Lt. Col. Julie Nethercot, executive officer of the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, welcomes Eleanore Sonich, Marine Corps veteran, during a visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, More
Lance Cpl. Alex Barney, left, ground radio repairman with the communications section of the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, and Cpl. Christopher Del Valle, right, field radio operator, Communicatio More
Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Johnson, the command master chief of II Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses sailors with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force during a command visit at the GCEITF b More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Phillip A. Babcock, (left), corpsman, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, instructs sailors on Fleet Marine Force knowledge at the unit’s task force aid station, Sept. 12, 2014. More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Heather A. Holcomb is a 20-year-old corpsman from Janesville, Wisconsin. Her motivation for a life in the military stemmed from a desire to see new places and meet people. From October 2 More
Marines and sailors with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force play a game of football during the unit’s beach bash family event at Onslow Beach, Sept. 19, 2014. Other activities during the event incl More
Sgt. Maj. Robin C. Fortner, sergeant major, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, addresses Marines and sailors after a unit run aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2014. The More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett is accompanied by Sgt. Maj. Robin C. Fortner, sergeant major, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, during a visit to the GCEITF headquarters, Sept. 23, 2 More
Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division, addresses Marines and sailors with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force during his visit to the GCEITF headquarters, Sept. 26, More
Cpl. Kevin L. Palmer is an administrative specialist from Highland, California. He is a third generation Marine experienced as a combat marksmanship coach and instructor, with a knack for off-road sports. From More
Marines with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force practice lifting and carrying a Marine on a stretcher during the combat lifesaver course outside of the task force headquarters at Marine Corps Base More
Marines with Battery A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conduct a combat conditioning hike aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2014. The hike served as the Battery’s firs More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Gharam Noakes is a 24-year-old supply administrative and operations clerk with the supply section of the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force from Norwich, United Kingdom. He came to th More
Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, commanding officer, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, and Sgt. Maj. Robin C. Fortner, sergeant major, GCEITF, prepare to award 1st. Lt. Benjamin Sheldon, platoon commander, More
Gunnery Sgt. Robert V. Mendoza, company gunnery sergeant, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, is the most recent recipient of the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II Award for his performance More
The Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II Award is awarded annually by the Marine Corps League to one service member that significantly contributes to the marksmanship and readiness of their troops. Gunnery Sgt. R More
Marines with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force conduct a three-mile run aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2014. The task force conducted the run to build unit cohesio More
Megan Frame, faculty research associate, University of Pittsburgh, observes as a volunteer with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force undergoes a physical assessment at the University of Pittsburgh Hu More
Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Coria, administrative specialist, Provisional Rifle Platoon, Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conducts a squad movement during fire and maneuver drills executed at the More
Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conduct a combat conditioning hike aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2014. The company h More
Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, commanding officer, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, makes remarks prior to awarding Lance Cpl. Sergio J. Parada, main battle tank technician, Company B, GCEITF, with a Na More
Marines with the Amphibious Assault Vehicle platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conduct a land tow of two AAVs during a field exercise at Landing Zone Falcon aboard Marine Corps Bas More
Marines with Tank Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, operate an M88 recovery vehicle during a field exercise at Landing Zone Hawk aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carol More
Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, commanding officer, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, awards Cpl. Andrew R. Malszycki, assault amphibious vehicle technician, AAV Platoon, Company B, GCEITF, with a Navy an More
Marines with the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, prepare to conduct a water training exercise at the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion ramp, Nov. 19, 20 More
Maj. Jane Blair, center, head of research monitor team, Institutional Review Board, and Gunnery Sgt. Ethan Mahoney, right, combat engineer research monitor, IRB, are briefed on Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoo More
Marines with Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force conduct a combat conditioning hike aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2014. The Marines car More
Lance Cpl. Amadu Kanu, combat engineer with Engineer Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, advances to an objective with an M1A2 Bangalore torpedo during an ass More
Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, right, commanding officer, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, addresses Marines and sailors after a task force run aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec More
Marines with Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, execute an assault on a simulated enemy position during a fire team collective skills exercise at Range K509, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, More
Lance Cpl. Andrew Stair, left, mortarman, Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, and Sgt. Elizabeth Dollinger, right, mortarman, Mortar Platoon, Weapons Co., GCEITF, load More
Marines with Battery A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, fire an M777 A2 howitzer during a live-fire exercise at Range GP 7 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2014. From More
Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, commanding officer, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, awards Lance Cpl. Matiyes J. Kinker, assaultman, Weapons Company, GCEITF, with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Med More
Marines with Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, fill fighting holes following an entrenchment exercise at Landing Zone Eagle aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 7, 2 More
Marines with Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, assist each other in climbing over an obstacle aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 9, 2015. The Marines were conducting the team-buildi More
Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, far right, commanding officer, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, poses with representatives with the GCEITF during the Special Olympics Onslow County Polar Plunge at Onslow More
Marines with Engineer Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conduct a patrol during a field training exercise at Engineer Training Area 2 aboard Marine Corps Ba More
Marines with Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, assault targets downrange during a live-fire exercise at Range SR-10 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeun More
A Marine with Light Armored Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, fires the M242 Bushmaster 25mm chain gun , while engaging a target during a live-fire exercise at Range SR-1 More
Marines with Battery A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, fire an M777 howitzer during a field exercise at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 27, 2015. From October 2 More
Gunnery Sgt. Caesar Miramontes, amphibious assault vehicle repair technician, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, and his child prepare to load equipment outside of the task force command po More
Marines with Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, unload equipment upon their arrival to Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, in the late hours of More
Sgt. Michelle A. Svec, tank crewman, Tank Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force lays out tools from an M1A1 Abrams tank at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine More
Marines with Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, practice section-level formations at Training Area Acorn, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynin More
Marines with Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, maneuver through Washboard Road at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Fe More
Lance Cpl. Philip Johnston, tank crewman, Tank Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conducts maintenance on an M1A1 Abrams tank at Range 500, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Tw More
Staff Sgt. Tory D. Hubbard, section leader, Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, gives an overview of Range 500 to AAV Platoon at Range 500, Marine Corps A More
Marines with Tank Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, drive an M1A1 Abrams tank to the firing line at Range 500, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, More
Marines with Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, roll out to firing positions during the assessment at Range 500, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Tw More
Lance Cpl. Ned Torrico, left, amphibious assault vehicle crewman, AAV Platoon, and Lance Cpl. Ariel A. Torrico, right, tank crewman, Tank Platoon, both with Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Forc More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Cascone, amphibious assault vehicle crewman, AAV Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, and a native of Tinley Park, Illinois, modified the original spent rounds More
Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, left, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, greets Sgt. Felipe Vasquez, gunner, Tank Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, during his visit to Range 500, Mari More
Sgt. Michelle A. Svec, driver, Tank Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, breaks track on an M1A1 Abrams tank during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment More
Cpl. Ryan Donk, vehicle commander, Light Armored Vehicle Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, prepares to load 25mm Bushmaster chain gun rounds during a Marine Corps Operational Test More
Lance Cpl. Brody Bradley, left, and Cpl. Victor Benavideslemus, right, both combat engineers with Engineer Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, assist Cpl. Ste More
Marines with Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conduct a four and a half mile movement during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Ra More
Corporals Spencer G. Boyd, left, and Joshua S. Baczkowski, both machine gunners with Machine Gun Section, Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, assault targets with an M240B machine gun More
Cpl. John W. Wood, grenadier, Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, loads an M203 grenade launcher during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Range 107, Marin More
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Juan M. Garcia III, left, speaks with Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, commanding officer, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, during a Marine C More
Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Training and Education Command, is greeted by Capt. Raymond Kaster, company commander, Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, More
Marines with Anti-Armor Section, Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conduct a team movement during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Range 107, Mar More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., left, greets Capt. Joshua A. Loch, right, executive officer, and 1st Lt. Jonathon Yenny, center, platoon commander, both with Company A, Ground Combat More
Marines with Mortars Section, Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, step off for a team movement during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Range 107, M More
Marines with Engineer Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conduct a hike during a pilot Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment aboar More
Marines with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force hike along a trail during a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bri More
Sgt. Randy Myers, right, rifleman, Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, hikes along a trail during the final Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment aboard Marine Cor More
Corey O’Connor, research associate, University of Pittsburgh, affixes a mask to Lance Cpl. Courtney E. Milton, light armored vehicle crewman, LAV Platoon, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, before a p More
