Marine Corps exercises and training thunder on despite COVID-19 concerns
Shawn Snow
A Marine infantry battalion and elements of a Marine air wing are still slated to kick off an upcoming exercise aboard Twentynine Palms, California — and its parent command says the training is “mission-essential training†despite concerns over COVID-19.
The nearly month-long integrated training exercises known as an ITX helps Marines hone skills in integrating aviation assets while training combined-arms maneuver warfare aboard the sprawling training center at Twentynine Palms.
The Camp Pendleton based 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, along with elements of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing are still expected to kick off the ITX, according to an emailed statement sent to Marine Corps Times Friday evening from I Marine Expeditionary Force.
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