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Lance Cpl. Gabriel J. Weaver, rifleman with E Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, provides cover fire for his squad during an assault course as part of Exercise Chosin, a squad-level training evolution, at Range 410, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 26, 2015. - Lance Cpl. Gabriel J. Weaver, rifleman with E Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, provides cover fire for his squad during an assault course as part of Exercise Chosin, a squad-level training evolution, at Range 410, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 26, 2015.

'War Dogs' prepare to march with squad competition

The Marine rifle squad has been the basic tactical unit of theMarine Corps since before World War II. While the composition of the rifle squadhas evolved throughout the Corps’ history in battle, its significance hasnot.“At the end of the day, if you unpack any tactical situation youwill find that it will always come down to the rifle squad,” said

Marines TV: Steel Knight 25 REEL: Stingers Conduct Close Air Support

Steel Knight 25 REEL: Stingers Conduct Close Air Support

Weapons Maintenance, Initial Drill Evaluation - Day T16, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Combat Water Survival Basics - Day T18, Phase Two, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Strength and Conditioning Run - Day T17, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

3K Hike, SDI Inspection - Day T15, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

4x 400M Sprints, BASES I - Day T7, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Bayonet Techniques, Bayonet Assault Course, Pugil Sticks I - Day T8, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

2K Hike, Obstacle Course II - Day T9, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

MCMAP Lower Body Strikes - Day T10, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Combat Conditioning Course - Day T14, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Confidence Course I, MCMAP Chokes and Counters - Day T12, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

2 Mile Run, Circuit Course - Day T11, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Religious Services - Sunday Training Days, MCRDSD Training Matrix

4X 400M Intervals, Haircuts - Day T1, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

M16A4 Service Rifle Issue - Day F4, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

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U.S. Marine Corps Activates 3 New Companies at Japan Base as Part of Force Design 2030

12/05/2025 - https://news.usni.org/2025/12/01/u-s-marine-corps-activates-3-new-companies-at-japan-base-as-part-of-force-design-2030

Marine Corps reaches retention goal in just a month

12/02/2025 - https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-retention-goal-record-time/

Care packages and cardstock turkeys: first and second ladies visit Marines and their relatives

11/24/2025 - https://apnews.com/article/melania-trump-usha-vance-military-north-carolina-e208c5836eb8687f0950ad7625ab3203

U.S. Marines test rapid response in urban combat drill

11/19/2025 - https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-test-rapid-response-in-urban-combat-drill/

Hundreds of US troops are helping in the Philippines after back-to-back typhoons

11/17/2025 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2025-11-17/philippines-typhoon-relief-mission-19792383.html

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