MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. (March 31, 2019) – Two Marine pilots were killed as a result of an AH-1Z Viper helicopter crash in the vicinity of Yuma, Az, at approx 8:45 p.m., March 30, 2019.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to MSgt Trujillo and family. The #SoCal Marine is in a coma after being struck by a car on the freeway while helping another driver to safety. zurl.co/1qR6Y
Train How We Fight
U.S. Marines with 3rd battalion, 4th Marine Regiment conduct a company attack at Range 230 as a part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at The Combat Center.
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#Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, @2dMarDiv , conduct Mk19 live-fire drills during the Adversary Force Exercise (AFX) at the Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, #California.
Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, showcase historic Marine Corps uniforms during the Marine Corps Birthday Pageant, at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard the Combat Center.
We have received reports of shots fired on board MCAGCC. The MCAGCC Provost Marshals Office is currently responding to the situation. The installation has entered a lockdown state and all personnel are required to shelter in place. We will issue updates when available.
Marines with 1/2 during a platoon live-fire event during an ITX as part of SLTE 5-24.
ITX provides opportunities to mobilize geographically dispersed forces, increase combat readiness and lethality, and exercise MAGTF command and control.
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Fire Mission!💥
2/11 Marines participated in a FSCEX during SLTE 0-25 in the Quackenbush #training area.
The FSCEX allows #Marines to develop and execute combined arms training during a realistic environment, incorporating various support teams and assets.
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📸LCpl You
This year's Marine Corps Birthday Pageant honors the Corps' 249 years of history, sacrifices, and traditions. 🇺🇸
The cake-cutting ceremony symbolizes the passing of knowledge and renews each Marine's #commitment to #peace and #freedom worldwide.
#USMCBirthday
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2/23 Marines conduct a platoon urban raid exercise at R205 during an ITX as part of SLTE 0-25.
The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic, #training environment that produces #combat ready forces capable of operating as a MAGTF.
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📸Cpl Higman
Marines with The Combat Center Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshal's Office, conducted rifle qualifications as part of SRT’s routine #training responsibilities.
#PMO#AlwaysReady
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📷 LCpl Iris Gantt
Exploring Capabilities 📷
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, participate in a Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 5-24.
#MWX#Lethality
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📷 LCpl Anna Higman