Coalition force members unload gear and equipment after
Coalition force members unload gear and equipment after traveling to Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 12, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Booker, senior enlisted advisor for the Interna... More
Lance Cpl. Thomas Hanney, a Nanuet, N.Y., native and
Lance Cpl. Thomas Hanney, a Nanuet, N.Y., native and machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, hauls his M240 machine gun during an interdiction operation against insurgents near the Bari Gul Bazaar, Nad ... More
Soldiers with the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army,
Soldiers with the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, forcefully enter a simulated enemy-occupied compound during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain training exercise aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March ... More
Tanks roll through the Afghan desert on their way to
Tanks roll through the Afghan desert on their way to support special operations forces during Operation Helmand Viper, Oct. 20. During the operation, Bravo Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, led the support mission f... More
Thirty-seven U.S. Service members pose for a photo
Thirty-seven U.S. Service members pose for a photo after stating the Oath of Allegiance and receiving their official naturalization papers in a ceremony at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, July 4... More
Local Afghans converse with U.S. Marines assigned to
Local Afghans converse with U.S. Marines assigned to Georgian Liaison Team 11 (GLT/ 11) and Georgian Army Soldiers with Bravo Company, 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion (31st GLIB) while taking a break fro... More
Afghan nationals gather around Afghanistan National
Afghan nationals gather around Afghanistan National Army soldiers during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition for... More
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles are
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles are staged, waiting to have a full agriculture wash aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 3, 2014. Every MRAP must go through the agricult... More
Two Afghan children assisting their elders working
Two Afghan children assisting their elders working in a Poppy field observe U.S. Marines with Georgian Liaison Team 11 (GLT/ 11) and Georgian Army Soldiers with Bravo Company, 31st Georgian Light Infantry Batta... More
An Afghan national woman covers her face while she
An Afghan national woman covers her face while she is questioned during a combined forces patrol in Habib Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 4, 2012. U.S. Marines and Afghanistan National Army soldiers ... More
Afghan elders leave their sandals by the edge of the
Afghan elders leave their sandals by the edge of the carpet during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces to... More
An Afghan family ride on a motorcycle up to a checkpoint
An Afghan family ride on a motorcycle up to a checkpoint in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, Headquarters Battery, conduct the mission to talk to locals about activit... More
Afghan Local Police 3rd Lt. Shah Mohammad meets with
Afghan Local Police 3rd Lt. Shah Mohammad meets with Sgt. Ben Edwards, squad leader, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, Nov. 27, 2012. The two enjoyed chai tea and talke... More
Acupuncture needles protrude from the ear of a patient
Acupuncture needles protrude from the ear of a patient at the combined aid station on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 2013. Navy Lt. Orlando Cabrera, a native of Plainfield, N.J., and ... More
Sandstorm in Sangin, Afghanistan
A sandstorm moves west through Sangin toward Combat Outpost Shukvani in the district of Musa Qalah, Helmand province, May 4.
Danish soldiers, with the Danish Contingent International
Danish soldiers, with the Danish Contingent International Security Assistance Force 17 (DANCON ISAF-17) to Afghanistan, participate in the Danish Flag Lowering ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province... More
Lance Cpl. Charles Jenkins, an engineer with Combat
Lance Cpl. Charles Jenkins, an engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), Regional Command Southwest, stands in a post on the perimeter of Camp Leatherneck, June 4. Jenkin... More
The official party of the Explosive Hazard Reduction
The official party of the Explosive Hazard Reduction course 11-4 renders a salute for Afghanistan’s national anthem during the course graduation ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, June 9. Membe... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class James Swanson, a corpsman with
Petty Officer 2nd Class James Swanson, a corpsman with Border Advisor Team 1 from El Paso, Texas, does an inventory of an Afghan Border Police medical kit at Bost Airfield in Helmand province, June 19. "We make... More
Lance Cpl. Chandra Francisco, with Female Engagement
Lance Cpl. Chandra Francisco, with Female Engagement Team 15 in Sangin District, Helmand province, and a native of Monroe, Wash., talks to children while on patrol, June 17. Francisco was out on patrol with her... More
Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan (second from left), commanding
Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan (second from left), commanding general of Regional Command Southwest and II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), salutes as coalition forces officially transferred responsibility for s... More
A military working dog with Military Working Dog Platoon,
A military working dog with Military Working Dog Platoon, Military Police Support Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), searches a field for IEDs during a mission in Helmand provi... More
A newly graduated Afghan local policeman shows his
A newly graduated Afghan local policeman shows his graduation certificate to those in attendance at the first-ever ALP graduation in Rahim Kalay, Helmand province, July 27. The mission of the ALP in Rahim Kalay... More
110820-N-TH989-186: Lt. Asif I. Balbale, the chaplain
110820-N-TH989-186: Lt. Asif I. Balbale, the chaplain for Assault Amphibian School Battalion at Marine Corps Base Pendleton, Calif., has ministered to Muslims throughout the provinces of Helmand and Kandahar. ... More
Nimroz Provincial Gov. Abdul Karim Barahawi takes part
Nimroz Provincial Gov. Abdul Karim Barahawi takes part in an iftar meal at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Aug. 20. Iftar is the evening meal when Muslims break fast during the month of Ramadan.
