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Cpl. Miles E. Cooley, a team leader for the sniper platoon, Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, tests the rigging that has been placed inside the door of a Navy Sikorsky HH-60H Rescue Hawk at Camp Horno, Nov. 29. Marines from the platoon were given the rare opportunity to go up in a helicopter and practice allocating targets through their scopes. The rigging is one of the most important parts of the exercise and using different ways to set up is vital for them because they may employ these types of tactics on their upcoming deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - Cpl. Miles E. Cooley, a team leader for the sniper platoon, Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, tests the rigging that has been placed inside the door of a Navy Sikorsky HH-60H Rescue Hawk at Camp Horno, Nov. 29. Marines from the platoon were given the rare opportunity to go up in a helicopter and practice allocating targets through their scopes. The rigging is one of the most important parts of the exercise and using different ways to set up is vital for them because they may employ these types of tactics on their upcoming deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

GARMSIR DISTRICT, Helmand province, Afghanistan - A member of the Afghan National Police searches a local elder as he enters the district center here for the funeral of District Chief of Police Lt. Col. Sayfullah Khan Rashidi, Nov. 13. Sayfullah died when his vehicle was destroyed by an improvised explosive device that detonated while he traveled on a Garmsir road, Nov. 6. Two other ANP members were killed in the explosion, which occurred on the first day of the three-day Islamic festival of sacrifice Eid al-Adha. Amidst the challenging circumstances, 25-year-old District Governor Mohammad Fahim said Garmsir’s stability remains unshaken by Sayfullah’s death. “Lt. Col. Sayfullah was brave and it’s unfortunate we lost him, but we still have security and stability in Garmsir — this hasn’t changed,” Fahim said. Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown - GARMSIR DISTRICT, Helmand province, Afghanistan - A member of the Afghan National Police searches a local elder as he enters the district center here for the funeral of District Chief of Police Lt. Col. Sayfullah Khan Rashidi, Nov. 13. Sayfullah died when his vehicle was destroyed by an improvised explosive device that detonated while he traveled on a Garmsir road, Nov. 6. Two other ANP members were killed in the explosion, which occurred on the first day of the three-day Islamic festival of sacrifice Eid al-Adha. Amidst the challenging circumstances, 25-year-old District Governor Mohammad Fahim said Garmsir’s stability remains unshaken by Sayfullah’s death. “Lt. Col. Sayfullah was brave and it’s unfortunate we lost him, but we still have security and stability in Garmsir — this hasn’t changed,” Fahim said. Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown

Nawa District Governor Abdul Manaf (far left) gives a tour of a local bazaar to Ambassador Ryan Crocker, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, (second from right) here, Oct. 31. Crocker used the visit as an opportunity to see firsthand the progress Afghan security forces and the district government are making in Nawa. “We have been pleased to be your partners in security and economic support, but the real reason for the success here is all of you,” Crocker said in an address to local district leaders and residents. Your courage and commitment to make this community and district a better place is what accounts for the success.” During the ambassador's visit, Manaf highlighted plans for Nawa's future, emphsizing his enduring objectives of peace, poppy eradication, education and security. - Nawa District Governor Abdul Manaf (far left) gives a tour of a local bazaar to Ambassador Ryan Crocker, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, (second from right) here, Oct. 31. Crocker used the visit as an opportunity to see firsthand the progress Afghan security forces and the district government are making in Nawa. “We have been pleased to be your partners in security and economic support, but the real reason for the success here is all of you,” Crocker said in an address to local district leaders and residents. Your courage and commitment to make this community and district a better place is what accounts for the success.” During the ambassador's visit, Manaf highlighted plans for Nawa's future, emphsizing his enduring objectives of peace, poppy eradication, education and security.

Lance Cpl. Barney Oldfield, a rifleman with Jump Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, uses a bottle cap to mark the location of a metal object during metal detector training on Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Nov. 3, 2011. After departing home in Hawaii from Oct. 27 through Nov. 1, the Marines and sailors of “America’s Battalion” arrived in Afghanistan’s Helmand province to begin their seven-month deployment in support of Regimental Combat Team 5. They are filtering into the province’s Garmsir District to relieve fellow Hawaii-based 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, who arrived here in April. Oldfield, 23, is from Longmont, Colo. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder / RELEASED) - Lance Cpl. Barney Oldfield, a rifleman with Jump Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, uses a bottle cap to mark the location of a metal object during metal detector training on Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Nov. 3, 2011. After departing home in Hawaii from Oct. 27 through Nov. 1, the Marines and sailors of “America’s Battalion” arrived in Afghanistan’s Helmand province to begin their seven-month deployment in support of Regimental Combat Team 5. They are filtering into the province’s Garmsir District to relieve fellow Hawaii-based 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, who arrived here in April. Oldfield, 23, is from Longmont, Colo. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder / RELEASED)

