Story by 1st Lt. Mallory Martinez | 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 01.19.2019
ARABIAN SEA (January 19, 2018) – U.S. Marine Capt. John Watkins has to get creative when it comes to training for the Santa Rosa Ironman while deployed at-sea with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, but he pushes through long runs on the treadmill and hours on the stationary bike because of the support from his family back home and the memory of his daughter, Amelia “Millie” Mae Watkins....
Story by Austin Anyzeski | 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment | 06.02.2016
In the morning of June 2, 2016, at the National Training Center, Killer Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, conducted a Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided live fire exercise with the Improved Target Acquisition System on both mounted and dismounted platforms. The purpose of this exercise was to provide training and experience for the Soldiers on these missile systems....
Story by Pfc. Alvin Pujols | 1st Marine Division | 04.21.2015
People come from different climes and places, from around the world, to join the ranks of the Unites States Marine Corps. For one Marine in particular, earning the title meant the biggest opportunity of his life. Being born in Colon, Panama, Cpl. Osmar S. Gorish, a section chief for Battery A, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, couldn’t imagine that one day he would......
Story by Sgt. Jennifer Martinez | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.11.2014
“Fire mission! When ready, load one round,” a Marine yells. The section chief calls the commands to his team as they quickly load a 155 mm high-explosive round into the chamber of an M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer. “Ready, drop. Ready, ram. Ready, load!” Within 15 seconds, the task is complete, the round is loaded and the final command is given. “Stand by … fire!” The......
Story by Sgt. Jennifer Martinez | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.10.2014
After 10 long, strenuous days in the field, Marines pack up their equipment and prepared their M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzers for departure. The day marked the end of a six-month deployment which allowed them to focus solely on honing and perfecting their skills as artillerymen and artillery-support. The day also marked the 239th birthday of the United States Marine Corps....
Story by Sgt. Jennifer Martinez | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.09.2014
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, trained for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats Nov. 9 at the North Fuji Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-3....
Story by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.06.2014
Artillery units traditionally support ground troops with precise, long-range indirect fire, and are rarely called upon to engage targets with direct fire. Though direct engagements are not an artilleryman’s primary mission, Marines on the gun line are expected to be adaptable and effective under any and all circumstances....
Story by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 08.22.2014
Marines from 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment participated in a regimental fire exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug 18-26, 2014....
