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Tactical sight exploitation training prepares Marines for deployment September 16, 2013 — When intelligence analysts are brought to the battlefield their primary mission is to uncover enemy threats whether it is through the seizure of weapons, or the discovery of enemy intelligence.Marine intelligence analysts with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conducted tactical sight exploitation training to refine their search and seizure MORE

Gators conduct surf qualification September 13, 2013 — Amphibious assault vehicles transporting Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, traveled 500 meters offshore and stopped in the middle of the waves. Approximately 10 Marines from each vehicle jumped into the water and swam back to shore during an annual surf qualification here, Sept 6.The training ensured the Marines know how to properly MORE

3/5 Marines kick off Honor Bowl September 12, 2013 — Known as the Dark Horse Battalion, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, was recognized during the Honor Bowl, one of the premier high school football exhibitions here, Sept. 6 and 7.The two-day event featured several of the best football teams in the state, a static display by the Marines, a skydiving demonstration and a presentation to the Gold MORE

Corps’ most decorated regiment welcomes new sergeant major September 11, 2013 — Marines and sailors serving with the 5th Marine Regiment bid farewell to a 30-year veteran, Sgt. Maj. Alberto Ruiz, and welcomed their newest senior enlisted Marine, Sgt. Maj. Clifford Wiggins, during a relief, appointment and retirement ceremony at the Camp San Mateo helicopter landing pad here, Sept. 6.The Fighting Fifth honored Ruiz, a Laredo, MORE

Infantrymen refine machine gun marksmanship September 10, 2013 — “Five up, two right!” A Marine adjusts his elevation and deflection as he engages his next target at 1,200 meters in the distance.The roar of Mk-19 grenade launcher and .50 caliber machine gun fire engulfs the area as Marines serving with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, conducted a live-fire exercise on Range 222 here, Sept. 4 MORE

Crewmen master AAV’s weapons systems September 4, 2013 — When 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion assaults a beach, they bring with them firepower that can prove to be a decisive factor in winning a battle.Marines serving with Charlie Company, 3rd AABn., conducted a live-fire range to refine their skills in operating and maintaining the .50 caliber machine gun and the 40 mm grenade launcher, two heavy MORE

Artillery Marines force of destruction when in synch September 3, 2013 — “Fire,” the section chief yelled as Marines with India Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, finished loading an M777 Lightweight Howitzer during a live-fire training exercise here, Aug. 22.There are seven field artillery cannoneer positions and one section chief. The section chief oversees all the Marines working with the howitzer. He MORE

Amphibious assault vehicles perform nighttime assault September 3, 2013 — A great deal of skill is required to perform a beach landing efficiently at night. For Marines serving with Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, there is no room for error while landing their amphibious assault vehicles under lowlight conditions.More than 40 AAVs from 3rd AABn. participated in the night landing here, Aug. 25.Before the MORE

Recon Marines conduct swift, silent rescue during training August 29, 2013 — Marines serving with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a raid on a military operations in urban terrain town during a mission rehearsal exercise here, Aug. 19.With more than 30 role-players acting as locals and enemy combatants, the training tested the Marines’ ability to coordinate with their command element and locate and rescue possible MORE

Grandchildren of Gen. Vandegrift visit Blue Diamond August 29, 2013 — General Alexander A. Vandegrift’s granddaughter and great granddaughter, Vallerey and Serina Vandegrift, toured the Blue Diamond more than 70 years after he commanded it during a visit here, Aug. 27.Vallerey and Serina said they were intrigued and inspired by his legacy and visited the division’s headquarters, toured the Ranch House museum and ate MORE

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