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Battery Bluff, the new urban terrain, unknown-distance range aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, is officially up and running as of March 5, 2015. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and soldiers with 563rd Engineer Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, Schofield Barracks were the first service members to put shots down the newly constructed range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brittney Vella/Released) - Battery Bluff, the new urban terrain, unknown-distance range aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, is officially up and running as of March 5, 2015. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and soldiers with 563rd Engineer Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, Schofield Barracks were the first service members to put shots down the newly constructed range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brittney Vella/Released)

Battery Bluff hits target

A new urban terrain unknown-distance range opened on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 5, 2015.

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Iolana Nuzzo, 7, packs a snowball outside Hangar 101 and enjoys the manmade snow available at 3rd Marine Regiment’s holiday party, Dec. 13, 2012. Nuzzo and other children playing in the snow were also able to ride in tactical vehicles and visit with Santa. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Christine Cabalo) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Iolana Nuzzo, 7, packs a snowball outside Hangar 101 and enjoys the manmade snow available at 3rd Marine Regiment’s holiday party, Dec. 13, 2012. Nuzzo and other children playing in the snow were also able to ride in tactical vehicles and visit with Santa. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Christine Cabalo)

Island Winter Wonderland: 3rd Marine Regiment celebrates holidays with snow

3rd Marine Regiment brings in manmade snow for its holiday party.

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U.S. Marines with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West, Hawaii Detachment, engage simulated enemy during urban operations training, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 11, 2023. The training was conducted as part of the Advanced Infantry Marine Course. AIMC is designed to enhance and test Marines’ skills with a focus on reinforcing proper patrols and operational procedures. - U.S. Marines with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West, Hawaii Detachment, engage simulated enemy during urban operations training, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 11, 2023. The training was conducted as part of the Advanced Infantry Marine Course. AIMC is designed to enhance and test Marines’ skills with a focus on reinforcing proper patrols and operational procedures.

Advanced Infantry Marine Course Hawaii

Across the thick jungles and mountainous terrain of Oahu, U.S. Marines participating in the Advanced Infantry Marine Course execute their patrol plans under the watchful eye of their combat tested instructors. Each iteration of the course is mentally rigorous and physically demanding, pushing Marines to the limit of their capabilities, and molding them into ready, highly proficient warriors. Over seven intense weeks, Marines hone multiple infantry skills such as calling for fire and close air support, patrolling techniques, jungle and urban terrain warfare, and casualty care. Each skill is first taught in the classroom, followed by demonstrations and practical application in the field...

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Marines work through the night to move the forward command element March 5 during Dragon Fire Exercise 15-2 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Kona, Hawaii. Night movement provides an edge over the enemy, and provides Marines with cover and concealment during their move. The Marines are with Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines work through the night to move the forward command element March 5 during Dragon Fire Exercise 15-2 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Kona, Hawaii. Night movement provides an edge over the enemy, and provides Marines with cover and concealment during their move. The Marines are with Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

12th Marine Regiment maneuvers through Dragon Fire Exercise 15-2

Rain falls for 18 hours straight onto the rocky, uninhabitable terrain in the Pohakuloa Training

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