The U.S. Coast Guard will be offloading a massive haul of seized drugs in San Diego on Thursday, including more than 39,000 pounds of cocaine and 933 pounds of marijuana worth a combined estimated $569 million. All of the drugs were seized in international waters during routine … [Read more...]
Recon
Photo of the day: Recon Marines prepare for extreme hike in South Korea
I remember going through the South Korean ROK Marine Mountain Warfare training center. Those ROK Marines were damn machines during the entire training course. I remember going up into the mountains one day, probably covering a few thousand feet in elevation, and they smoked us. … [Read more...]
The RECCE Rifle: Originally Developed for the SEAL Teams
Reconnaissance teams of all different origins have always been centered around the ability to be a minimalist, highly maneuverable element that can discreetly observe and report on the enemy, providing valuable intelligence for command elements that often dictates when and where … [Read more...]
Altama Maritime Assault boots
I was in the market for a new pair of shoes when I spotted these browsing Instagram. I at first scrolled right past thinking they were another pair of black chucks, but upon closer inspection, these were a whole different animal. The Altama Maritime Assault boots come in two … [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...]
Loadout Room photo of the day: Scout sniper training course
CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI A Scout Sniper Team Marksman, part of the Recon Platoon from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Brigade Combat Team, Florida Army National Guard loads .50 caliber rounds into a magazine during a live fire long range marksmanship … [Read more...]
Loadout Room photo of the day: 15th MEU Force Recon conducts nighttime fast roping
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 29, 2017) – Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Raid Force fast-rope out of an MH-60S Seahawk aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The 15th MEU and America … [Read more...]
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