Marines
Marine Corps Birthday Run
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- Marine Corps Birthday Run
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett lead the Marines' Hymn following a run celebrating our upcoming 239th birthday this Monday.
Happy birthday, Marines!
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- Exercise Blue Chromite: Amphibious Assault
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines and sailors underwent a mock amphibious landing and assault across Okinawa as part of exercise Blue Chromite 15 from Nov. 2-3
Video by Cpl. Wes Lucko
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- Marine Expeditionary Brigade: Partnered, Capable, Ready.
- Runtime
- 4:30
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The video production has been created to explain the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB). It outlines the organization for scalable contingency response to a combatant commander. Marines of the MEB provide and expeditionary force in readiness focused on assuring partners, responding to crisis, and projecting power from the sea while operating forward within the threat of potential adversaries.
Video by Sgt. John C. Lamb
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- Marines Complete Mission in Afghanistan (The Corps Report Ep. 43)
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Marine Corps' web update, "The Corps Report." Check us out every payday for all the latest gouge.
This week's episode of The Corps Report covers Marines transferring authority of Camp Leatherneck to Afghan forces and how exercise Bold Alligator will improve amphibious capabilities.
More about Camp Leatherneck: http://marines.dodlive.mil/2014/10/27/ending-the-mission-marines-complete-operations-in-afghanistan/
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- Barks From Above: Fast-Roping Military Dogs
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- These dogs are learning the ropes... literally.
Military police with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion trained in fast-roping with military working dogs Oct. 7, 2014 at the rappel tower on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan.
Video by Pfc. Cedric Haller
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- The 39th Annual Marine Corps Marathon
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The 39th annual Marine Corps Marathon kicks off tomorrow morning. Tag anyone who will be running, cheering the runners on, or supporting the event.
Follow #USMC on Twitter and #Marines on Instagram for up-to-date images and information on the race.
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- 2014 Marine Corps Birthday Message
- Runtime
- 9:50
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- This year is the 239th Marine Corps Birthday.
"On 10 November each year, wherever we are, we pause to celebrate the anniversary of our Corps, and reflect on who we are, what we do, and why we do it."
— Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.
(Produced by Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera)
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- Teaser: 2014 Marine Corps Birthday Message
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Here's the first look at the 2014 Marine Corps Birthday Message.
Check back Saturday, October 18, and be the first to see the full video.
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- Passage of Command | Watch live as Gen. Dunford takes charge of the Corps
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Watch the Commandant of the Marine Corps Passage of Command Ceremony live this Friday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. EDT.
After 44 years of honorable service to the Corps, Gen. James Amos will retire and pass the torch to Gen. Joseph Dunford at Marine Barracks Washington.
Defense.gov Live Stream:
http://go.usa.gov/f5w5
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- New Commandant Takes Charge (The Corps Report Ep. 42)
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Marine Corps' web update, "The Corps Report." Check us out every payday for all the latest gouge.
This week's episode of The Corps Report discusses General Joseph Dunford as our next commandant and what you can do to help the Corps save during energy action month.
Watch the passage of command ceremony live:
http://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/5122#.VD-4BvldV8E
What you can do to save energy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUJ-yGdfuKc
USMC Energy Survey:
https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/application_noncac/
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- Marine Drum Battle Face-Off!
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- It's a Battle of the Bands! Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force faced off against band members from the South Korean Army. The battle was deemed a tie. Who do you think won?
Video by: Sgt. Benito Hijar
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- Running Defense with America's Battalion
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- America's Battalion is stateside.
3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, "America's Battalion," from Hawaii is currently training fundamentals that are rich in history and vital for large-scale warfare operations.
Video by: Cpl. Zachary Scanlon
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- Marines Patrol the Jungles of Tinian During Forager Fury III
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 can build expeditionary airfields and establish a local infrastructure anywhere they go, but they must also defend it. Cpl. Anthony Rayis reports from the jungles of Tinian.
