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Two M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks patrol with Task Force Mech, Regimental Combat Team 5 in al-Anbar Province, Iraq, Nov. 29. Task Force Mech consists of Marines and sailors with Company A, 2nd Tank Battalion, in conjunction with elements of Company B, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Bn., and 1st Combat Engineer Bn. The Marines and sailors with Task Force Mech are conducting various missions in al-Anbar province to include presence patrols and humanitarian missions. Stock Photo

RMC8NRBD–Two M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks patrol with Task Force Mech, Regimental Combat Team 5 in al-Anbar Province, Iraq, Nov. 29. Task Force Mech consists of Marines and sailors with Company A, 2nd Tank Battalion, in conjunction with elements of Company B, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Bn., and 1st Combat Engineer Bn. The Marines and sailors with Task Force Mech are conducting various missions in al-Anbar province to include presence patrols and humanitarian missions.

U.S. Marine Sgt. John Cosh, a platoon sergeant with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment and 30-year-old native of Pine Bush, N.Y., uses a sickle to investigate a possible improvised explosive device during an IED training course here, March 9. Marines with 2/9, 2nd Bn., 6th Marines, 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Bn., and Regimental Combat Team 5 attended the course as part of a noncommissioned officer symposium hosted by RCT-5. The symposium allowed the NCOs from Marjah, Nawa, Garmsir and Khan Neshin districts to share their experiences, solutions to commo Stock Photo

RMHF0P1K–U.S. Marine Sgt. John Cosh, a platoon sergeant with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment and 30-year-old native of Pine Bush, N.Y., uses a sickle to investigate a possible improvised explosive device during an IED training course here, March 9. Marines with 2/9, 2nd Bn., 6th Marines, 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Bn., and Regimental Combat Team 5 attended the course as part of a noncommissioned officer symposium hosted by RCT-5. The symposium allowed the NCOs from Marjah, Nawa, Garmsir and Khan Neshin districts to share their experiences, solutions to commo

U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire an M242 25mm Bushmaster from a light armored vehicle during the final exercise of KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Oct. 17, 2019. Exercises such as KAMANDAG 3 increase our ability to work together in response to crises across the military spectrum in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population, and help alleviate human suffering. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea, Stock Photo

RM2A5G2CA–U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire an M242 25mm Bushmaster from a light armored vehicle during the final exercise of KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Oct. 17, 2019. Exercises such as KAMANDAG 3 increase our ability to work together in response to crises across the military spectrum in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population, and help alleviate human suffering. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,

Retired U.S. Marine Col. Clifford Myers and Sgt. Michael Reilly, a section leader with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photo following a commemorative ceremony for the Battle of Khafji at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The Battle of Khafji was the first major ground engagement of the Gulf War, taking place Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 1991. Myers was the commanding officer of 1st LAR Bn. during the battle. Stock Photo

RM2NYAF90–Retired U.S. Marine Col. Clifford Myers and Sgt. Michael Reilly, a section leader with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photo following a commemorative ceremony for the Battle of Khafji at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 31, 2023. The Battle of Khafji was the first major ground engagement of the Gulf War, taking place Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 1991. Myers was the commanding officer of 1st LAR Bn. during the battle.

Gaige prepares to go on a Light Armored Vehicle 25 (LAV-25) ride with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (1st LAR Bn.), I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF), outside the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) in Las Flores, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, May 28, 2019. The Make a Wish Foundation fulfilled Gaige's wish of being a U.S. Marine for a day by spending it with 1st LAR Bn., I MEF. 1st LAR Bn. hosted a grappling competition, had Gaige shoot various weapon systems at an ISMT, and finally, took him for a ride in a LAV-25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Necoeche Stock Photo

RMTB95X8–Gaige prepares to go on a Light Armored Vehicle 25 (LAV-25) ride with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (1st LAR Bn.), I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF), outside the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) in Las Flores, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, May 28, 2019. The Make a Wish Foundation fulfilled Gaige's wish of being a U.S. Marine for a day by spending it with 1st LAR Bn., I MEF. 1st LAR Bn. hosted a grappling competition, had Gaige shoot various weapon systems at an ISMT, and finally, took him for a ride in a LAV-25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Necoeche

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Collin Hebisen (left) and Lance Cpl. Robert Garcia, both machine gunners with Co. A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1st Bn., 5th Marines), 1st Marine Division, fire an M240B machine gun from a support-by-fire position on a hill during 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion’s selection for Super Squad 21 (SS-21) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 14, 2021. Marines with 1st Bn., 5th Marines, assisted 1st LAR Marines while they competed in a live-fire objective-based range within their battalion to decide who will represent the battalion in Stock Photo

