Marines Wrap Up Exercise Island Viper
September 29, 2016
— Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conducted patrols and room clearing through Military Operations in Urban Terrain facilities, part of Exercise Island Viper aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows on Sept. 29.
Exercise Island Viper is a 3-week-long battalion level training evolution workup that focuses on sharpening the infantry skills of the individual, team and squad.
2nd Lt. Shane Wescott, a platoon commander with Company A, 1st Bn., 3rd. Marines, observed his Marines’ progress throughout the 3 weeks of training.
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Balancing Corps, Culture: Gunnery Sergeant Khamisi
July 9, 2015
— African Americans, Asians, American Indians and other minority groups make up less than one third of the military population. These service members come from backgrounds with cultures and traditions, which offer a different perspective. Their unique background offers an approach inspiring to leading Marines, learning from other Marines and their overall conduct as a United States citizen.
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EOD ignites good relations
April 17, 2015
— An International Association of Bomb Technicians & Investigators conference was held for the first time at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal building aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Wednesday and Thursday. This event was a chance for military and civilian personnel to come together, test out gear, learn, and build camaraderie.
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