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3D Assault Amphibian Battalion

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January 30, 2010

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During Dawn Blitz Marines with 3DAABN stormed the beaches of Camp Pendleton, reinforcing the Marine Corps' tradition as a Maritime-Force-In-Readiness. During the operation, the Battalion demonstrated its unique amphibious and expeditionary capabilities as America's expeditionary fighting force.
Families got a chance to come live a day in the life of their Marines during this year's John and Jane Wayne Day event. Seen here, GySgt Wallace, the day's Range Safety Officer (RSO), briefs the families on what they would be doing that afternoon.
Bravo was welcomed home from their Unit Deployment Program (UDP) in Okinawa Japan with open arms in March. Seen here is Sgt. Shull with his son Carson just after getting off the bus. While in Japan, Bravo Company was busy with weekly operations in Okinawa. Additionally, they partook in operation Cobra Gold 12 in Thailand, a Joint Force operation.
3DAABN enjoyed bringing their children to work for a day in March of this year. During the day they participated in a wide variety of activities aimed at showing children what their dads really do. Here we see some observers of the amphibious demonstration.
Between March 26 and March 28 3DAABN successfully completed the longest ship to shore movement ever attempted in the Amtrack community.

Alpha Co Hits the Field for Cromite

Between May 7 and May 10 the Alpha Dogs partook in Cromite, the first field op Alpha in preparation for their UDP (Unit Deployment Program) ....

12 Nauticle Mile Swim

Between March 26 and March 28 3DAABN successfully completed the farthest amphibious assault ever in the history of the Amtrack community. Over the course of three days 3rd Tracks executed multiple 12 ....

Maj. Carlos Jackson, 3DAABN XO, accepts volunteer award

Maj. Carlos Jackson (right), executive officer of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, accepts an award from Brig. Gen. Vincent Coglianese (left), commanding general of Marine Corps Installations....

Maj. Carlos Jackson, 3DAABN XO, accepts volunteer award

Maj. Carlos Jackson (right), executive officer of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, accepts an award from Brig. Gen. Vincent Coglianese (left), commanding general of Marine Corps Installations....

Bring Your Children to work day 2012

School children across California started their day with writing, reading and arithmetic like they do every day.

Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVA) Message

As a Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVA) of 3D AABN it is my responsibility to provide confidential support and services to victims of sexual assault. These responsibilities were set forth in policies established by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program at HQMC.

Lt. Colonel Hall Discusses Importance of 3D AABn Spouse Club

Lt. Colonel Hall discusses what the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion Spouse Club does to help the Battalion, and why it is important to include Marine's families.

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Produced by Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz

Mary Jean Hall Discusses Importance of 3D AABn Spouse Club

Lt. Colonel Hall discusses what the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion Spouse Club does to help the Battalion, and why it is important to include Marine's families.

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Produced by Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz

08.05.2011

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Frederick Monday, foreground, platoon commander for 4th Platoon, Company C, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, briefs his Marines aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Pacific Ocean July 3, 2010, before the platoon begins training in Peru for Partnership of the Americas 2010 (POA-10) and Southern Exchange 2010 (SE-10), two separate U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South (MARFORSOUTH) exercises being executed concurrently with partner nation forces from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.

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Photo by Cpl. Brian J. Slaght

Marine officer saves drowning Liberian soldier

CAMP PENDLETON, CA - (07.19.2011)

It was supposed to be a normal day at the beach for 1st Lt. Scott A. Whipple, a platoon commander with Hotel Company, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, but his military training would soon be needed. .

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3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion changes commanding officers

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - (06.16.2011)

Marines from headquarters and service company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, march onto the parade deck at Del Mar during an elaborate change of command ceremony, June 16. Lt. Col. Daryl G. Crane, the battalion commander of 3rd AABn., relinquished his command to Lt. Col. Howard F. Hall.

Story by Lance Cpl. Jeremey Fasci

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