3rd Force Recon Co.

Sgt. Owen Parisi a U.S. Force Reconnaissance Marine and Scout Sniper with 3D Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marne Forces Reserve, zeroes his M110 semi-automatic sniper system (SASS) rifle during urban sniper operations training in Panzer Kaserne in Stuttgart, Germany, July 16, 2024. Under the leadership of the highly skilled scout snipers from 3D Force Recon, the five-day sniper course was conducted, providing individual and team-level training on advanced precision marksmanship. The dynamic training introduced new challenges to the shooters, providing unique opportunities to create stability for a perfect shot from unfamiliar firing positions. The added pressure of competition, fatigue, and height and angle fluctuations provided practical, real-world training for the shooters, enhancing their sniper skills in urban environments through precision fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Lara Soto)

3D Force Reconnaissance Company Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Marines with 3D Force Reconnaissance Company conducted a change of command ceremony in Fairhope, Alabama, September 23, 2023. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. The presiding officer was Brigadier General Douglas K. Clark, Commanding General, 4th Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Lara Soto)

3D Force Reconnaissance Fast Rope Toys for Tots Event

U.S. Marines with 3D Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a picture on a UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, for a Toys for Tots event at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, Nov. 16, 2023. Toys for Tots aims to provide happiness and hope to disadvantaged children through the gift of a new toy during the holiday season. The toys, books, and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines and Toys for Tots Foundation offer children recognition and a positive memory that can last a lifetime. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

3D Force Reconnaissance Company Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Marines with 3D Force Reconnaissance Company conducted a change of command ceremony in Fairhope, Alabama, September 23, 2023. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. The presiding officer was Brigadier General Douglas K. Clark, Commanding General, 4th Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Lara Soto)

Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS)

U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division hone Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) skills with Tunisian Regiment Commandos Marine (RCM) as part of African Lion 23 in Bizerte, Tunisia on May 17, 2023. African Lion is part of an ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, which aims to enhance the ability of the Tunisian armed forces to counter violent extremist organizations and enhance security in Tunisia. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined joint exercise that took place in multiple countries, including Tunisia, from May 13 - June 18, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj Lara Soto)

Freefallin'

Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division conduct airborne operations during an annual training event at Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 6-7, 2020. Reservists with 3rd Force Recon display the capabilities airborne operations bring to the fight to maintain proficiency as the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Conner Downey)

African Lion 23 Close Quarters Tactics

U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, conduct Close Quarters Tactics (CQT) with Tunisian Regiment Commandos Marine (RCM) as part of African Lion 23 in Bizerte, Tunisia on May 25, 2023. CQT consist of training in a close quarters environment with explosive and ballistic breaching tactics, techniques, and procedures. African Lion is part of an ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, which aims to enhance security in Tunisia. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in multiple countries to include Tunisia from May 13 – June 18, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Major Lara Soto)

Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS)

U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division hone Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) skills with Tunisian Regiment Commandos Marine (RCM) as part of African Lion 23 in Bizerte, Tunisia on May 17, 2023. African Lion is part of an ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, which aims to enhance the ability of the Tunisian armed forces to counter violent extremist organizations and enhance security in Tunisia. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined joint exercise that took place in multiple countries, including Tunisia, from May 13 - June 18, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj Lara Soto)

3rd Force Recon Operation Santa Drop

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve conduct parachute operations in their dress blue uniforms with help from Santa to delivery toys and raise awareness for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, November 10, 2022. Toys for Tots, a 75-year national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides happiness and hope to less fortunate children during each Christmas holiday season. The toys, books, and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines offer these children recognition and a positive memory for a lifetime. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. James Stanfield) The music within the following video production is copyright material used under license with HookSounds contract dated 1 Dec 2021.

African Lion 23 Close Quarters Tactics

U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, conduct Close Quarters Tactics (CQT) with Tunisian Regiment Commandos Marine (RCM) as part of African Lion 23 in Bizerte, Tunisia on May 25, 2023. CQT consist of training in a close quarters environment with explosive and ballistic breaching tactics, techniques, and procedures. African Lion is part of an ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, which aims to enhance security in Tunisia. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in multiple countries to include Tunisia from May 13 – June 18, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Major Lara Soto)

Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS)

U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division hone Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) skills with Tunisian Regiment Commandos Marine (RCM) as part of African Lion 23 in Bizerte, Tunisia on May 17, 2023. African Lion is part of an ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, which aims to enhance the ability of the Tunisian armed forces to counter violent extremist organizations and enhance security in Tunisia. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined joint exercise that took place in multiple countries, including Tunisia, from May 13 - June 18, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj Lara Soto)