Video by Cpl. Anthony Rayis
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- Energy Action Month | Powering the Force
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- October is energy action month — a federal program that encourages energy and water savings in federal facilities. Energy is one of the Marine Corps' most valuable commodities. The less energy-dependent Marines are, the more agile and lethal our Corps will be. Small changes in energy use can yield substantial results. (Produced by Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera)
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- Energy Action Month | Do Your Part
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- October is energy action month — a federal program that encourages energy and water savings in federal facilities. Energy is one of the Marine Corps' most valuable commodities. The less energy-dependent Marines are, the more agile and lethal our Corps will be. Small changes in energy use can yield substantial results. (Produced by Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera)
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- Uniform Change Verdict and Middle East Task Force (The Corps Report Ep. 41)
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Welcome to the Marine Corps' web update, "The Corps Report." Check us out every payday for all the latest gouge.
This week's episode of The Corps Report discusses a new Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployed to the Middle East, the commandant decides on new uniform changes, Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 kicks off, and Marines compete at the Warrior Games.
More SPMAGTF information: http://www.marines.mil/News/NewsDisplay/tabid/3258/Article/503112/marine-expeditionary-force-stands-up-in-centcom.aspx
More PHIBLEX15 information: http://www.dvidshub.net/feature/phiblex15#.VCxIjvldV8E
More Warrior Games information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jzuKkcZKV4
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- A Few Among the Few: HIMAR Operators
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- As a one of a kind unit, 5th Battalion 11th Marines serves as pioneers while they provide timely and accurate rocket and missile fire to neutralize and destroy the enemy. Cpl. Carlos Zapien explains the capabilities of a precision weapon system as it’s integrated within the Marine Wing Support Squadron.
Video by Cpl. Anthony Rayis
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- Exclusive Short Documentary: Marines Prepare for Warrior Games
- Runtime
- 9:34
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- When Marines come together as a unit to accomplish a common goal that fire erupts into an explosion of passion, loyalty, and brotherhood. During the last two weeks, 39 wounded, ill and injured Marines, and one injured Navy Corpsman have come together as a family to accomplish one goal - recovering together from both visible and invisible wounds. The Marine team has been training since September 15 in order to build team cohesion and acclimate to the above 6,000 ft. altitude of Colorado Springs. The Marine team is comprised of active duty and veteran wounded, ill and injured Marines who are attached to or supported by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, the official unit of the Marine Corps charged with providing comprehensive non-medical recovery care to wounded, ill and injured Marines. The Warrior Games are a Paralympic-style competition for more than 200 wounded, ill and injured servicemembers and are taking place September 28 to October 4 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Spring...
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- Afghanistan Transition: Marines Remain Combat Ready
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Marines and Sailors with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, conduct multiple security patrols in the area of Haji Tahir Estates, Helmand province, Afghanistan, from 9 to 13 September, 2014. Patrols are conducted to disrupt enemy operations against Bastion-Leatherneck complex.
Video Cpl. John A. Martinez Jr.
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- Valiant Shield 2014: U.S. Performs Joint Military Operations
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners.
Video by Cpl. Lena Wakayama
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- Air Traffic Controllers Train for Perfection
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Staying up to date on qualifications is just as important as normal operations for Air Traffic Ground Controllers. Students need to be taught the essential details that keep the gears moving on the flight line. For Air Traffic Controllers On MCAS Iwakuni, proper training is paramount.
Video by Cpl. Trevor Phillips
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- Protecting Your Brothers: Artillery Training
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, takes part in live-fire artillery training during the Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-2 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area in Hokkaido, Japan.
Video by: Sgt. Matthew Manning
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- Mountain Men: Mountain Exercise 2014
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Marines and sailors with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, participate in the the final exercise of Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Sept 7, 2014. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment will become the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element in October. Mountain Exercise 2014 develops critical skills the battalion will need during deployment.
Video by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos and Cpl. Anna Albrecht
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- USMC Combat Shooting Team: Lethal Accuracy
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The Rocky Mountain Three Gun Championship was an event that allowed participants from around the country to fire Rifles, Shotguns and Pistols in an array of separate ranges with varying obstacles and targets.
