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Archive: June, 2009

Training for leaders hones top level mentorship

As 1st Marine Division leaders plan and prepare for future deployments, it’s important that all leaders understand the basics of building solid training plans as well as scheduling the plans properly. The lead organization for the Infantry Train-the-Trainer (IT3) Program, the Mobile Training Company, School of Infantry West, has been tasked with

Field MP's prepare for future convoy ops

Marines often train for deployments by going on strenuous runs or hitting the gym, but some Marines go about it in a much more tactical way. Marines with Military Police Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, spent numerous hours from June 22-26 preparing for future deployments through practical application and convoy operations.

1st LAR forms a new company

Among the dust and noise of construction, a crowd gathered around the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion parade deck to acknowledge a fresh start to a new company. The Marines of 1st LAR Bn. welcomed Echo Company into their battalion during an activation ceremony June 29. “This area has been a construction site for some time now,” said

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