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Here's a recap of what the MEF has done in 2016! For more information follow the links below: https://www.facebook.com/1stMEF/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12WxJS6jL0fz9JUEEiauVw https://twitter.com/1stmef @1stMEF www.imef.marines.mil/

A weekly overview highlighting news throughout I Marine Expeditionary Force. Marines and Sailors complete Exercise Steel Knight. Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion conducted Detainee Field Exercise. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana returned home after a 4-month deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Will Perkins)

Hard Corps Jobs: Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen are highly-trained corpsmen who serve in the Marine Corps force reconnaissance community. SARCs provide reconnaissance teams and other units advanced trauma management associated with combatant diving medicine, parachute entry and combat trauma. SARCs regularly act as point men, sharpshooters, radio operators and team leaders in recon teams and platoons.

Sgt. Brandt Kinder, an Avionics Technician, with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, takes values he's learned from being a Marine and applies them as a role model for the next generation of BMX riders. Steel Knight 2017 is a two-week, division-level, exercise in California and Arizona that is currently underway. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command were greeted by family and friends as they returned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton from a nine-month deployment to the middle east.

Legacy is a collection of experiences from Marines who served during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. The lessons these Marines learned while overseas taught them valuable lessons not only forming the Marines they are today, but also contributed to the war fighting legacy of the Marine Corps.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conducted aerial insertion and raids during Steel Knight in Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 6-8, 2016. The training provide a realistic scenario for the Marines to enhance raid skills clearing and securing open areas and urban terrains. Steel Knight is a division level exercise designed to enhance the command and control and interoperaiblity with the 1st Marine Division, its adjacent units and naval support forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba/Released)

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conducted aerial insertion and raids during Steel Knight in Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 6-8, 2016. The training provide a realistic scenario for the Marines to enhance raid skills clearing and securing open areas and urban terrains. Steel Knight is a division level exercise designed to enhance the command and control and interoperaiblity with the 1st Marine Division, its adjacent units and naval support forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba/Released)

Take a look at what's going around the MEF: Trevor Hoffman, former pitcher for the San Diego Padres, spoke to Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton about lessons he's learned from eighteen years in major league baseball, Nov. 28. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, participated in a ceremony honoring the legacy if the French fourragère award at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, November 22. Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conducted a special operations combative program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, November 22. Maxine Russell, an Orange County resident, has been sending care packages to Marines overseas and on deployment for nearly thirty years in remembrance of her deceased son, Darren "White Rabbit" Russell. For more information, please visit our Facebook page at "I Marine Expeditionary Force".

Legacy is a collection of experiences from Marines who served during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. The lessons these Marines learned while overseas taught them valuable lessons not only forming the Marines they are today, but also contributed to the war fighting legacy of the Marine Corps.

Marines from I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group conducted an operational pause for professional development November 28,2016. The operational pause allowed the Marines to reflect on what they are doing well and what they can improve upon. The Marines heard from Trevor Hoffman, a future hall of fame baseball player about possessing a champion mindset. They also talked about the All Blacks rugby team from New Zealand and what they do to remain humble and foster their champion spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jacob D. Osborne)

Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participate in a ceremony honoring the legacy of the French fourragere award aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 22, 2016. The French fourragere is a military award given to units as a whole for meritorious acts of conduct in action. The heroic acts of valor made the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments the only two units of the American Expeditionary Force to receive the fourragere. Marines display the award with a green and red braided rope with a spike on the end worn around the left shoulder of the service alpha uniform. The 5th and 6th Marine Regiments hold ceremonies twice a year to honor their history and to present new unit members with their own fourrageres. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Huffty)

Take a look at what's happening Around the MEF!! Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a live-fire close-quarters tactics course at Camp Pendleton, California. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a live-fire point-man course. For more information visit, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/493534/marines-strike- shadow-during- close-quarter- tactics- course https://www.dvidshub.net/video/491838/15th-meu- sharpens-marksmanship- skills-during- live- fire-patrol

Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a night live-fire shoot through barricades during close-quarters tactics course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov.15, 2016. The CQT course teaches Marines basic marksmanship fundamentals progressively until Marines reach an advanced level and can operate confidently in real-life operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

Legacy is a collection of experiences from Marines who served during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. The lessons these Marines learned while overseas taught them valuable lessons not only forming the Marines they are today, but also contributed to the war fighting legacy of the Marine Corps.

