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The sign at the emergency entrance to Fallujah Surgical speaks volumes about the decreased violence in Al Anbar province. The sign was erected in 2006 due to the heavy flow of combat casualties coming into the trauma center at Camp Fallujah in need of blood. However, according to reports, May 2008 held the lowest number of coalition casualties since 2004. - The sign at the emergency entrance to Fallujah Surgical speaks volumes about the decreased violence in Al Anbar province. The sign was erected in 2006 due to the heavy flow of combat casualties coming into the trauma center at Camp Fallujah in need of blood. However, according to reports, May 2008 held the lowest number of coalition casualties since 2004.

Sharp decrease in violence leaves Fallujah Surgical hallways empty

The halls remain empty, the sirens are silent, the only thing collecting on the floor is dust from the staff walking in and out; boredom is consistent, and no one is complaining. This is the state of one of the U.S. forces most actively used hospitals in Iraq, Fallujah Surgical. Fallujah Surgical, once a frequent stop for combat casualties, is no

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Recon Marines keep mobile with custom training

Sometimes weapons don’t need ammunition.The idea of using a vehicle as a tool was driven into the heads of Marines from Company D, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, during a Custom Mobile Force Protection course last month.The week-long training in Melbourne, Fla., focused on the importance of mobility in a combat environment. Working with Gryphon

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Raven B soars to Iraq

Silently soaring and barely visible at high altitudes, the Raven B has found its way to the skies of Iraq. The Raven B, a lightweight, hand-launched Unmanned Air Vehicle that provides reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition, is being fielded to Marines in Iraq for the first time. A Raven training team recently conducted an operators

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Fallujah Public Radio Station Opens Airwaves to Brighter Future

There are many factors to consider when measuring the development of a city such as economic growth, security, and social progress. One of the things that ties all of these factors together is communication. How the city communicates to its people is an important aspect in understanding and measuring the development of an emerging city. In Fallujah

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Teaser: Steel Knight 23.2

Nov. 17, 2023 | 0:40

U.S. Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force are set to participate in Steel Knight 23.2 at various installations and training locations spread across California and Arizona, Nov. 27-Dec. 14, 2023. Steel Knight is a combined arms live-fire exercise involving the major subordinate commands of I MEF and the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Strike Group 3. Steel Knight ensures 1st Marine Division is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emeline Molla)(This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Film Teaser composed by Stanislav Baranstov/stock.adobe.com)

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Lioness program continues to roar

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Teaser: Steel Knight 23.2

Teaser: Steel Knight 23.2

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1st CEB hosts annual sapper squad competition

Marines with 1st Bn., 1st Marines participate in MTX 5-23

Marines with 1st Bn., 1st Marines participate in MTX 5-23

Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Bn. take part in Bright Star 23

Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Bn. take part in Bright Star 23

1st MARDIV Band performs ‘Tonada de Luna Llena’

1st MARDIV Band performs ‘Tonada de Luna Llena’

1st Battalion, 4th Marines; Chilean naval infantry conduct bilateral cold weather training

1st Battalion, 4th Marines; Chilean naval infantry conduct bilateral cold weather training

U.S. Marines Participate in Talisman Sabre 23

U.S. Marines Participate in Talisman Sabre 23

U.S., Philippine Marines participate in Marine Aviation Support Activity

U.S., Philippine Marines participate in Marine Aviation Support Activity

1st MARDIV Band performs at Disneyland for Independence Day

1st MARDIV Band performs at Disneyland for Independence Day

2nd Bn., 11th Marines becomes first Marine unit to fire NMESIS missiles

2nd Bn., 11th Marines becomes first Marine unit to fire NMESIS missiles

Students, Transition Training Unit complete test with ACV

Students, Transition Training Unit complete test with ACV

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Marines hold precision fires comparative assessment

1st Marine Division Band celebrates AAPI Heritage Month

1st Marine Division Band celebrates AAPI Heritage Month

2nd Bn., 7th Marines trains with U.S. Air Force during readiness exercise

2nd Bn., 7th Marines trains with U.S. Air Force during readiness exercise

REEL: 2nd Bn., 7th Marines trains with U.S. Air Force during readiness exercise

REEL: 2nd Bn., 7th Marines trains with U.S. Air Force during readiness exercise

Exercise Garnet Rattler: Training JTACs to support Marines on the ground

Exercise Garnet Rattler: Training JTACs to support Marines on the ground

Recon Marines, Indonesian Korps Marinir participate in annual reconnaissance exercise

Recon Marines, Indonesian Korps Marinir participate in annual reconnaissance exercise

"War Dogs" trained, evaluated as designated marksmen

"War Dogs" trained, evaluated as designated marksmen

Teaser: "War Dogs" trained, evaluated as designated marksmen

Teaser: "War Dogs" trained, evaluated as designated marksmen

Blue Diamond Marines compete in annual squad competition

Blue Diamond Marines compete in annual squad competition

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Year in Review: Celebrating 82 years of the Blue Diamond

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1st MARDIV celebrates 82nd anniversary with colors rededication ceremony

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Faces of the Blue Diamond: Staff Sgt. Jessica Larsen

Reel: U.S. Marines train in the air, on land and on sea

Reel: U.S. Marines train in the air, on land and on sea

Reel: 1st MARDIV remains always ready, always lethal, always faithful

Reel: 1st MARDIV remains always ready, always lethal, always faithful

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Reel: U.S. Marines breach, clear buildings

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On the Drums at the Rose Parade

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Teaser: Steel Knight 23

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1st Marine Division Band records musical score for Marine Corps’ new “Shifting Threats” commercial

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Operation Firebreak: Marines, sailors integrate to save lives

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