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

Meet Our 2026 Grand Marshal: Redmond “Red” RamosRedmond Ramos is one of four brothers who all chose the same path of service—as Navy Corpsmen with the Fleet Marine Force, standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Marine infantrymen in combat.On March 26, 2011, near the end of a deployment to Sangin, Afghanistan, with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, tragedy struck. When a fellow Marine stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED), Red moved without hesitation to render aid. As he maneuvered toward the casualty, he triggered a second IED. The blast took his left leg below the knee and left him with additional injuries, but it never took his spirit.A proud California native, Red credits the ocean with helping him heal—calling the hours spent surfing and scuba diving his “greatest therapy.” His resilience, determination, and refusal to let adversity define him have inspired countless others.Today, Red finds his greatest joy in time spent with his wife, Krista—a former Los Angeles City firefighter—and their two children, Aspen and Redmond.We are deeply honored to welcome Redmond Ramos as our 2026 Grand Marshal, representing the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, and the Corpsmen who serve faithfully by their side. We invite you to meet Red at the EXPO after the race and hear his remarkable story firsthand.lagunahillshalfmarathon.com/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we solemnly honor the memory of Cpl Ross A Smith and PFC Javier Chavez Jr., proud Darkhorse Marines who gave their lives in faithful service to our nation. On February 9, 2006, while serving in Anbar Province, Iraq, they were killed in action. Two decades later, their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to duty stand as a lasting testament to their character and commitment to their fellow Marines.May their legacy endure in our hearts and in the history of a grateful nation.Rest in peace, Marines.#SayTheirNames #darkhorse #RememberThem #marines #3rdbattalion5thmarines #neverforgotten #HonorTheFallen #marinecorps #purpleheart ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we pause to honor the memory of PFC Sean Cardelli, a proud Darkhorse Marine who gave his life in service to our nation. Twenty years ago, on February 1, 2006, he was killed in action in Anbar Province, Iraq. His courage, sacrifice, and devotion will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, warrior.#SayTheirNames #darkhorse #RememberThem #marines #3rdbattalion5thmarines #neverforgotten #HonorTheFallen #marinecorps #purpleheart ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we pause to honor the memory of Sgt Jason Amores, a proud Darkhorse Marine who gave his life in service to our nation. Fifteen years ago, on January 20, 2011 he was killed in action in Sangin, Afghanistan. His courage, sacrifice, and devotion will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, warrior.#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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