Red Dagger

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Red Dagger is a bilateral training exercise between 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group and 131 Commando Squadron Royal Engineers, a British Army Reserve unit, and part of 24 Commando Royal Engineers. The Marines will conduct a series of ranges, demolition training, and engineer projects to meet critical ESB mission essential tasks while partnered with Coalition Forces.

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Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, fire the M249 Squad Automatic Weaponas during Exercise Heavy Metal 2013

Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, fire the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon on the range here as part of Exercise Heavy Metal 2013, June 20. The team of Marines that carry the light machine gun includes the firing Marine, the target sighter/reloader, and a third man that brings ammunition when needed. The Marines fired on targets up to 1,200 meters away exhibiting one of the capabilities of the Heavy Metal Task Force. The exercise allowed the Marines to hone their skills as a unit for more than their monthly two-day drill periods.

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Tags: 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, company E

Photo by: Sgt. Frans E. Labranche | VIRIN: 130620-M-QS906-139.JPG

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Exercise Red Dagger 2018 ends on a high note
Marines with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and British Commando’s with 131 Commando Squadron Royal Engineers, British army, pack their bags and...

6th ESB kicks off exercise Red Dagger 2018
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Hometown Heroes of exercise Red Dagger 2018
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Hometown Heroes of exercise Red Dagger 2018
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Hometown Heroes of exercise Red Dagger 2018
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Hometown Heroes of exercise Red Dagger 2018
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