It can be said that the need to band together in groups is intrinsic to what makes us human beings. Long before the dawn of civilization, humans gathered together in like-minded groups in order to offer one another protection, defend resources, and share the mental and physical … [Read more...]
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Recon Challenge 2019: Sweat, blood, and pain for a noble cause
On May 16, active-duty and veteran U.S. Marines from units stationed around the globe gathered in Camp Pendleton, California, to participate in the annual Recon Challenge. The Recon Challenge is an endurance event that takes participants through numerous tests inspired by the … [Read more...]
Loadout Room photo of the day | Maintaining marksmanship: Force Recon Marines fire away
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, UNITED STATES A Marine from force reconnaissance platoon loads rounds into a magazine during close quarter tactics shooting at the Kaneohe Bay range training facility, May 13. Capt. Brian VanHoose, the platoon commander and a native of Coeur … [Read more...]
Bark River Bravo 1 | Field Review
Been looking for a fixed-blade knife for hunting, bushcrafting, backpacking, or military field use? I’ve used several different fixed-blade knives over the years, but the Bark River Bravo 1 never ceases to amaze me. Being a former Marine makes this knife even more special, so if … [Read more...]
The Rockwell Coliseum Raider Project Watch
I always like a good watch that can be worn out on the town, during a workout, or out in the field without having to worry about it breaking. I’ve been a long time Casio G-Shock fan because of just that. Wanting to upgrade from the G-Shock I searched for a watch that could … [Read more...]
Have what it takes? MARSOC vets provide training course to prep for boot camp and Special Operations selection
Marine Raiders Nick Koumalatsos and Josh Honsberger spent a combined 25-years in the Marine Corps - the majority within the Reconnaissance and MARSOC communities. After countless questions from hopeful individuals that are in a pre-recruit training phase regarding to how they … [Read more...]
22nd MEU force recon platoon completes advanced combat tactics training
CRAWFORDSVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES Staff Sgt. Brian Pittaway, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit force reconnaissance platoon team one team leader and native of Annapolis, Md., places a door breach while Staff Sgt. Andreas Owens, team one assistant team leader and native of … [Read more...]
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