Check out what's happening in this week's edition of Around the MEF, Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conducted a close quarters tactics course at Camp Pendleton. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division took part in a live-fire training course at Camp Pendleton, California. I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group and Command Element Group celebrate the 241st Anniversary of the Marine Corps Nov. 10th. For more information. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/491555/shooting-unknown https://www.dvidshub.net/video/491555/shooting-unknown

Today, 1st Marine Division is a multi-role, expeditionary ground combat force. The Division is employed as the ground combat element (GCE) of I MEF or may provide task-organized forces for assault operations and such operations as may be directed. The 1st Marine Division must be able to provide the ground amphibious forcible entry capability to the naval expeditionary force (NEF) and to conduct subsequent land operations in any operational environment.

Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a close quarter tactics course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 2, 2016. The course is part of the pre-deployment training for the upcoming tour with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit to Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

Check out what’s happening in this week’s edition of Around the MEF! Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conducts a combat marksmanship training course. 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, completes Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group holds an essay contest where Marines share what “Protect What You’ve Earned” means to them. For more information visit: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/488810/forged-valor-headquartes-battalion-1st-marine-division-conduct-cmp-shoot https://www.dvidshub.net/video/489211/1st-medical-bn-completes-mccre https://www.dvidshub.net/video/488786/protect-youve-earned-essay-writers-recognized

Marines and civilians with Marine Corps Systems Command gave training on the second-generation Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network System, or GREENS, which converts solar energy into electricity, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 25, 2016. The training, part of the “Great Green Fleet” campaign, was part of the Navy and Marine Corps’ efforts to transform energy while decreasing fossil-fuel consumption.

The Marine Corps provides various avenues to Marines that allow them to become successful in their professional and personal lives. Those options include exploring opportunities outside of their assigned military occupational specialties, further educational benefits and chances to move to a fresh career path in the Marine Corps through lateral moves. Stay Marine highlights individuals who have taken advantage of these opportunities to further their experiences and strengthen their professional military lives.

Check out what’s been happening in this week’s edition of Around the MEF. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, compete in the unit’s Warrior Games. Veterans from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, commemorate those who served during the Battle of Fallujah in Iraq. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks to service members at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. For more information: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/488184/marines-compete-mag-39-warrior-games https://www.dvidshub.net/video/487700/commemoration-marines-thundering-third https://www.dvidshub.net/video/488389/secretary-navys-address-marines-sailors-and-civilians-camp-pendleton

Colin Bell, a business owner in Oceanside, Calif., describes his story after began his business. He uses his skills he gained as a non-commissioned officer in the Marine Corps to effectively run his business.

Three Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group were presented awards by the Marine Corps Association and Foundation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 14, 2016. The awards were part of the I MEF Headquarters Group’s “Protect What You’ve Earned” campaign essay contest.

The Marine Corps provides various avenues to Marines that allow them to become successful in their professional and personal lives. Those options include exploring opportunities outside of their assigned military occupational specialties, further educational benefits and chances to move to a fresh career path in the Marine Corps through lateral moves. Stay Marine highlights individuals who have taken advantage of these opportunities to further their experiences and strengthen their professional military lives.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, integrated with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to train in counter-improvised explosive devices detection and vehicle control point procedures in Suva, Fiji Oct.14, 2016. The Koa Moana exercise seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations in the Pacific with a collective interest in military-to-military relations and to discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development and interoperability in the South Pacifc.

The Marine Corps provides various avenues to Marines that allow them to become successful in their professional and personal lives. Those options include exploring opportunities outside of their assigned military occupational specialties, further educational benefits and chances to move to a fresh career path in the Marine Corps through lateral moves. Stay Marine highlights individuals who have taken advantage of these opportunities to further their experiences and strengthen their professional military lives.

Marines with 1st Marine Corps Division Band competes with school bands in the San Francisco area at the Golden Gate park Oct. 10, 2016, as part os San Francisco Fleet Week.

U.S. Marines and Sailors demonstrate joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response equipment and tactics to residents of San Francisco at Marina Green Park during San Francisco Fleet Week Oct. 6, 2016. San Francisco Fleet Week is an event where thousands of Marines and Sailors come to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team to local residents, and an opportunity for service members to meet and thank the community for its support.

