MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California – Col. Fridrik Fridrikkson the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Commanding Officer gives a speech to attendees of the Exercise Iron Fist 2018 opening ceremony Jan. 12. Exercise Iron Fist is a five-week-long exercise focusing on advanced marksmanship, amphibious reconnaissance, fire and maneuver assaults, staff planning, logistical support, medical knowledge sharing, fire support operations, including mortars, artillery and close air support, and amphibious landing operations. ( Marine Corps

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