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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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Marine task force completes exercise in preparation for Latin America deployment
Lance Cpl. Tristan Pickens, left, and Lance Cpl. Tyler Alexander, right, combat engineers with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, level a cylinder block wall during a general exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 15, 2020. Pickens, alongside the other combat engineers, leveled the wall to help their construction project maintain its overall structural integrity. The GENEX includes training events such as engineering projects and evacuation control center training scenarios that will help build the SPMAGTF-SC for their final certification exercise. These training events also provide the Marines and Sailors with real-world scenarios to prepare them for their deployment to assist partner nation militaries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Pickens is a native of Jefferson, Oregon. Alexander is a native of Scappoose, Oregon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin D. Larsen)
ARTICLES

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
Marines with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, are partnering with the engineers of 131 Commando Squadron, British Army, to participate in exercise Red Dagger at Fort...

Hometown Heroes of exercise Red Dagger 2018
The heart of a servant, and the mindset of a warrior. Cpl. Michael C. Thweatt is a Reserve Marine from Horn Lake, MS, who has the passion to protect, defend, and assist his fellow citizens and...

Hometown Heroes of exercise Red Dagger 2018
It isn’t very often that a Reservist in the Marine Corps gets a job with the same structure as their job in the civilian sector. For Lance Cpl. Cody A. Evans, the things he learned in his military...

Hometown Heroes of exercise Red Dagger 2018
Most who choose to serve in the Military utilize their skills and knowledge from that time in service to transfer to a civilian career. HM1 Brandon D. Flake decided to make that transition to yet...

Hometown Heroes of exercise Red Dagger 2018
Taking the initiative to help those in need, or teaching a valuable skill to those thirsty to learn is an important leadership skill to posses. Sgt. Derek R. Rush is a Reserve Marine from Portland,...