Marines

Unit HomeNewsNews Article Display

Photo Information

Amphibious assault vehicles drive along Red Beach here en route to an urban training town June 19 during the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's two-week field exercise. The vehicles carried Marines and sailors of Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground-combat element for the unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter

Download
Details

Lima stalks combat town

19 Jun 2011 | Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit

PRINT
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Marines and sailors conducted a night raid on an urban training town here June 19 during the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's first full-scale exercise since becoming a complete Marine air-ground task force in May.

Company L, supported by their mechanized platoon, rehearsed throughout the day for the culminating night mission.

Platoon commander 2nd Lt. John P. Krudy called out scenarios to which the Marines responded: They took cover from incoming fire or treated simulated casualties.

With each iteration came new assault plans.

"We rehearse these things before we get out there to remove the friction of darkness and enemies," said Krudy, a 24-year-old Vienna, Mich., native. "That way I can have my guys practicing some of these uncertain situations before it gets harder."

The raid force travelled in amphibious assault vehicles and secured the town building by building while engaging enemy role-players.

Company L is one of three rifle companies in Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the 11th MEU's ground-combat element.


More Media

Pfc. Antonio L. Renteria uses stealth techniques while moving through a field here June 19. Renteria, a 20-year-old Oak Lawn, Ill., native, serves with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground-combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

110619-M-EE799-134.JPG

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter

Cpl. Joseph S. Weatherford provides security during night raid rehearsals here June 19. Weatherford, a 21-year-old Conroe, Texas, native, serves as an intelligence analyst with Company L, one of three rifle companies in Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground-combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit recently began its first full-scale exercise since becoming a complete Marine air-ground task force in May.

110619-M-EE799-145.JPG

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter

Cpl. William G. Stickney watches a Marine simulate launching a rocket during night raid rehearsals here June 19. Stickney, a 22-year-old Roanoke, Va., native, serves as a machine gun team leader with Company L, one of three rifle companies in Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground-combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit recently began its first full-scale exercise since becoming a complete Marine air-ground task force in May.

110619-M-EE799-163.JPG

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter

Pfc. Enrique Correa provides security while rehearsing for a night raid here June 19. Correa, an 18-year-old Yuma, Ariz., native, serves as a Rifleman with Company L, one of three rifle companies in Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground-combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit recently began its first full-scale exercise since becoming a complete Marine air-ground task force in May.

110619-M-EE799-170.JPG

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter

Platoon commander 2nd Lt. John P. Krudy debriefs Marines and sailors after night raid rehearsals here June 19. Krudy, a 24-year-old Vienna, Mich., native, serves with Company L, one of three rifles companies in Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground-combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit recently began its first full-scale exercise since becoming a complete Marine air-ground task force in May.

110619-M-EE799-177.JPG

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter

Company L Marines wait for nightfall before conducting a training raid here June 19. The rifle company is one of three in Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground-combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit recently began its first full-scale exercise since becoming a complete Marine air-ground task force in May.

110619-M-EE799-180.JPG

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter

Marine Corps News

Colonel Caleb Hyatt
Commanding Officer

Colonel Caleb Hyatt is a native of Tamarac, Florida. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant following graduation with merit from the United States Naval Academy in May 2001. Colonel Hyatt’s command positions include Guns Platoon Commander, Battery S, 5th Battalion, 10th Marines; Headquarters Battery Commander, 5th Battalion, 11th Marines; Battery R Commander, 5th Battalion, 11th Marines; and Commanding Officer, 2d Battalion, 11th Marines. Colonel Hyatt has deployed in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM with artillery, light armored reconnaissance, and logistics units. Colonel Hyatt holds a BS in Computer Science, MA in Management, MMAS in Theater Operations, and an MS in National Security Strategy. Colonel Hyatt is also a 2023 distinguished graduate from the National War College.

Read Biography

Lieutenant Col. Steven M. Sprigg
Executive Officer

LtCol Sprigg was born in Parkersburg, WV. LtCol Sprigg enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in September 2004 and recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. LtCol Sprigg was selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in March 2008. He was designated a Naval Aviator in February 2011 and reported to HMLAT-303 for training as an AH-1W pilot. LtCol Sprigg is currently serving as the Executive Officer for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in Camp Pendleton, California.

Read Biography

Sergeant Major Geronimo Guzman
Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Guzman enlisted in the Marine Corps in November of 1998. He attended recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. In April of 1999, Private First Class Guzman transferred to the Material Readiness Battalion, 3rd Force Service Support Group, Okinawa, Japan. In July of 2005, Sergeant Guzman reported to Drill Instructor School, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. In May of 2011, Staff Sergeant Guzman reported to the Officers Candidate School, Quantico, Virginia. In November of 2019, Sergeant Major Guzman was promoted to his current rank and reported to Recruiting Station Sacramento. In July 2022, Sergeant Major Guzman reported to 1st Maintenance Battalion, where he previously served as the Battalion Sergeant Major.

Read Biography