Check out what’s been happening in this week’s edition of Around the MEF. 1st Reconnaissance Battalion conducts night operations. Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group set sail for San Francisco Fleet Week. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment attend Advanced Marksmanship Training Course. For more information visit: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/485587/1st-recon-battalion-owns-night https://www.dvidshub.net/video/485609/san-francisco-fleet-week-2016-teaser https://www.dvidshub.net/video/485381/marines-master-advanced-infantry-skills-during-raid-leaders-course

U.S. Marines and Sailors attended the Veterans’ Career and Skills Seminar during San Francisco Fleet Week 2016 at the Marines’ Memorial Club and Hotel, San Francisco, Calif., Oct. 4, 2016. Marines and Sailors were invited to attend the summit to hear about in-depth job seeking techniques. San Francisco Fleet Week is an annual event where thousands of Marines and Sailors come to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team to residents, and an opportunity for service members to meet and thank the community for its support.

The Marine Corps provides various avenues to Marines that allow them to become successful in their professional and personal lives. Those options include exploring opportunities outside of their assigned military occupational specialties, further educational benefits and chances to move to a fresh career path in the Marine Corps through lateral moves. Stay Marine highlights individuals who have taken advantage of these opportunities to further their experiences and strengthen their professional military lives.

Infantry Training Battalion aids Marines in forging new skills. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- (Sept. 28, 2016) Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, rehearse observation post operations at Camp Pendleton, Sept. 28, 2016. During the training Marines stealthfully hiked five kilometers, set up an observation post and carried out reconnaissance missions. The training is in preparation for the company's upcoming deployment. ( U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

Soldiers from the Singapore Armed Forces conduct a company level assault as part of Exercise Valiant Mark 2016 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Oct. 7, 2016. Valiant Mark is an annual exercise conducted by U.S. Marines and the Singapore Armed Forces in order to maintain a high level of interoperability, enhanced military to military relations and to enrich mutual combat capabilities through combined training. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Branden Bourque and Lance Cpl. Preston Hightower/Released)

U.S. Marines and Soldiers from the Singapore Armed Forces conduct a live fire rifle and machine gun range as part of Exercise Valiant Mark 2016 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Sept. 27, 2016. Valiant Mark is an annual exercise conducted by U.S. Marines and the Singapore Armed Forces in order to maintain a high level of interoperability, enhanced military to military relations and to enrich mutual combat capabilities through combined training. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Branden Bourque and Lance Cpl. Preston Hightower)

U.S. Marines and Soldiers from the Singapore Armed Forces conduct a squad level attack range as part of Exercise Valiant Mark 2016 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Sept. 29, 2016. This is the 25th year that U.S. Marines and the Singapore Armed Forces have met for Valiant Mark, which improves and maintains a high level of interoperability, enhanced military to military relations and to enriches mutual combat capabilities through combined training. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Branden Bourque and Lance Cpl. Preston Hightower/Released)

U.S. Marines and Singapore Armed Forces participate in the opening ceremony for Exercise Valiant Mark 2016 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Sept. 26, 2016. Valiant Mark is an annual exercise conducted by U.S. Marines and the Singapore Armed Forces in order to maintain a high level of interoperability, enhanced military to military relations and to enrich mutual combat capabilities through combined training.(U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Branden Bourque/Released)

FAOONE, Tahiti -- U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4 integrated with French forces during an exercise in Faoone, Tahiti, Sept. 22, 2016. Koa Moana and French forces participated in a jungle endurance course, life-fire range and traditional meal. The Koa Moana exercise seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations in the pacific with a collective interest in military-to-military relations and to discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development and interoperability in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. James A. Trevino)

The Marine Corps provides various avenues to Marines that allow them to become successful in their professional and personal lives. Those options include exploring opportunities outside of their assigned military occupational specialties, further educational benefits and chances to move to a fresh career path in the Marine Corps through lateral moves. Stay Marine highlights individuals who have taken advantage of these opportunities to further their experiences and strengthen their professional military lives.

Check out what's been happening in this week’s edition of Around the MEF. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (reinforced) returns to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logsitcs Group practice explosive inerting methods. Headquarters Company, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division participated in ground fighting training.

Check out what's been happening in this week’s edition of Around the MEF. The first Los Angeles Fleet Week ends. People honor Joe Hosteen Kellwood, a Navajo code talker during World War II, who passed away at age 95. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company practice their urban combat skills at the Infantry Immersion Trainer at Camp Pendleton. San Diego Fleet Week begins. More information is available at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/1stMEF/ https://www.dvidshub.net/video/481805/los-angeles-fleet-week-2016 https://www.dvidshub.net/video/482227/uss-san-diego-arrives-fleet-week-san-diego-2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx0Z9gwiGlU

1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company conducts military operations and casualty evacuation drills aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Sept. 1, 2016. The training involved assaulting simulated targets and extracting casualties via two Navy MH-60R Seahawks.

