So You Want To Be Recon?
Recon Special Training
Interested in Becoming a Recon Marine?...
[Submitted On: 07/20/2009]
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Recon Marines revisit insurgents in Helmand
Cpl. Aaron Rooks
More than 130 Marines from Alpha Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, accompanied by soldiers from the Afghan National Army, conducted an operation to disrupt insurgent activity in northeastern Helmand prov...
[Submitted On: 10/15/2009]
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Recon Marines work with Iraqi Commandos to build stronger force
By Cpl. Alan Addison , Regimental Combat Team 8
It’s a few hours before sunrise and Marines are at their vehicles preparing for the day’s mission. Once all of the appropriate checks have been made, they don their gear, load into their vehicles and begin their journey. About two hours later, the small convoy comes to a stop in front of a marksmanship range, just a short distance from what appears to be a small compound. ...
[Submitted On: 07/20/2009]
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Hurricane Safety
Hurricane Season begins June 1st
Hurricane Season begins June 1st. Marines or their families needing assistance with Hurricane Season preparation or who need assistance with evacuation, should it become necessary, should contact:
Capt Norm Mitchell, Destructive Weather Officer...
[Submitted On: 05/19/2009]
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