1st Reconnaissance Battalion Light Hearted For the lava dogs over

For the lava dogs over at Marine Corps Base Hawaii

The companies of 3/9 include:

radiological or nuclear warfare (including terrorism) hazards may be present

A driptorch is a tool used in wildfire suppression

it served until the mid-2000s when it was deactivated to make room for one of three light armor reconnaissance battalions

1st Reconnaissance Battalion Light Hearted For the lava dogs over1st Reconnaissance Battalion (1st Recon Bn) is a reconnaissance battalion in the United States Marine Corps. It is a stand alone battalion with no parent regiment. Instead, it falls directly under the command of the 1st Marine Division. 1st Recon Bn is located at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California. Mottos: "Celer, Silens, Mortalis", "Swift, Silent, Deadly" Nickname: Black Diamond Companies: Headquarters and Service Company Alpha