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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

		'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
		Headquarters Battalion keeps 1st Marine Division operational during Exercise Desert Scimitar By Sgt. Jacob Harrer \| May 09, 2013 When 1st Marine Division needs a headquarters in the field, the Marines and sailors of Headquarters Battalion make it happen. During Exercise Desert Scimitar, April 23 to May 6, HQBn. set up camp for more than 600 Marines and sailors supporting and operating the division’s command post.The division staff required a reliable communications network MORE
		Fire Direction Center provides data during Exercise Desert Scimitar By Cpl. Joseph Scanlan \| May 09, 2013 When Marines come under attack, they expect fast and accurate fire support to repel the enemy. Through state of the art technology, the fire direction center in artillery units is able to make that happen.The FDC is responsible for computing how wind, air pressure, temperature, humidity and other weather conditions will affect an artillery round so MORE
		Fighting Fifth conducts command, control tactics training during Exercise Desert Scimitar By Sgt. Alfred V. Lopez \| May 08, 2013 Marines are known for adapting their training and strategies to overcome the challenges of war throughout their 237 years of existenceMarines have focused on counterinsurgency warfare throughout the past decade, during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. They have continuously and successfully adapted to the challenges of fighting a deceptive MORE

Marine Corps News

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May 17, 2013

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MarForPac cuts through barriers with new recon robot
May 17, 2013

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1st Marine Division Videos

		'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
		Headquarters Battalion keeps 1st Marine Division operational during Exercise Desert Scimitar By Sgt. Jacob Harrer \| May 09, 2013 When 1st Marine Division needs a headquarters in the field, the Marines and sailors of Headquarters Battalion make it happen. During Exercise Desert Scimitar, April 23 to May 6, HQBn. set up camp for more than 600 Marines and sailors supporting and operating the division’s command post.The division staff required a reliable communications network MORE
		Fire Direction Center provides data during Exercise Desert Scimitar By Cpl. Joseph Scanlan \| May 09, 2013 When Marines come under attack, they expect fast and accurate fire support to repel the enemy. Through state of the art technology, the fire direction center in artillery units is able to make that happen.The FDC is responsible for computing how wind, air pressure, temperature, humidity and other weather conditions will affect an artillery round so MORE
		Fighting Fifth conducts command, control tactics training during Exercise Desert Scimitar By Sgt. Alfred V. Lopez \| May 08, 2013 Marines are known for adapting their training and strategies to overcome the challenges of war throughout their 237 years of existenceMarines have focused on counterinsurgency warfare throughout the past decade, during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. They have continuously and successfully adapted to the challenges of fighting a deceptive MORE

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