From left, Col. Todd Ferry, Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn and Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney review the parade during a post and relief and retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 28, More
Sgt. Danny Novondo, a United States Marine Corps military working dog handler, performs a demonstration with a working dog for a crowd during the National Night Out at Havelock, N.C., August 1, 2017. National N More
Lt. Col. Brendan Burks addresses Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 during a safety stand down at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 21, 2017. The squadron conducte More
Cpl. Heath Coy, a refrigeration and air conditioner technician, sorts parts in Marine Air Support Squadron 1’s supply room at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 1, 2017. Coy maintains the supply More
Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosts the Semper Ride event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 8, 2017. Semper Ride is an event that focuses on improving motorcycle riders’ safet More
A KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 prepares for takeoff at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C, Sept. 11, 2017. VMGR-252 transported supplies and Marines t More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nathan Baker, executive officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14, speaks to veterans from the Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association (MCARA) on Marine Corps Air Station Che More
U.S. Marines offload an AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR radar system off of a KC-130J Super Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The G/ATOR will be used in exercise Bold Alligator. (U.S. Mar More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathon Moyers, a motor vehicle operator assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2, transports an AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR radar system to Bogue Field, N.C., Oct. 24, 2017. This G/ATOR ra More
AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles are staged on the flightline of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Dec. 21, 2017. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 conducted a live-fire exercise using the AIM More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28 conduct a conditioning hike during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 13, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to improve 2nd Marine More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29 arrive at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wis., Jan. 16, 2018. The Marines are going to participate in exercise Ullr Shield, a training exercise designed to More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 help each other with snowshoes during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 17, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to improve More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Sean Coons with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 waits for takeoff in a UH-1 Huey during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 24, 2018. Ullr Shield is a train More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 listen to a safety brief given by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Howard L. Kreamer, the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a f More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon McCoppin, a ground electronics telecommunications and information technology systems maintainer with Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS) 28, competes in a pullup contest dur More
Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney addresses guests gathered during a post and relief and retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 28, 2017. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangbo More
Two children try on special response team gear during the annual National Night Out event held at Havelock, N.C., August 1, 2017. National Night Out is intended to bring together the local community with milita More
Lt. Col. Brendan Burks, right, recognizes Cpl. Nathan Hall after his “Safety Win of the Week” during an operational reset at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 21, 2017. While conducting maintena More
Cpl. Heath Coy poses next to a B0014 environmental control unit at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 1, 2017. Coy, a refrigeration and air conditioner technician, maintains the B0014 and other More
Derek Burlew, a professional freestyle motocross rider, waves to the crowd after performing a stunt in the Semper Ride event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 8, 2017. Semper Ride is an even More
Staff Sgt. Robert Kelloes prepares to board a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 in support of Hurricane Irma relief efforts at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Poin More
U.S. Marines prepare to transport an AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR radar system to Bogue Field, N.C., Oct. 24, 2017. This G/ATOR radar system is the first of its kind to be used by the Marine Corps and will be put to the te More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 prepare ordnance for transportation on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Dec. 21, 2017. HMLA-167 conducted a live-fire exercis More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29 prepare to board a bus at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wis., Jan. 16, 2018. The Marines are going to participate in exercise Ullr Shield, a training exer More
Hunter Heard, a cold weather operations instructor, demonstrates how to use a ski pole to U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 17, 2 More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Lloyd with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 prepares ammunition on a UH-1 Huey during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 24, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training e More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Howard L. Kreamer, the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 during a safety brief formation on Mari More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jebadia Batchelor, a network administrator with Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS) 28, competes in a bench press contest during the Spartan Cup competition on Marine Corps Air Stat More
Sgt. Lane Woodrich, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, teaches a child how to drive the TALON MK2 MOD-0 EOD robot during the National Night Out event held at Havelock, N.C., August 1, 2017. National Nig More
Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 conduct a foreign object debris walk during an operational reset at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 21, 2017. The FOD walk cle More
Maj. Adam McLaurin, center, poses with his family and Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy after receiving a Bronze Star during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 6, 2017. McLaurin recei More
Spectators eagerly watch dangerous stunts performed by professional freestyle motocross riders in the Semper Ride event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 8, 2017. Semper Ride is an event tha More
Marines prepare to board a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 11, 2017. VMGR-252 transported supplies and Mari More
Rick Johnson, an EA-6B Prowler simulator flight instructor, speaks to veterans from the Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association (MCARA) on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. MC More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sarah Cruz, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 26, walks in snowshoes during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., J More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Lloyd with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 prepares an M2 .50 cal. machine gun on a UH-1 Huey during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 24, 2018. Ullr Shield More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Howard L. Kreamer, the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, congratulates Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 during a safety brief formation on More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS) 28 cheer as their fellow Marine competes in a bench press contest during the Spartan Cup competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., F More
An attendee reads a pamphlet during a post and relief and retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 28, 2017. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn relinquished his pos More
Sgt. Wesley Williams shows a child an M4 carbine during the National Night Out event held in Havelock, N.C., August 1, 2017. Marines who participated in the event showcased gear used during their daily duties. More
Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 prepare to conduct a foreign object debris walk during an operational reset at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 21, 2017. The s More
Maj. Adam McLaurin receives a Bronze Star medal during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 6, 2017. McLaurin received the medal for his meritorious service in connection with More
Marines watch Seth Beaton, a professional freestyle motocross rider, perform a high-flying aerial stunt in the Semper Ride event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 8, 2017. Semper Ride is an More
Gunnery Sgt. Danny Herrman, left, and Cpl. Jordan Slay prepare to board a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 in support of Hurricane Irma relief efforts at Marine C More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 transport ordnance on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Dec. 21, 2017. HMLA-167 conducted a live-fire exercise using the AIM-9 More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Daniel, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, tests his snowshoes during exercise Ullr Shield More
U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Sean Coons with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 rides in a UH-1 Huey during exercise Ullr Shield over Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 24, 2018. Ullr Shield is More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Howard L. Kreamer, the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, leads Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 in pushups during a safety brief formation More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Rousseau Saintilfort, a communication officer with Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS) 28, competes in an obstacle course during the Spartan Cup competition on Marine Corps Air S More
Members of the Havelock High School Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps present the colors during the opening ceremony of the National Night Out event held in Havelock, N.C., Aug. 1, 2017. The city of Havelock More
Jeff Tilton, left, John Waltman, center, and Staff Sgt. Jarrod Tepe teach a class during the Semper Ride event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 8, 2017. Semper Ride is an event that focuses More
Sgt. Victor Acosta directs a forklift as it unloads supplies from a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 11, 2017. VMGR-252 More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nathan Baker, executive officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14, speaks to veterans from the Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association (MCARA) about the EA-6B Prowler on Mari More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ian B. Causey, an aviation ordnance technician assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, loads an illumination round into a SUU-25F/A Flare Dispenser Pod on Ma More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jonathan Zehner, Officer in Charge of Marine Air Control Squadron 2, leads his platoon during a conditioning hike during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 13, 2018. Ullr Shi More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 conduct a snowshoe patrol during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 17, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to improve 2nd More
An AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 flies during exercise Ullr Shield over Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 24, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to improve 2nd Ma More
Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 pose for a group photo after a safety brief formation on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 7, 2018. The Marines of VMGR-252 went More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sapeda Vincent, a communication officer with Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS) 28, competes in an obstacle course during the Spartan Cup competition on Marine Corps Air Station C More
Attendees enjoy their evening during the annual National Night Out event held in Havelock, N.C., Aug. 1, 2017. National Night Out is an event held across the nation in order to bring together the local communit More
Derek Burlew, a professional freestyle motocross rider, performs a stunt in the Semper Ride event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 8, 2017. Semper Ride is an event that focuses on improving More
Capt. Mark Bock, center, and Sgt. Victor Acosta unload supplies off of a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 11, 2017. VMGR More
U.S. Marines offload an AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR radar system mounted on a Humvee off of a KC-130J Super Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The G/ATOR will be used in exercise Bold More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 carry an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Dec. 21, 2017. HMLA-167 conducted a live-fire exercise More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 conduct a ski patrol during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 17, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to improve 2nd Marin More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS) 28 cheer as their fellow Marine competes in an obstacle course during the Spartan Cup competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. More
Staff Sgt. Anthony Back helps a child try on a flak jacket at the National Night Out event held at Havelock, N.C., August 1, 2017. National Night Out is intended to bring together the local community with milit More
Sgt. Gerrit Haaksma, left, and Sgt. Victor Acosta direct a forklift to unload supplies from a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, More
Keith Romans, Jack Norton and Ken Thomas, U.S. Marine Corps veterans from the Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association (MCARA), reminisce through old photo albums of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare S More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 load an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on an AH-1W Super Cobra on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Dec. 21, 2017.. HMLA-167 conduct More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 set up a tent in preparation for exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 10, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to improve More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Moore, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, conducts a ski patrol during exercise Ullr Shield on F More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Lloyd with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 prepares to fire an M2 .50 cal. machine gun on a UH-1 Huey during exercise Ullr Shield over Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 24, 2018. U More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS) 28 compete in a tug of war contest during the Spartan Cup competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9, 2018. The Spartan Cup is More
U.S. Marines depart a KC-130J Super Hercules for hurricane relief support at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 11, 2017. The aircraft, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, transported More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eric D. Porter, an AH-1W Super Cobra Pilot assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, fills out a flight log before take off on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N. More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Schminkey, an engineer equipment electrical systems technician assigned to Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 28, directs a medium tactical vehicle replacement in p More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28 catch their breath after a conditioning hike during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 13, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to i More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jared Hernandez, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, conducts a ski patrol during exercise Ullr Shield on More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Sean Coons with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 prepares to fire an M240B Machine gun on a UH-1 Huey during exercise Ullr Shield over Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 24, 2018. More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS) 28 hold trophies after the Spartan Cup competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9, 2018. The Spartan Cup is an MWCS-28 event h More
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 prepares for takeoff on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Dec. 21, 2017. HMLA-167 conducted a live-fi More