Marines
Combat Engineers Train with Landing Craft Air Cushion
- Title
- Combat Engineers Train with Landing Craft Air Cushion
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Combat Engineers with the First Marine Expeditionary Force conducted a ship-to-shore exercise using the Landing Craft Air Cushion March 5, 2015 at Camp Pendleton, California.
The training involved the successful cooperation between Navy and Marine Corps forces transporting vehicles from off shore to land using the Landing Craft Air Cushion.
Video by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore
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- Still in the Fight: Cpl. Ray Hennagir, 2015 Marine Corps Trials
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The Marine Corps Trials is a chance for wounded, ill, and injured Marines, both past and present, to train as athletes, while increasing their strength so they can continue their military service or develop healthy habits for life outside the service. Retired Marine Cpl. Ray Hennagir, an Orlando, Florida native, tells us his story.
- Title
- Welcome to the MEU: Flying a Hovercraft
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this episode, Mineman Chief Petty Officer Philip Phillips pilots the Landing Craft Air Cushion, or LCAC, as it transports Marines and equipment from ship to shore. The LCACs are with Naval Beach Unit 7, USS Bonhomme Richard. The Marines are with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and are currently conducting Spring Patrol 2015.
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- What it takes to be a MARSOC Marine Raider
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Ever wonder what it takes to be a part of the Marine Special Operations Command?
More than 100 Marines accomplished the first step in the grueling process of becoming a Critical Skills Operator after successfully completing Phase I of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command’s Assessment and Selection aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 6, 2015.
The next MARSOC screening team tour is scheduled for West Coast units on the following dates;
Marine Corps Base 29 Palms, Calif., March 3-4
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 10-12
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 18-19
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., March 30-April 1
Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 7-8
- Title
- 18th SMMC, Uniform Changeover, and Integrated Task Force (The Corps Report Ep. 50)
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Marine Corps' web update, "The Corps Report." Tune in every payday for the latest gouge.
This week's headlines include the Sgt. Maj. Green's relief and appointment ceremony, the Marine Corps wide uniform changeover on March 9, and information about the Integrated Task Force creating gender-neutral job and training standards in 29 Palms.
5 Things You (probably) Didn't Know About Our SMMC — http://ow.ly/JJtEs
Sun's Out; Gun's Out: How to Roll Sleeves — http://ow.ly/JJurH
- Title
- SRT Sniper Training
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Special Reaction Team Marines assigned to the Camp Foster Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific- Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, shoot colorful balloons under physical stress as part of sniper training at Range 22, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Feb. 24, 2015. Civilian instructors with the Marine Corps Police Academy's Advanced Training Group facilitated the drills as part of a month-long training evolution for the SRT Marines and potential SRT prospects.
Video by: Sgt. Matthew Callahan
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- Marines and Georgian Soldiers Prep for Deployment
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The Georgian Liaison Team with the Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group helps to train and prepare Georgian soldiers before they deploy to Afghanistan. The month-long Mission Rehearsal Exercise in Hohenfels, Germany, is the final culminating training event for the 43rd Georgian Infantry Battalion before their deployment.
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- Inside Marine Aircraft Fire Rescue Training
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines assigned to Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, train in austere live-burn conditions, simulating a fuel fire Feb. 21, 2014. The ARFF Marines also trained Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force in firefighting basics, instructing them on how to mitigate a fire from a distance using the five-man "rain-down" method before ARFF can arrive on scene.
Video by Sgt. Matthew Callahan
- Title
- Welcome to the MEU: The Marine Corps Fire Team
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this episode, follow a fire team of marines as they assault a simulated objective during a live fire training exercise.
Each episode they'll take you behind the scenes and into the action of a MEU. Follow for a ride in the back of amphibious vehicles, in the pilot seat of aircraft and at the helm of a Zodiac.
Follow the 31st MEU on Facebook for more in the series: https://www.facebook.com/31stMEU
- Title
- Uniform Survey, Relief and Appointment, and Cobra Gold (The Corps Report Ep. 49)
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Marine Corps' web update, "The Corps Report." Tune in every payday for the latest gouge.
This week's headlines include the Sgt. Maj. Green's relief and appointment ceremony, Exercise Cobra Gold 15 kicks off in Thailand, and a reminder about the prototype female dress blues survey.
Link to survey: https://usmcsurveys.natick.army.mil/ (CAC required)
Information on traveling survey: http://www.marines.mil/News/NewsDisplay/tabid/3258/Article/560344/marine-corps-to-conduct-onsite-online-survey-for-dressservice-cover-prototype-f.aspx
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- Marines Endure Hypothermia For Training
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Corpsmen with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, endure self-induced hypothermia as part of a training exercise aboard U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, California, Jan. 17, 2015. The training highlighted the symptoms of hypothermia, along with treatment and prevention.
