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Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, set up security at Sonora Pass during Mountain Training Exercise 2-15 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, March 23, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Charles Santamaria/Released) - Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, set up security at Sonora Pass during Mountain Training Exercise 2-15 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, March 23, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Charles Santamaria/Released)

'Lava Dogs' prepare for 'every clime and place'

Gusts of up to 30 mph blew through the rolling hills and valleys of the Sierra Mountains as 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment traversed treacherous terrain to gain a superior position over the enemy. Marines traveled over creeks, up steep inclines and through snow banks at elevations of up to 10,000 feet. The environment tested their resolve and tactics as they hunted opposition forces.

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SECNAV Recognizes Combat Center for Environmental Awareness

PRESS RELEASE #15-004 March 25, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SECNAV RECOGNIZES COMBAT CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

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2nd Lt. Brett Woolard, student, Infantry Officers Course 2-15, posts security atop a building during exercise Talon Reach V at Range 220, March 27, 2015. Talon Reach is a culminating exercise that reinforces Marine Air Ground Task Force operations, introduces air assault planning considerations while leveraging innovative technology. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released) - 2nd Lt. Brett Woolard, student, Infantry Officers Course 2-15, posts security atop a building during exercise Talon Reach V at Range 220, March 27, 2015. Talon Reach is a culminating exercise that reinforces Marine Air Ground Task Force operations, introduces air assault planning considerations while leveraging innovative technology. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released)

Talon Reach V provides essential training for IOC

A CH-53 Super Stallion hovered over Farah City as 25 Marines inserted in the still of night. Moments after their patrol commenced, the Marines were suddenly bombarded by sounds of explosions that echoed through the streets. As the mortars fell around the future infantry officers, they set up defensive positions and stood ready to take on opposing forces during exercise Talon Reach V.

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