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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31st MEU | Fire for Effects during Talisman Sabre 25

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David Rodriguez, a joint terminal attack controller with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, attempts to contact a MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.) during a tactical air control party operation as a part of Talisman Sabre 25, at Queensland, Australia, July 22, 2025. The bilateral training with multinational participation established the ability to conduct coordinated deployment and training exercises using long-range precision fires enhancing combat readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. Rodriguez is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

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Tags: JTAC, Fire Support, tacp, Lethality, INDOPACIFIC, talismansabre25

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez | VIRIN: 250724-M-BN482-1133.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
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,...