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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Victorino Betancourtfarias, a transmissions systems operator with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, utilizes a radio during the annual division communications competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 17, 2025. The competition brought together communications Marines from across the division to evaluate their technical expertise and application of communications gear and principles. Betancourtfarias is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Victorino Betancourtfarias, a transmissions systems operator with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, utilizes a radio during the annual division communications competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 17, 2025. The competition brought together communications Marines from across the division to evaluate their technical expertise and application of communications gear and principles. Betancourtfarias is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

Photo by Cpl. Earik Barton

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle, the assistant division commander of 1st Marine Division, salutes during a promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2025. The ceremony was held to promote Hoyle to the rank of Brig. Gen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ryan Hoyle, the assistant division commander of 1st Marine Division, salutes during a promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2025. The ceremony was held to promote Hoyle to the rank of Brig. Gen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

Photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, do squad sit-ups during the Martial Arts Instructor Course 99-25 culminating event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2025. Marines attend MAI courses to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience required to instruct and certify Marines through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, enhancing their unit’s combat effectiveness and physical readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, do squad sit-ups during the Martial Arts Instructor Course 99-25 culminating event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2025. Marines attend MAI courses to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience required to instruct and certify Marines through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, enhancing their unit’s combat effectiveness and physical readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marines Corps Pfc. Ciraje Cishahayo, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialist with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, saws into a vehicle during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 10, 2025. The TRAP course is designed to develop the capabilities of Marines to recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zackery Dear)

U.S. Marines Corps Pfc. Ciraje Cishahayo, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialist with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, saws into a vehicle during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 10, 2025. The TRAP course is designed to develop the capabilities of Marines to recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zackery Dear)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zackery Dear

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, hike as a battalion through o-chlorobenzlidene malonoitrile gas at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2025. The purpose of the hike was to test physical readiness and improve combat conditioning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, hike as a battalion through o-chlorobenzlidene malonoitrile gas at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2025. The purpose of the hike was to test physical readiness and improve combat conditioning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

A photo taken of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marcelino Gamino, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at an unknown date while he was undergoing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. He enlisted in May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal in August 2024. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin in 2024. Gamino was a native of Fresno, California. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

A photo taken of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marcelino Gamino, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at an unknown date while he was undergoing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. He enlisted in May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal in August 2024. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin in 2024. Gamino was a native of Fresno, California. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

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A photo taken of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Albert Aguilera, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at an unknown date while he was undergoing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. He enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024. Aguilera was a native of Riverside, California. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

A photo taken of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Albert Aguilera, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at an unknown date while he was undergoing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. He enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024. Aguilera was a native of Riverside, California. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

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Officials with 1st Marine Division identified the two Marines who were killed after a vehicle accident April 15 while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations. The two Marines are:

Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside, California, was a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024.

Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno, California, was a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He enlisted in May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal in August 2024. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin in 2024.

Another Marine with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion remains in critical condition and is being treated for their injuries.

The three Marines were transported to University Medical Hospital, El Paso, Texas, where Aguilar and Gamino were pronounced dead.

“The loss of Lance Cpl. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Gamino is deeply felt by all of us," said U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion, the commanding officer for 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and Task Force Sapper. "I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers. Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.”

The crash occurred during a convoy movement near Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

The incident is under investigation.

Officials with 1st Marine Division identified the two Marines who were killed after a vehicle accident April 15 while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations. The two Marines are: Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside, California, was a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024. Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno, California, was a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He enlisted in May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal in August 2024. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin in 2024. Another Marine with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion remains in critical condition and is being treated for their injuries. The three Marines were transported to University Medical Hospital, El Paso, Texas, where Aguilar and Gamino were pronounced dead. “The loss of Lance Cpl. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Gamino is deeply felt by all of us," said U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion, the commanding officer for 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and Task Force Sapper. "I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers. Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.” The crash occurred during a convoy movement near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The incident is under investigation.

