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Marine Bayonet Training

The Spirit of the Bayonet

Bayonets, like hand grenades, have a specific time and place for use. Think of them like parachutes—nobody wants to carry one around all day, but if you need it, nothing else will substitute.

October 26, 2012
HMLA-469

Warrior Wednesday: HMLA-469

Marine Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 and their mission.

October 24, 2012

Israel Weapon Industries Introduces Conversion Kit for 5.45mm for the X95 Assault Rifle

The new kit makes the bullpup platform capable of functioning as a rifle, carbine or submachine gun.

October 17, 2012
RIMPAC

Warrior Wednesday: RIMPAC Fire Support

U.S. Marines and counterparts from eight other countries continue to forge ahead, running toward the sounds of chaos all part of exercise Rim of the Pacific 2012.

October 17, 2012
Forward Deployed Warriors Course

Warrior Wednesday: Forward Deployed Warriors Course

Soldiers Learn skills to become NCOs in the Army's only forward deployed Warrior Leader Course.

October 10, 2012
Loadmaster

Warrior Wednesday: Loadmaster

The role of platoon loadmasters in Afghanistan. Hosted by Cpl. Mark Stroud.

October 3, 2012
MEU

Warrior Wednesday: MEU

31st MEU Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) team train with Hazardous materials in Okinawa Japan. Produced by Sgt. Paul Robbins, Jr.

September 19, 2012
Photos from the field

Warrior Wednesday: Photos From the Field

Soldiers from Second Brigade Infantry Division, along with the Combined Task Force Arrowhead, patrol the streets of highway 4 in the district of Spin Boldak, in northern Afghanistan. Photos by Staff Sgt. Brenden Mackie. Produced by Sgt. Jacob Connor.

September 5, 2012
Green Tip Ammo Test

Green Tip Accuracy Test

How do commercially available M855 loads perform?

September 4, 2012
Fast Rope

Warrior Wednesday: 31st Helo Fast Rope Insertion

Marines conduct fast rope insertion training using CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 Reinforced. The training is to raise the proficiency of the Marines in the insertion technique. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Daniel Lopez, Squad Leader for 1st Platoon.

August 29, 2012