11TH MARINE REGT

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U.S. Marines with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire a M777 Howitzer, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 4, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian Gomezluna, a field artillery cannoneer with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, adjusts a M777 Howitzer, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 4, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez)

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U.S. Marines with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, create a terrain modle, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 3, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez)

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division participate in exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

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A U.S. Marine with Headquarters Battery, 11th Marine Regiment, sights in on an M240B machine gun to demonstrate proper weapons handling during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 30, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna A. Gonzalez)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Corey Hodge, a fire control man with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posts security during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

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U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division operate a RQ-20 Puma a small unmanned aircraft system during SUMMER FIREX 2018 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 8, 2018. The exercise enhanced 11th Marine Regiment’s ability to plan, coordinate and deliver lethal fire support, counter fires and regimental command and control. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack C. Howell

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. John Lemus, executive officer with Headquarters Battery, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division tours the battery's position, during exercise Steel Knight (SK) 2019 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 1, 2018. SK is an annual exercise used to enhance the Marines' and Sailors' skills, tactics, and combat readiness by performing in various dynamic scenarios, ground combat maneuver operations, and live fire ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez)

Col. Ricardo Miagany
Commanding Officer, 11th Marine Regiment
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Sgt. Maj. Curtis A. Rice
Sergeant Major, 11th Marine Regiment
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Artillery launches Steel Knight at MCAGCC By Sgt. Justin Boling | December 11, 2015 The opening fires of the 1st Marine Division’s Exercise Steel Knight commenced at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Dec. 10, 2015 with shouts of artillerymen, the yank of a chord and the satisfying decimation of targets.“We are shooting in support of [1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 1st Tank Battalion],” MORE

5/11 refreshes rocket, communication skills By Cpl. William Perkins | November 19, 2015 Tents emerged throughout the night of Nov. 16, 2015, as the 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Command Post Exercise began aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 16-20, 2015.Beneath the tan and green tents were the busy Marines of 5/11, who were actively working on computers and over maps in preparation for the upcoming 1st MORE

Fatality on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton By Courtesy Story | October 6, 2015 Lance Cpl. Dominic E. Schraft, 19, of Vienna, Missouri, assigned to 1st Marine Division was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head at approximately 6 a.m. Oct. 5 at Marksmanship Training Range 214 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Schraft was assigned to Battery R, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. He joined the MORE

1st Marine Division brings out the big guns: Summer Fire Exercise 15 By Cpl. Demetrius Morgan | August 17, 2015 The Marine Corps frequently trains Marines to hone unit capabilities and individual skill sets in order maintain its role as the nation’s rapid response force. From Aug. 6-17, Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducted Summer Fire Exercise 15 (SUMMER FIREX 15) to sustain core proficiencies and further develop their ability to MORE

Brazilians, Marines talk rockets By Cpl. William Perkins | August 12, 2015 Two Brazilian artillery officers with the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais, visited 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, to share and discuss information on military operations, unit structure and different weapons systems, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 5-9, 2015. CFN is a strategic partner and one of the MORE

1/11 brings in steel rain via helicopters By Cpl. William Perkins | June 19, 2015 During an exercise, June 17, 2015, a pair of CH-53E Super Stallions emerged from the horizon carrying M777 howitzers, ammunition, and the Marines needed to quickly use the hulking weapons to provide supporting fire.The Super Stallions and their crewmembers worked with the Marines of 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, during the artillery unit’s MORE

From Bare Feet to Combat Boots By Pfc. Alvin Pujols | April 22, 2015 People come from different climes and places, from around the world, to join the ranks of the Unites States Marine Corps. For one Marine in particular, earning the title meant the biggest opportunity of his life. Being born in Colon, Panama, Cpl. Osmar S. Gorish, a section chief for Battery A, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine MORE

5/11 Marines Refresh Combat Skills Through Hand Grenade Training By Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado | November 19, 2014 Marines are known for being riflemen above all else. Regardless of their military occupational specialty, every Marine is trained to fight and win in a combat environment. Although Marines perform different duties across the Corps, they constantly train to keep their combat mindset and skills up-to-date.In order to keep those skills fresh, Marines MORE

1/11 polishes direct fire skills By Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes | November 6, 2014 Artillery units traditionally support ground troops with precise, long-range indirect fire, and are rarely called upon to engage targets with direct fire. Though direct engagements are not an artilleryman’s primary mission, Marines on the gun line are expected to be adaptable and effective under any and all circumstances.This expectation was put to MORE