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion execute combat marksmanship program at Camp Pendleton from Aug. 29 to Sep. 1, 2016. Experienced Marines from the Battalion maintained and improved their shooting skills and the new members of the unit learned basic skills through the CMP shooting. The CMP shoot prepared better Marines for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba) Interviewee: SSgt. Benjamin Lebidini, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer assistant for training cell, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division; Cherry Point, NJ.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., (Aug. 26, 2016) -- Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel tell us what has happened around the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Aug. 26, 2016. MCAS warrior run comp. U.S. Marines of headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miaramar participate in a warrior run competetion to detrermine wich section has the fastest team aboard MCAS Miramar 23 Aug., 2016. The participants ran 3.5 miles with 25lbs of weight in their packs adittionally carrying one water jug and two ammo cans. Lt. Col. Micheal A. Spears Commanding officer, HHS, MCAS Miramar and the HHS Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. Kenneth F. Wiss were in attendance. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480596/mcas-miramar-warrior-run ITX An overview video of what Marines conducting during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480183/integrated-training-exercise-5-16 Frozen Chosin Reunion 1950 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — More than 150 Marine combat veterans and their families gathered for the reunion of the “Chosin Few,” August 17, 2016, aboard Camp Pendleton. The survivors of the battle of Chosin Reservoir come together biannually to reconnect and remember their fallen brothers in the intense battle. The veterans greatly appreciate the recognition for their trials, but it’s the emotions invoked from seeing their brothers who struggled alongside them that makes the reunion truly meaningful. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479691/frozen-chosin-reunion __ Image: ARFF Mass cass Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting extinguish a fire during an aircraft mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 24. Marines with ARFF and firefighters with the MCAS Miramar Fire Department worked alongside San Diego first responders to improve response times, solidify existing standard operating procedures for emergencies and fulfill annual training requirements. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2816722/san-diego-first-responders-conduct-mass-casualty-exercise-aboard-mcas-miramar crew chief loads osprey casualty A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing leads Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, onto an MV-22 Osprey during an integrated training exercise on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 14, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat, and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2792238/3rd-battalion-7th-marines-off-flying-start night shoot Lance Cpl. Login Loftis, a machine gunner with Company F, 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment fires a M240 medium machine gun as Lance Cpl. Krikland Harrington, a machine gunner with Company F, 2/5, looks through his night vision optic to guide Loftis onto his target during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Calif., Aug. 18, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807209/2nd-battalion-5th-marines-take-night secure perimeter, bring casualties back Private First Class Tyler Ren, left, and Lance Cpl. Adam Lovell, right, with Security Forces Platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (I MHG), assess simulated casualties during a mass-casualty drill during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016. The security forces platoon ensured security of the perimeter as they waited for stretchers to transport simulated casualties to the aid station. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and the interoperability between the I MEF command element staff, and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2799489/secure-perimeter-bring-casualties-back Bureaucracy A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Tank, with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conducts offensive and defensive tactics during Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on August 16, 2016, on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807219/bureaucracy __ assess 1st Tank Bn., 1st MARDIV Live fire at LSE U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on Marine Air Ground Command Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Aug 18, 2016. LSE 2016 is designed to enhance the command and control and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479994/lse-16-1st-tank-battalion-live-fire-b-roll

I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group execute Large Scale Exercise 2016 (LSE-16) at MCAS Miramar, Aug. 2016. The exercise simulates planning, deployment and combat operations of a Marine Expeditionary Force level composed of more than 50,000 members and a partner country, while working with coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video edited by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

Col. Amber Lehnning, Civil Affairs director, I Marine...

Marines participate in Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 21, 2016. Video from 1st Marine Division Combat Camera.

Major General David Coffman, deputy commanding general,...

Corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Groups trained how to deal with multiples casualties at the time during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016. The corpsmen play an important role in the fight. The unique and historic relationship between corpsmen and Marines is unique. Interviewee 1: Petty Officer 3rd Class Leslie Rodriguez a hospital corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. Interviewee 2: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Muniz a hospital corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — More than 150 Marine combat veterans and their families gathered for the reunion of the “Chosin Few,” August 17, 2016, aboard Camp Pendleton. The survivors of the battle of Chosin Reservoir come together biannually to reconnect and remember their fallen brothers in the intense battle. The veterans greatly appreciate the recognition for their trials, but it’s the emotions invoked from seeing their brothers who struggled alongside them that makes the reunion truly meaningful. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Angel Serna/Released)