RM2GKX23E–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Collin Hebisen (left) and Lance Cpl. Robert Garcia, both machine gunners with Co. A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1st Bn., 5th Marines), 1st Marine Division, fire an M240B machine gun from a support-by-fire position on a hill during 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion’s selection for Super Squad 21 (SS-21) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 14, 2021. Marines with 1st Bn., 5th Marines, assisted 1st LAR Marines while they competed in a live-fire objective-based range within their battalion to decide who will represent the battalion in

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle to a support by fire position as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Stock Photo

RM2XRP5KE–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle to a support by fire position as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational

July 28, 2024 - Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia - U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle into firing position at a live-fire range during Exercise Predator's Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator's Run 24. (Credit Ima Stock Photo

RM2XTN93G–July 28, 2024 - Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia - U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle into firing position at a live-fire range during Exercise Predator's Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator's Run 24. (Credit Ima

CAMP PENDLETON, California (May 11, 2017) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a picture aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 11. The BLT is the ground combat element for the 11th MEU and consists of an infantry battalion, which is reinforced with an artillery battery, amphibious assault vehicle platoon, combat engineer platoon, reconnaissance platoon, M1A1 Tank platoon, and a light armored reconnaissance vehicle platoon. The 11th MEU is returning to Southern California after a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific, Stock Photo

RMP72MMT–CAMP PENDLETON, California (May 11, 2017) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a picture aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 11. The BLT is the ground combat element for the 11th MEU and consists of an infantry battalion, which is reinforced with an artillery battery, amphibious assault vehicle platoon, combat engineer platoon, reconnaissance platoon, M1A1 Tank platoon, and a light armored reconnaissance vehicle platoon. The 11th MEU is returning to Southern California after a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific,

RM2GKX21J–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Collin Hebisen (left) and Lance Cpl. Robert Garcia, both machine gunners with Co. A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1st Bn., 5th Marines), 1st Marine Division, fire an M240B machine gun from a support-by-fire position on a hill during 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion’s selection for Super Squad 21 (SS-21) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 14, 2021. Marines with 1st Bn., 5th Marines, assisted 1st LAR Marines while they competed in a live-fire objective-based range within their battalion to decide who will represent the battalion in

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, suppress simulated enemy positions from a support by fire position as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational F Stock Photo

RM2XRP5K1–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, suppress simulated enemy positions from a support by fire position as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational F

USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Eli Salinas, an infantry rifleman with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a front kick during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. MCMAP teaches Marines combative skills to defend against or incapacitate the enemy in combat situations. The 11th MEU/Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is currently underway on their Western Pacific 16-2 deployment. Stock Photo

RMR7RH9W–USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Eli Salinas, an infantry rifleman with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a front kick during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. MCMAP teaches Marines combative skills to defend against or incapacitate the enemy in combat situations. The 11th MEU/Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is currently underway on their Western Pacific 16-2 deployment.

RM2GKX22R–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Collin Hebisen (left) and Lance Cpl. Robert Garcia, both machine gunners with Co. A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1st Bn., 5th Marines), 1st Marine Division, fire an M240B machine gun from a support-by-fire position on a hill during 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion’s selection for Super Squad 21 (SS-21) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 14, 2021. Marines with 1st Bn., 5th Marines, assisted 1st LAR Marines while they competed in a live-fire objective-based range within their battalion to decide who will represent the battalion in

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire multiple weapons systems as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st Stock Photo

RM2XRP577–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire multiple weapons systems as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st

Sgt. Garrett Mellor, a gunner with Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, scouts targets for a call for fire during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 13, 2014. Mellor, from Arlington, Texas, operates a M242 25mm cannon, an M240B machine gun and two 4-barrel smoke grenade launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Serna) 1st LAR participates in Desert Scimitar 140526-M-VZ091-003 Stock Photo

RMHF25A6–Sgt. Garrett Mellor, a gunner with Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, scouts targets for a call for fire during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 13, 2014. Mellor, from Arlington, Texas, operates a M242 25mm cannon, an M240B machine gun and two 4-barrel smoke grenade launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Serna) 1st LAR participates in Desert Scimitar 140526-M-VZ091-003

USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a counter to the round kick technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. MCMAP teaches physical and mental discipline, helping Marines with the 11th MEU maintain a combat-ready body and mindset. The MEU is ready for missions across the range of military operations, such as noncombat evacuations, humanitarian assistance missions, or combat Stock Photo