Video by Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein/released)
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- CBIRF Technical Recovery Platoon trains with VA Fire Fighters
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The Chemical Biological Incident Response Force assigned to Second Marine Expeditionary Force responds to chemical, biological, radiological and high-yield explosive incidents... And they're the only unit like this in the Marine Corps. Check out the Technical Rescue Platoon as they practice casualty recovery techniques with Firefighters from Henrico County, Virginia.
- Title
- Survival of the Fittest: Jungle Warfare
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- This video production highlights the training at the U.S. Marine Corps' Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan. This training included the Jungle Endurance Course and Jungle Leaders' Course. PIN #114145
Video by Cpl. Scott P. Smolinski/Released
- Title
- Welcome to the MEU | Tactical Air Control Party
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this episode of "Welcome to the MEU," see what a tactical air control party is like as Marines coordinate close air support.
Each episode they'll take you behind the scenes and into the action of a MEU. Follow for a ride in the back of amphibious vehicles, in the pilot seat of aircraft and at the helm of a Zodiac.
Follow the 31st MEU on Facebook for more in the series: https://www.facebook.com/31stMEU
- Title
- Brilliance in the Basics: Grunt Leads From the Front
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alexander Dalziel believes he owes his Marines everything he’s got and trains them to the best of his abilities. Dalziel is a team leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)(Graphics by Sgt. Jamean Berry)
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- Marines Send Rounds Down Range in LAVs during Live-Fire Exercises
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines with Light Armored Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conduct live fire exercises on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, January 23-31, 2015.
- Title
- Making Marine Security Guards
- Runtime
- 6:01
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Get an exclusive look at how Marines are trained to protect 175 embassies and consulates around the globe.
The mission of Marine Security Guards is to provide protection to mission personnel and prevent compromise of national security information and equipment at designated diplomatic and consular facilities. Marine Security Guards will be prepared to execute plans for the protection of the mission and its personnel as directed by the Chief of Mission (COM) or Principal Officer (PO) through the Regional Security Officer.
Congress expects the Marine Corps to be more forward deployed and to demonstrate that it's a crisis-reaction force.
Marine Security Guards do just that.
"In the wake of Benghazi, I think there's an expectation that Marines and sailors will be there and respond within hours to a threat against our diplomatic corps, U.S. citizens or interests abroad." — CMC Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. at the Senate Armed Services...
- Title
- Planning Guidance Released and New Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps (The Corps Report Ep. 48)
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Marine Corps' web update, "The Corps Report." Tune in every payday for the latest gouge.
Commandant releases planning guidance, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green selected as new Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and an update from Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) in the Central Command area of operations.
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- Through the Smoke: Marines Train for Technical Rescue
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- 3rd Marine Divison, CBRN platoon trains for consequence management and technical rescues Jan. 16 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan.
Video by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra
- Title
- Commandant Releases Planning Guidance
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. has released his planning guidance online. He asks that all Marines read his guidance, discuss it, and provide feedback to leadership.
Planning guidance:
http://go.usa.gov/Jzsd
The Commandant's guidance builds on MCDP1 Warfighting. Review Warfighting:
http://go.usa.gov/JtuP
- Title
- First Person View: Osprey Lifts Cargo
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Marine Corps landing support specialists with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response – Africa attach a 2180-pound pallet of supplies to a lift cable under an MV-22 Osprey flown by Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 at Morón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 19, 2015. The squadron used the exercise to maintain their proficiency in conducting single-point external lifts with the Osprey, a versatile vehicle capable of completing vertical lifts. On the ground, landing support specialists braced against the Osprey’s hurricane-like downwash to connect a static line to the lift cable, which grounded the aircraft and allowed the team to connect the load without risking static-electric shock.
(Video by Sgt. Paul Peterson)
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- Marines and Romanian Soldiers Endure OC Training
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- OC Spray is a non-lethal weapon, designed to target the eyes and used to control riots. Marine Sgt. Russell Midori brings a first-hand account of what was apparently a very painful training day at Platinum Lion 15 in Bulgaria.
Video by: Sgt Russell Midori
- Title
- Welcome to the MEU: Osprey Vertical Assault
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Ever wonder what its like to fly? In this episode, climb into the pilot seat of an MV-22 Osprey to pick up Marines during a vertical assault.
