Paty Hernandez

The 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (3rd LAR) is a United States Marine Corps unit activated in September 1983 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. Tasked with providing reconnaissance, security, and screening for larger Marine forces, the battalion is equipped with LAV-25 light armored vehicles, offering speed and versatility on the battlefield. Throughout its history, 3rd LAR has deployed in support of major operations, including the Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the War in Afghanistan. The battalion’s motto, “The Wolfpack,” reflects its reputation for agility, teamwork, and tenacity in both reconnaissance and combat missions.