A Real Life Band of Brothers
A Real Life Band of Brothers
2011.2.8
Three years ago, Daniel, a Marine corporal, and Joshua, a Marine lance corporal, patrolled the streets of Ramadi, Iraq, together as part of the same infantry unit. "We were lucky enough to be in the same platoon," Daniel said. "We both traded out being turret gunners and drivers for our respective vehicles." After returning home, the Beans brothers said they felt there was still more work to do ...Read More
1/23 Marines train together to build combat skills
1/23 Marines train together to build combat skills
2011.1.1
Marines and sailors with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, performed live-fire platoon attacks at Camp Pendleton's Range 600, Jan. 14.The platoons each rushed steep hills in buddy pairs while firing live rounds and completing a mock mission to accomplish a company sized objective...Read More
Bloodlines strong within 1/23
Bloodlines strong within 1/23
2011.1.1
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Ten Marines with 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment were given the opportunity to shine in the spotlight when a CNN crew visited Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25. Five sets of brothers with the Houston-based "lone star battalion" will be on the frontlines of Afghanistan together, when they deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom within the next few weeks...Read More
1/23 trains to counter IED's
1/23 trains to counter IED's
2011.1.1
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Behind the screens of virtual simulators, sit Marines equipped not with M-4 semi-automatic rifles or M-203 grenade launchers, but a video game controller, designed to train the Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, on countering improvised explosive devices Jan. 10 at Camp Pendleton, Calif...Read More
Task Force Belleau Wood celebrates Bahraini comrade's promotion
Task Force Belleau Wood celebrates Bahraini comrade's promotion
2011.5.7
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – Marines and Bahraini Special Security Force members work long hours together throughout the week in support of operations here. When an opportunity presents itself for a little celebration and relaxing among good friends outside of work, the service members take it...Read More