RMR7RHCG–USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a counter to the round kick technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. MCMAP teaches physical and mental discipline, helping Marines with the 11th MEU maintain a combat-ready body and mindset. The MEU is ready for missions across the range of military operations, such as noncombat evacuations, humanitarian assistance missions, or combat

Sgt. Timothy Willenborg, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, talks with his wife during the homecoming of Alpha and Headquarters Companies, 1st LAR Bn., at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 30. The 1st LAR Bn. returned after a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan. 1st LAR returns from Afghanistan, home for holidays DVIDS345132 Stock Photo

RMHEX778–Sgt. Timothy Willenborg, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, talks with his wife during the homecoming of Alpha and Headquarters Companies, 1st LAR Bn., at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 30. The 1st LAR Bn. returned after a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan. 1st LAR returns from Afghanistan, home for holidays DVIDS345132

Marines wait to move into an enemy compound during a night raid training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2016. A raid is one of a Marine Expeditionary Unit’s 13 mission essential tasks, which a Battalion Landing Team will constantly refine prior to their designated deployment. The Marines are with the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of BLT, 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th MEU. Stock Photo

RMHEAF0N–Marines wait to move into an enemy compound during a night raid training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2016. A raid is one of a Marine Expeditionary Unit’s 13 mission essential tasks, which a Battalion Landing Team will constantly refine prior to their designated deployment. The Marines are with the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of BLT, 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th MEU.

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, suppress simulated enemy positions from a defensive position as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Stock Photo

RM2XRP5AE–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, suppress simulated enemy positions from a defensive position as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force –

USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) U.S. Marine Sgt. Scott Ingram, center, a light armored vehicle Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates the counter to a round punch technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. During the training, the Marines practiced pain manipulation, counter strike, and knife techniques. The 11th MEU is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations Stock Photo

RMR7RHA7–USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) U.S. Marine Sgt. Scott Ingram, center, a light armored vehicle Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates the counter to a round punch technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. During the training, the Marines practiced pain manipulation, counter strike, and knife techniques. The 11th MEU is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations

A Marine scouts a simulated enemy compound for hostile activity during a night raid training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2016. The Marines are refining their mission essential tasks in preparation for their upcoming Western Pacific 16-2 deployment. The Marines are with the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of Battalion Landing Team, 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Stock Photo

RMHEAF0R–A Marine scouts a simulated enemy compound for hostile activity during a night raid training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2016. The Marines are refining their mission essential tasks in preparation for their upcoming Western Pacific 16-2 deployment. The Marines are with the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of Battalion Landing Team, 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

RM2XRP562–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, suppress simulated enemy positions from a support by fire position as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational F

USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Farrow, a light armored vehicle Marine, Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a shoulder throw during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. In addition to the physical aspect of MCMAP Marines attending the training discuss a tie-in topic covering leadership, combat operations, or warrior ethos, which aids in maintaining mental and character discipline. The 11th MEU is operating i Stock Photo

RMR7RHAA–USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Farrow, a light armored vehicle Marine, Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a shoulder throw during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. In addition to the physical aspect of MCMAP Marines attending the training discuss a tie-in topic covering leadership, combat operations, or warrior ethos, which aids in maintaining mental and character discipline. The 11th MEU is operating i

Marines set up a security perimeter after moving to a simulated enemy compound during a night raid training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2016. The Battalion Landing Team trained throughout the night, improving their ability to effectively perform a raid on an enemy compound. The Marines are with the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of BLT 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Stock Photo

RMHEAF0P–Marines set up a security perimeter after moving to a simulated enemy compound during a night raid training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2016. The Battalion Landing Team trained throughout the night, improving their ability to effectively perform a raid on an enemy compound. The Marines are with the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of BLT 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin Sturdy, an assistant patrol leader with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observes an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle suppressing simulated enemy positions from a support by fire position as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Austra Stock Photo

RM2XRP5K3–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin Sturdy, an assistant patrol leader with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observes an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle suppressing simulated enemy positions from a support by fire position as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Austra

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, load cans of 25mm ammunition in preparation for a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 4, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced Stock Photo

RM2XRP5K4–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, load cans of 25mm ammunition in preparation for a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 4, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced

USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jeovanni Saucedo, an infantry rifleman with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a knee strike to the abdomen during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. MCMAP teaches Marines combative skills and reinforces the Marine Corps principles and leadership traits through professional military education tie-ins throughout the course. The 11th MEU provides a sea-based, Marine Air-Ground Task F Stock Photo

