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1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment

"Make peace or die"

1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
3/5 MTX 5-20 Air Assault
On June 11, 2020, Marines & Sailors from Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment; 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Air Wing conducted an air assault from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California as part of Mountain Exercise 5-20.
3/5 MTX 5-20 Air Assault
On June 11, 2020, Marines & Sailors from Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment; 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Air Wing conducted an air assault from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California as part of Mountain Exercise 5-20.
3/5 MTX 5-20 Air Assault
On June 11, 2020, Marines & Sailors from Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment; 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Air Wing conducted an air assault from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California as part of Mountain Exercise 5-20.
3/5 MTX 5-20 Air Assault
On June 11, 2020, Marines & Sailors from Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment; 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Air Wing conducted an air assault from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California as part of Mountain Exercise 5-20.
3/5 MTX 5-20 Air Assault
On June 11, 2020, Marines & Sailors from Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment; 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Air Wing conducted an air assault from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California as part of Mountain Exercise 5-20.
3/5 MTX 5-20 Air Assault
On June 11, 2020, Marines & Sailors from Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment; 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Air Wing conducted an air assault from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California as part of Mountain Exercise 5-20.
3/5 MTX 5-20 Air Assault
On June 11, 2020, Marines & Sailors from Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment; 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Air Wing conducted an air assault from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California as part of Mountain Exercise 5-20.
3/5 MTX 5-20 Air Assault
On June 11, 2020, Marines & Sailors from Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment; 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Air Wing conducted an air assault from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California as part of Mountain Exercise 5-20.
3/5 MTX 5-20 Air Assault
On June 11, 2020, Marines & Sailors from Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment; 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Air Wing conducted an air assault from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California as part of Mountain Exercise 5-20.
3/5 MTX 5-20 Air Assault
On June 11, 2020, Marines & Sailors from Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment; 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Air Wing conducted an air assault from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California as part of Mountain Exercise 5-20.
3/5 MTX 5-20 Air Assault
On June 11, 2020, Marines & Sailors from Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment; 3d Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Air Wing conducted an air assault from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California as part of Mountain Exercise 5-20.
2/4 TRAP training
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to load a MV-22 Osprey for a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 14,2020. The training was held to ensure consistent operational capability, as 3rd MAW remains ready to support short notice, worldwide deployments while following necessary precautions to protect the health of the force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)
2/4 TRAP training
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, load a MV-22 Osprey for a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 14,2020. The training was held to ensure consistent operational capability, as 3rd MAW remains ready to support short notice, worldwide deployments while following necessary precautions to protect the health of the force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)
2/4 TRAP training
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, set up a perimeter for a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 14,2020. The training was held to ensure consistent operational capability as 3rd MAW remains ready to support short notice, world-wide deployments while following necessary precautions to protect the health of the force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)
2/4 TRAP training
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to load a MV-22 Osprey for a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 14,2020. The training was held to ensure consistent operational capability as 3rd MAW remains ready to support short notice, worldwide deployments while following necessary precautions to protect the health of the force (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)
2/4 TRAP training
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, load a MV-22 Osprey for a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 14,2020. The training was held to ensure consistent operational capability, as 3rd MAW remains ready to support short notice worldwide deployments while following necessary precautions to protect the health of the force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)
2/4 EOTG Boat Raid
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manuel Santana, a rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, maintains security during the Expeditionary Operations Training Group evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19, 2020. The Marines of Company F conducted boat raids during both day and night for their culminating exercise in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Aulick)
2/4 EOTG Boat Raid
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Paul Sobero, a coxswain with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, applies camouflage paint before a night boat raid on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19, 2020. The Marines of Company F conducted boat raids during both day and night for their culminating exercise in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Aulick)
2/4 EOTG Boat Raid
U.S. Marines with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to insert scout swimmers during the Expeditionary Operations Training Group evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19, 2020. The Marines of Company F conducted boat raids during both day and night for their culminating exercise in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Aulick)
2/4 EOTG Boat Raid
U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Cimini, a rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sets security during the Expeditionary Operations Training Group evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19, 2020. The Marines of Company F conducted boat raids during both day and night for their culminating exercise in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Aulick)
2/4 EOTG Helo Raid
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a helo raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2020. The Marines were supported by 1st Law Enforcement Battalion and 1st Combat Engineer Battalion to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Herbert)
2/4 EOTG Helo Raid
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Flickinger, infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conducts a helo raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2020. The Marines were supported by 1st Law Enforcement Battalion and 1st Combat Engineer Battalion to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Herbert)
2/4 EOTG Helo Raid
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Eddie Chea, first sergeant of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conducts a helo raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2020. The Marines were supported by 1st Law Enforcement Battalion and 1st Combat Engineer Battalion to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Herbert)
2/4 EOTG Helo Raid
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a helo raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2020. The Marines were supported by 1st Law Enforcement Battalion and 1st Combat Engineer Battalion to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Herbert)
Visit to 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden
U.S. Marine veterans with the 1st Marine Division Association visit 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2020. The veterans visited the memorial to honor those Marines and Sailors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving with 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)
Visit to 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden
U.S. Marine veterans with the 1st Marine Division Association visit 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2020. The veterans visited the memorial to honor those Marines and Sailors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving with 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)
Visit to 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden
U.S. Marine veterans and families with the 1st Marine Division Association visit 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2020. The veterans visited the memorial to honor those Marines and Sailors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving with 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)
Visit to 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Mariscal and his wife gathered at the 5th Marine Regiment Memorial Garden during 1st Marine Division’s 79th Anniversary on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2020. The veterans visited the memorial to honor those Marines and Sailors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving with 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)
