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3rd AA Bn celebrates the Corps’ 240th birthday November 16, 2015 — To most, Nov. 10 is just like any other day, but for the few and the proud, it is one of the most significant days in their Corps’ history and is celebrated with pride during the Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration.For 240 years the United States Marine Corps has been the nation’s force in readiness and has been called upon to support operations MORE

2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment honors 2/1 Vietnam Veterans November 12, 2015 — Each year, Marines pay respects to the men and women who have done their part to build up the Corps’ illustrious reputation with events like the Birthday Ball celebration, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and more. The reverence shows Marines are different, as they fiercely honor their history and forbearers.This year, U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MORE

For love of the Corps and the game November 12, 2015 — The U.S. Marines are renowned for fighting their nation’s battles with unwavering devotion. Such commitment to the Corps has been apparent since the legendary campaigns in World War II, Korea and Vietnam and is evident in current operations worldwide. Marines must display dedication and a thirst for mission accomplishment to uphold the Marine MORE

U.S. Marines get hands on with new mortar system November 12, 2015 — U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force--Crisis Response--Central Command, train on a new weapons system at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Oct. 24, and reinforce ability to provide protection to coalition partners and resources. The Marines are charged with the security of Al MORE

1/5 hones advanced searching capabilities November 2, 2015 — Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service company 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, took part in searchers and site exploitation training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 27-29, 2015.The storied unit must be ready to deploy to any operating environment in the world to support a multitude of MORE

Recon falls into action: Marines execute parachute ops October 22, 2015 — Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division sharpened their airborne abilities by conducting static-line parachute operations and free fall jump training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 16, 2015.1st Recon Bn’s mission is to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance in support of the division’s operations. MORE

2/7 Digs in for Talon Exercise October 19, 2015 — The Marines and Sailors of 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducted defensive operations training during a three-day portion of Talon Exercise 1-16 at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 7 to Oct. 26, 2015.The training took place at Baker’s Peak, a rugged desert training area located on the approximately MORE

Immortalizing the fallen: San Clemente hosts 10th Anniversary of Park Semper Fi October 15, 2015 — Often times citizens create memorials to honor Marines and Sailors of past and present, commemorating individual and unit achievements and immortalizing those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.One such memorial is Park Semper Fi which was built by the city of San Clemente, California, to pay tribute the Corps' honor, MORE

1st Tanks joins Royal Marines in live-fire exercise October 15, 2015 — Marines with Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division supported Royal Marines with 42 Commando Group during Exercise Black Alligator 2015 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2015.Exercise Black Alligator is an annual exercise which brings the Marine Corps and British Royal Marines MORE

HITT Champion Corporal Boozer: Combat Fit, Combat Ready October 13, 2015 — U.S. Marines are known by their enemies as the fiercest, most dominate opponents on the battlefield. They must remain ready for combat at a moment’s notice to live up to their legacy through history’s most destructive battles.One Marine warrior, Cpl. Joshua Boozer, an ammunition technician with Company B, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, MORE