Marines with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion,
Marines with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Corps Special Operations Command from Camp Lejeune, N.C., board a Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 KC-130J Hercules on Marine Corps Auxi... More
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 returned to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, after completing an independent convoy to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 5. “We are the first wing support s... More
An AH-1W Cobra prepares for launch aboard Camp Bastion,
An AH-1W Cobra prepares for launch aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 11.
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated in a half marathon on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 13. The fastest runner finished the 13.1-mile course in 1 hour, 22 minutes.
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion,
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 7. The largest and heaviest aircraft in the world, the one-of-a-kind An-225 is currently operated by Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines and contracted... More
The Harvest Hawk equipped KC-130J rests on the runway
The Harvest Hawk equipped KC-130J rests on the runway at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 24. The one-of-a-kind Harvest Hawk system includes a version of the target sight sensor used on the AH-1Z Cobra attack hel... More
Lance Cpl. Richard J. Powell, an infantryman with 1st
Lance Cpl. Richard J. Powell, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Reserve, took first place in a half marathon on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, with a time of 1 hour, 22 minutes, ... More
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the 235th Marine Corps birthday with a traditional birthday cake. Tipping the scales at nearly 400 pounds the cake fed more than 1,200 Marines, sailors and civil... More
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated in a half marathon on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 13. The fastest runner finished the 13.1-mile course in 1 hour, 22 minutes.
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated in a half marathon on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 13. The fastest runner finished the 13.1-mile course in 1 hour, 22 minutes.
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated in a half marathon on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 13. The fastest runner finished the 13.1-mile course in 1 hour, 22 minutes.
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marine Dome
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marine Dome reopens following a floor resurfacing project Oct. 8. The Marine Dome is used by more than 700 Marines, Sailors and civilians daily. Basketball, volleyball,... More
Cpl. Brandon E. Derenoff, a radio operator with Marine
Cpl. Brandon E. Derenoff, a radio operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, strikes a piece of aluminum matting with a hammer to loosen it for removal from an inactive flight line on Camp Bastion, Afghani... More
Lance Cpl. Benjamin Escalante, a military policeman
Lance Cpl. Benjamin Escalante, a military policeman with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, guides a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle returning to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, after completing an indepe... More
An H. J. MacDonald middle school student raises his
An H. J. MacDonald middle school student raises his hand while Cpl. Ethan Babin, an aviation electrician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 and native of Houma, La., talks to the middle school students a... More
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 returned to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, after completing an independent convoy to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 5. “We are the first wing support s... More
Marines conduct transfer of authority in Afghanistan
Marines and sailors bow their heads during the chaplain's invocation at Marine Wing Support Squadron 373's transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. The transfer of authority... More
More than 250 personnel departed Marine Corps Air Station
More than 250 personnel departed Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in support of operations in southern Afghanistan, Feb. 1. “I’m excited, this is my first deployment and a new journey,” said Cpl. Keith A. ... More
The Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 color guard presents
The Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 color guard presents arms during the MWSS-373 transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. Lt. Col. Thomas M. Fahy, the commanding officer f... More
Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commanding general
Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commanding general of Regional Command Southwest addresses the audience during the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) transfer of authority to 2nd Marine MAW (Fwd.) at Camp Leath... More
A Marine with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion,
A Marine with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Corps Special Operations Command from Camp Lejeune, N.C., jumps from a Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 KC-130J Hercules, above Marine... More
Lt. Col. Dale R. Kruse, the commanding officer of Marine
Lt. Col. Dale R. Kruse, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, and Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Allen, the squadron's sergeant major, uncase the battle colors during MWSS-373's transfer of authority... More
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a native of Salem, Ore., is currently
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a native of Salem, Ore., is currently deployed to Afghanistan with Marine Light Attack Squadron 169. “I love my job,” said Canoy. “I feel like an important part of the bigger picture.”
Marines get operations brief after mission
Lt. Col. Thomas Fahy, the Marine Wing Support Squadron commanding officer addresses Marines returning to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan after completing and independent convoy to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan March 5.
