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Sergeant Wesley Adams, vehicle commander, Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and a native of Atlanta, supports Exercise Steel Knight 2014 in his light armored vehicle at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 14, 2013. Adams joined the Marine Corps after high school because of his pride in his country and his willingness to sacrifice everything for his loved ones. He earned his billet as vehicle commander 10 months ago and plans on making a career out of the Marine CorpsRead more: http://www.dvidshub.net/image/1141822/atlanta-marine-joins-pride-country#.UrTB6fRDvng#ixzz2o3XZje7C - Sergeant Wesley Adams, vehicle commander, Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and a native of Atlanta, supports Exercise Steel Knight 2014 in his light armored vehicle at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 14, 2013. Adams joined the Marine Corps after high school because of his pride in his country and his willingness to sacrifice everything for his loved ones. He earned his billet as vehicle commander 10 months ago and plans on making a career out of the Marine Corps Read more: http://www.dvidshub.net/image/1141822/atlanta-marine-joins-pride-country#.UrTB6fRDvng#ixzz2o3XZje7C

Marines with 1st Tank Battalion provide security during a mechanized raid in support of Exercise Steel Knight 2014 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 13, 2013. The assault utilized both air and ground elements to eliminate their objective. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that includes elements from the entire I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). The exercise focuses on conventional operations and provides realistic training that prepares Marines for overseas operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Gulliver/Released) - Marines with 1st Tank Battalion provide security during a mechanized raid in support of Exercise Steel Knight 2014 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 13, 2013. The assault utilized both air and ground elements to eliminate their objective. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that includes elements from the entire I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). The exercise focuses on conventional operations and provides realistic training that prepares Marines for overseas operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Gulliver/Released)

Lance Cpl. Nick Grasso, a native of Racine, Wis., left, and Lance Cpl. Vincent Crisomia, a native of Queen Creek, Ariz., mortarmen, Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, fire their M252 81 mm mortar system in support of Exercise Steel Knight 2014 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 12, 2013. The exercise gave the Marines the opportunity to refine and rehearse essential combat skills needed in a combat environment. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that includes elements from the entire I Marine Expeditionary Force. The exercise focuses on conventional operations and provides realistic training that prepares Marines for overseas operations. - Lance Cpl. Nick Grasso, a native of Racine, Wis., left, and Lance Cpl. Vincent Crisomia, a native of Queen Creek, Ariz., mortarmen, Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, fire their M252 81 mm mortar system in support of Exercise Steel Knight 2014 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 12, 2013. The exercise gave the Marines the opportunity to refine and rehearse essential combat skills needed in a combat environment. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that includes elements from the entire I Marine Expeditionary Force. The exercise focuses on conventional operations and provides realistic training that prepares Marines for overseas operations.

Private First Class Christopher Carlson, machine gunner, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and Pfc. Ivan Martinez, team leader, 1st Bn, 5th Marines, post security during a helicopter raid in support of Exercise Steel Knight 2014 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec 11th, 2013. The training developed important skills and tactics necessary for their upcoming deployment to Australia. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that includes elements from the entire I Marine Expeditionary Force that focuses on conventional operations and provides realistic training that prepares Marines for overseas operations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes/Released) - Private First Class Christopher Carlson, machine gunner, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and Pfc. Ivan Martinez, team leader, 1st Bn, 5th Marines, post security during a helicopter raid in support of Exercise Steel Knight 2014 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec 11th, 2013. The training developed important skills and tactics necessary for their upcoming deployment to Australia. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that includes elements from the entire I Marine Expeditionary Force that focuses on conventional operations and provides realistic training that prepares Marines for overseas operations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes/Released)

Corporal Cody Allen, section chief, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, supports Exercise Steel Knight 2014 with his high mobility artillery rocket system at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Dec. 9, 2013. The HIMARS system is capable of reaching beyond the range of conventional artillery with a greater effect. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that includes elements from the entire I Marine Expeditionary Force. The exercise focuses on conventional operations and provides realistic training that prepares Marines for overseas operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Gulliver/Released) - Corporal Cody Allen, section chief, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, supports Exercise Steel Knight 2014 with his high mobility artillery rocket system at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Dec. 9, 2013. The HIMARS system is capable of reaching beyond the range of conventional artillery with a greater effect. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that includes elements from the entire I Marine Expeditionary Force. The exercise focuses on conventional operations and provides realistic training that prepares Marines for overseas operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Gulliver/Released)

Corporal Daniel I. Alfaro (right), assistant chief with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and a native of Houston, Texas, pulls the lanyard after receiving orders to fire in support of Exercise Steel Knight 2014 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Dec. 13, 2013. Steel Knight is a large-scale, combined arms, live fire exercise integrating the ground combat element from 1st Marine Division with aviation and logistical support from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Logistics Group. The exercise enables I Marine Expeditionary Force to test and refine its command and control capabilities while honing its conventional warfighting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Wick/Released) - Corporal Daniel I. Alfaro (right), assistant chief with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and a native of Houston, Texas, pulls the lanyard after receiving orders to fire in support of Exercise Steel Knight 2014 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Dec. 13, 2013. Steel Knight is a large-scale, combined arms, live fire exercise integrating the ground combat element from 1st Marine Division with aviation and logistical support from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Logistics Group. The exercise enables I Marine Expeditionary Force to test and refine its command and control capabilities while honing its conventional warfighting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Wick/Released)

ARMY NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER FORT IRWIN, Calif. - Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, transport Marines inside a Light Armored Vehicle to Range 17 to conduct squad ambushes on mock enemy positions during a weeklong field exercise here, during Nov. 18 to Nov. 24, 2013. The Marines performed patrols, buddy rushes, and fired AT-4 light anti-armor weapons and M203 grenade launchers. The Marines conducted a 175 mile road march from their home at Camp Pendleton to Fort Irwin to use the larger ranges on the Army base. - ARMY NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER FORT IRWIN, Calif. - Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, transport Marines inside a Light Armored Vehicle to Range 17 to conduct squad ambushes on mock enemy positions during a weeklong field exercise here, during Nov. 18 to Nov. 24, 2013. The Marines performed patrols, buddy rushes, and fired AT-4 light anti-armor weapons and M203 grenade launchers. The Marines conducted a 175 mile road march from their home at Camp Pendleton to Fort Irwin to use the larger ranges on the Army base.

"War Dogs" trained, evaluated as designated marksmen
March 17, 2023 | 2:17
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, also known as the "War Dogs," engage targets using the M110 semi-automatic sniper system and the MK13 sniper rifle as part of a training and evaluation exercise with a mobile training team from Weapons Training Battalion and the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, March 13-15, 2023. The training team evaluated Marines assigned as designated marksmen on their ability to provide precision fires in support of rifle company operations using the M110 and the MK13. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cristian Bestul and Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, also known as the "War Dogs," engage targets using the M110 semi-automatic sniper system and the MK13 sniper rifle as part of a training and evaluation exercise with a mobile training team from Weapons Training Battalion and the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, March 13-15, 2023. The training team evaluated Marines assigned as designated marksmen on their ability to provide precision fires in support of rifle company operations using the M110 and the MK13. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cristian Bestul and Lance Cpl. Juan Torres)

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