Afghan Uniformed Police practice forced entry and
Afghan Uniformed Police practice forced entry and maneuvering at the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest, Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Aug. 23. The shoot house exercise is one part of the Provincial Resp... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Mathew Fitzgerald, a hospital
Petty Officer 3rd Class Mathew Fitzgerald, a hospital corpsman, works with paramedics to recover and transport victims during a casualty drill at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Aug. 24. The exercise measur... More
Lt. Joshua Sherwin, a Navy Chaplain of the Jewish faith
Lt. Joshua Sherwin, a Navy Chaplain of the Jewish faith concludes the final worship service with a blast of the shofar (ram’s horn) signifying the end of the ceremony and breaking of fast observed during Yom Ki... More
USO Spring Tour a big success at Camp Leatherneck
American Idol singer Diana DeGarmo dances with Master Sgt. Eugene Holiday Jr., assistant operation chief for I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarter Group (Forward) in support of the USO show, the USO Spring T... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Flores, an air conditioner mechanic
Lance Cpl. Joshua Flores, an air conditioner mechanic with 9th Communication Battalion, works on a broken air conditioning unit at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 19.
Born in the United States, raised in Mexico, one man advises Afghans
Motivated to pave his own way in life, Sgt. Noel Rodriguez, a guide with Animal Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, from Denver, now mentors and advises soldiers in the Afghan National Army. Rodriguez’... More
Through thick and thin: Husband, wife go through deployment together
Through thick and thin, Staff Sgt. Luke Billingsley along with his wife Sgt. Nancy Billingsley, serve their country together during their seven-month deployment. Both are currently deployed with Marine Aviation... More
First Sgt. Demond Washington, company first sergeant,
First Sgt. Demond Washington, company first sergeant, Bravo Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, pays his respects to Cpl. Daniel L. Linnabary II, during a memorial ceremony in the sweltering Afghanistan sunlight, Sept... More
Staff Sgt. Jaime Butler, left, administration chief,
Staff Sgt. Jaime Butler, left, administration chief, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, enjoys a Thanksgiving Day meal with Sgt. Corey Branner, logistics and supply chief with the bat... More
Paris, Texas, native follows in ancestors' footsteps, defends country ...