Cpl. Sergio J. Parada, right, tank repair technician, Tank Platoon, Company B, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, is congratulated by Master Sgt. James Slife III, guest speaker, during the Corporal’s More
Gunnery Sgt. Robert Mendoza, Company B gunnery sergeant, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, embraces his daughter upon return to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 29, 2015. The company’s Amphi More
Sgt. Maj. Robin C. Fortner, center left, sergeant major, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, congratulates Sgt. Brandon Rodriguez, field artillery cannoneer, Battery A, Ground Combat Element Integrated More
Marines with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force play a game of basketball during a beach bash at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 19, 2015. From October 2014 More
Cpl. Jose A. Cabrera, right, rifleman, Company A, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, is congratulated by 1st Sgt. John D. Dober, center, first sergeant, Co. A, GCEITF, and guest speaker, during the Co More
Sgt. Maj. Robin C. Fortner, sergeant major, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, welcomes Marines and sailors before the task force field meet outside of the Command Post, July 2, 2015. From October 20 More
Corporal Shawn A. Perry, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, oversees the landing of an MV-22 Osprey on Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., July 29, 2015. More
Lance Cpl. Rhet McNeal, an anti-tank missile man with Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, supervises a simulated engagement on a computer screen during a simul More
A Marine with Company B, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, carries a simulated casualty on board an MV-22 Osprey aircraft during a flight-based field exercise aboard Landing Zone Kingfisher, Camp Lejeune, N.C More
Sgt. Nicholas G. Tissandier, left, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, relays information to Sgt. Kurt Kusterbeck, right, a jump master with 2nd Radio Battalion, on board an MV-22 Osprey dur More
A Marine crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 oversees the liftoff of a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 25, 2015. The crew made their way to More
Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, make their way to Landing Zone Dodo to meet Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, during an integrated exercise at LZ Dodo, Camp Lejeune, More
A Marine with Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, fires on a target during a weapons zeroing range at G21, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 3, 2015. The sniper rifles used during the r More
A Marine tail gunnery instructor with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 loads a GAU-16 .50 caliber machine gun on the ramp of an MV-22B Osprey in the skies over Piney Island Bombing Range, Sept. 15, 2015. Th More
Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, traverse throughout the area in an M1 Abrams tank during a vehicle breaching exercise aboard Engineer Training Area 2, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 17, 2015. The exe More
A Marine with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, exits a simulator during training that mimics realistic vehicle rollovers and ensures Marines know how to exit the vehicle safely at Camp Lejeun More
Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a conditioning hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 25, 2015. The purpose of the hike was to build endurance and camaraderie within the More
Amber N. Carter, left, a resident of Hubert, N.C., stands alongside Sgt. Michael R. Hickey, a trumpeter with the 2nd Marine Division Band at their command post at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2015. Amber alway More
A Marine spouse fires on a target during an “In Their Boots” experience at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 9, 2015. The purpose of the event, hosted by 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was to allow sp More
Cpl. Ryan Young carries an ammo can with the other Marines attending 2nd Radio Battalions Corporals’ Leadership Course during casualty evacuation physical training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2015. The Mari More
A Marine candidate with the Scout Sniper Screening Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, conducts a 500-meter swim as part of the Scout Sniper Physical Assessment Test at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 201 More
A Marine student with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group conducts a fast-rope descent out of an UH-1Y Venom helicopter as part of the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Master Course at Camp Lejeune More
Marine candidates with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, plot their next route during a patrol exercise as part of the Scout Sniper Platoon screening at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 23, 2015. The exercise require More
Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course prepare to lift a bridge part during a practical application of recently learned skills at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The cou More
Marine students in the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Bridge Master’s Course lift a bridge bay during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. The course teaches Marines to lead the bridge building More
Lt. Col. Derek E. Lane, the commanding officer of 8th Communication Battalion, addresses Marines and sailors before a field meet at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 6, 2015. 8th Comm. Bn. provides the unique ability to More
A Marine student attending the 8th Engineer Support Battalion Medium Girder Bridge Master’s Course directs the movement of a bridge during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 18, 2015. The course, now More
Sgt. Ian Rivera, an intelligence analyst with Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, is responsible for the rescue of two people, including an Army captain, during a vehicular accident that o More
A student in the Martial Arts Instructor Course grapples with Staff Sgt. Roger Nelson, the chief instructor of the course, during a training session at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The three-week long cour More
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, fires on a target down range under the supervision of a position safety officer during a battalion exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. The battalion- More
Marines with 2nd Transportation Battalion await the arrival of an MV-22B Osprey during a night time external lifts operation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2015. Marines with 2nd TSB supported the exercise to More
Sgt. Douglas Cairns, an instructor with the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center, instructs camouflage application during the Pre-Scout Sniper Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The three-week cour More