James Dutenhaver, a state employee assigned to the 178th Civil Engineering Squadron, plows snow Feb. 8 at Springfield Air National Guard in Springfield, Ohio. Dutenhaver has worked in the 178th CES for 16 years More
Snow removal trucks from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron clear the flight line at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 14, 2018. The snow removal team helped ensure the efficient takeoffs and landings of More
A 5th Civil Engineer Squadron member adjusts the outrigger on a bucket truck at Minot Air Force Base N.D., March 21, 2018. The 5th CES electric shop powers the base with electricity and provides electricity to More
Firefighters from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron talk about the aircraft live-fire training they are about to execute at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 21, 2018. All firefighters are required to conduct live More
An airfield damage assessment team from the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron, assesses the damage caused by a simulated improvised explosive device during a training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. More
Airman 1st Class Paul Prohaszka, a member of the Structures flight of the 127th Civil Engineer Squadron, works in the wood shop at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., May 4, 2018. Michigan Citizen-Airmen More
Senior Airman Donovan Davis and Airman Basic Justin Lange, 114th Civil Engineering Squadron structural apprentices, replace an old fence with supervision as a part of their On-The-Job training on Joe Foss Field More
Members of the 147th Civil Engineering Squadron receive their morning briefing before starting work for the day June 6, 2018, at Helemano Plantation, Wahiawa, Hawaii. The 147th CES are building homes for a comm More
Technical Sgt. Henry Olivares, a structures craftsman with the 147th Civil Engineering Squadron, applies joint compound to the walls of a building June 6, 2018, at Helemano Plantation, Wahiawa, Hawaii. The 147t More
Staff Sgt. Chadrick Miller, a power production craftsman and Staff Sgt. Jarvis Jones, an electrician craftsman, both with the 147th Civil Engineering Squadron, prepare electrical service connectors June 8, 2018 More
Members of the 147th Civil Engineering Squadron, Innovative Readiness Training, and Helemano Plantation pose together June 8, 2018, at Helemano Plantation, Wahiawa, Hawaii. Members of the 147th CES continue the More
Senior Airman KeAsia Williams, an emergency management journeyman with the 147th Civil Engineering Squadron instruct members of the 15th wing the proper way to cover assets June 12, 2018, at Hickam, AFB, Hawaii More
Senior Airman Kristian Martinez-felix, left, a 319th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration apprentice, and Senior Airman Tristan Miles, a 319th HVAC-R journeyman, main More
PACIFIC OCEAN - US Navy Lt. Bill Malone (left), USS Essex deck officer; United Kingdom Left Lt. Mike McMahon (middle), Royal Navy flight deck officer for the HMS Prince of Wales; and UK Sub-Left Lt. Al Hough (r More
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy, Mrs. Ann Thomas (A.T) Johnston, lower left, and U.S. Air Force Col. James D. Scott, Director of Civil-Military Engagement Policy a More
U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Airmen work to remove water from a large hole utilizing a water pump and a excavator, so that concrete storm water pipes can be laid in the ground, during phase one construction of More
9th Civil Engineer Squadron Electrical Systems Airmen prepare to switch off a 12k volt transformer July 19, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th CE Electrical Systems shop is responsible for maint More
OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Ragsdale, a rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cleans his rifle, during Hawaii sustainment Training Exercise, July More
OAHU - U.S. Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicle Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drive on to the beach during sustainment training exercise July 20, 2018. This t More
OAHU - U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam Mccullough, an anti-tank missleman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands post, during sustainment training exercise July 21, More
OAHU - U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pose for a photo, during Sustainment Training Exercise, July 22, 2018. This training allowed the Marin More
PACIFIC OCEAN - U. S. Marine Sgt. Timothy McGinniss, a Fire Supportman with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), works out at the gym during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex A More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Raymundo Cardona, a food service specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), looks after his Marines during a regularly scheduled deployment More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Colton Ciufo with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibious assault ship USS Essex during a regularly schedul More
PACIFIC OCEAN – Two F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 fly over the Wasp-class amphibious assaults ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Rea More
PACIFIC OCEAN – An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flies over the Pacific Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amp More
PACIFIC OCEAN – An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flys over Wake Island, during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibiou More
332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron continue to implement innovative ways to save the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing water and money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Wright)
502nd Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management team work to remove a bee hive in a utility access box at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 8, 2018. Approximately 10 -12 pounds of honeycomb was removed More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Richard Herrara, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibi More
9th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment Airmen move a concrete saw Aug. 10, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Pavement and heavy equipment Airmen help maintain the roads and flight li More
MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 1 More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kajuan Hern, an airframer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cleans an oil barrel aboard the Wasp-class amphibious More