Video by Cpl. Michael C. O'Donnell
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- Ebola Awareness: How to Stay Protected
- Runtime
- 3:50
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Rear Adm. Brian Pecha, the Medical Officer of the Marine Corps, speaks about the threat of Ebola. The disease has no known vaccine or cure and is the worst outbreak since 1976.
The virus is spread through direct contact with blood or body fluids of an infected person. It is not spread by air or water. Symptoms include aching muscles, nausea, and joint and muscle pain.
If you think you've been exposed to the virus, see your medical provider immediately. For more information log onto www.cdc.gov.
Video by HQMC Combat Camera
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- Marines Train in Active Shooter Scenario
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines with Company C 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion trained using blank ammunition to clear and engage a compound containing an active shooter Sept. 10 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Using active-shooter reaction drills, the Marines completed their mission-essential tasks.
Video by Lance Cpl. Isaac Ibarra
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- Marines Train in Close Quarters Combat
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, participate in the marksmanship phase of a close-quarters tactics course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 9, 2014. This training allows Marines to sharpen their skills engaging target with their pistols and rifles in close-quarters before compositing with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in October.
(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)
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- Rotational Force Darwin: Combined Training
- Runtime
- 5:24
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Approximately 1,150 Marines deployed to Darwin, Australia 2014 as the third rotation of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), remaining for approximately six months. MRF-D engaged in a range of training activities and community relations events with the Australian Defense Force throughout the deployment. The rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords an excellent combined training opportunity with our Australian allies, and improves interoperability between our forces.
(Videoy by MCIPAC Combat Camera Sgt. John C. Lamb)
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- With the Gear | X-Ray Helmet, Virtual F-35
- Runtime
- 4:17
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- X-Ray helmets and F-35 simulators? What more could Marine pilots ask for?
Cpl. Clayton Filipowicz takes us to Lockheed Martin's Fighter Demonstration Center to test the Corps' cutting-edge aviation technology. The Helmet Mounted Display System and the F-35 Demonstrator. The advanced aviation equipment gives pilots the ability to combine stealth and situational awareness to complete their mission.
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- Teaser: Operation Atlantic Resolve
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Operation Atlantic Resolve shows the American commitment to our NATO allies and builds collective security in Eastern Europe. Continuous exercises are Marine Forces Europe’s dedication to enduring peace and stability on the continent and shows that U.S. commitment to meeting Article 5 NATO obligations is an unwavering priority. Marine–led training engagements support EUCOM’s objectives by enhancing previously-scheduled exercises to maintain partnerships and strategic capacity with allied and partner nations. This action comes at the request of host-nation governments and is indicative of America’s deep-seated commitment to security, stability and solidarity in Europe.
Video by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda
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- Marines Arrive on Tinian for Exercise Forager Fury III
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 arrived on Tinian in preparation for exercise Forager Fury III. Cpl. Anthony Rayis reports from the field.
Want more information on Exercise Forager Fury III? Click here:
http://www.dvidshub.net/news/139737/marine-wing-support-squadron-171-prepares-exercise-forager-fury-iii#.VA8B_vldV8E
Video by Cpl. Anthony Rayis
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- The Future of Weapons: Advanced Warfighting Experiment
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The United States Marine Corps Warfighting Lab conducted an Advanced Warfighting Experiment as part of the Rim of the Pacific Exercise July 9 - 14, 2014. As threats to America's global interests evolve and manifest in new ways, the Marine Corps will step out smartly to assess its own methodologies, composition and equipment requirements to ensure effectiveness in a rapidly changing environment. The AWE is part of the Marine Corps' commitment to rebalance and posture itself for future security environments around the world.
Video by Kyle OIson
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- Marines Deconstruct Patrol Base Boldak
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, conduct retrograde operations aboard Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, from 14 to 19 August 2014. The remediation and closure of Patrol Base Boldak allows Charlie Company to continue their operations aboard the Bastion-Leatherneck Complex.
Video by Cpl. John Martinez
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- State of the Corps | Keeping Faith
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Keeping Fatih
As Marines transition from more than a decade of sustained combat into a "new normal" security environment, all Marines must know and understand their role in national defense and how they contribute to the continued success of the Marine Corps.
