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2/3 Completes Bougainville I

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment conducted Exercise Bougainville I, a pre-deployment training exercise that enhances the unit’s proficiency, cohesion and combat readiness. Bougainville I was conducted at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows and Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, March 2019.

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180310-M-MI959-002.JPG - U.S. Marine Pfc. Angel Reveles fires on enemy targets at the Ulupau Range Training Facility on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 10, 2018. Bougainville I is used to train Marines to fight at the small-unit level and build their proficiency for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Trevor Rowett)

New 1/3 Marine Surpasses Expectations

U.S. Marine Pfc. Angel Reveles joined the Marine Corps in June 2017 to be an infantry rifleman. Just two months into the Fleet Marine Force, Reveles became a fire team leader for Company A, 1st Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, a position usually held by a Marine two ranks above him - corporals.

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180312-M-MI959-009.JPG - U.S. Marines touch down and set up security during Exercise Bougainville I at Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, March 12, 2018. Bougainville I is used to train Marines to fight at the small-unit level and build their proficiency for future deployments. The Marines are with Company B, 1st Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Trevor Rowett)

Patrolling Exercise conducted by 1/3 Marines for Exercise Bougainville I

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, began a week-long patrolling exercise at Kahuku Training Area, near the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, March 12, 2018. This training evolution is part of Exercise Bougainville I, which is designed to assess training and readiness standards for fire team through platoon level tasks.

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180222-M-AD571-001.JPG - Marines and Sailors are greeted by Col. Michael Styskal and senior leadership upon their return to Marine Corps Base Hawaii from Integrated Training Exercise 2-18, Feb. 22, 2018. During the month long exercise, the Marines and Sailors participated in multiple training events to assess their combat readiness. Styskal is the commanding officer of 3d Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kathy Nunez)

Hawaii Marines return from ITX 2-18

Marines and Sailors returned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii Feb. 21-25, 2018 from Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms after finishing Integrated Training Exercise 2-18.

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U.S. Marine Capt. Kenneth LaLonde was named the 2017 III Marine Expeditionary Force Logistician of the Year. - U.S. Marine Capt. Kenneth LaLonde was named the 2017 III Marine Expeditionary Force Logistician of the Year. After a sudden change in billet, LaLonde accepted his new responsibilities and excelled at them as a young officer, leading to his recognition as the 2017 III MEF Logistician of the Year and his nomination to be the 2017 Marine Corps Logistician of the Year. LaLonde, a San Diego, California native, is the 1st Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment logistics officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kathy Nunez)