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, inspects the exterior of an AH-1W Cobra for launch aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 11. “We make sure everyth... More
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated in a half marathon on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 13. The fastest runner finished the 13.1-mile course in 1 hour, 22 minutes.
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, removes the straps from the tail rotor of an AH-1W Cobra in preparation for the helicopters launch from Camp Bastion... More
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point hosted a kick
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point hosted a kick off party for the Combined Federal Campaign at the station theater that included a car and bike show where station patrons were invited to display there vehic... More
Brig. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell Jr., the 3rd Marine
Brig. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell Jr., the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, the sergeant major of 3rd MAW (Fwd.), case the battle colors and end aviation ope... More
Lt. Col. Dale R. Kruse, the commanding officer of Marine
Lt. Col. Dale R. Kruse, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, and Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Allen, the squadron's sergeant major, uncase the battle colors during MWSS-373's transfer of authority... More
Marines, sailors and coalition troops stand at parade
Marines, sailors and coalition troops stand at parade rest during the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) transfer of authority to 2nd MAW (Fwd.) at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 9. “Second MAW comes in w... More
Lance Cpl. Joel T. Farthing, an expeditionary air field
Lance Cpl. Joel T. Farthing, an expeditionary air field specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, removes a steel rod holding together two pieces of aluminum matting from an inactive flight line on Camp... More
The audience applauds following remarks by Maj. Gen.
The audience applauds following remarks by Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commanding general of Regional Command Southwest, during the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) transfer of authority to 2nd MAW (Fwd.)... More
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated in a half marathon on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 13. The fastest runner finished the 13.1-mile course in 1 hour, 22 minutes.
Lt. Col. Thomas M. Fahy, the commanding officer of
Lt. Col. Thomas M. Fahy, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 and Sgt. Maj. Michael Mack, the sergeant major for MWSS-373, case their squadron's battle colors signifying the conclusion of ... More
An AH-1W Cobra prepares for launch aboard Camp Bastion,
An AH-1W Cobra prepares for launch aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 11.
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a native of Salem, Ore., is currently
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a native of Salem, Ore., is currently deployed to Afghanistan with Marine Light Attack Squadron 169. “I love my job,” said Canoy. “I feel like an important part of the bigger picture.”
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marine Dome
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marine Dome reopens following a floor resurfacing project Oct. 8. The Marine Dome is used by more than 700 Marines, Sailors and civilians daily. Basketball, volleyball,... More
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion,
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 7. The largest and heaviest aircraft in the world, the one-of-a-kind An-225 is currently operated by Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines and contracted... More
Marine 1st Lt. Tyler M. Rosenau, a CH-53E pilot with
Marine 1st Lt. Tyler M. Rosenau, a CH-53E pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, answers questions from H. J. MacDonald Middle School students during a career roundtable presentation Oct. 12. More tha... More
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, removes the straps from the rotor blades of an AH-1W Cobra in preparation for the helicopters launch from Camp Basti... More
Cpl. Michael J. Devlin, an aircraft rescue and firefighting
Cpl. Michael J. Devlin, an aircraft rescue and firefighting Marine with MWSS-272, secures pieces of aluminum matting together after they are removed from an inactive flight line on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Ma... More
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, communicates with the crew of an AH-1W Cobra using hand and arm signals at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 11. “We ... More
Cpl. Brandon E. Derenoff, a radio operator with Marine
Cpl. Brandon E. Derenoff, a radio operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, removes a steel rod holding together two pieces of aluminum matting type two, from an inactive flight line on Camp Bastion, Afgh... More
A Marine with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion,
A Marine with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Corps Special Operations Command from Camp Lejeune, N.C., jumps from a Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 KC-130J Hercules, above Marine... More
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a native of Salem, Ore., is currently
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a native of Salem, Ore., is currently deployed to Afghanistan with Marine Light Attack Squadron 169. “I love my job,” said Canoy. “I feel like an important part of the bigger picture.”