Following in his ancestors' footsteps, Cpl. Wesley Giddens is currently serving on his second deployment. Giddens, an intelligence analyst with Regimental Combat Team 7, from Paris, Texas, is currently serving ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Mills, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Mills, right, commanding general, Regional Command (Southwest), visits Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 12, 2013. The Senior leadership... More
Afghan National Army infantry soldiers, who recently
Afghan National Army infantry soldiers, who recently graduated ANA basic training, conduct M224 60mm mortar training operations at the Regional Military Training Center aboard Camp Shurabak, Washir District, He... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment provide fire support for Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) assigned to 1st Kandak, 6th Brigade during Operation California in Kajaki district, Helma... More
An Afghan National Army soldier narrates during the
An Afghan National Army soldier narrates during the ANA's Regional Military Training Center's M224 60mm mortar instructor's course graduation at Camp Shurabak, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, May 9. The soldiers... More
A U.S. Navy Corpsman with 215 Corps Advisors assists
A U.S. Navy Corpsman with 215 Corps Advisors assists Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers with 215 Corps Medics during their first fixed wing patient transfer from Regional Command (Southwest) at Camp Leathernec... More
Mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles with India
Mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, patrol in Now Zad district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2014. India Company was providing security f... More
Major Gen. Sayeed Malook, commanding general of the
Major Gen. Sayeed Malook, commanding general of the Afghan National Army's 215th Corps, center, salutes during the Afghan National Anthem, while attending the largest graduation ceremony of the Regional Corps B... More
U.S. Marines with Georgian Liaison Team 11 (GLT/ 11)
U.S. Marines with Georgian Liaison Team 11 (GLT/ 11) and Georgian Army Soldiers with Bravo Company, 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion (31st GLIB) board a CH-53E Super Stallion as they prepare to employ an ... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, Regional Command
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, Regional Command (Southwest), shakes a Royal Tongan Marine's hand in appreciation for the Kingdom of Tonga's commitment in assisting International Security Assistance Fo... More
Corporal Doel Diaz, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat
Corporal Doel Diaz, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Regional Command (Southwest), conducts a daily vehicle inspection on a Mine- Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle aboard Camp Leatherneck,... More
Staff Sgt. Raymond Archer, top, a combat engineer with
Staff Sgt. Raymond Archer, top, a combat engineer with 1st Platoon, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, points to the left lateral limit during a safety brief before a live-fire exercise aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afg... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with, 4th Tolay,
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with, 4th Tolay, 6th Kandak, 6th Brigade, 215th Corps and U.S. Marines with Tolay Liaison Team (TLT), conduct security patrols around the perimeter of Camp Leatherneck, Helma... More
Newly promoted 1st Lt. Jarred Sabia, right, salutes
Newly promoted 1st Lt. Jarred Sabia, right, salutes Lt. Col. Bradley Weston, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, during a promotion ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 29, 201... More
Sergeant Jacob Smith, a native of Moscow, Tenn., attaches
Sergeant Jacob Smith, a native of Moscow, Tenn., attaches a fueling hose to the refueling panel during an operation aboard Multi-National Base Command Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, June 8, 2014. During the operation,... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, gather
Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, gather their ammunition prior to starting a combat marksmanship range held aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 20, 2014. Ranges such as ... More
Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, commanding general of the Afghan
Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, commanding general of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, and Maj. Gen. MussaWardat, Afghan Ministry of Defense Surgeon General,attend a ceremony for the first Afghan National Ar... More
Royal Navy Capt. Paul Shawcross, the new commander
Royal Navy Capt. Paul Shawcross, the new commander of U.K. Joint Aviation Group, shakes hands with Royal Air Force Capt. Nick Laird, the former commander of JAG, here, Oct. 7. On June 1, 2010, the JAG integrate... More
Sergeant Troy Garza, squad leader, Charley Company,
Sergeant Troy Garza, squad leader, Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is currently deployed to Sangin, Afghanistan, for his second time. Garza, a native of Harlingen, Texas, first deployed to ... More
An Afghan National Army soldier conducts a security
An Afghan National Army soldier conducts a security patrol with Marines of 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, for his final exercise before graduation of the ANA Squad Leader Course in Marjah, May 2. The Squad... More
A soldier with 6th Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 215th Corps
A soldier with 6th Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 215th Corps of the Afghan National Army, searches a man after he crossed the Nahr-e-Bughra Canal near the border of Nahr-e-Saraj and Nad ‘Ali, June 10. Afghan soldiers... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kossi Noameshie gives first
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kossi Noameshie gives first aide to an Afghan boy at the Afghan National Civil Order Police compound, Lashkar Gah, June 17. The boy, a local villager who works at the compound, suffered ... More
First Lt. Patrick Abell, the mentor for Border Advisor
First Lt. Patrick Abell, the mentor for Border Advisor Team 1 from Akron, Ohio, takes an inventory of Afghan Border Patrol weapons with the help of his interpreter at a security checkpoint at Bost Airfield in H... More
Lance Cpl. Ashley Sallee and Lance Cpl. Kimberly Gastelum
Lance Cpl. Ashley Sallee and Lance Cpl. Kimberly Gastelum pose in front of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group’s supply compound at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, July 13. The identical t... More
Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen begin work on
Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen begin work on a new concrete walkway for the wounded warrior barracks aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Aug. 20. The concrete was poured and the walkway completely... More
An Afghan National Army student conducts rifle skills
An Afghan National Army student conducts rifle skills during his training in the Protective Security Detachment course at the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest compound aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand provin... More
Petty Officer Third Class Michael Soto (right), the
Petty Officer Third Class Michael Soto (right), the corpsman for Bridge Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, gives some aspirin to Lance Cpl. Nathan Morningstar during the construction of a b... More
Command sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force
Command sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force (FWD) Sgt. Maj. Michael F. Jones was the guest speaker for the Black History Month Celebration aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Feb. 29. "Only one col... More
Afghan National Army medic trainees return fire during
Afghan National Army medic trainees return fire during a patrol and casualty assistance exercise at Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 3, 2012.
