Lance Cpl. George Sanchez, a rifleman with India Company,
Lance Cpl. George Sanchez, a rifleman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (3/1), executes a tire jump during physical training (PT) at Camp Horno, Aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 1, 2013... More
AH-64 Apaches, belonging to the 1st Attack Reconnaissance
AH-64 Apaches, belonging to the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, prepare to take off from Forward Operating Base Warhorse, Iraq, Jan. 18. The Apaches are stationed at Contingency Oper... More
Lt. Col. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding officer for
Lt. Col. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding officer for 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, speaks with Afghans on current operations in Safaar, Garmsir District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2010.
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway,
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway, speaks with Marines stationed at Camp Leatherneck during a visit to southern Afghanistan, Aug. 18. Conway and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Ma... More
Fellow military police dog handlers pay tribute to
Fellow military police dog handlers pay tribute to their fallen brother, Cpl. Max W. Donahue during a memorial service at Forward Operating Base Delhi, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 21. Donahue was killed... More
A Marine from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, pays
A Marine from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, pays his final respects at the memorials of Cpl. Kristopher D. Greer and Gunnery Sgt. Floyd E. Holley during a memorial service at Forward Operating Base Rankel... More
Spc. Evan Teaster from Headquarters, Headquarters Company,
Spc. Evan Teaster from Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division fires his M4 rifle to qualify during the Soldier of the Year competition held on Fort Knox, Ky., Nov. 9.... More
Marines and family members console each other during
Marines and family members console each other during a memorial ceremony held for fallen Marines, sailors and ISAF forces of 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 3. The battalion ... More
South Carolina native retires after 30 years of service to the Country...
Command Sgt. Maj. William “Bill’ Cave’s official Department of the Army photo. Cave was awarded the Legion of Merit and then relinquished his responsibility of the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, A... More
Lt. Col. Fridrik Fridriksson, the battalion commander
Lt. Col. Fridrik Fridriksson, the battalion commander of 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, speaks to Marines, sailors, veterans, friends and family after assuming command of 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Cecil L. Montgomery (right), an infantryman
U.S. Army Sgt. Cecil L. Montgomery (right), an infantryman with 2nd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke, and native of Many... More
Machinist creates universal MRAP key
Cpl. Scott Mayer, a machinist of the 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke, and native of Lubbock, Texas, demonstrates the use of a universal key on... More
Company K Marines Lance Cpl. Jackie Donkhong, left,
Company K Marines Lance Cpl. Jackie Donkhong, left, and Cpl. Michael J. Rosekelly rehearse security before a nighttime raid at an urban training town here June 14. The rifle company is one of three in Battalion... More
Cpl. Manuel E. Pardo and Sgt. Ricardo Espinosa practice
Cpl. Manuel E. Pardo and Sgt. Ricardo Espinosa practice reloading their rifles here June 16, during the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's first full-scale exercise since coming together in May. The Marines are b... More
Cpl. William G. Stickney watches a Marine simulate
Cpl. William G. Stickney watches a Marine simulate launching a rocket during night raid rehearsals here June 19. Stickney, a 22-year-old Roanoke, Va., native, serves as a machine gun team leader with Company L,... More
Marines and sailors with Company K, Battalion Landing
Marines and sailors with Company K, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide security during a counterinsurgency field exercise here, July 18. The exercise focused on military operati... More
Assisted by a translator, platoon sergeant Staff Sgt.