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U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, work inside an Amphibious Combat Vehicle during a field exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 18, 2025. The exercise was part of the ongoing, extensive ACV training necessary to ensure Marines are trained to safely operate, maintain, and employ the ACV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Godfrey Ampong)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, work inside an Amphibious Combat Vehicle during a field exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 18, 2025. The exercise was part of the ongoing, extensive ACV training necessary to ensure Marines are trained to safely operate, maintain, and employ the ACV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Godfrey Ampong)

Photo by Sgt. Godfrey Ampong

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage, left, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, gifts a 1st MARDIV coin and patch to Republic of Korea Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lee Ho Jong, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, ROK Marine Corps, during a meeting in Pohang, South Korea, March 7, 2025. Freedom Shield is an exercise that provides iterative opportunities for Republic of Korea Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps units to train together, improving their combined capabilities to deter threats and maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula. (Courtesy photo from Republic of Korea Marine Corps)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage, left, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, gifts a 1st MARDIV coin and patch to Republic of Korea Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lee Ho Jong, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, ROK Marine Corps, during a meeting in Pohang, South Korea, March 7, 2025. Freedom Shield is an exercise that provides iterative opportunities for Republic of Korea Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps units to train together, improving their combined capabilities to deter threats and maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula. (Courtesy photo from Republic of Korea Marine Corps)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Logan Mitchell, left, and Cpl. Cole Miller, both reconnaissance Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct reconnaissance and surveillance as part of Steel Knight 24 at San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 9, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. Mitchell is a native of Arizona, and Miller is a native of Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Logan Mitchell, left, and Cpl. Cole Miller, both reconnaissance Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct reconnaissance and surveillance as part of Steel Knight 24 at San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 9, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. Mitchell is a native of Arizona, and Miller is a native of Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

Photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, drive an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during HIMARS rapid infiltration training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 18, 2025. HIRAIN training tests 1st Bn., 11th Marines’ ability to rapidly deploy HIMARS to provide accurate, long-range fire in key terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, drive an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during HIMARS rapid infiltration training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 18, 2025. HIRAIN training tests 1st Bn., 11th Marines’ ability to rapidly deploy HIMARS to provide accurate, long-range fire in key terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, move toward their objective during a combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 11, 2024. The purpose of the evaluation was to certify 2nd Bn., 1st Marines as the ground combat element for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, move toward their objective during a combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 11, 2024. The purpose of the evaluation was to certify 2nd Bn., 1st Marines as the ground combat element for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, unload equipment from an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during Steel Knight 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 10, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grant Schirmer)

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, unload equipment from an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during Steel Knight 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 10, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grant Schirmer)

Photo by Cpl. Grant Schirmer

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, ride combat rubber raiding craft during an infantry company small boat raid course hosted by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, Nov. 14, 2024. During the course, Marines trained to plan and execute swimmer reconnaissance for a small boat raid company in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, ride combat rubber raiding craft during an infantry company small boat raid course hosted by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, Nov. 14, 2024. During the course, Marines trained to plan and execute swimmer reconnaissance for a small boat raid company in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 15, 2022) - An Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, enters the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during waterborne training in the Pacific Ocean, April 15. The two-day waterborne training evolution focused on safety and transport capabilities for both the Navy and Marine Corps and is part of a larger training plan to refine tactics and doctrine for amphibious operations. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kendra Helmbrecht)

220415-N-VS068-1011 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 15, 2022) - An Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, enters the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during waterborne training in the Pacific Ocean, April 15. The two-day waterborne training evolution focused on safety and transport capabilities for both the Navy and Marine Corps and is part of a larger training plan to refine tactics and doctrine for amphibious operations. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kendra Helmbrecht)

Photo by Seaman Kendra Helmbrecht

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Estrada, a Miami, Florida native, field artillery cannoneer with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pulls the firing handle on an M777 Howitzer during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise in support of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 5, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for high-end Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Estrada, a Miami, Florida native, field artillery cannoneer with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pulls the firing handle on an M777 Howitzer during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise in support of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 5, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for high-end Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

Compilation of photos taken during 1/5's 2024 deployment in support of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Compilation of photos taken during 1/5's 2024 deployment in support of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Photo by Freeman, Nicholas J

A compilation of photos taken while deployed in support of the 15th MEU in 2024.

A compilation of photos taken while deployed in support of the 15th MEU in 2024.

Photo by Freeman, Nicholas J

Morgan Humberger, the embedded preventative behavioral healthcare specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 13, 2024. Humberger was recently selected as the recipient of the 2024 Promoting Excellence in Prevention award for her work while serving alongside the Marines and Sailors of HQ Bn. Humberger is a native of Texas.

Morgan Humberger, the embedded preventative behavioral healthcare specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 13, 2024. Humberger was recently selected as the recipient of the 2024 Promoting Excellence in Prevention award for her work while serving alongside the Marines and Sailors of HQ Bn. Humberger is a native of Texas.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Taylor

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