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Steel Knight: 2/4's eyes in sky December 17, 2015 — Over the wind-swept mountains of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, a faint buzz floats over four armored vehicles, the source of the sound is invisible to the naked eye in the twilight hour of the evening.Marines assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posture far away with MORE

Rumble in the Jungle: 1st Recon Marines train in Hawaii December 16, 2015 — As clouds covered the sky and rain fell upon the jungle canopy, two teams of reconnaissance Marines stepped out into the darkness to begin a training mission unlike most of them had ever encountered.Marines with Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conducted jungle reconnaissance and surveillance training aboard Marine MORE

Artillery launches Steel Knight at MCAGCC December 11, 2015 — The opening fires of the 1st Marine Division’s Exercise Steel Knight commenced at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Dec. 10, 2015 with shouts of artillerymen, the yank of a chord and the satisfying decimation of targets.“We are shooting in support of [1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 1st Tank Battalion],” MORE

1/7 Marines Mission Ready November 27, 2015 — U.S. Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command conducted a mission readiness exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 23-24, 2015. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, which focuses on defeating MORE

1st Marine Division conducts CAST exercise November 19, 2015 — The Marine Corps has made a name for itself as a rapid response force capable of executing a multitude of missions in order to defend the nation. Marines are always ready to be at the forefront of an operation as a result of constant training required by their challenging jobs.Marines are particularly known for their effective battlefield tactics, MORE

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

'Darkside' returns September 17, 2015 — Third Battalion, 4th Marines, 7th Marine Regiment, unfurled its battle colors during a reactivation ceremony held at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, Sept. 17, 2015. MORE

1st Marine Division demonstrates its amphibious capabilities for Secretary of Defense August 30, 2015 — Marines and sailors with 1st Marine Division had the opportunity to conduct an amphibious raid demonstration in conjunction with a visit from the secretary of defense at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 27, 2015.U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter observed the training conducted by multiple units within the Blue Diamond. MORE

Marines, sailors with 3/5 take part in MCCRE August 7, 2015 — The Marine Corps takes pride in being a rapid response force, capable of completing any task assigned. From combat operations and logistical support to humanitarian assistance mission Marines are always ready to execute the mission. In order to live up to their prestigious reputation, Marines, and their sailor counterparts, have to maintain MORE

1st Marine Division holds the first super squad competition in 15 years July 8, 2015 — Marines and Sailors from across the 1st Marine Division came together for the Division’s Super Squad Competition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2015.One squad from nine battalions was selected to represent their unit to compete head-to-head in the 36-hour event.“It’s a competition to highlight the best squads in the MORE