Alpha battery provides suppressive, indirect fire for units engaged in the mechanized assault course Jan. 31 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. “Artillery is physically and mentally demanding,” said Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens, the commanding officer for 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. “The noncommissioned officers come together and make it happen.” The Marines are with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, for Inegrated Training Exe


Alpha battery provides suppressive, indirect fire for units engaged in the mechanized assault course Jan. 31 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. “Artillery is physically and mentally demanding,” said Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens, the commanding officer for 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. “The noncommissioned officers come together and make it happen.” The Marines are with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, for Inegrated Training Exercise 2-15. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester/ Released) Ground Combat Element brings big guns for ITX 2-15,M777A2 Howitzer 150131-M-XX123-206


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