A U.S. Navy Corpsman assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, stands on the flight deck in case of a medical emergency aboard the SS Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 1, 2014. Carolina Dra More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, place chains onto a UH-1 Huey assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, aboard the SS Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, MALS-26, MALS-29, and MALS-31, stand in a formation during an award ceremony aboard the S.S. Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. More
A UH-1 Huey assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, prepares to land on the flight deck of the S.S. Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 8, 2014. Carolina Dragon consisted of a 31 day More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lauren A. Barbee an ordnance technician assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, fires a .50 caliber machine gun part of a live fire training exercise aboard the S.S. Wrig More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Christian G. Taylor, an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, post security near an entry control point during a fiel More
An AV-8B Harrier sits aboard the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator, off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 29, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 14 is a multi- More
An SH-60 Seahawk sits on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator, off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 29, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator is a multi-nationa More
A Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vessel approached the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator, off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 31, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator is a mu More
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366, lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator, off the eastern coast of the United S More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366, stand by a CH-53E Super Stallion, aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during exercise Bold Alligator 14, Nov. 4, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 1 More
Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, eats with U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during exercise Bold Alligator 14, Nov. 4, 2014. Dunford came aboard the Kearsarg More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, prepare to stage their Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement 7 tons during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William S. Pendleton, a communications chief assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, monitors rappelling troops during a fast rope exercise at Marine More
Colombian Marines assigned to the Infanteria de Marina de Colombia Force Protection team provide security during a convoy to a village during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, June 30, 201 More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Giovanni Rivera, a civil affairs specialist assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, waits as a nurse opens the door to a health clinic during Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchaco, Colom More
A school remains closed for repairs during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 6, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countries in Central and South America and the Carib More
U.S. Navy Capt. Nardo Day, center, naval mission chief assigned to the Office of Security Cooperation Colombia, conducts a site survey in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July More
A U.S. Navy Air Crew member walks away from an SH-60 Seahawk during Operation Continuing Promise in Beunaventura, Colombia, July 9, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countries in Central and So More
U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group speak with a village leader in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchaco, Colombia, July 10, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countr More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Giovanni Rivera, right, a civil affairs specialist assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, speaks with a Colombian Marine assigned to the Infanteria de Marina de Colombia during Operation Co More
A U.S. Navy Seabee assigned to the USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) grinds a window guard in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchaco, Colombia, July 13, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to cou More
U.S. Navy medical personnel assigned to the USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) prepare equipment for oral surgery in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 15, 2015. Operation Continuing Pr More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, carries chains to the flight deck of the SS Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 1, 2014. Chains are used to secure aircraft in place wh More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, take cargo towards a UH-1 Huey assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, aboard the SS Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, MALS-26, MALS-29, and MALS-31, stand in a formation during an award ceremony aboard the S.S. Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug.5 More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon M. Lawson an avionics technician assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29, fires an M240B machine gun part of a live fire training exercise aboard the S.S. Wright d More
U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, guard their sectors of fire during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 16, More
A Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vessel, departs from the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator, off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 30, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator is a More
A group of Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vessels prepared to embark on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 29, 2014. Exercise Bo More
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator, off the eastern coas More
Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement 7 tons assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, are staged during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 9, 2015. MWSS-274 conduc More
A Korps Marinier, assigned to the Netherlands Marine Corps, runs to a safe area after fast roping from a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, at Marine Corps Base Camp L More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason K. Wetherington, left, a civil affairs team leader assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, speaks with Sgt. Giovanni Rivera, a civil affairs specialist, during a site survey in support More
U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group conduct a site survey during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 6, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countries in Cent More
Children pose for a group photo in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 8, 2015. U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) reconstructed a soccer fiel More
U.S. Navy Air Crew members assigned to the USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) instruct civilian nurses on how to adjust their flotation devices during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 9, 2015. O More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Giovanni Rivera, a civil affairs specialist assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, holds a child during Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchao, Colombia, July 10, 2015. Operation Continui More
U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group walk through a village while conducting a civil military operations assessment in support of Operation Continuing in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 12, 2015. Opera More
Colombian children stand in the door way of their home during Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchaco, Colombia, July 13, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countries in Central and South Amer More
A Colombian child helps his younger brother draw a picture while their parents receive medical treatment at a naval medical treatment site during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 15, More
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, prepares to land on the flight deck of the SS Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 1, 2014. The helicopter transported supplies More
A UH-1 Huey assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, departs from the SS Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 4, 2014. The helicopter took supplies back to Marine Corps Air Station Cher More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Philip A. Partin, an ordnance chief assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, stands at attention while his award citation is read aboard the S.S. Wright during Operation C More
