Marines


MTX 4-23

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Mountain Training Exercise, 4-23
Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Ca.

ABOUT 

"Marines from 2nd Battalion 23d Marine Regiment will conduct mountain training exercises aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport allowing Marines to sustain warfighting functions while participating in realistic combat training in a mountainous environment. The purpose of MTX is to facilitate increased readiness and to challenge units’ ability to plan and perform."

 

MTX 4-23 PHOTO GALLERY
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Maj. Byron W. Duke practices Marine Corps Martial Arts with Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Barroso during a gray belt class here Nov. 7, 2008. Duke, an F/18 Hornet fighter pilot by trade, has spent a total of 17 years on active and reserve duty in the Corps. He served as the infantry battalion's executive officer for their 2008 to 2009 deployment. Duke is a commerical airline pilot in his civilian career.

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