The Marines deem themselves to be elite, and their Force Recon units – special-ops-capable Marines who specialize in going deep into enemy territory to scout out the bad guys — are among the most ...

Marine Recon and Marine Raiders are two elite communities within the U.S. Marine Corps, often confused for one another—but their missions, command structures, and training are fundamentally different.

Imagine yourself as a Marine in the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, proudly wearing the insignia of a unit that blends speed with lethality. You’re in your early twenties — perhaps only ...

U.S. Marines with Maritime Reconnaissance Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct Maritime Domain Awareness and coordinate close air support as part of Exercise Steel ...