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Lance Cpl. Matthew Ritter, a heavy equipment operator with Bulk Fuel Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, shows a couple a weapons system during San Diego Fleet Week 2015 aboard Naval Base Coronado, Calif., Sept. 20, 2015. Thirty-seven Marines from 7th ESB presented static displays during the event to demonstrate the quality of military assets to the citizens of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna/released) - Lance Cpl. Matthew Ritter, a heavy equipment operator with Bulk Fuel Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, shows a couple a weapons system during San Diego Fleet Week 2015 aboard Naval Base Coronado, Calif., Sept. 20, 2015. Thirty-seven Marines from 7th ESB presented static displays during the event to demonstrate the quality of military assets to the citizens of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna/released)

Blue-Green Team Visits San Diego for Fleet Week

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Not many people get the opportunity to see the faces of the war heroes and defenders of their country they regularly hear about in newspapers and broadcast videos. The military branches intrigue most individuals, but the individual-level functions of our military remains unseen and unknown to most of the

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Sgt. Tyler Felts, an LAV crewman, sights in on a target during a live-fire gunnery qualification test with an M240B machine gun at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Jan. 22, 2016. Live-fire tests like these allow the Marines of 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force to train for how they will execute their mission when they are deployed in a combat zone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss) - Sgt. Tyler Felts, an LAV crewman, sights in on a target during a live-fire gunnery qualification test with an M240B machine gun at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Jan. 22, 2016. Live-fire tests like these allow the Marines of 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force to train for how they will execute their mission when they are deployed in a combat zone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss)

1st LAR trains for real-world combat

The LAV-25, or light armored vehicle, is a versatile, amphibious vehicle in the Marine Corps. Its mission is to provide combined arms reconnaissance and security in support of a ground combat element. From its M242 25mm chain-driven auto cannon, to its top speed of approximately 62 mph, the LAV-25 is a useful addition to the combat capabilities of

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Kaden Jeide (left) and Cpl. Matthew Franzoni, pose for a picture after spending the night shopping for Christmas presents as part of a “holiday with Heroes” event held in Poway, California, December 10. During the city-funded event, children purchased presents for their families and friends, took holiday photos with Santa, built arts and crafts, and participated in other events throughout the Night. (USMC photo by Cpl. Jonathan Boynes) - Kaden Jeide (left) and Cpl. Matthew Franzoni, pose for a picture after spending the night shopping for Christmas presents as part of a “holiday with Heroes” event held in Poway, California, December 10. During the city-funded event, children purchased presents for their families and friends, took holiday photos with Santa, built arts and crafts, and participated in other events throughout the Night. (USMC photo by Cpl. Jonathan Boynes)

1st LAR gives back to Poway children during holiday season

The night air vibrated with laughter as marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, helped dozens of children jump into the spirit of giving during a community event in Poway, California, December 10.The unit fosters a strong relationship with the city, and the holiday event gave them another opportunity to refresh

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