RMR7RHB5–USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jeovanni Saucedo, an infantry rifleman with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a knee strike to the abdomen during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. MCMAP teaches Marines combative skills and reinforces the Marine Corps principles and leadership traits through professional military education tie-ins throughout the course. The 11th MEU provides a sea-based, Marine Air-Ground Task F

RMHF3Y6A–Marines wait to move into an enemy compound during a night raid training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2016. A raid is one of a Marine Expeditionary Unit’s 13 mission essential tasks, which a Battalion Landing Team will constantly refine prior to their designated deployment. The Marines are with the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of BLT, 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th MEU. Light Armored Reconnaissance Raid 160428-M-KJ317-119

Cans of 25mm ammunition rest on the ground before being loaded into LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicles by U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, in preparation for a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 4, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Pred Stock Photo

RM2XRP5K0–Cans of 25mm ammunition rest on the ground before being loaded into LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicles by U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, in preparation for a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 4, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Pred

USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) U.S. Marine Sgt. Scott Ingram, a light armored vehicle Marine, Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates the shoulder throw technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. During MCMAP, Marines learn essential combat skills such as how to employ weapons of opportunity, proper detainee handling procedures, and varying counter strike techniques. The 11th MEU/Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is cu Stock Photo

RMR7RHB0–USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) U.S. Marine Sgt. Scott Ingram, a light armored vehicle Marine, Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates the shoulder throw technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. During MCMAP, Marines learn essential combat skills such as how to employ weapons of opportunity, proper detainee handling procedures, and varying counter strike techniques. The 11th MEU/Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is cu

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Alexander, a platoon sergeant with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares his PVS-31’s during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 3, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1 Stock Photo

RM2XRP5MG–U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Alexander, a platoon sergeant with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares his PVS-31’s during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 3, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1

RMHF3Y6C–A Marine scouts a simulated enemy compound for hostile activity during a night raid training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2016. The Marines are refining their mission essential tasks in preparation for their upcoming Western Pacific 16-2 deployment. The Marines are with the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of Battalion Landing Team, 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Light Armored Reconnaissance Raid 160428-M-KJ317-124

RMR7RH9P–USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a counter to the rear kick during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. MCMAP teaches Marines combative skills and reinforces the Marine Corps principles and leadership traits through professional military education tie-ins. The 11th MEU is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theate

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-Anti Tank Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 3, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to conduct Stock Photo

RM2XRP5H7–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-Anti Tank Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 3, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to conduct

RMHF3Y6B–Marines set up a security perimeter after moving to a simulated enemy compound during a night raid training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2016. The Battalion Landing Team trained throughout the night, improving their ability to effectively perform a raid on an enemy compound. The Marines are with the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of BLT 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Light Armored Reconnaissance Raid 160428-M-KJ317-121

A U.S. Marine Corps LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, is parked during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 1, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to Stock Photo

RM2XRP5MC–A U.S. Marine Corps LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, is parked during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 1, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 30, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to conduct train Stock Photo

RM2XRP5JY–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 30, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to conduct train

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Conrad T. Delaney, chaplain, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion (BN), 1st Marine Division, gives the invocation during the 1st LAR BN change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 21, 2018. The ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the offgoing commander, Lt. Col. Michael R. Nakonieczny, to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Dominique B. Neal. Stock Photo

RMPH0WNC–U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Conrad T. Delaney, chaplain, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion (BN), 1st Marine Division, gives the invocation during the 1st LAR BN change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 21, 2018. The ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the offgoing commander, Lt. Col. Michael R. Nakonieczny, to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Dominique B. Neal.

A Marine fires at a simulated hostile enemy from a building seized moments earlier during a night raid training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2016. The Marines are refining their raid capabilities, which include clearing enemy-occupied buildings, establishing control points for friendly and enemy casualties, retrieving high-value targets and weapons caches, and evacuating the area in a short, controlled time-limit. The Marines are with the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of Battalion Landing Team, 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Stock Photo

RMHF3Y6D–A Marine fires at a simulated hostile enemy from a building seized moments earlier during a night raid training evolution aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2016. The Marines are refining their raid capabilities, which include clearing enemy-occupied buildings, establishing control points for friendly and enemy casualties, retrieving high-value targets and weapons caches, and evacuating the area in a short, controlled time-limit. The Marines are with the Light Armored Reconnaissance company of Battalion Landing Team, 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin Jobin scouts out an observation post during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2015. Jobin is a squad leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of 1st LAR constantly train to improve their skills and combat effectiveness as a unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) Rolling deep with LAR 150410-M-GC438-029 Stock Photo