Growing up as a military brat, Lt. Cmdr. Mark Tews,
Growing up as a military brat, Lt. Cmdr. Mark Tews, the regimental chaplain, for Regimental Combat Team 6, knew he wanted to serve his country; however, he also felt a calling to be a minister. Before his commi... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, the commanding
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, the commanding general of Regional Command (Southwest), catches a ride on a light armored vehicle with Lt. Col. George Schreffler, the commanding officer of 1st Light ... More
A young Afghan child unwraps a candy during a shura
A young Afghan child unwraps a candy during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces together to discuss curre... More
Sergeant “Moff” Moffat, a member of the Military Provost
Sergeant “Moff” Moffat, a member of the Military Provost Staff, demonstrates some of the cultural training British forces receive when they arrive in Afghanistan during a visit from Helmand province's Ulema May 3.
Sgt. Dolphus Hill, billeting chief, police sergeant,
Sgt. Dolphus Hill, billeting chief, police sergeant, and color sergeant with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), stretches before he starts swinging his golf club at Camp Leatherneck, Afg... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Jasik, a combat correspondent
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Jasik, a combat correspondent assigned to Regional Command (Southwest) Public Affairs, calibrates the Public Affairs News Link System (PANLS) aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan ... More
Lance Cpl. Robert Walters, right, combat photographer,
Lance Cpl. Robert Walters, right, combat photographer, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, takes a photograph while patrolling with Lance Cpl. Limuel Richards, a team leader with the b... More
An Afghan National Army soldier narrates during the
An Afghan National Army soldier narrates during the ANA's Regional Military Training Center's M224 60mm mortar instructor's course graduation at Camp Shurabak, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, May 9. The soldiers... More
U.S. Marines with Regional Command (Southwest) raise
U.S. Marines with Regional Command (Southwest) raise the American flag during a flag raising ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2013. The ceremony was held in remembrance of ... More
A food service specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment
A food service specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), grills hamburger patties at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 12, 2013. The unit hosted numerous se... More
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 demonstrates
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 demonstrates to Afghan National Army soldiers with the 215th Corps how to repair an electronics panel aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 6, ... More
Colonel Joseph S. Whitaker, left, incoming commanding
Colonel Joseph S. Whitaker, left, incoming commanding officer of Redeployment and Retrograde in support of Reset and Reconstitution Operations Group, gives his remarks during a transfer of authority ceremony fo... More
Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine
Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, establish radio communication during a mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 28, 2014. The company’s mission was to disrupt Taliban fo... More
Soldiers with the Danish Contingent stand in formation
Soldiers with the Danish Contingent stand in formation during their end of mission ceremony aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, May 20, 2014. This year marked the 17th rotation and final deployment to Afghanistan... More
Specialist David Hemmingway, a soldier with 16th Combat
Specialist David Hemmingway, a soldier with 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, Regional Command (South), carries a fuel hose during a refueling operation aboard Multin-National Base Command Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, J... More
Lance Cpl. Andrew Witte, a motor transportation mechanic
Lance Cpl. Andrew Witte, a motor transportation mechanic with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, performs maintenance on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 22,... More
Staff noncommissioned officers study a PowerPoint slide
Staff noncommissioned officers study a PowerPoint slide during an Incident Mitigation Symposium aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2014. The class gave staff NCOs the opportunity to speak about commo... More
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, cuts
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, cuts a ribbon at the entrance of Camp New Garm Ser as part of the official opening ceremony of the camp in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept 1, 2014. Camp New G... More
Lance Cpl. Eric D. Moreno (left), with 3rd Battalion,
Lance Cpl. Eric D. Moreno (left), with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, is given a hand from an Afghan National Army soldier during a security patrol for ANA Squad Leader Course in Marjah, May 2. The Squad L... More
