Our Mission is To Provide Encouragement, Relief and Comfort to the Marines/Sailors and their Families of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines USMC

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Laguna Hills Team Darkhorse

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Our Mission is To Provide Encouragement, Relief and Comfort to the Marines/Sailors and their Families of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines USMC.

November calls us to pause in gratitude and remembrance.We honor the men and women who have served our country with courage, integrity, and devotion. We remember those who never came home, and we recognize the families whose strength ensures their legacy endures.To our veterans, past and present, thank you for your service and sacrifice. The freedoms we cherish stand as a testament to your commitment, and your contributions to our nation will never be forgotten. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we pause to honor the memory of 2nd Lieutenant James Patrick Blecksmith, a proud Darkhorse Marine who gave his life in service to our nation. Twenty-two years ago, on November 11, 2004, he was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to his Marines and his mission will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, warrior.#SayTheirNames #darkhorse #RememberThem #marines #3rdbattalion5thmarines #neverforgotten #HonorTheFallen #marinecorps #purpleheart ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Birthday, Marines! Below are a few of our favorite quotes to celebrate you. "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the Marines don't have that problem." -Former President Ronald Reagan."Carry out your mission and keep your honor clean. Demonstrate to the world there is "No better friend – No Worse Enemy than a U.S. Marine." -Defense Secretary James Mattis."You cannot exaggerate about the Marines. They are convinced to the point of arrogance that they are the most ferocious fighters on earth — and the amusing thing about it is that they are." -Father Kevin Keaney, 1st Marine Division Chaplain"I'll never forget them or their spirit. Those boys were burned and bruised. But I never saw a Marine who was beaten." -Navy Flight Nurse Norma Crotty, Iwo Jima ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we pause to honor the memory of Staff Sergeant Gene Ramirez and Lance Corporal Erick J. Hodges, proud Darkhorse Marines who gave their lives in service to our nation. Twenty‑two years ago, on November 10, 2004, they were killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to their Marines and the mission will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, warriors.#SayTheirNames #darkhorse #RememberThem #marines #3rdbattalion5thmarines #neverforgotten #HonorTheFallen #marinecorps #purpleheart ... See MoreSee Less
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Welcome Baby Baskets

Darkhorse Marine wives were treated to a fun night of creative painting, dinner; and “welcome baby baskets” ftom Team Darkhorse. Shout out to Polly’s Pies for once more providing pies for the dinner, and an extra each for the ladies to bring home to their Marine!

TEAM DARKHORSE GALLUPS INTO 2022

By Karen Robbins In April Members of Team Darkhorse met with the Command Team of our city’s adopted3rdBattalion,5thMarines (commonly known as 3/5 or “Darkhorse”).The meeting opened with a surprise visit from Col A.J. Munro (the Commander of the 5thRegiment Headquarters). He spoke graciously, sincerely and candidly about the effects ourcity’s

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