On June 12, Marines from across the Marine Corps’ special operations units gathered in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to participate in the 2019 Marine Raider Competition. Six teams, each comprised of six spec ops Marines, competed for the glory of being awarded the title of best Marine Raider. The six teams hailed from the 1st […]
Marine Recon
Never forget the heroes: Families of fallen Marine Reconnaissance warriors to be honored with premier Gold Star retreat in Hawaii
Gold Star families from around the country will be brought to Hawaii on an all-expense-paid trip to Oahu, Hawaii from May 2-8. The Marine Reconnaissance Foundation (MRF) is covering transportation, accommodations, meals, and all other expenses as they pull out all the stops for an event with the sole purpose of honoring the families of fallen Reconnaissance […]
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 you’re a Marine and support and respect US-made product […]
Loadout Room photo of the day: Recon Marines train for close quarters combat
CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, practice engaging an enemy in close quarters during the tactics phase of a close-quarter tactics course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 18, 2014. Marines with Bravo Co., 1st Recon Bn. are enhancing their skills before compositing with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | Joint HAHO jumps at Talisman Saber 2017
ROCKHAMPTON, ACT, AUSTRALIA A U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion jumpmaster puts on his helmet on in preparation for high altitude, high opening (HAHO) jump operations July 11, 2017, over Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia during Talisman Saber 2017. The training exercise conducted between the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps strengthens joint […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | Reconnaissance and surveillance patrol hones Marines’ readiness
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA, UNITED STATES Sergeant Wesley Ferguson, assistant team leader, Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, provides security for his team during a simulated casualty evacuation aboard Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash, April 10, 2015. Marines with the company operated in remote locations of the wilderness and provided surveillance of the surrounding area to […]
Watch: The difference between Marine Recon and Marine Raiders
This is definitely the most requested video I have had. Rightfully so because the history of Reconnaissance and Marine Raiders are so intertwined it can leave someone filling a bit confused, I have your back. Not only does this video give you my military history, it also gives you the history of Marine Recon and […]
Watch: How to prepare for Marine Corps Recruit Training
Marine Corps Basic Training Preparation “I get a lot of questions in regards to training to be a Marine Raider and Recon Marine. While these are great aspirations we all must start on the yellow footprints. After months of of work and planning, Josh Honsberger and I have developed a 12 week training plan called […]
Amphibious: Recon Marines prepare for Dive School
Breaching the surface of the water, a Marine gasped for air only to be forced back down seconds later. Marines from 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division participated in a two-week pre-dive course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 7. “The Marines will do five minutes of bobs with their hands and feet tied, […]
Recon Marines sport SEAL-designed boots
A new boot designed by a former Navy SEAL has caught the attention of elite operators across the military including some West Coast reconnaissance Marines and members of Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command. LALO Tactical’s Shadow boots are tailor-made for the types of missions the nation’s most elite fighters conduct. It aims to be light, […]