Lance Cpl. Devin S. Kremer, a data systems specialist
Lance Cpl. Devin S. Kremer, a data systems specialist with 2nd Marine Air Wing (Forward), Regional Command Southwest, demonstrates functions of the MK19 grenade launcher during a hands-on simulated test for the... More
Sapper Mike Carter (left) and Cpl. Kyle Hagelburg (right),
Sapper Mike Carter (left) and Cpl. Kyle Hagelburg (right), both with 8 troop, 39 Armored Engineer Squadron, 24 Engineer Regiment, 3 Commando Brigagde, use a crane to assist them in laying pallets on a bridge be... More
Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Veres (right), of Female Engagement
Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Veres (right), of Female Engagement Team 13 in Sangin, Helmand province, patrols through a cornfield with Marines with 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, and Afghan Na... More
Gunnery Sgt. Philip Collins, the Regional Command Southwest
Gunnery Sgt. Philip Collins, the Regional Command Southwest operations chief for Afghan National Security Force development talks through an interpreter to the provincial-level Operation Coordination Center com... More
Petty Officer Third Class Michael Soto, the corpsman
Petty Officer Third Class Michael Soto, the corpsman for Bridge Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, guides the litter-bearers to the landing zone during a medical evacuation of a Marine who ... More
Col. Michael Cordero, commanding officer for II Marine
Col. Michael Cordero, commanding officer for II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Marine Headquarter Group, Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, gives an introductory brief to a financial class of Afghan National ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a light armored
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a light armored vehicle crewman serving with 1st Platoon, Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, was the point man an evening resupply patrol to anothe... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Lamar Jackson, from Atlanta,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Lamar Jackson, from Atlanta, checks for a pulse on a simulated unconscious patient during a training exercise, June 8, 2012. Jackson, a corpsman at the Battalion Aid Station for 1st Batt... More
Iman Suliman leads more than 300 Muslims from various
Iman Suliman leads more than 300 Muslims from various countries in prayer during a service to celebrate Eid al-Fitar, Aug. 19. Eid marks the end of Ramadan and is a time of celebration when Muslims hold a festi... More
General John Allen, commander of the International
General John Allen, commander of the International Security Assistance Force, pays his final respects to Lt. Col. Christopher Raible during a memorial ceremony, Sept. 19. During the ceremony, Marines paid tribu... More
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Kenney hands the second piece of cake
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Kenney hands the second piece of cake to Pfc. Clifford Dietrich during Regimental Combat Team 7’s Marine Corps birthday ceremony, at Camp Leatherneck, Nov. 10. As is tradition, Dietrich, the yo... More
Lance Cpl. Caleb Hackbarth, rifleman, Lima Company,
Lance Cpl. Caleb Hackbarth, rifleman, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, walks through thick mud during a partnered patrol with the Afghan National Army, Nov. 27, 2012. ... More
Cpls. Andrew Salabarria (left), Lee Walls, and Adam
Cpls. Andrew Salabarria (left), Lee Walls, and Adam Stanek, the crew of the navigation vehicle for Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), pose for a photo in front of their Mine Resistant, A... More
Lance Cpl. Justin Miller, a Farmingville, N.Y., native
Lance Cpl. Justin Miller, a Farmingville, N.Y., native and vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), cleans the air filter for his truck’s air conditioner at Camp Dwyer, H... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter flies in to pick up a generator during a helicopter support; team (HST) mission at Observation Post (OP) Athens; Kajaki district; Helmand province; Afghanist... More
Afghan children sit outside a compound and watch as
Afghan children sit outside a compound and watch as soldiers with the 31st Light Infantry Battalion from the Republic of Georgia and a small group of U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Georgian Liaison Tea... More
Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine
Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, provide security during a Mission Rehearsal Exercise at Forward Operating Base Juno, Afghanistan, March 13, 2014. The Marines traveled to Forwar... More
A soldier with 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, guides
A soldier with 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, guides a fellow soldier as he backs up a truck to hitch to a potable water trailer that was transferred to the 215th Corps by Redeployment and Retrograde in sup... More