SULU SEA – U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Shelton Needham (left) with Lance Cpl. Kaleb Thompson (right) with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), look out More
PACIFIC OCEAN– U.S. Marine Sgt. Larry Esteo Jr. (right), a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), has a conversation with a Malaysian Marine (left) aboard the Wasp More
U.S. Air Force the 433rd Civil Engineering Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas and the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., prepare for a mass casualty training scenario at Sp More
Members of the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct heavy equipment training at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Aug. 23, 2018. Graders, backhoes, sweepers and other heavy equipment was used to keep members if the 1 More
Members of the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct heavy equipment training at Gowen Field, Idaho, Aug. 23, 2018. The training focuses on the use of graders, backhoes, sweepers, deicers and other heavy equipm More
Airman 1st Class Brandon Estey, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement equipment operator, drives a post into the ground Aug. 28, 2018, Wichita, Kansas. The Dirt Boys made a rope fence to guide attendants for th More
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – U.S. Navy Sailors wait for a resupply for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) at a Bandaranaike International Airport logistics hub during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex A More
INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Gabriela Justice, a food service specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), puts in ear protection in preparation for an M-240B machine gun range More
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Grant Henning, a motorman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes apart an M-240B machine gun during weapons maintenance abo More
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodrick Weston, a postal chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sweeps the deck of the hangar bay at the end of a replenishment-at-sea ab More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Jacob Lutz, an engineering electrical equipment systems technician assigned to Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to come ashore while participating in Theat More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marine Sgt. Denny Velasquez and Cpl. Christian Ortiz, field artillerymen assigned to the artillery detachment of Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ensure the M More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marines and Sailors offload gear and personnel onto the beach while participating in Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Mari More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Ford, Equal Opportunity noncommissioned officer in charge, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, speaks with members of the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineering Group after conducting one-on-on in More
Tech. Sgt. Jason Nelson is one of the busiest individuals in the 171st Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineering Squadron. He is an Engineering Assistant, a Computer Security Manager, Information Assurance Officer, More
GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 17, 2018) A Sailor assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, directs an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard More
GULF OF ADEN – Marine Cpl. Francisco Diaz Jr., a combat videographer with the Communication Strategy and Operations section of the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes a photo of a Marin More
GULF OF ADEN - Marine Sgt. James Vu Jr., a martial arts instructor trainer with Combat Cargo, supervises Marines on their grey belt test during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training session aboard the Wa More
GULF OF ADEN - Marine Sgt. Nicolas Herrera, a radio technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates a proper basic warrior stance during a Mar More
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS - U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ensure a panel is secure on an F-35B Lightning II in preparation for the F-35B's f More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Bruner, the outgoing 173rd Civil Engineering Flight commander, presents Col. James Mitchell, 173rd Mission Support Group commander, with the guidon during a change of command ceremon More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brannon Reed, aviation operations specialist, Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, connects the frame of a Base-X tent shelter in prep More
ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marine Cpl. Yesenia Rojas, an avionics electrician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), seals screws on an MV-22B Osprey aboard the Wasp- More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Martinez, a flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), repairs seals on an MV-22B Osprey aboard More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Combat Cargo, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), prepare to receive supplies during a regularly scheduled vertical replenishment-at-sea aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Peter Dye, an administrative specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), places a photo on a collage aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship U More
U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Toby Moone, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, puts a flame-retardant firefighter jacket on a child during Fire Prevention Week at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Oct. 11, 2018. T More
U.S. Air Force Col. Patricia A. Csànk, Commander Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and the 673d Air Base Wing, receives a briefing on morning operations during exercise Polar Force 19-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Ri More
MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 8, 2018) U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) dance and play with children during a volunteer More
SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 13, 2018) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Shean, an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, adjusts his communica More
SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 14, 2018) - U.S. Marine Sgt. James Galichia, a flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explains the functionaliti More
SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 15, 2018) - An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for take off as a DHL 767 cargo plane flies by during th More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Valdir Freitas, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Non-commissioned officer in charge of electrical systems, waits for instructions during a training event on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, No More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Owens, a religious planning specialist assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), focuses as he plays the piano, aboard the Wasp-class amphibiou More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Hakeem Sanders, a cook with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), serves food during evening chow, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesus Gonzales, an administrative specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts open pallets of mail aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault sh More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Eisel, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltroto More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Karley Gregory, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs a burpee after being sprayed by Oleoresin Capsicum Spray More
ARABIAN GULF – A set of hair clippers are staged in preparation for a haircut, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Nov. 24, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious More
QATAR (Nov. 27, 2018) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tristen Padilla, a team leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to throw a dummy grenade during Eastern More
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Qatari Marines pose for a photo during Eastern Maverick 19. The Essex Amphibious Read More
QATAR (Nov. 29, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrate how to conduct a proper buddy drag with Qatari marines during Eastern Maveric More
ARABIAN GULF - U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a tire while participating in a squad competition aboard the Wasp-Class amphibious assault ship U More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), prepare vehicles to be loaded on Landing Craft, Air Cus More
ARABIAN GULF – An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Dec. 4, 2018. The Essex More
U.S. Navy Sailors with Combat Logistics Detachment 34 (CLB-34), attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF CR-CC), prepare to evacuate an essential care si More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malone Daklan, left, a tool room clerk with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, strikes a bag held by Cpl. Bryce Burnsworth, right, an assaultman with Headquarters and Support Co More
ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marine Sgt. Amanda Jackson, left, a T-64 engine collateral duty inspector with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), teaches a class to Sailors More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua Jackson, a production chief with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), leads Marines with the 13th MEU, in exercises during the culminating even More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cris Martinez, a flight equipment technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to secure cargo aboard the Wasp-c More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), pose for a photo during a New Year’s celebration while aboard More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines, with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire at their targets during a morning rifle range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Ja More
ARABIAN GULF – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. More
Sgt. Maj. Edwin Mota leads Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during push-ups prior to a 10 kilometer hike at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2019. Mota is the senior enlisted advi More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Jonathon T. Ritter III, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), catches a softball during a steel beach aboard the Wasp-cla More
ARABIAN SEA - U.S. Marines and Sailors with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare their gear during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel training exercise More
ARABIAN SEA – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), launches past U.S. Navy Aviation Boatsmate Handler Airmen Tuquisha Adams, assi More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Manuel Zuniga, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ensures a safe landing aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ass More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Damon Jacavanco, the communications chief for Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), watches two UH-60s with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (AR More
ARABIAN SEA – An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (VMM) Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), J More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare a fast rope from an MH-60S Seahawk attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat S More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Maj. Jorge Renjifo, the assistant operations officer for the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), strikes a pad with a padded baton during a level one oleoresin capsi More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rehearse a casualty drill before a rifle range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Camren Miller, left, and Cpl. Alejandro Alvarez, right, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire a FIM-92 Stinger Troo More
ARABIAN SEA – Two MH-60S Seahawks attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), carry pallets of supplies during a replenishment-at-sea for the Was More
ARABIAN SEA –An MH-60S Seahawk attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), brings supplies aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Esse More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Lane A. Daniels, a radio operator with Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), grapples with Sgt. Aaron Perry, the supply propert More