U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Sam Lamonda fireman carries a simulated casualty during a combined anti-armor team mounted patrol training event during Exercise Bougainville I at Marines Corps Training Area Bellows, March 15, 2018. Throughout the CAAT training, the Marines had to react to simulated improvised explosive devices and ambushes. Exercise Bougainville I is used to train U.S. Marines to fight at the small-unit level and build their proficiency for future deployments. Lamonda, a native of Columbus, Ohio, is with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment. He graduated from Worthington Kilbourne High School. - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Sam Lamonda fireman carries a simulated casualty during a combined anti-armor team mounted patrol training event during Exercise Bougainville I at Marines Corps Training Area Bellows, March 15, 2018. Throughout the CAAT training, the Marines had to react to simulated improvised explosive devices and ambushes. Exercise Bougainville I is used to train U.S. Marines to fight at the small-unit level and build their proficiency for future deployments. Lamonda, a native of Columbus, Ohio, is with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment. He graduated from Worthington Kilbourne High School.
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