CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. August 17, 2015 -- Civilians and service members from across the nation filled the seats in attendance during a memorial service for the victims of the July 16, 2015 Chattanooga shooting Aug. 15, at the McKenzie Arena at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. “Today we honor the faithful service of five great Americans,” said Maj. Michael … [Read more...]
Marines with 2nd Radio Bn. Conduct Amphibious Operations
August 14, 2015 - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina -- Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion conducted amphibious operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 10, 2015. Marines participating in the training are currently taking on a radio reconnaissance operator’s course, which takes radio operators out of their normal day to day … [Read more...]
2/2 Weapons Compant Marines Lock on Targets
August 14, 2015 - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- To effectively destroy an armored target, a Marine must utilize something that packs a much bigger punch than their standard 5.56 mm or 7.62 mm rounds. Fortunately for the Marine Corps, the FGM-148 Javelin missile system and M41A4 Saber missile system can do just that, every time. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team … [Read more...]
Marines, Sailors Team Up to Conduct Beach Terminating Unit Training for First Time
CORONADO, Calif. August 14, 2015 -- For the first time, Marines and sailors teamed up to perform a beach unloading exercise using the Beach Termination Unit, in Coronado, Calif., Aug. 1-4, 2015. Approximately 30 Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, teamed up with sailors from Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 to conduct … [Read more...]
Deployed U.S. Navy Corpsmen Teach Combat Life Saver Course
August 14, 2015 - UNDISCLOSED LOCATION -- U.S. Navy corpsmen with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command serve an important purpose by providing both preventative medical care and emergency response capabilities throughout the Central Command area of operations. These Sailors have a valuable skill set that can and has saved lives in … [Read more...]