Steel Knight 23.2: CLB-5 rehearses evacuation control center procedures
Dec. 4, 2023 | 1:00
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, operate an evacuation control center during a mission rehearsal exercise as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29 - 1 Dec. 2023. Steel Knight maintains and sharpens I Marine Expeditionary Force as America’s expeditionary force in readiness – organized, trained and equipped to respond to any crisis, anytime, anywhere. This exercise will certify 5th Marines to be forward-postured in Australia as Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, a six-month deployment during which Marines train with Australian allies and facilitate rapid response to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, operate an evacuation control center during a mission rehearsal exercise as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29 - 1 Dec. 2023. Steel Knight maintains and sharpens I Marine Expeditionary Force as America’s expeditionary force in readiness – organized, trained and equipped to respond to any crisis, anytime, anywhere. This exercise will certify 5th Marines to be forward-postured in Australia as Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, a six-month deployment during which Marines train with Australian allies and facilitate rapid response to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

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Steel Knight 23.2: CLB-5 rehearses evacuation control center procedures

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Steel Knight 23.2: Fox Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines reinforces embassy  

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Teaser: Steel Knight 23.2

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1st CEB hosts annual sapper squad competition

Oct. 19, 2023 | 2:10

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1st CEB hosts annual sapper squad competition

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

Oct. 2, 2023 | 2:35

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

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

Sept. 15, 2023 | 2:41

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1st MARDIV Band performs ‘Tonada de Luna Llena’

Aug. 31, 2023 | 3:43

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1st MARDIV Band performs ‘Tonada de Luna Llena’

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

Aug. 26, 2023 | 2:38

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

Aug. 26, 2023 | 2:38

U.S. Marines Participate in Talisman Sabre 23

Aug. 5, 2023 | 2:43

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U.S. Marines Participate in Talisman Sabre 23

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

July 26, 2023 | 2:51

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

July 26, 2023 | 2:51

1st MARDIV Band performs at Disneyland for Independence Day

July 3, 2023 | 1:03

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1st MARDIV Band performs at Disneyland for Independence Day

July 3, 2023 | 1:03

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

June 29, 2023 | 2:24

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

June 29, 2023 | 2:24

Students, Transition Training Unit complete test with ACV

June 15, 2023 | 2:10

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Students, Transition Training Unit complete test with ACV

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Marines hold precision fires comparative assessment

June 14, 2023 | 2:07

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Marines hold precision fires comparative assessment

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1st Marine Division Band celebrates AAPI Heritage Month

May 19, 2023 | 2:26

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1st Marine Division Band celebrates AAPI Heritage Month

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

May 12, 2023 | 3:18

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

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

May 5, 2023 | 0:48

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

May 5, 2023 | 0:48

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

April 29, 2023 | 6:01

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

April 29, 2023 | 6:01

Recon Marines, Indonesian Korps Marinir participate in annual reconnaissance exercise

April 10, 2023 | 2:20

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Recon Marines, Indonesian Korps Marinir participate in annual reconnaissance exercise

April 10, 2023 | 2:20

"War Dogs" trained, evaluated as designated marksmen

March 17, 2023 | 2:17

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"War Dogs" trained, evaluated as designated marksmen

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

March 13, 2023 | 1:01

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

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Blue Diamond Marines compete in annual squad competition

Feb. 10, 2023 | 1:33

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Blue Diamond Marines compete in annual squad competition

Feb. 10, 2023 | 1:33

Year in Review: Celebrating 82 years of the Blue Diamond

Feb. 1, 2023 | 0:53

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Year in Review: Celebrating 82 years of the Blue Diamond

Feb. 1, 2023 | 0:53

1st MARDIV celebrates 82nd anniversary with colors rededication ceremony

Feb. 1, 2023 | 1:02

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Faces of the Blue Diamond: Staff Sgt. Jessica Larsen

Jan. 25, 2023 | 2:03

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Faces of the Blue Diamond: Staff Sgt. Jessica Larsen

Jan. 25, 2023 | 2:03

Reel: U.S. Marines breach, clear buildings

Jan. 20, 2023 | 0:30

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Reel: U.S. Marines breach, clear buildings

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

Jan. 20, 2023 | 0:43

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

Jan. 20, 2023 | 0:43

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

Jan. 20, 2023 | 0:45

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

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On the Drums at the Rose Parade

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Teaser: Steel Knight 23

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Teaser: Steel Knight 23

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