RMHF36BH–U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin Jobin scouts out an observation post during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2015. Jobin is a squad leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of 1st LAR constantly train to improve their skills and combat effectiveness as a unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) Rolling deep with LAR 150410-M-GC438-029

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan Banuelos, left, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates how to use a map during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 30, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced b Stock Photo

RM2XRP5MR–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan Banuelos, left, a vehicle commander with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates how to use a map during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 30, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced b

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, exercise with family members on the flight deck aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The 15th MEU is coming to the end of deployment and hosting a Tiger Cruise for family members to showcase life aboard the Anchorage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) U.S. Marines PT with family members 151207-M-TJ275-334 Stock Photo

RMHF3NNN–PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, exercise with family members on the flight deck aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The 15th MEU is coming to the end of deployment and hosting a Tiger Cruise for family members to showcase life aboard the Anchorage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) U.S. Marines PT with family members 151207-M-TJ275-334

USS MAKIN ISLAND, Gulf of Aden (Jan. 31, 2017) U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work together to remove a hatch of a Light Armored Vehicle during routine maintenance aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8) while afloat in the Gulf of Aden, Jan 31. Regular maintenance on frequently used components, such as the weapon systems and hatches on equipment is vital to ensuring mission readiness while on deployment. Stock Photo

RMRAEFCB–USS MAKIN ISLAND, Gulf of Aden (Jan. 31, 2017) U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work together to remove a hatch of a Light Armored Vehicle during routine maintenance aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8) while afloat in the Gulf of Aden, Jan 31. Regular maintenance on frequently used components, such as the weapon systems and hatches on equipment is vital to ensuring mission readiness while on deployment.

RM2XRP5N8–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-Anti Tank Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 30, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to conduc

RMHF3NNJ–PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, exercise with family members on the flight deck aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The 15th MEU is coming to the end of deployment and hosting a Tiger Cruise for family members to showcase life aboard the Anchorage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) U.S. Marines PT with family members 151207-M-TJ275-322

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle into firing position at a live-fire range during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by Stock Photo

RM2XRP4Y2–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle into firing position at a live-fire range during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by

Pfc. Elmer Perez, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a defensive position during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Marines maintain coverage over an area and stay alert of any enemy activity while in their defensive positions. Stock Photo

RMR4FWF3–Pfc. Elmer Perez, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a defensive position during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Marines maintain coverage over an area and stay alert of any enemy activity while in their defensive positions.

RMHF3NNE–PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrate to family members how to operate the Light Armored Vehicle simulator aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The 15th MEU is coming to the end of deployment and hosting a Tiger Cruise for family members to showcase life aboard the Anchorage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) U.S. Marines and family members operate LAV simulator 151207-M-TJ275-381

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a live-fire range during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to conduct training m Stock Photo

RM2XRP4Y6–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a live-fire range during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to conduct training m

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepare to drive LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicles during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 26, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to cond Stock Photo

RM2XRP500–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepare to drive LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicles during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 26, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to cond

Pfc. Rex Deleon, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a firing position against an enemy contact during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Marines trained with live ammunition to make the enemy contact scenario as realistic as possible. Stock Photo

RMR4FWF6–Pfc. Rex Deleon, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a firing position against an enemy contact during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Marines trained with live ammunition to make the enemy contact scenario as realistic as possible.

RMHF3NNR–PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work out with family members on the flight deck aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The 15th MEU is coming to the end of deployment and hosting a Tiger Cruise for family members to showcase life aboard the Anchorage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) U.S. Marines PT with family members 151207-M-TJ275-339

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicles during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 26, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to conduct trainin Stock Photo

RM2XRP4YY–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicles during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 26, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to conduct trainin

RM2XRP4YT–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 25, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to conduct train

RM2XRP501–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 24, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity to conduct train

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, refuel an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 23, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provide Stock Photo

RM2XRP506–U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, refuel an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 23, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provide

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photo after a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportuni Stock Photo

RM2XRP59N–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photo after a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportuni

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, form up behind a light armored vehicle during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. This training allows Marines to become proficient and comfortable with their weapon systems and combat procedures in a realistic environment. Stock Photo

RMR4FWGH–Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, form up behind a light armored vehicle during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. This training allows Marines to become proficient and comfortable with their weapon systems and combat procedures in a realistic environment.

