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Second Lt. Ernest Zacher, platoon commander for 1st Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, talks on the radio to asses the status of a mock improvised explosive device during a daytime raid at Fallon Air Base, Nev., June 22, 2010. His platoon was the assault element during a daytime raid as part of Javelin Thrust 2010’s final exercise. - Second Lt. Ernest Zacher, platoon commander for 1st Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, talks on the radio to asses the status of a mock improvised explosive device during a daytime raid at Fallon Air Base, Nev., June 22, 2010. His platoon was the assault element during a daytime raid as part of Javelin Thrust 2010’s final exercise.

1/24 Marines raid ‘drug lab’ as part of Javelin Thrust 2010

After their helicopters touched down at a small compound in Fallon Air Base, Nev., June 22, Marines from Company B, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, ran through a opening in a wall to set up their position for a daytime raid. “Since we were so close to the objective, we went to the outside of the wall to set up an assault position so we

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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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Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment wait to be transported to their training area for the duration of exercise Javelin Thrust 2010.::r::::n::::r::::n::The CH-53E Helicopter is with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. ::r::::n::::r::::n::Company B is based out of MAchester, N.H.::r::::n::::r::::n::HMH 772 is based out of Willow Grove, Penn. - Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment wait to be transported to their training area for the duration of exercise Javelin Thrust 2010.::r::::n::::r::::n::The CH-53E Helicopter is with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. ::r::::n::::r::::n::Company B is based out of MAchester, N.H.::r::::n::::r::::n::HMH 772 is based out of Willow Grove, Penn.

Marine Forces Reserve begins its largest exercise of the year

The biggest Marine Forces Reserve exercise of the year kicked off as the first of several reserve units arrived on deck to begin training June 12.The exercise is Javelin Thrust 2010, which is an annual exercise conducted by MARFORRES in several different locations in the Southwest. This year, more than 4,500 Marines from ground combat, logistical

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A rifleman with 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment provides suppressing fire during a firing and maneuvering dry run. - A rifleman with 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment provides suppressing fire during a firing and maneuvering dry run.

Battlefield Coordination: Marines refine fire and maneuvering techniques in preparation for Afghan deployment

Marines from Company K, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment refined their firing and maneuvering skills at Camp Pendleton, Calif. May 27 in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan later this year. “I want the Marines to have the confidence to work at the fire team and squad levels,” said Maj. Alexander Snowden, the commanding

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Courtesy photo from Sgt. Jeremiah "Jerms" McGraw Facebook page. - Courtesy photo from Sgt. Jeremiah "Jerms" McGraw Facebook page.

Jeremiah’s Obituary: Family, friends of fallen Marine compile his memory on Facebook

“can’t stop crying” “All I can remember is that silly red mohawk he had that almost looked pink.” “LOVE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT! RIP JERMS” Hilarious and heartbreaking at once, the stories and comments posted on the memorial Facebook fan page of 2nd Lt. Jeremiah “Jerms” McGraw weave together the spirit of a fallen Marine as it was seen through the

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