Cpl. John Stewie, mechanic, 1st Tank Battalion, throws the 42-pound Tank Bar in the Tank Bar Toss during the unit’s field meet at Del Valle Field Aug. 31, 2012. - Cpl. John Stewie, mechanic, 1st Tank Battalion, throws the 42-pound Tank Bar in the Tank Bar Toss during the unit’s field meet at Del Valle Field Aug. 31, 2012.
GySgt. Eliesel Rivera, platoon sergeant, 1st platoon, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, is welcomed home by his wife, Marian Rivera, July 29, 2012 during a homecoming celebration at the Combat Center., LCpl. Lauren Kurkimilis, 7/30/2012 8:41 AM - GySgt. Eliesel Rivera, platoon sergeant, 1st platoon, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, is welcomed home by his wife, Marian Rivera, July 29, 2012 during a homecoming celebration at the Combat Center., LCpl. Lauren Kurkimilis, 7/30/2012 8:41 AM
The advanced party for Company A, 1st Tank Battalion returned home to the Combat Center July 20. - The advanced party for Company A, 1st Tank Battalion returned home to the Combat Center July 20.
Costa Mesa Police Officers visit Marines of 1st Tank Battalion and get an inside look at the M1A1 Abrams Tank at the battalion's tank ramp June 28, 2012. The Marines also got an up close look at the officers' motorcycles. - Costa Mesa Police Officers visit Marines of 1st Tank Battalion and get an inside look at the M1A1 Abrams Tank at the battalion's tank ramp June 28, 2012. The Marines also got an up close look at the officers' motorcycles.
The tank of Maj. David Bardorf, the battalion executive officer for 1st Tank Battalion fires its main gun during the final exercise of the battalion’s combined arms exercise known as Steel Knight. The battalion trained in conjunction with multiple other units Dec. 6 through 12. - The tank of Maj. David Bardorf, the battalion executive officer for 1st Tank Battalion fires its main gun during the final exercise of the battalion’s combined arms exercise known as Steel Knight. The battalion trained in conjunction with multiple other units Dec. 6 through 12.