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The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, meritoriously promotes Dillon B. Harper, an assault amphibious vehicle crew member with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, to the rank of corporal during a visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2024. Gen. Smith visited I MEF and the Assault Amphibian School to observe training, discuss modernization efforts, and to speak with Marines and recognize their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, meritoriously promotes Dillon B. Harper, an assault amphibious vehicle crew member with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, to the rank of corporal during a visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2024. Gen. Smith visited I MEF and the Assault Amphibian School to observe training, discuss modernization efforts, and to speak with Marines and recognize their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, left, the commandant of the Marine Corps, meritoriously promotes Lance Cpl. Dillon Harper, a vehicle commander with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, to the rank of corporal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2024. The commandant visited 1st MARDIV as part of a scheduled visit to the West Coast to engage with Marines at all levels and observe operations. Harper is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexandra Munoz)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, left, the commandant of the Marine Corps, meritoriously promotes Lance Cpl. Dillon Harper, a vehicle commander with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, to the rank of corporal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2024. The commandant visited 1st MARDIV as part of a scheduled visit to the West Coast to engage with Marines at all levels and observe operations. Harper is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexandra Munoz)

Photo by Sgt. Alexandra Munoz

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kelly MenaGarcia, a personnel noncommissioned officer in charge with Security Battalion, stands at attention during her promotion ceremony to sergeant at The National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, July 5, 2023. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. Marines take on greater responsibilities as Non-Commissioned Officers after showing exemplary leadership skills. Mena Garcia is a native of South Boston, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kelly MenaGarcia, a personnel noncommissioned officer in charge with Security Battalion, stands at attention during her promotion ceremony to sergeant at The National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, July 5, 2023. Promotion ceremonies are a significant achievement in a service member’s career and are a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and leadership capabilities. Marines take on greater responsibilities as Non-Commissioned Officers after showing exemplary leadership skills. Mena Garcia is a native of South Boston, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre

U.S. Marine officers from across 1st Marine Division listen to a speech given by Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of 1st MARDIV, during Division Schools’ company commanders course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2024. The division instituted the company commanders course to better prepare officers for company and battery command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

U.S. Marine officers from across 1st Marine Division listen to a speech given by Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of 1st MARDIV, during Division Schools’ company commanders course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2024. The division instituted the company commanders course to better prepare officers for company and battery command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, addresses students of the Division Schools’ company commanders course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2024. The division instituted the company commanders course to better prepare officers for company and battery command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, addresses students of the Division Schools’ company commanders course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2024. The division instituted the company commanders course to better prepare officers for company and battery command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, addresses students of the Division Schools’ company commanders course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2024. The division instituted the company commanders course to better prepare officers for company and battery command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, addresses students of the Division Schools’ company commanders course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2024. The division instituted the company commanders course to better prepare officers for company and battery command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, left, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, addresses students of the Division Schools’ company commanders course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2024. The division instituted the company commanders course to better prepare officers for company and battery command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, left, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, addresses students of the Division Schools’ company commanders course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22, 2024. The division instituted the company commanders course to better prepare officers for company and battery command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler

U.S. Marine Sgt Jonathan Alvarez, an evaluator with the Amphibious Combat Vehicle Transition Training Unit, watches an ACV at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Apr. 11, 2023. The ACV TTU is composed of a cadre of experienced assault amphibian Marines working to create a standardized program to certify Marines to operate and maintain ACVs. As part of a Headquarters Marine Corps initiative, once operational, the ACV TTU will certify ACV crewmembers, vehicle commanders, maintainers, and unit leadership on the safe operation, maintenance, supervision, and employment of the ACV.

U.S. Marine Sgt Jonathan Alvarez, an evaluator with the Amphibious Combat Vehicle Transition Training Unit, watches an ACV at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Apr. 11, 2023. The ACV TTU is composed of a cadre of experienced assault amphibian Marines working to create a standardized program to certify Marines to operate and maintain ACVs. As part of a Headquarters Marine Corps initiative, once operational, the ACV TTU will certify ACV crewmembers, vehicle commanders, maintainers, and unit leadership on the safe operation, maintenance, supervision, and employment of the ACV.

Photo by Sgt. Alexandra Munoz

”When we were on Samoa, we would hear stories from the ships stopping at Guadalcanal, and of what was happening there. So we were fully prepared for what faced us. When we got aboard ship, we knew where we were going, and we were prepared for it.
I was part of a very important time in the Marine Corps. It makes me very proud. The Marine Corps taught me everything I know. Taught me to be a good man."
Mr. Richard Russell celebrated his 20th birthday in the company of his comrades with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, in the Samoan Islands.
Russell is preparing to celebrate his 100th birthday and simultaneously commemorate the 80th anniversary of the battle that shaped his young life.
To read the full story, head over to our website and click on the news section!
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Destiny Dempsey)

”When we were on Samoa, we would hear stories from the ships stopping at Guadalcanal, and of what was happening there. So we were fully prepared for what faced us. When we got aboard ship, we knew where we were going, and we were prepared for it. I was part of a very important time in the Marine Corps. It makes me very proud. The Marine Corps taught me everything I know. Taught me to be a good man." Mr. Richard Russell celebrated his 20th birthday in the company of his comrades with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, in the Samoan Islands. Russell is preparing to celebrate his 100th birthday and simultaneously commemorate the 80th anniversary of the battle that shaped his young life. To read the full story, head over to our website and click on the news section! (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Destiny Dempsey)

Photo by Sgt. Destiny Dempsey

On 8 June 2022, the 1st Marine Division said farewell to MajGen. Roger B. Turner, Jr. who served as the commanding general of the Blue Diamond since September of 2020 and welcomed the oncoming commanding general, MajGen. Benjamin T. Watson.