Assisted by a translator, platoon sergeant Staff Sgt. Justin W. Stover, right, speaks to a role player during a patrol here, July 19, part of an eight-day counterinsurgency exercise conducted by the 11th Marine... More
Amphibious assault vehicles maneuver aboard USS New
Amphibious assault vehicles maneuver aboard USS New Orleans off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 10, during the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s first sea-based exercise since becoming a complete Marin... More
Team leader Cpl. Stephen P. Greene communicates with
Team leader Cpl. Stephen P. Greene communicates with team members Aug. 15 during a live-fire exercise here with Company L, one of three rifle companies in Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element f... More
Two CH-46E Sea Knights with Marine Medium Helicopter
Two CH-46E Sea Knights with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced) depart after refueling at a desert arming and refueling point here Aug. 16. Bulk fuel specialists serving with the squadron refuele... More
Company L Marines rehearse capturing an enemy position
Company L Marines rehearse capturing an enemy position Aug. 16 during live-fire training here. The rifle company is one of three in Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expe... More
Petty Officer 3rd John Cantu looks through one of his
Petty Officer 3rd John Cantu looks through one of his medical supply bags while demonstrating the effectiveness of supplies he carries, Aug 16. Cantu, corpsman, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, carried these... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Gerardo G. Medina, right, shows
Petty Officer 3rd Class Gerardo G. Medina, right, shows radio operator Cpl. Shawn R. Pavlik how to intravenously administer fluid to a patient during a field exercise here Aug. 18 with Company L, one of three r... More
A column of amphibious assault vehicles moves south
A column of amphibious assault vehicles moves south along Red Beach here Aug. 21 after disembarking USS New Orleans. The vehicles drove Company L Marines from ship to shore. The rifle company is one of three in... More
CH-46E Sea Knights with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron
CH-46E Sea Knights with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced) sit parked aboard USS Makin Island here Sept. 1. The squadron is the aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Th... More
Company K Marines fire a 60 mm mortar, setting the
Company K Marines fire a 60 mm mortar, setting the baseplate in the dirt during live-fire training Sept. 7. The rifle company, with its section of mortars, is one of three in Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the gro... More
An amphibious assault vehicle disembarked from USS
An amphibious assault vehicle disembarked from USS New Orleans and transporting Marines and sailors of Company L lands on this island, Sept. 12. The company is one of three rifle companies in Battalion Landing ... More
Terrain model brief - US Navy Photo
Company I Marines receive a brief using a terrain model in USS Makin Island's hangar here, Oct. 5. The Marines serve as the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Battalion Landing Team 3/1, which embarked the Makin ... More
Cpl. Scott Mackie waits to board a CH-53E Sea Stallion
Cpl. Scott Mackie waits to board a CH-53E Sea Stallion with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced) in the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island’s hangar Oct. 6 before conducting a training raid. ... More
Lance Cpl. Thien Le reassembles a machine gun on the
Lance Cpl. Thien Le reassembles a machine gun on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock New Orleans here Nov. 25 during weapon drills with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Thien is a 19-year-old Ho... More
Warehouse chief Sgt. Emmanuel M. Boyd supervises Marines
Warehouse chief Sgt. Emmanuel M. Boyd supervises Marines executing throws during martial arts training aboard USS Pearl Harbor here Nov. 28. Boyd, 29, hails from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and serves with Battalion... More
Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and
Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock New Orleans participate in a fire-fighting drill here Nov. 29. The unit embarked USS Makin Island, USS New Orlean... More
Amphibious assault vehicle crew chief Sgt. Jorge A.
Amphibious assault vehicle crew chief Sgt. Jorge A. Mejia, right, instructs AAV crew man Lance Cpl. Robert C. Benford, left, during martial arts training aboard the amphibious transport dock New Orleans here No... More
Cpl. Timothy A. Ainsworth demonstrates a wrist-lock
Cpl. Timothy A. Ainsworth demonstrates a wrist-lock technique aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans for exercise Nov. 30. Ainsworth is a 27-year-old Lufkin, Texas, native and a team leader with C... More
Marines with Company K, Battalion Landing Team 3/1,
Marines with Company K, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, conduct patrol drills aboard USS Pearl Harbor here Dec. 8. The team is the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which embarked USS Ma... More
Marines with the Camp Pendleton, Calif.,- based 11th
Marines with the Camp Pendleton, Calif.,- based 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit disembark a landing craft here Dec. 12 to take part in a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise between the Royal Cam... More
Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit carry water to a campsite during unilateral training. The 11th MEU is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Re... More
A Marine serving with the 11th Marine Expeditionary
A Marine serving with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit gives blood to Cambodia's national supply during a drive at the Peacekeeping Operations Training Center Dec. 17, where 228 U.S. service members donated. ... More
Combat cargo Marines aboard the amphibious transport
Combat cargo Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock New Orleans attach a crate to a MH-60S Seahawk here, Dec. 28, during an ammo transfer. The Marines are with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit... More
Amphibious assault vehicles aboard USS New Orleans
Marines in an amphibious assault vehicle float in the gulf here Feb. 3. The vehicle transported Marines of Company L, one of three rifle companies with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element for ... More
Dust fills the sky during a dust storm at Forward Operating
Dust fills the sky during a dust storm at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2012.