Visit to 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Mariscal and his wife, both members of the 1st Marine Division Association, visit 5th Marine Regiment's Memorial Garden on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2020. The veterans visited the memorial to honor those Marines and Sailors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving with 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)
2/4 EOTG Mech Raid
U.S. Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicles with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division drive on a beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on Jan. 29, 2020. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment worked with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion to conduct a mechanized raid to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Teagan Fredericks)
2/4 EOTG Mech Raid
U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicles with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division drive on a beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on Jan. 29, 2020. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment worked with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion to conduct a mechanized raid to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Teagan Fredericks)
2/4 EOTG Mech Raid
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mark Trevino, a transmissions systems operator with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conducts a mechanized raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on Jan. 29, 2020. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment worked with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion to conduct a mechanized raid to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Teagan Fredericks)
2/4 EOTG Mech Raid
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a mechanized raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on Jan. 29, 2020. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment worked with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion to conduct a mechanized raid to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Teagan Fredericks)
2/4 EOTG Mech Raid
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a mechanized raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on Jan. 29, 2020. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment worked with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion to conduct a mechanized raid to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Teagan Fredericks)
Integrated Training Exercise 2-20
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darrion Green, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, holds the defense during the Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 25, 2020. ITX is a month-long training event that applies combined-arms maneuver and offensive and defensive operations to prepare Marines for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack C. Howell)
Integrated Training Exercise 2-20
A U.S. Marine Corps Rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division holds the defense during the Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 25, 2019. ITX is a month-long training event that applies combined-arms maneuver and offensive and defensive operations to prepare Marines for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack C. Howell)
Integrated Training Exercise 2-20
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division enter and clear a bunker during the Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 25, 2020. ITX is a month-long training event that applies combined-arms maneuver and offensive and defensive operations to prepare Marines for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack C. Howell)
Integrated Training Exercise 2-20
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darrion Green a Rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division holds the defense during the Intergraded Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. Jan. 25, 2020. ITX is a month long training event that prepares Marines for deployment and contains multiple ranges that applies combined-arms maneuver and offensive and defensive operations during combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack C. Howell)
Exercise STEEL KNIGHT 20
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonah Massey, an infantry assault Marine with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, patrols during exercise Steel Knight 20 (SK20) at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, Dec. 7, 2019. SK20 increases the ability of all participants to plan, communicate and conduct operations against a capable near-peer adversary with a focus on major combat maneuvers and sustainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)
Exercise STEEL KNIGHT 20
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division form a blocking position during exercise Steel Knight 20 (SK20) at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, Dec. 7, 2019. SK20 is an annual training exercise executed by approximately 13,000 Marines and Sailors designed to improve and assess the 1st Marine Division's ability to fight and win against a peer or near-peer threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)
Exercise STEEL KNIGHT 20
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division form a blocking position during exercise Steel Knight 20 (SK20) at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, Dec. 7, 2019. SK20 is an annual training exercise executed by approximately 13,000 Marines and Sailors designed to improve and assess the 1st Marine Division's ability to fight and win against a peer or near-peer threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alina Thackray)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 18, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 18, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to enter an assault amphibious vehicle during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 23, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, patrol during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 23, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Navy HM2 Andrew Franco, center, a corpsman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, enters an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 18, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE that included 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, and the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10-day period and served as a proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Roberts, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, rests on his pack during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 23, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edgar Barajachavez, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, drinks water during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 22, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, patrols during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 18, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 21, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marshall Porritt, a platoon sergeant, with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, finishes applying face paint during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 24, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, patrol during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 21, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Brock Barton, a mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, uses a whiz wheel during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 22, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Brock Barton, a mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, uses a whiz wheel during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 22, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edgar Barajachavez, right, a squad leader instructs Pfc. Brock Barton, a mortarman, both with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 22, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Navy HM2 Andrew Franco, a corpsman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, writes down an evaluation of a simulated casualty evacuation during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 18, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE that included 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, and the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10-day period and served as a proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Traver, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posts security during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 18, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE that included 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, and the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10-day period and served as a proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Sison, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pushes water jugs onto a vehicle during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 17, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE that included 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, and the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10-day period and served as a proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)
5th Marines MCCRE
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Stolp, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, rides in an assault amphibious vehicle during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 23, 2019. 5th Marines conducted a regimental-sized MCCRE for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, as well as the Regimental Headquarters to increase the combat proficiency and readiness of the regiment. The MCCRE took place over a 10 day period and served as proof of concept for future regimental-sized MCCREs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz)

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