This change of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability between the oncoming and outgoing commanding generals.

As MajGen. Turner said goodbye to the Blue Diamond, he stated his appreciation for the division by saying "I never posed a challenge to the 1st Marine Division personnel that they couldn't fix or couldn't make happen."

MajGen. Watson voiced his excitement about coming back to the 1st Marine Division stating that, “it’s an honor and a privilege to be back here at the Blue Diamond.”

Fair winds and following seas in your next assignment, MajGen. Turner!

Welcome aboard MajGen. Watson!

On 8 June 2022, the 1st Marine Division said farewell to MajGen. Roger B. Turner, Jr. who served as the commanding general of the Blue Diamond since September of 2020 and welcomed the oncoming commanding general, MajGen. Benjamin T. Watson. This change of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability between the oncoming and outgoing commanding generals. As MajGen. Turner said goodbye to the Blue Diamond, he stated his appreciation for the division by saying "I never posed a challenge to the 1st Marine Division personnel that they couldn't fix or couldn't make happen." MajGen. Watson voiced his excitement about coming back to the 1st Marine Division stating that, “it’s an honor and a privilege to be back here at the Blue Diamond.” Fair winds and following seas in your next assignment, MajGen. Turner! Welcome aboard MajGen. Watson!

Photo by 2ndLt. Noah Richardson

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daniel Davis, an infantry unit leader with Headquarters platoon, B Co., 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, holds a defensive position in a light armored vehicle during exercise Steel Knight/Dawn Blitz 21 (SK/DB) 21 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 8, 2020. Exercise SK/DB 21 provides effective and intense training in an expeditionary environment to ensure 1st Marine Division remains lethal, combat-ready, interoperable, and deployable on short notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Daniel Davis, an infantry unit leader with Headquarters platoon, B Co., 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, holds a defensive position in a light armored vehicle during exercise Steel Knight/Dawn Blitz 21 (SK/DB) 21 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 8, 2020. Exercise SK/DB 21 provides effective and intense training in an expeditionary environment to ensure 1st Marine Division remains lethal, combat-ready, interoperable, and deployable on short notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Thomas Nelson, a vehicle commander with Bravo Company, 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observes infantrymen moving into a defensive position during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 26, 2022. ITX is a month-long training evolution comprised of multiple ranges to refine combined arms maneuver in offensive and defensive combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Yost)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Thomas Nelson, a vehicle commander with Bravo Company, 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observes infantrymen moving into a defensive position during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 26, 2022. ITX is a month-long training evolution comprised of multiple ranges to refine combined arms maneuver in offensive and defensive combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Yost)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Yost

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a resupply movement during Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 3-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, May 3, 2022. MWX is a force-on-force exercise that challenges the Division to fight at scale against a free-thinking adversary. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Destiny Dempsey)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a resupply movement during Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 3-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, May 3, 2022. MWX is a force-on-force exercise that challenges the Division to fight at scale against a free-thinking adversary. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Destiny Dempsey)

Photo by Sgt. Destiny Dempsey

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Blair, an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) crew member with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, mans a remote weapon system in an ACV during a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training evolution at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jailine L. AliceaSantiago)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Blair, an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) crew member with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, mans a remote weapon system in an ACV during a shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore training evolution at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2022. This training evolution marked the first platoon-level ACV exercise with embarked troops, demonstrating capability and competency during waterborne operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jailine L. AliceaSantiago)

Photo by Sgt. Jailine AliceaSantiago

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. William Mathis, an infantry officer with India Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, relays a command while conducting Range 400 as a part of Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 10, 2022. ITX is a month-long training evolution comprised of multiple ranges to refine combined arms maneuver in offensive and defensive combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. William Mathis, an infantry officer with India Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, relays a command while conducting Range 400 as a part of Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 10, 2022. ITX is a month-long training evolution comprised of multiple ranges to refine combined arms maneuver in offensive and defensive combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Peter Osborne, a rifleman with Kilo Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, calls for his fireteam during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 25, 2022. ITX is a month-long training evolution comprised of multiple ranges to refine combined arms maneuver in offensive and defensive combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Peter Osborne, a rifleman with Kilo Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, calls for his fireteam during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 25, 2022. ITX is a month-long training evolution comprised of multiple ranges to refine combined arms maneuver in offensive and defensive combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Marine Corps scout swimmers with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, execute a small boat raid at Camp Pendleton, California, March 24, 2022. Gaining proficiency in small boat tactics increases the unit's capability to operate in the littoral environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

U.S. Marine Corps scout swimmers with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, execute a small boat raid at Camp Pendleton, California, March 24, 2022. Gaining proficiency in small boat tactics increases the unit's capability to operate in the littoral environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom performs air operations during Maritime Domain Awareness Integration Exercise off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California, March 30, 2022. The purpose of this training evolution was to increase the unit's proficiency in utilizing joint terminal attack controllers in the maritime domain, demonstrating littoral capabilities for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom performs air operations during Maritime Domain Awareness Integration Exercise off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California, March 30, 2022. The purpose of this training evolution was to increase the unit's proficiency in utilizing joint terminal attack controllers in the maritime domain, demonstrating littoral capabilities for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Keith Marine, the 1st Marine Division gunner, speaks during his retirement ceremony at Camp Pendleton, California, April 1, 2022. Marine retired after 30 years of honorable and faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Melissa Marnell)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Keith Marine, the 1st Marine Division gunner, speaks during his retirement ceremony at Camp Pendleton, California, April 1, 2022. Marine retired after 30 years of honorable and faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Melissa Marnell)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Melissa Marnell

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