Story by Sgt. Clemente Garcia | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.10.2017
Marines yell, “frag out!” and take cover as 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion conducted weapons training with the M67 fragmentation grenade at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 31, 2017. The intent of the grenade range was to provide Marines with the necessary knowledge and skills to employ the weapon system safely and proficiently. This sustainment training was conducted prior to starting......
Story by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | 10.27.2015
A faint metal clink is heard moments before a ground shaking blow erupts from over a cement wall accompanied by a cloud of smoke during an M67 fragmentation grenade and MK19 Grenade Launcher range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 28....
Story by Sgt. Raquel Barraza | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 01.08.2015
Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 added some flare to their annual training, Jan. 5 – 9. After the holiday season, all Marines attend annual training that is better known as “Back in the Saddle” training which helps Marines prepare for the new year....
Story by Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.18.2014
Marines are known for being riflemen above all else. Regardless of their military occupational specialty, every Marine is trained to fight and win in a combat environment. Although Marines perform different duties across the Corps, they constantly train to keep their combat mindset and skills up-to-date....
Story by Lance Cpl. Anne Henry | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 06.13.2013
“Frag out!” is yelled from the protective pit as Marines huddle, sheltering themselves from the impending blast. Seconds later, the ground vibrates and an explosion generated by an M67 fragmentation grenade sends dirt falling back to Earth....
