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I Marine Expeditionary Force

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1st Marine Division deploys to South Korea for Freedom Shield 25

U.S. Marines and Sailors from 1st Marine Division, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, deployed to the Republic of Korea on March 2 to participate in Exercise Freedom Shield 25.

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Always Ready: Artillery Regiment Shakes Things Up during Spring Fire Exercise

The 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, which consists of four artillery battalions and a headquarters battalion, put their skills to the test during a large-scale, combined-arms training Spring Fire Exercise at Camp Pendleton, March 30-April 2, 2016. Since its origin, the 11th Marine Regiment has served as the Marine Corps’ long-range

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Crawl, walk, run: Marines take their first steps in Urban Combat Leadership

To be prepared for any environment, the Marine Corps has created specialized courses its young men and women can attend to learn the skills they need to be successful in the various battlefields they are expected to fight.Marines in the Urban Leaders Course conducted a combat marksmanship range at Range 223A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,

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5/11 hones long-range capabilities during field exercise

Marines with Battery S, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted an M142 HIMARS live-fire exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 16, 2016. “We are here so the battery can become more proficient as a unit in launcher operations as well as operating as a decentralized

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Recon Marines conduct shooting package to prepare for 11th MEU

Marines stood on-line and performed pistol drills as an instructor yelled the importance of performing weapon fundamentals properly.Marines with Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conducted a combat marksmanship program led by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, March 17, 2016, at Marine

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Urban Leaders Course: The Experts in Urban Warfare

The Marine stepped in and tripped the masked adversary to the ground. The squad leader and his fellow Marine attempted to detain the antagonist, but he found his way back to his feet, grappling with the squad leader, trying to retrieve his weapon.“Bang!” echoed a simunition round from a Marine’s M-16A4 service rifle. This marked the end of the

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Steel sharpens steel: Marines learn from firsthand combat experiences

Small unit leaders in the infantry are called upon to carry out orders and make decisions on the battlefield, and at times making the seemingly impossible possible. This is because of the rigorous training in their craft and the development of their leadership skills. It’s that dedication that has been a hallmark of the Marine’s ethos since the

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Awards for the Chaplain Corps

Marines are trained to be mentally tough and physically strong. A third attribute that can be overlooked, but is essential to the well-being of a Marine, is being spiritually sound. The chaplain corps has the distinct mission of providing spiritual and faith-based guidance to sailors and Marines.The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific chaplain corps

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Sunset memorial commemorates 71st anniversary of Iwo Jima

The Marine Corps has a legacy of excellence and victory that was hard won by individuals throughout history. Some of the most well-known acts of valor were from battle-hardened Marines who fought their way across the Pacific during World War II.On Feb. 20, 2016, 71 years after the iconic battle on the island of Iwo Jima, those same men were

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Fox Battery 2/11 Troubleshoots Digital Firing Control System

A beeping noise emitted from a computer system. “Fire Mission!” exclaimed one of the Marines, warning his peers that they must get ready. The Marines scrambled for their helmets and took their positions around the M777A2 Howitzer.The cannoneer loaded a 155mm round into the weapon system as two Marines took a 10-foot, T-shaped pole to shove the

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