Integrated Task Force artillery Marines send first rounds downrange By Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders | November 3, 2014 Although artillery’s usual purpose is to support infantry troops on the ground, Battery A Marines were not supporting infantry Marines during this live-fire field training. “By us being out here and not having to support anyone else gives us the time we need to train these Marines,” said Nero. “It is a good thing because we have the time to MORE

5/11 Marines Deliver Long-Range Destruction By Cpl. Joshua Murray | October 10, 2014 Marines with Battery Q, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conducted a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live-fire exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 22, 2014.The HIMARS is a rocket system designed to fire multiple rockets from long range with deadly precision.During the exercise, MORE

11th Marines welcomes new commanding officer By Lance Cpl. David Silvano | July 23, 2014 Colonel Christopher A. Tavuchis, assumed command of 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force from Col. Stephen Liszewski during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014.The regiment, activated in 1927, serves as the primary source of fire support for the 1st Marine MORE

Artillery Marines polish skills during battalion fire exercise By Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes | April 3, 2014 Marines slogged through thick soupy mud stacking round after round onto wooden pallets, each steadily sinking into the earth. The icy rain and heavy wind crept into their bones slowing the pace of the day. In spite of the harsh conditions, the Marines stayed alert with their heads high and ears open. An order, muffled in static, came through over MORE

Division’s own earns Camp Pendleton Female Athlete of the Year, runner up in Marine Corps award By Sgt. Timothy Lenzo | March 20, 2014 A competitive spirit leads many people to join the Marine Corps. That same spirit pushes other Marines to separate themselves from their peers. This spirit is what drives one Marine to train two or three times each day, and compete at every level of her career. It is why 1st Lt. Thuymi Dinh is being recognized as Camp Pendleton’s Female Athlete of MORE

Artillerymen overcome stress, fear during Mobile Immersion Trainer By Cpl. Joseph Scanlan | November 21, 2013 The constant physical and mental stresses of operating in a combat zone can put a tremendous strain on an individual’s body and take a drastic toll if one does not prepare for it.The Mobile Immersion Trainer aboard Camp DeLuz is one of the facilities here that provides a constant stress upon Marines and forces them to have a continuous heightened MORE

Artillery Marines force of destruction when in synch By Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Moore | 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

On the Gun Line with Cannon Cockers during regimental fire exercise By Sgt. Alfred V. Lopez | August 28, 2013 Marines depend on their brothers and sisters by their side to defeat their enemy during firefights. But when they encounter difficulty during the fight, they can rely on long range support from artillerymen operating the M777 Lightweight howitzer.The howitzer is one of the deadliest weapons used in the Marine Corps. It can effectively fire various MORE

Artillery regiment shakes Camp Pendleton By Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Moore | August 28, 2013 The 11th Marine Regiment conducted an annual, live-fire training evolution, dubbed Summer Fire Exercise, that shook Camp Pendleton, Aug. 19 through 28.The focus of the training was on artillery fundamentals, said Col. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment. The exercise gave the Marines an opportunity to fire their MORE

11th Marines prepare for regimental artillery exercise By Sgt. Michael Cifuentes | August 16, 2013 The 11th Marine Regiment, an artillery regiment comprised of four battalions, is scheduled to flex their muscle in a large-scale, live-fire training exercise here, Aug. 19 through 28.Camp Pendleton and neighboring cities can expect to hear howitzer fire, rocket fire, and the sound and vibrations of hundreds of 155 mm artillery rounds impacting the MORE

Artillery battalion returns to roots during Exercise Desert Scimitar By Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | May 8, 2013 Static crackles sporadically over the tactical field radio until it is interrupted by the command the artillery Marines are waiting for.“Fire mission.”Without missing a beat, the Marines on the gun line echo the command back loudly.“Fire mission!”They reach for their Kevlar helmets and run to their designated position next to an M777 Lightweight MORE

Forward Observers: The eyes of indirect fire support By Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney | April 11, 2013 In the hills of Camp Pendleton, mortars zip across the sky and slam into their targets, shaking the ground around them. Atop a hill about seven miles from the action in a completely concealed position is a 10-man team of Marine forward observers. As the Marines of Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, conduct their pre-deployment MORE

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11th Marine Regiment

"The Cannon Cockers"