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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JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- Lt.Gen. Steven Hummer, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve addresses Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 49, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 and Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 772, during a visit to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. During the visit, Hummer talked with Marines about a range of issues, from the ongoing fight in Afghanistan to changes in Marine Corps structure and pay and benefits issues for active and reserve Marines. He emphasized the importance of the Reserve in the total force, stating, “Every commander out there will tell you that they could not do what they do without the Reserve.” The Marine units at JB MDL recently relocated to the all-services base from sites in Pennsylvania.

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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,...