RMHF3NNK–PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit work out for family members on the flight deck aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The 15th MEU is coming to the end of deployment and hosting a Tiger Cruise for family members to showcase life aboard the Anchorage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) U.S. Marines PT with family members 151207-M-TJ275-323

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets in a fire-and-maneuver exercise during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. Stock Photo

RMHF3HMJ–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets in a fire-and-maneuver exercise during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Howell, a corpsman with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observes an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle suppressing simulated enemy positions from a support by fire position as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian A Stock Photo

RM2XRP572–U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Howell, a corpsman with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observes an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle suppressing simulated enemy positions from a support by fire position as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian A

Lance Cpl. Seth Trunick, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a firing position during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to ensure combat readiness before deployments. This training allows Marines to become proficient and comfortable with their weapon systems in a realistic environment. Stock Photo

RMR4FWFA–Lance Cpl. Seth Trunick, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a firing position during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to ensure combat readiness before deployments. This training allows Marines to become proficient and comfortable with their weapon systems in a realistic environment.

RMHF3HMF–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, dismount a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) and take their fighting positions during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire a BGM-71 TOW missile from an LAV-Anti Tank Light Armored Vehicle as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotationa Stock Photo

RM2XRP59X–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire a BGM-71 TOW missile from an LAV-Anti Tank Light Armored Vehicle as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotationa

Marines, with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepare a light armored vehicle (LAV-25) for a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. The LAV-25 is a made of light armor grade steel and mounted with a M242 Bushmaster, a 25 millimeter chain-driven weapon. Stock Photo

RMR4FWEK–Marines, with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepare a light armored vehicle (LAV-25) for a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. The LAV-25 is a made of light armor grade steel and mounted with a M242 Bushmaster, a 25 millimeter chain-driven weapon.

RMHF3HME–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets in a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operat

RM2XRP5A7–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire a BGM-71 TOW missile from an LAV-Anti Tank Light Armored Vehicle as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotationa

Pfc. Elmer Perez, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a firing position during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. This training allows Marines to become proficient and comfortable with their weapon systems in a realistic environment. Stock Photo

RMR4FWFE–Pfc. Elmer Perez, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a firing position during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. This training allows Marines to become proficient and comfortable with their weapon systems in a realistic environment.

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages his target in a fire-and-maneuver exercise during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of oper Stock Photo

RMHF3HMH–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages his target in a fire-and-maneuver exercise during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of oper

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Spencer Nickell, left, a squad leader, and Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Howell, right, a corpsman, both with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, assist a simulated casualty during a combined arms live-fire exercise as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led Stock Photo

RM2XRP563–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Spencer Nickell, left, a squad leader, and Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Howell, right, a corpsman, both with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, assist a simulated casualty during a combined arms live-fire exercise as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led

Lance Cpl. Seth Trunick, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes a kneeling position while patrolling during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Scout riflemen carry out patrols on foot in a four or five man fire team. Stock Photo

RMR4FWER–Lance Cpl. Seth Trunick, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes a kneeling position while patrolling during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Scout riflemen carry out patrols on foot in a four or five man fire team.

RMHF3HMG–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice fire and maneuver in Light Armored Vehicles (LAV-25) during sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area

U.S. Marine Cpl. Bryan Delgado performs vehicle maintenance on a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Delgado is an LAV crewman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines and Sailors of the 15th MEU constantly perform maintenance on their equipment to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) U.S. Marines keep vehicles rust free at sea 150605-M-GC438-024 Stock Photo

RMHF3CDK–U.S. Marine Cpl. Bryan Delgado performs vehicle maintenance on a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Delgado is an LAV crewman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines and Sailors of the 15th MEU constantly perform maintenance on their equipment to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) U.S. Marines keep vehicles rust free at sea 150605-M-GC438-024

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan-Andre Ang, a corpsman with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, wears an M50 Gas Mask during a simulated gas attack as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s r Stock Photo

RM2XRP57W–U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan-Andre Ang, a corpsman with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, wears an M50 Gas Mask during a simulated gas attack as part of a combined arms live-fire exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 5, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s r

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Spencer Nickell, center, a squad leader, Cpl. Benjamin Sturdy, left, an assistant patrol leader, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Howell, a corpsman, all with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observe a range for simulated enemy positions during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 3, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Bri Stock Photo

RM2XRP5M0–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Spencer Nickell, center, a squad leader, Cpl. Benjamin Sturdy, left, an assistant patrol leader, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Howell, a corpsman, all with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observe a range for simulated enemy positions during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 3, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Bri