Learn a little more about the "State of the Corps," a snapshot of our recent achievements, current challenges and the role of Marines in the future.
This week, Lt. Gen. Robert Milstead explains how the Corps is maintaining faith with current Marines and their famillies, veterans, and our wounded warriors.
"Marines are the mission. The strength of our Corps is and always has been the individual Marine." — Lt. Gen. Robert Milstead
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- Making Water | Southern Partnership Station 2014
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- A multimedia piece about a water support technician assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, providing water for U.S. service members in Guatemala. The Marines are in Guatemala working with the Guatemalan military as part of Southern Partnership Station 2014. Southern Partnership Station 2014 is a U.S. Navy and Marine Corps deployment focused on subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation militaries and security forces in Central and South America and the Caribbean.
U.S. military teams work with partner nation forces during naval maritime-focused training exercises, military-to-military engagements and community relations projects in an effort to enhance partnerships with regional maritime activities and improve the operational readiness of participants.
(U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote/Released)
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- State of the Corps | Training and Education
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Training and Education
As Marines transition from more than a decade of sustained combat into a "new normal" security environment, all Marines must know and understand their role in national defense and how they contribute to the continued success of the Marine Corps.
Learn a little more about the "State of the Corps," a snapshot of our recent achievements, current challenges and the role of Marines in the future. We'll highlight a different topic every Tuesday over the next month.
This week, Maj. Gen. Thomas Murray explains how the Corps is using the lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan to mold training and education of Marines.
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- Unbreakable Bond Between Marine Firefighters
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., talk about the life of a Marine firefighter and the bond that is developed amongst each other. The Marines can spend up to 120 hours per week together.
Video by Cpl. Maxwell Pennington
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- Behind the Scenes: The Demand of Supply
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., also known as "8th & I," is the home of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Band, the official Marine Corps Color Guard, and the Marine Corps Body Bearers. It is also the site of the Home of the Commandants.
The supply section has many tasks to help upkeep the oldest active post in the Corps. "Just remember, your sword, your gloves, the guy spinning that rifle out there — that's supply helping that happen."
Video by: Cpl. Lawrence Babilya
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- RAW FOOTAGE: First-Person SPIE Rigging
- Runtime
- 8:16
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Marines showcase a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration on Lake Washington at the Boeing Seafair Air Show during Marine Week Seattle. The video shows Marines demonstrating Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction rigging, developed as a means to rapidly insert and/or extract a reconnaissance patrol from an area that does not permit a helicopter to land.
Marine Week Seattle showcases Marine Corps equipment, aircraft, and technological capabilities to the general public. More than 700 Marines are participating in Marine Week Seattle to give Seattleites the opportunity to meet the individual Marine and celebrate community, country, and Corps
Footage by: Lance Cpl. Rachael E. Zilliox
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- Spartans Train for the Art of War
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division completed their Agoge combat training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 2014.
The Agoge, originally used to train the next generation of ancient Spartan warriors, immerses the Marines in a simulated combat environment, where every hour is dedicated to training for the art of war. The battalion spent several days conducting mock offensive and defensive operations in the field. During the week and a half of training, Marine advisers ran the unit’s personnel through a series of combat simulations. In this, the training’s culminating event, the Marines conducted helicopter insertion and extraction drills and assaulted enemy positions. The live-fire event allowed the unit to test its ability to use combined-arms warfare and fire-and-maneuver tactics. The battalion used a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, capable of long range refueling, during the training. They also utilized AT4 antitank rockets, M203 grenad...
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- State of the Corps | Afghanistan Transition and Legacy
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Afghanistan Transition and Legacy
As Marines transition from more than a decade of sustained combat into a "new normal" security environment, all Marines must know and understand their role in national defense and how they contribute to the continued success of the Marine Corps.
Learn a little more about the "State of the Corps," a snapshot of our recent achievements, current challenges and the role of Marines in the future. We'll highlight a different topic every Tuesday over the next month.