African Lion 23 Close Quarters Tactics

U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, conduct Close Quarters Tactics (CQT) with Tunisian Regiment Commandos Marine (RCM) as part of African Lion 23 in Bizerte, Tunisia on May 25, 2023. CQT consist of training in a close quarters environment with explosive and ballistic breaching tactics, techniques, and procedures. African Lion is part of an ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, which aims to enhance security in Tunisia. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in multiple countries to include Tunisia from May 13 – June 18, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Major Lara Soto)

Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS)

U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division hone Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) skills with Tunisian Regiment Commandos Marine (RCM) as part of African Lion 23 in Bizerte, Tunisia on May 17, 2023. African Lion is part of an ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, which aims to enhance the ability of the Tunisian armed forces to counter violent extremist organizations and enhance security in Tunisia. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined joint exercise that took place in multiple countries, including Tunisia, from May 13 - June 18, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj Lara Soto)

African Lion 23 Close Quarters Tactics

U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, conduct Close Quarters Tactics (CQT) with Tunisian Regiment Commandos Marine (RCM) as part of African Lion 23 in Bizerte, Tunisia on May 25, 2023. CQT consist of training in a close quarters environment with explosive and ballistic breaching tactics, techniques, and procedures. African Lion is part of an ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, which aims to enhance security in Tunisia. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in multiple countries to include Tunisia from May 13 – June 18, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Major Lara Soto)

Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS)

U.S. Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division hone Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) skills with Tunisian Regiment Commandos Marine (RCM) as part of African Lion 23 in Bizerte, Tunisia on May 17, 2023. African Lion is part of an ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, which aims to enhance the ability of the Tunisian armed forces to counter violent extremist organizations and enhance security in Tunisia. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined joint exercise that took place in multiple countries, including Tunisia, from May 13 - June 18, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj Lara Soto)

Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division hone Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) skills with Tunisian Regiment Commandos Marine (RCM) as part of African Lion 23 at Bizerte, Tunisia on May 17, 2023. African Lion is part of an ongoing military cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, which aims to enhance the ability of Tunisian armed forces to counter violent extremist organizations and enhance security in Tunisia. Eighteen nations and approximately 8,000 personnel participated in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that took place in multiple countries to include Tunisia from May 13 - June 18, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Lara Soto)

3d Force Reconnaissance Company conducts swim qualifications and combatant diver training

U.S. Marines with 3d Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, enter the water during dive training in Mobile, Alabama, Sept. 25, 2021. The Marines with 3d Force Recon Co. routinely conduct waterborne and amphibious training, such as advanced water survival qualifications, small boat training and dive operations to maintain and improve their unit’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

3d Force Reconnaissance Company conducts small boat and combatant diver training

U.S. Marines with 3d Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a portrait while paddling a combat rubber raiding craft during small boat training in Mobile, Alabama, Sept. 25, 2021. Marines with 3d Force Reconnaissance Co. operate small surface craft to conduct amphibious operations such as amphibious reconnaissance and limited-scale raids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Two Marines wearing scuba diving gear practice breathing underwater.

Breathing Buddies

Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Holtz, left, and Staff Sgt. Daniel Franklin prepare to conduct a buddy-breathing exercise during dive training in Mobile, Ala., Sept. 23, 2021.

3d Force Reconnaissance Company conducts small boat and combatant diver training

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gregory Gomez, a combatant diver with 3d Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, climbs aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat during dive training in Mobile, Alabama, Sept. 25, 2021. The Marines with 3d Force Recon Co. routinely conduct waterborne and amphibious training, such as advanced water survival qualifications, small boat training and dive operations to maintain and improve their unit’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

3d Force Reconnaissance Company conducts small boat and combatant diver training

U.S. Marines with 3d Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, maneuver a combat rubber raiding craft through the Mobile Bay during small boat familiarization training in Mobile, Alabama, Sept. 25, 2021. The Marines with 3d Force Recon Co. routinely conduct waterborne and amphibious training, such as advanced water survival qualifications, small boat training and dive operations to maintain and improve their unit’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Freefallin'

Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division conduct airborne operations during an annual training event at Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 6-7, 2020. Reservists with 3rd Force Recon display the capabilities airborne operations bring to the fight to maintain proficiency as the nation’s force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Conner Downey)

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