More than 250 personnel departed Marine Corps Air Station
More than 250 personnel departed Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in support of operations in southern Afghanistan, Feb. 1. “I’m excited, this is my first deployment and a new journey,” said Cpl. Keith A. ... More
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion,
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 7. The largest and heaviest aircraft in the world, the one-of-a-kind An-225 is currently operated by Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines and contracted... More
Marines, sailors and coalition troops bow their heads
Marines, sailors and coalition troops bow their heads in prayer during the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) transfer of authority to 2nd 3rd MAW (Fwd.) at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 9. The uncasing ... More
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, communicates with the crew of an AH-1W Cobra using hand and arm signals at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 11. “We ... More
Aviation Marines take to the streets
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 returned to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan after completing an independent convoy to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan March 5. “We are the first wing support squ... More
Coalition troops stand at parade rest during the 3rd
Coalition troops stand at parade rest during the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) transfer of authority to 2nd MAW (Fwd.) aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 9. The uncasing of the 2nd MAW (Fwd.) batt... More
Marines and sailors bow their heads during the chaplain's
Marines and sailors bow their heads during the chaplain's invocation at Marine Wing Support Squadron 373's transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. The transfer of authority... More
Sgt. Branden M. Paulsen, a crew chief with Marine Aerial
Sgt. Branden M. Paulsen, a crew chief with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, conducts preflight checks on a KC-130J Hercules Sept. 12 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. VMGR-252 flew to... More
The Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 color guard marches
The Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 color guard marches on the colors during MWSS-373's transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. "MWSS-272 has shown that they are going to ... More
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 returned to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, after completing an independent convoy to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 5. “We are the first wing support s... More
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, removes the straps from the tail rotor of an AH-1W Cobra in preparation for the helicopters launch from Camp Bastion... More
A Marine with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion,
A Marine with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Corps Special Operations Command from Camp Lejeune, N.C., grips the single cord that will deploy his parachute during free-fall and static airborne ... More
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, awaits approval to prepare an AH-1W Cobra for launch aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 11. “I usually launch t... More
The Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 color guard marches
The Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 color guard marches with the American flag and the squadron's battle colors during MWSS-373's transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. T... More
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the 235th Marine Corps birthday with a traditional birthday cake. Tipping the scales at nearly 400 pounds the cake fed more than 1,200 Marines, sailors and civil... More
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion,
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 7. The largest and heaviest aircraft in the world, the one-of-a-kind An-225 is currently operated by Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines and contracted... More
The Marines of the winning team "Major Payne" compete
The Marines of the winning team "Major Payne" compete in the Combined Federal Campaign Cup tug-of-war competition Sept. 13. Four-person teams competed in the event, which included an arm wrestling tournament, t... More
Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) load
Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) load a truck with gear bound for Afghanistan’s Helmand province prior to departing Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9.
The Harvest Hawk equipped KC-130J rests on the runway
The Harvest Hawk equipped KC-130J rests on the runway at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 24. The one-of-a-kind Harvest Hawk system includes a version of the target sight sensor used on the AH-1Z Cobra attack hel... More
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion,
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 7. The largest and heaviest aircraft in the world, the one-of-a-kind An-225 is currently operated by Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines and contracted... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 remove
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 remove worn down aluminum matting from an inactive flight line on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 29. Once the aluminum matting is removed a permanent runway will ... More
The Marines from the winning team named "Major Payne"
The Marines from the winning team named "Major Payne" receive the Combined Federal Campaign Cup trophy during the CFC kick-off party at the station theater, Sept. 13. The Marines were from Marine Transport Squa... More
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. Henry A. Prutch, sergeant major of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), prepare to uncase the battle colors and officially assume... More
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 returned to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, after completing an independent convoy to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 5. “We are the first wing support s... More
The few, the proud, the charitable: CFC accepting donations for annua...
2nd Lt. William J. Humphreys fills out a Combined Federal Campaign donation sheet at the Cherry Point drop-off location in the station headquarters building Oct. 21. “I’ve donated for years,” said Humphreys. “I... More
Lance Cpl. Shiquesha T. Howard, an aviation operations
Lance Cpl. Shiquesha T. Howard, an aviation operations specialist with 2nd MAW (Fwd.) shoulders her pack bound for Afghanistan’s Helmand province prior to departing Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9.
