serving with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and 7th Engineer Support Battalion set up an Improved Ribbon Bridge with Bridge Erection Boats and an Armored Vehicle-Launched Bridge as part of the battalion’s continued effort to crosstrain their Marines.Marines presented their bridging capabilities to various unit leaders with 1st Marine MORE
		Infantry Marines refine elite combat skills By Cpl. James Gulliver \| May 18, 2013 Infantry Marines say they take pride in being the primary force in a ground combat element, but it is through countless hours of harsh training that truly gives them their elite status.Marines of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, reinforced their infantry muscle by performing live fire assault training here, May 16.The assault gave team leaders MORE
		'America’s Battalion' closes FOB Payne By Courtesy Story \| May 16, 2013 For most Coalition forces throughout Afghanistan, counterinsurgency operations are minimal and assisting and advising Afghan National Security Forces has increased. The change in mission requires less support assets, which has allowed personnel here to close more than 190 bases since early 2012. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, MORE
		Marines obtain new resource for coping with stress By Cpl. Robert Reeves \| May 16, 2013 Military and Family Life Consultants are part of a new program that gives Marines and sailors an opportunity to develop coping skills for a variety of military and family challenges. They provide Marines with short-term, non-medical and solution-focused counseling. With frequent deployments, marriages in turmoil, raising children, personnel MORE
		Dark Horse Battalion reunite with family and friends after tour with 15th MEU By Cpl. Robert Reeves \| May 15, 2013 Family and friends watched Marines and sailors serving with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, currently the Ground Combat Element for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, march onto the Camp San Mateo parade here, May 13. Loved ones have been camped out since 3 a.m. waiting to see their servicemember return home safely after an eight-month MORE
		In time of transition, Marines support Afghan advisors By Sgt. Ned Johnson \| May 13, 2013 Military unit organization has been standardized over hundreds of years—divisions, regiments, battalions and companies. Yet in 2013, the mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, has forced a change from conventional warfare units to smaller units who advise Afghan National Security Forces.These advisors are formed into Security Forces Assistance MORE
		Marine mechanic single-handedly maintains battery vehicles By Cpl. Joseph Scanlan \| May 13, 2013 Not meeting objectives on time in combat can cost American’s their lives.As the only motor transportation mechanic in Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Cpl. Diego Castaneda must ensure an entire battery gets point A to point B without any vehicles breaking down.“In artillery we always talk about our ability to shoot, move and MORE

Marine Corps News

The Pull-up Champ: Marine performs pull-ups all the way to the top
May 23, 2013

Indiana Marine awarded the 2013 Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment
May 23, 2013

New commander of 9th Communications Battalion assumes role with pride
May 23, 2013

Marine receives Bronze star, passes on knowledge to FMTB-West students
May 23, 2013

MWSS-274 Marines qualify with heavy weapons
May 23, 2013

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1st Marine Division Videos

		Patriot Guard Riders, Marines escort 5th Marines Memorial to Camp San Mateo By Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney \| May 23, 2013 A memorial to honor the Marines and sailors who fought and died in Afghanistan neared its final destination here, May 20. As the Patriot Guard Riders, a motorcycle club known for welcoming service members home from deployment, finished their 10-day journey escorting the 5th Marine Regiment's Operation Enduring Freedom Memorial from Barre, Vt., to MORE
		No river wide enough: Marines demonstrate bridging capabilities By Cpl. Timothy Lenzo \| May 20, 2013 Marines serving with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and 7th Engineer Support Battalion set up an Improved Ribbon Bridge with Bridge Erection Boats and an Armored Vehicle-Launched Bridge as part of the battalion’s continued effort to crosstrain their Marines.Marines presented their bridging capabilities to various unit leaders with 1st Marine MORE
		Infantry Marines refine elite combat skills By Cpl. James Gulliver \| May 18, 2013 Infantry Marines say they take pride in being the primary force in a ground combat element, but it is through countless hours of harsh training that truly gives them their elite status.Marines of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, reinforced their infantry muscle by performing live fire assault training here, May 16.The assault gave team leaders MORE
		'America’s Battalion' closes FOB Payne By Courtesy Story \| May 16, 2013 For most Coalition forces throughout Afghanistan, counterinsurgency operations are minimal and assisting and advising Afghan National Security Forces has increased. The change in mission requires less support assets, which has allowed personnel here to close more than 190 bases since early 2012. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, MORE
		Marines obtain new resource for coping with stress By Cpl. Robert Reeves \| May 16, 2013 Military and Family Life Consultants are part of a new program that gives Marines and sailors an opportunity to develop coping skills for a variety of military and family challenges. They provide Marines with short-term, non-medical and solution-focused counseling. With frequent deployments, marriages in turmoil, raising children, personnel MORE
		Dark Horse Battalion reunite with family and friends after tour with 15th MEU By Cpl. Robert Reeves \| May 15, 2013 Family and friends watched Marines and sailors serving with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, currently the Ground Combat Element for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, march onto the Camp San Mateo parade here, May 13. Loved ones have been camped out since 3 a.m. waiting to see their servicemember return home safely after an eight-month MORE
		In time of transition, Marines support Afghan advisors By Sgt. Ned Johnson \| May 13, 2013 Military unit organization has been standardized over hundreds of years—divisions, regiments, battalions and companies. Yet in 2013, the mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, has forced a change from conventional warfare units to smaller units who advise Afghan National Security Forces.These advisors are formed into Security Forces Assistance MORE
		Marine mechanic single-handedly maintains battery vehicles By Cpl. Joseph Scanlan \| May 13, 2013 Not meeting objectives on time in combat can cost American’s their lives.As the only motor transportation mechanic in Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Cpl. Diego Castaneda must ensure an entire battery gets point A to point B without any vehicles breaking down.“In artillery we always talk about our ability to shoot, move and MORE

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