RMR4FWGP–Pfc. Elmer Perez, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a firing position during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. This training allows Marines to become proficient and comfortable with their weapon systems in a realistic environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Palovitz, a driver with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stands on top of an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 31, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 re Stock Photo

RM2XRP5MX–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Palovitz, a driver with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stands on top of an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 31, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 re

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire the M242 Bushmaster chain gun of an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during a live-fire range as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darw Stock Photo

RM2XRP4YN–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire the M242 Bushmaster chain gun of an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during a live-fire range as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darw

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Shane Ledbetter performs vehicle maintenance on a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Ledbetter is an LAV crewman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines and Sailors of the 15th MEU constantly perform maintenance on their equipment to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/ Released) U.S. Marines keep vehicles rust free at sea 150605-M-GC438-021 Stock Photo

RMHF3CDM–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Shane Ledbetter performs vehicle maintenance on a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Ledbetter is an LAV crewman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines and Sailors of the 15th MEU constantly perform maintenance on their equipment to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/ Released) U.S. Marines keep vehicles rust free at sea 150605-M-GC438-021

Lance Cpl. Eric Owens, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes a kneeling position while patrolling during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Scout riflemen carry out patrols on foot in a four or five man fire team. Stock Photo

RMR4FWEY–Lance Cpl. Eric Owens, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes a kneeling position while patrolling during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Scout riflemen carry out patrols on foot in a four or five man fire team.

RM2XRP4Y5–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire the M242 Bushmaster chain gun of an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during a live-fire range as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darw

RMHF3CDJ–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Shane Ledbetter performs vehicle maintenance on a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Ledbetter is an LAV crewman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines and Sailors of the 15th MEU constantly perform maintenance on their equipment to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/ Released) U.S. Marines keep vehicles rust free at sea 150605-M-GC438-018

Pfc. Rex Deleon, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a firing position during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. This training allows Marines to become proficient and comfortable with their weapon systems and combat procedures in a realistic environment. Stock Photo

RMR4FWGJ–Pfc. Rex Deleon, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a firing position during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. This training allows Marines to become proficient and comfortable with their weapon systems and combat procedures in a realistic environment.

RM2XRP4Y0–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire the M242 Bushmaster chain gun of an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during a live-fire range as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darw

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ivan Orozco checks for rust on a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Orozco is an LAV crewman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines and Sailors of the 15th MEU constantly perform maintenance on their equipment to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) U.S. Marines keep vehicles rust free at sea 150605-M-GC438-006 Stock Photo

RMHF3CDH–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ivan Orozco checks for rust on a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Orozco is an LAV crewman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines and Sailors of the 15th MEU constantly perform maintenance on their equipment to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) U.S. Marines keep vehicles rust free at sea 150605-M-GC438-006

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Michael Hosteny provides security for his squad during a patrolling exercise during a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Hosteny is the executive officer of Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve Stock Photo

RMHF3KXN–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Michael Hosteny provides security for his squad during a patrolling exercise during a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Hosteny is the executive officer of Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 9, 2015) U.S. Marine Capt. Thomas Vallely, middle, explains the capabilities of a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25). Vallely is the company commander with Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are preparing to conduct bilateral training with the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Relea Stock Photo

RMHF3K9H–CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 9, 2015) U.S. Marine Capt. Thomas Vallely, middle, explains the capabilities of a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25). Vallely is the company commander with Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are preparing to conduct bilateral training with the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Relea

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Brian Stirrat, left, cooks on the grill during a steel beach picnic aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Stirrat is the Operations Chief with Delta Company, Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are embarked aboard the Anchorage, which is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fl Stock Photo

RMHF3JYJ–GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Brian Stirrat, left, cooks on the grill during a steel beach picnic aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Stirrat is the Operations Chief with Delta Company, Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are embarked aboard the Anchorage, which is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fl

RMJ2PACE–USS MAKIN ISLAND, Gulf of Aden (Jan. 31, 2017) U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work together to remove a hatch of a Light Armored Vehicle during routine maintenance aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8) while afloat in the Gulf of Aden, Jan 31. Regular maintenance on frequently used components, such as the weapon systems and hatches on equipment is vital to ensuring mission readiness while on deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. April L. Price)

Rocky, the service dog, for Staff Sgt. Matthew Benack with Wounded Warrior Battalion East sits on the sidelines of the archery range Feb. 16 during the 2012 Marine Corps trials. Benack, a Light Armored Vehicle Crewman, who served with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 2nd LAR Bn. requested Rocky as a service dog more than two years ago to assist in various everyday needs due to a traumatic brain injury and the post-traumatic stress disorder he was diagnosed with following a deployment to Afghanistan. The Marine Corps Trials is a Wounded Warrior Regiment hosted event in which appro Stock Photo

