Stories - Tag 1/25

Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment line up to receive hot chow after finishing a day of training in the field. - Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment line up to receive hot chow after finishing a day of training in the field.

Javelin Thrust 2010 Field Mess: Serving Hundreds Everyday

The building the cooks work in is small, cramped and hot. Additionally, its ‘conveniently’ located next to the flight line, requiring the doors and windows to be frequently closed to keep out sand and dirt blown in the air by passing aircraft. Under these conditions about 15 cooks from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment; Marine Wing Support

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A Marine from 2nd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, walks toward the gate as his platoon leaves for a night patrol June 23, 2010 at Hilton Ranch, Nev., as part of the final exercise of Javelin Thrust 2010. Company I went on a security patrol after their base was hit by simulated mortar fire. - A Marine from 2nd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, walks toward the gate as his platoon leaves for a night patrol June 23, 2010 at Hilton Ranch, Nev., as part of the final exercise of Javelin Thrust 2010. Company I went on a security patrol after their base was hit by simulated mortar fire.

Rude Awakening: Marines patrol hills at night

It is 2 a.m. on June 23, at Hilton Ranch, Nev. Crickets chirped through the cold and silent night while Marines tried to catch some shut eye before another day of hiking through the mountains. All of a sudden, their sleep is interrupted by screaming and shouting traveling from tent to tent through the camp. “Get up! Get up! Everybody get

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Lance Cpl. Louden Jellison recovers from movements to contact the night before. - Lance Cpl. Louden Jellison recovers from movements to contact the night before.

Impressions of Javelin Thrust 2010

The following artworks were created by Sgt. Kristopher J. Battles during exercise Javelin Thrust 2010.Javelin Thrust is an annual exercise conducted by Marine Forces Reserve in several different locations in the Southwest. This year, more than 4,500 Marines from ground combat, logistical and aviation units are participating in the training, which

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Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, spent several hours patrolling the mountains of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center June 21. - Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, spent several hours patrolling the mountains of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center June 21.

Mountain Men: 1/25 Marines use Mountain Warfare Training Center to train for future Afghanistan deployment

In the mountains, the temperatures vary hourly, from hot to cold, depending on the time of day. The terrain can work against Marines; the thin air and peaks tire them and provide cover and concealment for the enemy. Communications can become spotty and they never know what is exactly waiting behind the next peak or hill.These are among the many

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Lance Cpl. Mark Deluca, a squad automatic weapon gunner with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, points out the location of a possible improvised explosive device during a training scenario June 16. - Lance Cpl. Mark Deluca, a squad automatic weapon gunner with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, points out the location of a possible improvised explosive device during a training scenario June 16.

Train Like You Fight: 1/25 Marines take on IED training during exercise Javelin Thrust 2010

A mock improvised explosive device (IED) detonates in the side of a cliff, spraying a group of Marines in a vehicle with black talcum powder, resulting in several simulated casualties. A fire team of Marines attempts to extract their ‘wounded’ comrades only to be caught in the blast of a secondary IED, eliminating the team. For Marines with

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