An AH-1Z Super Cobra assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, lands on the flight deck aboard the S.S. Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 8, 2014. The Marines conducted flight deck op More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Adam L. Jeppe Operation Carolina Dragon Commander of Troops, fires an M240B machine gun part of a live fire training exercise aboard the S.S. Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. More
U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, set up a Tactical Elevated Antenna Mast System during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeu More
A U.S. Navy air crew chief, searches for possible safety concerns on an SH-60 Sea Hawk in support of exercise Bold Alligator 14, Nov. 2, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 14 is a multi-national, synthetic naval amp More
A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey prepares to land on a forward arming and refueling point at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 9, 2015. Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 conducted the exercise in preparation for an upcoming More
A Colombian Marine, speaks to a local nurse at a health clinic during Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchaco, Colombia, July 1, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countries in Central and Sou More
A Colombian Marine assigned to the Infanteria de Marina de Colombia Force Protection, provides security for a site survey during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 6, 2015. Operation C More
A child poses for a photo on top of a motorcycle during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 8, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countries in Central and South America More
A U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk takes flight in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 9, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countries in Central and South America and More
Colombian villagers wait in line to receive medical treatment during Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchaco, Colombia, July 10, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countries in Central and Sou More
A Colombian Marine assigned to the Infanteria de Marina de Colombia, patrols a grave yard during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 12, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason K. Wetherington, a civil affairs team leader assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group plays soccer with a Colombian child in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchaco, Colombi More
Patients wait to receive medical treatment at a naval medical site during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 15, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countries in Central More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donald M. Bisplinghoff, an aviation electronics technician assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, receives his award aboard the SS Wright during Operation Carolina Drago More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle A. Webb, an aircraft rescue fire fighter assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, loads rounds into an M240B machine gun part of a live fire training exercise aboard the S.S. Wr More
U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, sight in on a training target during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 1 More
A line of AH-1Z Super Cobras, sit aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator 14, Nov. 4, 2014. The aircraft receives daily maintenance by each aircraft's air crew members. (U.S. Mar More
A Korps Marinier, assigned to the Netherlands Marine Corps, lands on his feet after fast roping from a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 at Marine Corps Base Camp Leje More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason K. Wetherington, a civil affairs team leader assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group conducts a site survey of a school during Operation Contuining Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, Ju More
A local health clinic remains empty in Juanchaco, Colombia, July 1, 2015. Naval engineers assigned to the USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) plan to make repairs to the health clinic in support of Operation Continuing Prom More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason K. Wetherington, center, a civil affaris team leader assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, speaks to a local village leader during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colom More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason K. Whetherington, a civil affairs team leader assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, introduces himself to a child in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason K. Wetherington, right, a civil affairs team leader assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, speaks to a Colombian Marine assigned to the Infantreria de Marina de Colombia Commando unit More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Giovanni Rivera, a civil affairs specialist assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, provides food to a family during Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchaco, Colombia, July 10, 2015. Opera More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason K. Wetherington, a civil affairs team leader assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group collects information in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 12, More
A Colombian child kicks a soccer ball during Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchaco, Colombia, July 13, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to countries in Central and South America and the Carib More
Citizens from the area surrounding Buenaventura, Colombia wait in line to receive medical treatment at a naval medical site during Operation Continuing Promise July 15, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a m More
A CH-53E Super Stallion lands on the flight deck of the SS Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 1, 2014. The helicopter transported supplies to Marines in support of Operation Carolina Dragon. Carolina More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leslie H. Souza, an aviation ordnance specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, receives her award aboard the SS Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 5, More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle A. Webb, an aircraft rescue firefighter assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, fires an M240B machine gun part of a live fire training exercise aboard the SS Wright during Ope More
A UH-1 Huey sits on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator 14, Nov. 4, 2014. The aircraft receives daily maintenance by each aircraft's air crew members. (U.S. Marine More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, watch as a UH-1Y Huey takes flight during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 9, 2015. MWSS-274 conducted th More
A Colombian Marine assigned to the Infanteria de Marina de Colombia Force Protection team provides security for a site survey of a school during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, June 30, More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Giovanni Rivera, center, a civil affairs specialist assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, poses for a photo with Colombian Marines during Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchaco, Colombi More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason K. Wetherington, left, a civil affairs officer assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, speaks to Lt. Col. Matthew C. Gantley, representative for Naval Mission Cololmbia, after a site s More
U.S. Marines Sgt. Giovanni Rivera and Maj. Jason K. Wetherington, both civil affairs specialists assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, engage in community relations in support of Operation Continuing Promise in More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason K. Wetherington, a civil affairs team leader assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, takes notes essential to the mission in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Co More
U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group hike to their next objective in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Juanchaco, Colombia, July 10, 2015. Operation Continuing Promise is a mission to count More
U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group meet with a Colombian Marine Sgt. Maj. assigned to the Infanteria de Marina de Colombia in support of Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, Jul More
Colombian Marines assigned to the Infanteria de Marina de Colombia, provide security outside of a naval medical site during Operation Continuing Promise in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 15, 2015. Operation Conti More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 26, and MALS 29, initiate the unloading of cargo from a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the S.S. Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 1, More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, MALS-26, MALS-29, and MALS-31, listen to a brief given by Maj. Adam L. Jeppe, Operation Carolina Dragon Commander of Troops, aboard the SS More