Lt. Gen. John M. Brown III, retired, speaks with soldiers
Lt. Gen. John M. Brown III, retired, speaks with soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, about his experiences as a Blue Spader during the Vietnam ... More
Wesley Mullen (right), a WWII veteran a WWII veteran
Wesley Mullen (right), a WWII veteran a WWII veteran and former member of the 1st Battalion 26th Infantry Regiment (Blue Spaders), on board the train with current Blue Spader soldier, Spc. Matthew Winter (left)... More
Duke Brigade soldiers re-enlist during Independence Day celebration
Pictured from left to right: A Company, 201st Brigade Support Battalion commander, Capt. Christopher Lucas, Spc. Brent Almeling, Spc. Jose Rojas, Spc. Vanesssa Aranda and 201st BSB battalion commander Lt. Col S... More
Pfc. Nunez fires the MK19 while Sgt. Barber keeps score
Pfc. Nunez fires the MK19 while Sgt. Barber keeps score and safeties July 23. Soldier is a member of B Troop, 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, one of the units from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry. (P... More
Members of the 2nd Infantry Battalion, 2nd Infantry
Members of the 2nd Infantry Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, stand at attention while the orders awarding the Bronze Star to James Clark are read during a ceremony held at the Duke Memorial, July 27. (Photo by... More
Pvt. Christopher Johnson begins to empty one of the
Pvt. Christopher Johnson begins to empty one of the three 2,000 lb. bags of rubber mulch. Soldier is a member of Cherokee Troop, 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Divisio... More
Cherokee soldiers spreading grass seed and hay on the
Cherokee soldiers spreading grass seed and hay on the teacher memorial. Soldiers are members of Cherokee Troop, 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. (Photo by 1st... More
HCS honors distinguished alum
Third Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division Special Troops Battalion commander, Lt. Col. Glenn R. Bollinger III makes a few remarks after being named one of the 2012 Hardin County School’s Distinguished Al... More
During a dismount towards their objective, a soldier
During a dismount towards their objective, a soldier from 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, posts as a guard while his fellow soldiers move forward at St. Vith’s range dur... More
Artillery soldiers from A Battery, 1st Battalion, 6th
Artillery soldiers from A Battery, 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, fire their 105 mm Howitzer during a collaborated training exercise with t... More
First Lt. Ryan Delaney researches topics during 3rd
First Lt. Ryan Delaney researches topics during 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division’s second phase of Art of Design, which lasted from Nov. 13-21. The workshop helped the brigade leadership design co... More
After selecting a Christmas tree for his family, Spc.
After selecting a Christmas tree for his family, Spc. Brien Brockway reads the note attached to the bottom which said, ‘thank you for protecting my mom and dad,’ during a Christmas tree give-away at Brooks Fiel... More
Tom and Romayne McGinnis, parents of the late Spc.
Tom and Romayne McGinnis, parents of the late Spc. Ross McGinnis, stand before a mannequin replica of their son after he was presented as a Medal of Honor recipient during a dedication ceremony held at the 3rd ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Mark Deleon, an artilleryman assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Mark Deleon, an artilleryman assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment gives Korean War Veteran Howard Priest his deployment patch at the Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation ... More
Read Across America campaign
Students of the Walker Intermediate School read books written by Dr. Seuss during the nation's Read Across America Campaign at Fort Knox, Ky., March 27, 2013. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Army/Released)
Capt. Nathan Knowles, a Tactical Training Exercise
Capt. Nathan Knowles, a Tactical Training Exercise Control Group Marine, often called a Coyote, buries a pressure plate in the combat village at the Western Barry M. Goldwater Range Yuma, Ariz., June 3. As part... More
U.S. Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment,
U.S. Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, advance toward an objective during a training exercise near the simulated Afghan village of Tarin Kalpak, Fort Bliss, N.M., July 18, 2013. After inclemen... More
Pfc. Jason L. Tullis, a cavalry scout with 1st Squadron,
Pfc. Jason L. Tullis, a cavalry scout with 1st Squadron, 13th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepares his protective gear July 20 at Fort Bliss, N.M. When his platoon learned of an upcoming... More
Lt. Col. John J. McDermott, 1st Squadron, 13th Cavalry
Lt. Col. John J. McDermott, 1st Squadron, 13th Cavalry Regiment commander, greets civilians July 22 in Khuribad, a simulated Afghan village on Fort Bliss, N.M. Upset about a Koran burning, which was part of the... More
Lt. Col. Dennis Atkins, deputy commanding officer,
Lt. Col. Dennis Atkins, deputy commanding officer, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division talks to soldiers about suicide prevention Sept. 26, during the unit's Suicide Stand down Day.
