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#Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion maneuver combat rubber raiding craft on Recon Beach, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 7. This training fosters skills in maneuvering rubber raiding craft with added weight to prepare for future operations and exercises.

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perform a simulated casualty medical evacuation with Marines from

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during Exercise Winter Workhorse on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6. #WinterWorkhorse is an exercise focusing on mission-essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments.

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#Marines conduct a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during a Stand-in Force exercise on Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 11. This exercise serves as a rehearsal for rapidly projecting combat power in defense of allies and partners in the region. #USMC

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set security with M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles during a training event at

@MCB_Hawaii

, Dec. 12. This training allows small unit leaders to practice decision-making and problem-solving in a realistic scenario. #USMC #MarineCombatArms

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conduct a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 2. A #FARP extends the capabilities of rotary or fixed-wing aircraft to allow rearming and refueling without having to fall back to a forward operating base.

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#Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3,

@3rdMLG

, conduct a rifle range during exercise Winter Workhorse at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9. #WinterWorkhorse is an annual exercise for #CLR3 to carry out mission-essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments.

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Dec 13

#Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF),

@26MEU

, conduct an amphibious night raid at

@camp_lejeune

, Dec. 5. This raid was one of the various training events during a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Interoperability Course. #MarineCombatArms #USMC

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Dec 13

Read more about Langely's visit and the IMET program ⬇️

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AFRICOM Commander visits Marine Corps University

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited students and faculty at the Marine Corps University in Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022.

IMET students bring unique and valuable perspectives to TECOM courses, and help promote strong relationships with our partners and allies through their participation.

Through the International Military Education & Training (IMET) program, TECOM routinely welcomes international partners and allies to train and learn alongside U.S. Marines.

The commander of

, Gen. Michael E. Langely, met with Marine Corps Training and Education Command students and faculty yesterday at Marine Corps University.

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“The Battle of Fallujah is, and will remain, imprinted in the minds of all Marines and serves as a reminder to our Nation, and its foes, why our Marines call themselves the world’s finest.” -

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The

’s newest America-class amphibious assault ship will be named the USS Fallujah, serving as a reminder of the bravery, courage, and commitment to freedom displayed by those who fought in the first and second Battles of Fallujah.

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Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro

@SECNAV

Dec 13

Today I had the honor of promoting PFC Chesty and announcing the name of the Navy's newest LHA-9, Fallujah! Read more about the future USS Fallujah at dvidshub.net/r/rwj2wk

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conduct a helicopter lift with Finnish aircraft NH90 during Exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Gumbole, Finland, Nov 30. Marines deployed to Finland in support of #FreezingWinds2022 to foster strong relationships between the #USMC and the Finnish Defense Force.

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Dec 13

Tracing their lineage back to the colonial militias of 1636, the

@NationalGuard

is our nation’s oldest military organization. Today, we celebrate the service and commitment of the citizen soldiers of the National Guard.

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Each year, Toys for Tots helps provide happiness and hope to children through the gift of a new toy during the holiday season - all made possible by the teamwork and donations of our Marines and community members across the country.

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Today,

and

joined U.S. Marines at a

@MarForRes

Toys for Tots event in Arlington, Va. #ToysForTots is celebrating 75 years of uniting communities in a common cause to help less-fortunate children through annual toy collection and distribution campaigns.

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#Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion,

@2dMarDiv

, conduct a Military Operation on Urbanized Terrain exercise at

@camp_lejeune

, Dec. 6. This training enhances proficiency at fighting within a confined space. #MarineCombatArms #USMC

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conduct a simulated convoy ambush during Exercise Winter Workhorse at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6. Winter Workhorse is an annual exercise focusing on mission-essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments. #MarineCombatArms #USMC

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#MarineCorps F/A -18D Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 conduct flight operations during Exercise Ryukyu Vice 23.1 from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6. #RyukyuVice is a joint, fixed-wing aviation command and control exercise. #MarineAviation

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Dec 11

#Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia,

@1stMEF

, and Indonesian marines hold the closing ceremony for Keris Marine Exercise 23, in, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 24. #KerisMAREX is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Military. #AlliesAndPartners

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set up camp during the NATO Cold Weather Instructor Course (NCWIC) in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 24. #NCWIC develops Marines and other service members to be instructors of cold weather survival training in preparation for future deployments. #USMC

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Dec 11

#MarineCorps MV-22B Ospreys with

@3rdmaw

sit on the flight line during Exercise Steel Knight 23 on Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 2. #SteelKnight23 provides #3rdMAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting. #USMC

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Dec 11

In a hard fought battle, the

@ArmyWP_Football

Black Knights came out on top this year 20-17 in the first overtime in #ArmyNavy history. Proud of our future #MarineCorps and

@USnavy

officers. We’ll see you next year. #GoNavy #BlueGreenTeam

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Dec 10

For the first-time ever, the Army-Navy Game presented by

@USAA

is headed to overtime. #ArmyNavy

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3rd Quarter Score:

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Halftime:

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Dec 10

BEAT ARMY! Cheer on the 2022

@NavyFB

Marine Corps Selects in the

@ArmyNavyGame

today at 3 p.m. EST. Follow along here and on our Instagram for updates from the game. Instagram: ms.spr.ly/6013eMi3b #GoNavy #BeatArmy #RollGoats #ArmyNavy

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#USMC F-35B Lightning II from

@3rdmaw

arrive at a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during exercise Steel Knight 23 on Inyokern Airfield, Calif., Dec. 2. #SteelKnight23 provides #3rdMAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of #IMEF and fleet maneuver.

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fire M240B machine guns during a regimental field exercise on

@camp_lejeune

, Nov. 30. Marines conducted the field exercise to enhance combat capabilities while maintaining operational readiness. #MarineCombatArms #USMC

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conduct an arctic plunge during the NATO Cold Weather Instructor Course in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 25. #NCWIC is a course designed to develop Marines to be instructors of cold weather survival training in preparation for future deployments.

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Dec 9

GO NAVY! Did you know that 25% of the

@NavalAcademy

2023 graduates were selected to commission as Marine Corps officers? Follow along on Twitter and our Instagram for game updates tomorrow at 3 p.m. EST. Instagram: ms.spr.ly/6017e33nJ #GoNavy #BeatArmy #RollGoats

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conduct a fire support coordination exercise during Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Nov. 29. #SteelKnight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise focusing on operations afloat and ashore.

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Dec 8

#Marines with 1st Marine Training Battalion march to the Peatross Parade Deck for their #RecruitTraining graduation ceremony aboard

@MCRDPI

, Dec. 2. The Marines have spent the last 13 weeks learning close-order drill, marksmanship, martial arts, and #USMC traditions.

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#MarineCorps MV-22B Ospreys with

@3rdmaw

land at a Forward Arming and Refueling Point at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms during Exercise Steel Knight 23, Dec. 1. #SteelKnight23 provides #3rdMAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting. #USMC

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On Dec. 23, Elrod fell mortally wounded in combat, but his leadership and devotion to duty contributed greatly to the spirited defense of Wake Island. Elrod's widow was presented the #MOH during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 1946. #USMCHistory

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Attached to #VMFA211, Elrod attacked 22 enemy planes and sank the Japanese destroyer Kisaragi with small-caliber bombs delivered from his fighter. When no friendly aircraft remained, Elrod continued to fight on the ground, leading Marines in their continued defense.

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#OTD in 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked a remote outpost on Wake Island, destroying 8 of the #USMC defenders’ 12 F4F-3 Wildcat fighters. Among the pilots was Capt. Henry T. Elrod, who became the first Marine pilot awarded the #MedalofHonor in WWII.

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