Video by: Cpl. Abbey Perria
- Title
- Platinum Lion 15: Marines Strengthen Ties With Partner Nations
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines from Black Sea Rotational Force have been training shoulder-to-shoulder with soldiers from Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia during Exercise Platinum Lion 15. The exercise is in conjunction with stated DoD training goals, as per remarks by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, seen in the video. Platinum Lion 15 began Monday and will conclude Jan. 24
Video by Lance Cpl. Boston Berg, Sgt. Russell Midori and Lance Cpl. Ryan Young
- Title
- A Leader's Perspective: Young Marine Takes Charge
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Burk, inspired by his father, enlisted in the Marine Corps to make a difference. Burk, 20, is from Post Falls, Idaho, and is a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit himself aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif.
(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)
- Title
- MarinesMobile Launches and Seattle Marines Save the Day (The Corps Report Ep. 47)
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Marine Corps' web update, "The Corps Report." Tune in every payday for the latest gouge.
Corps releases new MarinesMobile app for Android and Apple devices, commandant's planning guidance is scheduled for release.
MarinesMobile App: Android- http://ow.ly/HnbXY
Apple- http://ow.ly/HnbFr
Seattle Marines:https://www.facebook.com/seattlemarines
- Title
- Bustin' Some Rust: Marines Brush Up Marksmanship Skills
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment honed their marksmanship techniques in the Central Command area of operations.
Video by Cpl. William Perkins
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- MWCS-38 Gets 'Back to the Basics'
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 participated in various live fire events as a unique twist to annual training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 6-8.
- Title
- Welcome to the MEU: Underwater Egress Training
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the MEU | Underwater Egress Training
Get out your diving gear and get ready to make a splash with underwater egress training in this episode of "Welcome to the MEU".
Be sure to follow the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit for more in the series.
- Title
- Marine Combat Instructors: Building Combat Ready Marines
- Runtime
- 11:02
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- This film explores the genesis behind the Marine Corps approach to training non-infantry Marines in basic infantry skills. Originally produced for families of Marine Combat Training Battalion entry level students, it gives a unique look at training from the perspective of the instructors and staff that make it happen.
Video by: Video by Chief Warrant Officer Paul Mancuso and Cpl. Eric Moreno / Marine Corps School of Infantry - East Combat Camera
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- Marines Conduct Joint Anti-Terrorism Drills at Camp Kinser
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines and Japanese security guards with the Camp Kinser Provost Marshal's Office teamed up with the Urasoe Police station to conduct joint anti-terrorism drills on the installation at gate five Dec. 24, 2014.
Video by Sgt. Matthew Callahan
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- Marines Train with Anti-Armor Weapons
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines and Moldovan soldiers train together with anti-armor weapons during a live-fire familiarization workshop.
Video by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young
- Title
- Top 10 Moto Mondays of 2014
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Each Monday on Facebook we bring you the motivation you need for the week ahead. After a year of explosions, machine guns, and battle cries we've compiled the 10 best Moto Mondays of 2014 to help kickstart the New Year.
Follow the Marines at facebook.com/marines for more motivation and weekly updates to the series.
- Title
- Welcome to the MEU | CBRN Defense
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this episode of "Welcome to the MEU," Lance Cpl. Jordan Nace and his teammates investigate a simulated dangerous chemical agent. These Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense Specialists use scenarios like this to hone their speed, accuracy and decisiveness to defend against these types of hazards.
Each episode they'll take you behind the scenes and into the action of a MEU. Follow for a ride in the back of amphibious vehicles, in the pilot seat of aircraft and at the helm of a Zodiac.
Produced by Cpl. Abbey Perria
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- Marines Conduct Fire Support
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment conducted organic fire support for maneuvering units during Exercise Steel Knight 15 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 12-16 2014. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that allows 1st Marine Division to test and refine its command and control capabilities by acting as the headquarters element for forward-deployed Marine Air Ground Task Forces.
Video by Lance Cpl. Angel Serna
- Title
- Happy Holidays, Marines!
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Commandant of the Marine Corps General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., and his wife, Mrs. Dunford, send their holiday greetings to Marines and their families.
Semper Fidelis.
- Title
- Welcome to the MEU | Vertical Assault
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this episode of "Welcome to the MEU," Cpl. David Jorgenson explains how he and his Marines conduct a vertical assault into a simulated urban setting. The Marines and Sailors are with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Each episode they'll take you behind the scenes and into the action of a MEU. Follow for a ride in the back of amphibious vehicles, in the pilot seat of aircraft and at the helm of a Zodiac.
(Produced by Cpl. August Light)
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- Marines Conduct Mock Air Raid
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines and Sailors with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment worked alongside U.S. Army aviation to conduct a mock air raid and assault at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex as part of KMEP 15-15 from Dec. 5-8.
Video by Cpl. Wes Lucko
- Title
- Welcome to the Meu | Fast Rope
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- In this episode of "Welcome to the MEU," Lance Cpl. Randy James explains how Marines train for fast rope insertions. The Marines and sailors are with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Each episode they'll take you behind the scenes and into the action of a MEU. Follow for a ride in the back of amphibious vehicles, in the pilot seat of aircraft and at the helm of a Zodiac.