This week, Marine leaders on the ground explain how the Corps is transitioning to a supporting role in Afghanistan and preserving the legacy of the generation of Marines and sailors who fought there.
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- Fog of War: Combat Medics Course
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- During times of war, the battlefield demands all service members to be trained in basic first aid. However, two dozen service members aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni stepped up for an advanced combat medics course in order to broaden their skill set.
Video by Corporal Fareeza Ali
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- Marine Chefs: Culinary Competition
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Chow time!
Culinary specialists aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni are charged with preparing meals from a set menu, with predetermined ingredients to offer the best possible nutrition for Iwakuni service members. At a recent Chef of the Quarter competition however, the mess hall chefs were allowed to open their palettes and feature their passion for the craft.
Video by Sgt. Joshua DeFour
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- Raising Spartans: Training in a Simulated Combat Enviornment
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marines from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division completed the first phase of their Agoge combat training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 2, 2014.
Agoge, originally used to train the next generation of Spartan warriors, immerses the Marines in a simulated combat environment, where every hour is dedicated to training for the art of war. The battalion spent several days conducting mock offensive and defensive operations in the field. During the week and a half of training, seasoned Marine advisers ran the unit’s personnel through a series of combat simulations, which will progress to live-fire exercises before a culminating training event.
Video courtesy II Marine Expeditionary Force
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- State of the Corps | Experimentation and Capabilities Development
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Experimentation and Capabilities Development
As Marines transition from more than a decade of sustained combat into a "new normal" security environment, all Marines must know and understand their role in national defense and how they contribute to the continued success of the Marine Corps.
Learn a little more about the "State of the Corps," a snapshot of our recent achievements, current challenges and the role of Marines in the future. We'll highlight a different topic every Tuesday over the next month.
This week, Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr. explains how the Corps plans to use its new concept, Expeditionary Force 21, to resource, train, equip and deploy Marines to meet future challenges. "The young Marine comes into the Marine Corps for one reason; they want to deploy."
The Corps is returning to its amphibious roots and focusing on crisis-response. This force moves quickly to be on the scene, whether it is a challenge to reinforc...
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- Party With Arty — RIMPAC14
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Marine Cpl. Jonathan Spears explains the role of Artillery on the battlefield and what international partners and U.S. Marines are doing to strengthen communications together during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations 49 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel participated in RIMPAC from June 26 to August 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans.
Video by: Cpl. Matthew Callahan
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- Marines Train in Land Navigation
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- These Marines got the chance to step out of the usual workplace and into the heavily wooded grounds of Camp Fuji to participate in land navigation. Marines from Combat Logistics Company 36 went to Camp Fuji not only to train in a field environment, but also how to navigate through terrain.
Video by Corporal Trevor Phillips
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- Combat Engineers Get Savvy with Grenade Launchers
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Combat engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., took part in a field training exercise on July 30 - in which they fired rounds from the M203, M32, and MK19 grenade launchers.
Video by Lance Cpl. James Marchetti
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- Square Shoot: Canadian and U.S. Marines Hit the Range
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- Marine Sgt. Brian Rogan talks about being a reconnaissance Marine and his time with recon soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 26 to Aug. 1 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
Video by Cpl. Matthew Callahan
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- State of the Corps | Posturing for the Future
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 12 years ago
- Description
- The State of the Corps
As Marines transition from more than a decade of sustained combat into a "new normal" security environment, all Marines must know and understand their role in national defense and how they contribute to the continued success of the Marine Corps.
Learn a little more about the "State of the Corps," a snapshot of our recent achievements, current challenges and the role of Marines in the future. We'll highlight a different topic every Tuesday over the next month.
This week, Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey explains how the Corps is posturing for the future — "If the wolf sniffs at the door, the United States Marine Corps will be all over that."
The Corps is returning to its amphibious roots and focusing on crisis-response. This force moves quickly to be on the scene, whether it is a challenge to reinforce an embassy, conduct a raid, or do a relief-type operation. For example, the Corps is in the process of opening 10 new Ma...
