Combat scenarios challenge Marines during Chromite

Marines escort a downed pilot role-player they located Dec. 5 amid a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel scenario during Exercise Chromite. During the exercise, Marines gained valuable experience, which will prepare them to succeed in real-world operations. The Marines are with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.