1st Marine Division
Hometown: Camp Pendleton, CA, US
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Featured Video
The Ultimate Sacrifice: Texas Marine Awarded Silver Star Posthumously
2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, awarded the Silver Star medal posthumously to Sgt. Wade D. Wilson, a platoon sergeant who was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan when he risked his own life to protect his Marines. The medal was presented to Wilson's mother, Cindy Easterling, during a ceremony at Camp San Mateo, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA. Ceremony was shot live to tape, switched. Produced by 1st Marine Division, Public Affairs Office. Also available in High Definition.
Video by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes | 1MD | 03.14.2013
Recent Photos
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The ultimate sacrifice: Texas Marine awarded Silver Star...Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, stand in formation during a Silver Star Medal award ceremony for Sgt. Wade Wilson here, March 14, 2013....
Photo by Sgt. Jacob Harrer | 1MD | 03.14.2013
Marine awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medal for...Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, pins the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st...
Photo by Lance Cpl. James Gulliver | 1MD | 03.08.2013
Marines awarded following Western Division MatchesChief Warrant Officer 2 Stephanie Wire, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego shooting team captain, currently serving as the officer in charge of the Marine Band...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney | 1MD | 03.08.2013
National trap shooting champion competes in Western...Lance Cpl. Jacob Arthur, a crew chief serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion and a native of Los Angeles, spots for his partner during the 2013 Western Division...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Scanlan | 1MD | 03.05.2013
Wounded Warriors learn from one another as during...Sergeant Major Alex Thomas, a field medic serving with 3rd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, French Army, fires his air pistol during the Wounded Warrior Shooting...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney | 1MD | 03.01.2013
Competitors take aim during the 2013 Western Division...Marines compete during the 2013 Western Division Matches here, March 5. Participants were selected from their parent commands based on their marksmanship skills....
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1MD | 03.05.2013
Recent Video
(424 votes; 3.66)
The Ultimate Sacrifice: Texas Marine Awarded Silver Star...2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, awarded the Silver Star medal posthumously to Sgt. Wade D. Wilson, a platoon sergeant who was killed during combat operations in...
Video by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes | 1MD | 03.14.2013
Marine Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medal for...Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for saving his squad leader...
Video by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1MD | 03.13.2013
Marine Capt. John D. Black Talks About Silver Star RecipientCapt. John D. Black, the 1st Marine Division commanding general's aide de camp and the former weapons company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines Regiment, platoon...
Video by Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney | 1MD | 03.12.2013
Marine Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medal for...Major General Ronald L. Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader...
Video by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1MD | 03.12.2013
Marine Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medal for...Major General Ronald L. Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, awards Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance...
Video by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1MD | 03.12.2013
Marine Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medal for...Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fireteam leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, talks about saving his squad leader from drowning in Afghanistan.
Video by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1MD | 03.12.2013
Recent News Stories
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The ultimate sacrifice: Texas Marine awarded Silver Star...Family and close friends of Sgt. Wade D. Wilson gathered at Camp San Mateo, March 14, to honor him for giving the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan.
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1MD | 03.14.2013
Marines awarded following Western Division MatchesFrom its’ inception in 1901, the Competition-in-arms Program helped enhance the marksmanship, proficiency and combat readiness of the Marine Corps by providing a...
Story by Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney | 1MD | 03.11.2013
Marine awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medal for...As the sun rose over the Camp Las Flores parade deck here, March 8, Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader serving with Delta Company, 1st Light Armored...
Story by Lance Cpl. James Gulliver | 1MD | 03.08.2013
National trap shooting champion competes in Western...Breathe in, exhale, slow and steady squeeze. A Marine shooter repeats these steps and adds five points toward his score after hitting his target 500 yards down range.
Story by Lance Cpl. Joseph Scanlan | 1MD | 03.06.2013
Wounded Warriors learn from one another during...A Marine sights in and focuses on his target. His fellow warriors observe him making mental notes before his first shot of the Wounded Warrior Shooting Trials. It...
Story by Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney | 1MD | 03.05.2013
Marines compete, build camaraderie during battalion biathlonAs the sun rose over Camp Las Flores’ mountain ridgeline, Marines wearing combat gear anxiously lined the starting line up on the road. The Marines were ready to...
Story by Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney | 1MD | 02.26.2013
Recent Audio
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Marine Eddie Neas, Vietnam Veteran
Eddie Neas, lance corporal with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Alpha Company, 3rd Platoon during the Vietnam Conflict, talks to Leatherneck Magazine sharing his...
Courtesy Audio | 1MD | 02.12.2013
Eddie Neas, lance corporal with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Alpha Company, 3rd Platoon during the Vietnam Conflict, talks to Leatherneck Magazine sharing his...
Courtesy Audio | 1MD | 02.12.2013
MajGen Ronald Bailey
MajGen Ronald Bailey, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, talks to Leatherneck Magazine about Operation Steel Knight.
Audio by 1st Lt. Spencer Kenyon | 1MD | 01.04.2013
MajGen Ronald Bailey, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, talks to Leatherneck Magazine about Operation Steel Knight.
Audio by 1st Lt. Spencer Kenyon | 1MD | 01.04.2013
Maj. Gen. Bailey On Exercise Steel Knight
Maj. Gen. Bailey talks to Leatherneck Magazine about his duties and responsibilities regarding Exercise Steel Knight.
Courtesy Audio | 1MD | 12.19.2012
Maj. Gen. Bailey talks to Leatherneck Magazine about his duties and responsibilities regarding Exercise Steel Knight.
Courtesy Audio | 1MD | 12.19.2012
Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey
Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding officer, 1st Marine Division, talks to Leatherneck Magazine about Operation Steel Knight.
Audio by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes | 1MD | 12.05.2012
Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding officer, 1st Marine Division, talks to Leatherneck Magazine about Operation Steel Knight.
Audio by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes | 1MD | 12.05.2012
Maj Gen Ronald Bailey
Maj Gen Ronald Bailey talks to Leatherneck Magazine about the Montford Point Marines.
Audio by 2nd Lt. Spencer Kenyon | 1MD | 08.13.2012
Maj Gen Ronald Bailey talks to Leatherneck Magazine about the Montford Point Marines.
Audio by 2nd Lt. Spencer Kenyon | 1MD | 08.13.2012
Maj Gen Ronald Bailey
Maj Gen Ronald Bailey talks to the Patriot Files about the Montford Point Marines.
Audio by 2nd Lt. Spencer Kenyon | 1MD | 08.13.2012
Maj Gen Ronald Bailey talks to the Patriot Files about the Montford Point Marines.
Audio by 2nd Lt. Spencer Kenyon | 1MD | 08.13.2012
Recent Publications
The latest Blue Diamond includes "Division NCO Summit," the Navy's 236th Birthday, and IED detection dogs.
The latest Blue Diamond includes 'Monarchs 4 Marines' football camp, Bronze Star recipients, and artillery shoot.
In this edition: Semper Ride entertains, teaches safety; 1st CEB bid farewell to fallen comrades; 5th Marine Regiment hosts family day and Headquarters Battalion holds a...
In this edition: 1st MarDiv welcomes new CG, Marines and sailors of the quarter recognized, San Clemente community leaders visit 2/4 Marines, Dark Horse Battalion welcomes...
In this edition of the Blue Diamond, 3/5 Marine receives motorcycle from care package group, division Marines participate in annual Mud Run, 11th Marines welcome new Sgt....
Division honors fallen service members; 1/5 conducts clearing op in Sangin; 1st CEB Marine throws out first pitch at Angels game