Pfc. William Denton, a light wheeled mechanic from
Pfc. William Denton, a light wheeled mechanic from Austin, Texas, repairs a tire hub on an M1121 Humvee Oct. 3 at the Mansfield Motor Pool on Fort Knox, Ky. Denton, a mechanic with the 201st BSB, 3rd IBCT, 1st ... More
Sgt. Toby Cook, Broadcast Journalist for 3rd Infantry
Sgt. Toby Cook, Broadcast Journalist for 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division Public Affairs, trains Afghan National Army soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 205th ANA Corps, on video editing at F... More
Younger brother reenlists older brother in Afghanistan
Second Lt. Adam Pontrich, a Platoon Leader for 8th Engineer Battalion, reenlists his older brother Sgt. 1st Class Alan Thomas, intelligence noncommissioned officer, for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3r... More
First Lt. Justin Collins shares a kiss with his wife,
First Lt. Justin Collins shares a kiss with his wife, Brittany, after returning home to Fort Knox, Ky., from Afghanistan Nov. 20. Collins and more than 240 soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat ... More
Marines cross a rope bridge Jan. 12 during an endurance
Marines cross a rope bridge Jan. 12 during an endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves. The basic jungle survival course is unique to Okinawa and allows Marines and other service... More
Royal Thai Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians
Royal Thai Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians load unexploded ordnance onto a truck during a bilateral training exercise with U.S. Marine EOD as part of Exercise Cobra Gold on Feb. 8 at Ban Chan Krem,... More
Royal Thai engineers do masonry work the Wat Kun Song
Royal Thai engineers do masonry work the Wat Kun Song school during Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi Province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 10. Cobra Gold, in its 33rd iteration, demonstrates the U.S. and the Ki... More
U.S. Marines and Royal Thai Marines make movement towards
U.S. Marines and Royal Thai Marines make movement towards a battle sight zero (BZO) range at Camp Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand during exercise Cobra Gold on Feb. 11. U.S. Marines and Royal Thai Marines co... More
An MV-22B Osprey tilt rotor aircraft prepares to land
An MV-22B Osprey tilt rotor aircraft prepares to land and load up Royal Thai and U.S. Marines during Exercise Cobra Gold at Camp Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand on Feb. 12. U.S. Marines and Royal Thai Marine... More
Marines climb ashore Feb. 12 at the Jungle Warfare
Marines climb ashore Feb. 12 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center after passing through one of several obstacles during their endurance test. The test is part of the unit’s jungle training and designed to test... More
U.S. Marines cross a danger area at a military operations
U.S. Marines cross a danger area at a military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) town during Exercise Cobra Gold at Camp Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand on Feb. 13. U.S. Marines and Royal Thai Marines condu... More
U.S. Marines disembark zodiac boats during a combined
U.S. Marines disembark zodiac boats during a combined amphibious landing demonstration as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2014 at Hat Yao beach, Rayong, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 14. Cobra Gold, in its 33rd iterati... More
Royal Thai and U.S. Armed Forces prepare to land after
Royal Thai and U.S. Armed Forces prepare to land after jumping out of a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III during a combined strategic air drop demonstration during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014 in Lop Buri, Kingdom of Tha... More
A view of the Wat Kun Song school during Exercise Cobra
A view of the Wat Kun Song school during Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi Province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 17. Cobra Gold, in its 33rd iteration, demonstrates the U.S. and the Kingdom of Thailand's commitm... More
U.S. Navy Seabees and Royal Thai Engineers stand in
U.S. Navy Seabees and Royal Thai Engineers stand in formation for the Wat Kun Song school dedication ceremony during Exercise Cobra Gold in Chanthaburi Province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 20. Cobra Gold, in its... More
Explosions go off after a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18
Explosions go off after a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet dropped ordnance during a combined arms live-fire exercise as part of exercise Cobra Gold in Training Center Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 21... More
Lt. Col. Eric Lopez, commander of 2nd Battalion, 2nd
Lt. Col. Eric Lopez, commander of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, which falls under 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. John Morales, command sergeant major of 2nd Bn., 2... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark Cuevas from the 3/1 Battalion
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark Cuevas from the 3/1 Battalion Alpha Company sets up a simulated sucide vest improvised explosive device on Sgt. Robert Jolly of the 308th Military Police Company during a training ... More