RMHF0ND8–Rocky, the service dog, for Staff Sgt. Matthew Benack with Wounded Warrior Battalion East sits on the sidelines of the archery range Feb. 16 during the 2012 Marine Corps trials. Benack, a Light Armored Vehicle Crewman, who served with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 2nd LAR Bn. requested Rocky as a service dog more than two years ago to assist in various everyday needs due to a traumatic brain injury and the post-traumatic stress disorder he was diagnosed with following a deployment to Afghanistan. The Marine Corps Trials is a Wounded Warrior Regiment hosted event in which appro

Pfc. Elmer Perez, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a defensive position while waiting for extraction during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Marines maintain coverage over an area and stay alert of any enemy activity while in their defensive positions. Stock Photo

RMR4FWGT–Pfc. Elmer Perez, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, takes up a defensive position while waiting for extraction during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Marines maintain coverage over an area and stay alert of any enemy activity while in their defensive positions.

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 19, 2015) U.S. Marines with Delta Company, Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, swim laps during water-conditioning training. The Marines were preparing for a survival course and combat training with members of the French military in Djibouti. Elements of the 15th MEU are preparing to conduct bilateral training with the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) U.S. Marines swim Stock Photo

RMHF3KM2–CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 19, 2015) U.S. Marines with Delta Company, Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, swim laps during water-conditioning training. The Marines were preparing for a survival course and combat training with members of the French military in Djibouti. Elements of the 15th MEU are preparing to conduct bilateral training with the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) U.S. Marines swim

RM2XRP4YX–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire the M242 Bushmaster chain gun of an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during a live-fire range as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darw

Pfc. Elmer Perez, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, surveys the area outside his team’s light armored vehicle (LAV-25) during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Scout riflemen ride in the LAV-25s and exit the vehicle when patrolling on foot is necessary. Stock Photo

RMR4FWEM–Pfc. Elmer Perez, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, surveys the area outside his team’s light armored vehicle (LAV-25) during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. Scout riflemen ride in the LAV-25s and exit the vehicle when patrolling on foot is necessary.

RMHF3KM4–CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 19, 2015) U.S. Marines with Delta Company, Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, swim laps during water-conditioning training. The Marines were preparing for a survival course and combat training with members of the French military in Djibouti.. Elements of the 15th MEU are preparing to conduct bilateral training with the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) U.S. Marines swim

RM2XRP4Y4–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fire the M242 Bushmaster chain gun of an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle during a live-fire range as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darw

Lance Cpl. Seth Trunick, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, calls out an ammunition, casualties and equipment report during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. An ACE report is a brief report passed up through the team to let leaders know the status of the unit’s ammunition, casualties and equipment. Stock Photo

RMR4FWFC–Lance Cpl. Seth Trunick, a scout rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, calls out an ammunition, casualties and equipment report during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016. The exercise was held as part of a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation. Marines undergo MCCREs to ensure combat readiness before deployments. An ACE report is a brief report passed up through the team to let leaders know the status of the unit’s ammunition, casualties and equipment.

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 19, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Ivan Pando swims laps during water-conditioning training. Pando is a gunner with Delta Company, Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines were preparing for a survival course and combat training with members of the French military in Djibouti. Elements of the 15th MEU are preparing to conduct bilateral training with the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Stock Photo

RMHF3KM3–CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 19, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Ivan Pando swims laps during water-conditioning training. Pando is a gunner with Delta Company, Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines were preparing for a survival course and combat training with members of the French military in Djibouti. Elements of the 15th MEU are preparing to conduct bilateral training with the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H.

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observe the down range area before a live-fire range during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity t Stock Photo

RM2XRP505–U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observe the down range area before a live-fire range during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. During Rapid Deployment Exercise, 1st LAR rapidly deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia by strategic lift and rail to participate in the 1st Brigade, Australian Army led, Exercise Predator’s Run 24. Exercise Predator’s run 24 provides Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 reinforced by 1st LAR, the opportunity t

RMMPMP8D–USS SOMERSET, At Sea (March 27, 2017) A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a counter to the round kick technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training session aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), March 27. MCMAP teaches physical and mental discipline, helping Marines with the 11th MEU maintain a combat-ready body and mindset. The MEU is ready for missions across the range of military operations, such as noncombat evacuations, humanitarian assistance missions, or combat

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