(Produced by Cpl. August Light)
- Title
- New Infantry MOS (The Corps Report Ep. 46)
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Marine Corps' web update, "The Corps Report." Tune in every payday for the latest gouge.
Corps adopts new infantry MOS, Department of Defense changes allotment policy, and Toys for Tots spreads cheer.
Squad Leader Development Program: http://go.usa.gov/FAUH
Allotment changes: http://go.usa.gov/F7W9
Visit www.toysfortots.org to donate.
- Title
- Welcome to the MEU | An Expeditionary Introduction
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Introducing the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's new video series: "Welcome to the MEU."
Each week they'll take you behind the scenes and into the action of a MEU. Follow for a ride in the back of amphibious vehicles, in the pilot seat of aircraft and at the helm of a Zodiac.
(Produced by Cpl. August Light)
- Title
- Iwakuni Shooting Team Prepares for Competition
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The shooting team on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni practices for the last time before their competition in Okinawa, Japan.
Video by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Rocha
- Title
- Following the Footprints: Climbing Mt. Suribachi
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines with Marine Wing Headquarter Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, climb Mt. Suribachi Nov. 26 on Iwo Jima in remembrance of the historical battle.
Video by Lance Cpl. Isaac Ibarra
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- Sgt. Maj. Barrett Hosts, Discusses PME & Promotion Changes (The Corps Report Ep. 45)
- Runtime
- 3:59
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Marine Corps' web update, "The Corps Report." Tune in every payday for the latest gouge.
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps discusses new PME changes, the Corps is launching a new smartphone app, and #AskCMC kicks off on Twitter.
Read Sgt. Maj. Barrett's letter explaining enlisted PME changes: http://ow.ly/F9nmF
Links to the app will be hosted here once it launches this month.
- Title
- Crucible: Surviving the Ultimate Challenge
- Runtime
- 5:33
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The Crucible is the culminating event in recruit training. Working toward this point since the beginning of their recruit training, the only way to finish is through leadership, teamwork, hard work, and dedication. The Crucible forces recruits to combine and employ everything they've learned over the past three months. Only after the completion of this event will they earn the title United States Marine.
- Title
- Bold Alligator: Train for Future Operations
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Marines provided real-world training to their amphibious allies from Canada, United Kingdom Royal Marines, Royal Netherlands Korps Mariners and Spanish and Italian service members, Nov. 8, 2014 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This was one of the many training events of Bold Alligator 2014. A large-scale amphibious exercise on the East Coast designed to improve U.S. and allied forces response to a myriad of different crises.
Video by Cpl. Eric Keenan
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- Remembering Phantom Fury and Gen. Dunford Joins Twitter (The Corps Report Ep. 44)
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Marine Corps' web update, "The Corps Report." Tune in every payday for all the latest gouge!
This week's episode covers the 10th anniversary of Operation Phantom Fury, the commandant of the Marine Corps' new Twitter handle, and the remembrance of fallen Marines on Veteran's Day.
Follow @GenDunford on Twitter!
Honoring Marines at Arlington: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6EY9eMUfjs
Link to Pendleton remembrance ceremony: http://ow.ly/EhdJK
- Title
- Bold Alligator 14: Recon and Amphibious Assault Marines Attack the Shore
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, slipped onto Onslow Beach, N.C., early Nov. 4, 2014, to secure a beachhead for the assault amphibious vehicles of 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.
The training exercise was one of many ongoing operations taking part during Bold Alligator 14, a scenario-driven event designed to test the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to conduct multifaceted operations from a base of support at sea.
(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Paul Peterson/ Released)
- Title
- Gen. Joseph Dunford's Veteran's Day Message
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Happy Veterans Day, Marines.
Here's a message from Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. Fore more from the Commandant, follow him on Twitter @GenDunford.
Semper Fidelis.
- Title
- Honoring Marines at Arlington
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Col. Laurence K. Burgess has returned each year the Saturday before the Marine Corps' birthday to place Marine Corps flags in Arlington National Cemetery. Since the first year, he's gone from placing a handful of flags at his wife's graveside by himself, to placing 1,000 flags at the gravesides of Marines and their families throughout section 60 with a dozen volunteers today, Nov. 8, 2014. "The birthday is very special to our family," Burgess said. "Linda always made it a big day ... We remember our Marines, when you come out here on our birthday, every Marine has a flag.”
*Correction — Col. Burgess is misidentified as a Lieutenant Colonel in the video.
(U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Mark Fayloga, Sgt. Ally Beiswanger and Cpl. Clayton Filipowicz)