Marines and sailors bow their heads during the chaplain's
Marines and sailors bow their heads during the chaplain's invocation at Marine Wing Support Squadron 373's transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. The transfer of authority... More
Marines and sailors salute as the national anthem plays
Marines and sailors salute as the national anthem plays during Marine Wing Support Squadron 373's transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. "The Marines did an outstanding jo... More
Lt. Col. Thomas Fahy, the Marine Wing Support Squadron
Lt. Col. Thomas Fahy, the Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 commanding officer addresses Marines returning to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, after completing an independent convoy to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 5.
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 returned to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, after completing an independent convoy to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 5. “We are the first wing support s... More
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, stands by waiting to launch an AH-1W Cobra aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 11.
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a native of Salem, Ore., is currently
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a native of Salem, Ore., is currently deployed to Afghanistan with Marine Light Attack Squadron 169. “I love my job,” said Canoy. “I feel like an important part of the bigger picture.”
Marine turret gunners take on difficult mission in Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Tannon R. Hillis, a military policeman with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, mans the turret aboard a mine resistent ambush protected vehicle returning to Camp Leatherneck, Aghanistan after completi... More
2nd MAW (Fwd) starts deployment
Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) load a truck with gear bound for Afghanistan’s Helmand province prior to departing Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9.
Brig. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell Jr., the 3rd Marine
Brig. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell Jr., the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, the sergeant major of 3rd MAW (Fwd.), case the battle colors and end aviation ope... More
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marine Dome
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marine Dome reopens following a floor resurfacing project Oct. 8. The Marine Dome is used by more than 700 Marines, Sailors and civilians daily. Basketball, volleyball,... More
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion,
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 7. The largest and heaviest aircraft in the world, the one-of-a-kind An-225 is currently operated by Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines and contracted... More
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated in a half marathon on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 13. The fastest runner finished the 13.1-mile course in 1 hour, 22 minutes.
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, inspects the exterior of an AH-1W Cobra for launch aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 11. “We inspect the helic... More
Marines with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion,
Marines with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Corps Special Operations Command from Camp Lejeune, N.C., dive from a Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 KC-130J Hercules during free-fal... More
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion,
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 7. The largest and heaviest aircraft in the world, the one-of-a-kind An-225 is currently operated by Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines and contracted... More
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, communicates with the crew of an AH-1W Cobra using hand and arm signals at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 11. “We ... More
Cpl. Brandon E. Derenoff, a radio operator with Marine
Cpl. Brandon E. Derenoff, a radio operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, removes a steel rod holding together two pieces of aluminum matting type two, from an inactive flight line on Camp Bastion, Afgh... More
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated in a half marathon on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 13. The fastest runner finished the 13.1-mile course in 1 hour, 22 minutes.
Lt. Col. Thomas M. Fahy, the commanding officer of
Lt. Col. Thomas M. Fahy, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, addresses the audience during the MWSS-373 transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. Fahy... More
Marines march the colors during Marine Wing Support
Marines march the colors during Marine Wing Support Squadron 373's transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. The transfer of authority ceremony not only symbolized the end of... More
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point hosted a kick-off
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point hosted a kick-off party for the Combined Federal Campaign at the station theater that included a car and motorcycle show where station patrons were invited to display their... More
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion,
The Antonov An-225 touched down at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 7. The largest and heaviest aircraft in the world, the one-of-a-kind An-225 is currently operated by Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines and contracted... More
A Marine with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion,
A Marine with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Corps Special Operations Command from Camp Lejeune, N.C., jumps from a Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 KC-130J Hercules, above Marine... More
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, addresses the audience during the 3rd MAW (Fwd.) transfer of authority to 2nd MAW (Fwd.) at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan,... More
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated
More than 400 coalition troops and civilians participated in a half marathon on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 13. The fastest runner finished the 13.1-mile course in 1 hour, 22 minutes.
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 remove
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 remove worn down aluminum matting from an inactive flight line on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 29. Once the aluminum matting is removed a permanent runway will ... More
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Kelsey J. Canoy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, salutes the crew of an AH-1W Cobra after the helicopter's successful launch from Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 11.
Marine turret gunner looks out for IEDs
More than 50 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 returned to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan after completing an independent convoy to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan March 5. “We are the first wing support squ... More