Marines are breaking ground, ya dig? Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, familirized its heavy equipment operators and mechanics with the new M9 Armored Combat Earthmover during a five day training exercise from FEb. 24-Mar. 1, 2014, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The week long training explained the new uprgrades to both operators and mechanics. The M9 ACE is able to provide support to front-line Marines by clearing enemy obstacles, repairing roads and supply routes, and build fighting positions. Interview 1: Capt. Gregory Procaccini, M9 Project ACE officer Video by Cpl. Austin Long