A fire team attending the 1st Marine Division Schools,
A fire team attending the 1st Marine Division Schools, Urban Leaders Course, prepare for a mechanical breach during a training event aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 28, 2014. Marines from 1st Light Armored ... More
Lance Cpl. Justin Rhome, a squad automatic rifleman
Lance Cpl. Justin Rhome, a squad automatic rifleman with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides security during patrol operations aboard Camp Pendleton, Cailf., July 28, 2014. The Marines condu... More
UH-60 Blackhawks with 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion,
UH-60 Blackhawks with 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, soar through the air during a combined air assault exercise Feb. 19, 2019 en ro... More
Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1
Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1 Marine Expeditionary Force recently conducted training aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 18 to Sept. 17, 2014. ... More
Lance Cpl. Alfredo Alvarez, left, Cpl. Sean Eklund,
Lance Cpl. Alfredo Alvarez, left, Cpl. Sean Eklund, and Lance Cpl. Tyler Dryer wait for their flight to Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., on Aug... More
Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st
Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force recently conducted training aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 18 to Sept. 17, 2014.... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment rig their seat harnesses while training to build and cross rope bridges during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment inspect model survival shelters during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 28, 2014. Mari... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jona Moore tactically makes
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jona Moore tactically makes his way through the mountainous terrain with his squad during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif.... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. John F. Espinoza, top, demonstrates
U.S. Marine Cpl. John F. Espinoza, top, demonstrates a cliff assault during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 1, 2014. Espinoza is a squad ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Kaigler plots his
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Kaigler plots his locations on a map during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 3, 2014. Kaigler is a field... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Adam Gerald applies camouflage paint
U.S. Marine Pfc. Adam Gerald applies camouflage paint to his face during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 7, 2014. Gerald, 20, is from Dal... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Edward Greeley congratulates his
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Edward Greeley congratulates his Marines after completing Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 8, 2014. Greeley is the co... More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Shane Ragatz, left, and Lance
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Shane Ragatz, left, and Lance Cpl. Chase Tucker provide cover fire during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 8, 2014... More
Combat Logistics Battalion 15 learns valuable lessons during Mountain ...
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Wilfred Rivera congratulates his Marines after completing Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 8, 2014. Rivera is the com... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Avery Fujie patrols an area
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Avery Fujie patrols an area during Mountain Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 8, 2014. Fujie, 21, is from Hilo, Hawaii, and i... More
The Combat Logistics Battalion 15 color guard presents
The Combat Logistics Battalion 15 color guard presents their organizational colors during a 9/11 memorial while aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 11, 2014. Marine... More
Lance Corporal Grant Baker, a rifleman with Company
Lance Corporal Grant Baker, a rifleman with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, hikes to his company objective during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendle... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Oai Tran simulates assaulting a beach
U.S. Marine Cpl. Oai Tran simulates assaulting a beach with steep earth during an urban-climber course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 30, 2014. Tran, 21, from Hayward, Calif., is an infantry rifleman with... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Adam R. Morrison demonstrates
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Adam R. Morrison demonstrates ascension techniques during urban-climber course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 02, 2014. Morrison, 29, from Puyallaup, Wash. is the staff noncommissio... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, conduct close-quarters drills during a raid-leaders course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 8, 2014. Marines with 3/1 are the Battalion Landing Team with... More