Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo speaks to the guests after taking command of the 1st Marine Division from Maj. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 30, 2015. Yoo most recently served as the assistant division commander for 1st Marine Division. - Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo speaks to the guests after taking command of the 1st Marine Division from Maj. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 30, 2015. Yoo most recently served as the assistant division commander for 1st Marine Division.
Lance Cpl. Steven Hoggand, a machine gunner and section leader with 1st Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, directs his Marines’ fire while suppressing an enemy position during platoon attack drills, July 24, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Training began for the Marines of Company C with a combined arms fire and maneuver exercise as part of their Integrated Training Exercise in preparation for their upcoming deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 16.1 scheduled to depart later this year. - Lance Cpl. Steven Hoggand, a machine gunner and section leader with 1st Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, directs his Marines’ fire while suppressing an enemy position during platoon attack drills, July 24, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Training began for the Marines of Company C with a combined arms fire and maneuver exercise as part of their Integrated Training Exercise in preparation for their upcoming deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 16.1 scheduled to depart later this year.
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct unknown distance shooting during the Pre-Scout Sniper Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 17, 2015. The six-week long course is designed to prepare and screen students for the follow-on training at Scout Sniper Basic School. (Photo by LCpl. Danielle Rodrigues/Released) - Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct unknown distance shooting during the Pre-Scout Sniper Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 17, 2015. The six-week long course is designed to prepare and screen students for the follow-on training at Scout Sniper Basic School. (Photo by LCpl. Danielle Rodrigues/Released)
Lt. Col. Brian D. Greene, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, talks to the personnel in attendance during a 2/4 Association award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 17, 2015. After the award recipients posted, Green offered his remarks on the accomplishments of those who serve today and honored the ones who came before. - Lt. Col. Brian D. Greene, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, talks to the personnel in attendance during a 2/4 Association award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 17, 2015. After the award recipients posted, Green offered his remarks on the accomplishments of those who serve today and honored the ones who came before.
Marines of Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, prepare an M1A1 Abrams tank to receive fuel from a CH-53 Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 at Acorn Training Area, July 16, 2015. Each tank has the capability to hold 500 gallons of fuel. - Marines of Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, prepare an M1A1 Abrams tank to receive fuel from a CH-53 Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 at Acorn Training Area, July 16, 2015. Each tank has the capability to hold 500 gallons of fuel.
A Devil Pup low-crawls through water while being sprayed by a hose during a mud run aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12, 2015. After the run, Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrated their amphibious capabilities and answered questions the Devil Pups had about the recon community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Will Perkins) - A Devil Pup low-crawls through water while being sprayed by a hose during a mud run aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12, 2015. After the run, Marines assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrated their amphibious capabilities and answered questions the Devil Pups had about the recon community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Will Perkins)
Marines assigned to Company A, 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, perform parachute jumps into the ocean at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 14, 2015. The Marines and Sailors conducted low-level static-line parachute operations with intentional water landings to make insertions, where other means such as boats or high-altitude parachute jumps may not be available. - Marines assigned to Company A, 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, perform parachute jumps into the ocean at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 14, 2015. The Marines and Sailors conducted low-level static-line parachute operations with intentional water landings to make insertions, where other means such as boats or high-altitude parachute jumps may not be available.
Lance Cpl. Justin Ezell, a Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, shoots at his target during Special Operations Training Group’s Raid Leaders Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 9, 2015. The two-week long course focuses on preparing Marines to conduct combat raids. (Photo by LCpl. Danielle Rodrigues/Released) - Lance Cpl. Justin Ezell, a Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, shoots at his target during Special Operations Training Group’s Raid Leaders Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 9, 2015. The two-week long course focuses on preparing Marines to conduct combat raids. (Photo by LCpl. Danielle Rodrigues/Released)
Corporal Russell Robertson, a squad leader assigned to Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, extends the antenna for his radio operator during the 1st Marine Division Super Squad Competition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2015. The Marines and Sailors tested their abilities to conduct infantry operations for the title of super squad. - Corporal Russell Robertson, a squad leader assigned to Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, extends the antenna for his radio operator during the 1st Marine Division Super Squad Competition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2015. The Marines and Sailors tested their abilities to conduct infantry operations for the title of super squad.
Lt. Col. Christian M. Rankin, commanding officer, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, places a battle streamer on the battalion’s organizational colors during the 30th anniversary rededication ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2015. After the ceremony, the Marines and Sailors of the battalion hiked to a nearby beach and held the annual Highlander Games Warrior Night. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie A. Curtis) - Lt. Col. Christian M. Rankin, commanding officer, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, places a battle streamer on the battalion’s organizational colors during the 30th anniversary rededication ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2015. After the ceremony, the Marines and Sailors of the battalion hiked to a nearby beach and held the annual Highlander Games Warrior Night. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie A. Curtis)