By 3D AA BN | September 27, 2012

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton California -  Marines and Sailors participate in Fox Companies Deactivation Ceremony on 27 September 2012. MORE

By 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion | June 01, 2012

On Friday June 1 the gators of 3DAABN sent upwards of 100 marines to partake in the World Famous MARSOC Mudrun. The race was 10 kilometers through the hills and mud of Camp Pendleton . Cpl Frye of Alpha Company had this to say: "It was awesome…and a great example of unit cohesion." MORE

By 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion | May 07, 2012

Between 7 and 10 May, the Marines of Company A conducted their first field exercise (FEX) in preparation for their upcoming Unit Deployment Program (UDP) to Okinawa. The week was jam packed with training and the Marines worked hard to perfect the brilliance in the basics required for successful AAV Operations. The events included water operations, MORE

By 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion | March 29, 2012

From 26-28 March 2012, the Marines and Sailors of the 3d AABn made history as they participated in the successful capabilities demonstration of the AAV P-7 from a distance of 12 Nautical miles from ship to shore. This was the very first demonstration of this type with the current configuration of the AAV Family of Vehicles. Tasked by the Deputy MORE

By 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion | March 09, 2012

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - School children across California started their day with writing, reading and arithmetic like they do every day. But near the beach on Camp Pendleton, one group of children began their day with Marine Corps physical fitness and a Meal, Ready-to-Eat.Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion hosted "Bring Your Child to MORE

By Courtesy Story | July 19, 2011

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – 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.Whipple was attending a social function at a beach close to Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Compound, April MORE