Sgt. Maj. Phillip Fascetti, sergeant major of 1st Marine
Sgt. Maj. Phillip Fascetti, sergeant major of 1st Marine Division Forward, prays in front of a battle cross during a memorial ceremony, July 7. Fascetti joined the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment ... More
Staff Sgt. Christoffer Knight, an artillery scout,
Staff Sgt. Christoffer Knight, an artillery scout, and Lance Cpl. Cameron Grischott, a communications technician both assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, locate the enemy b... More
Marines Expand Visibility, Afghanistan
Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, observe a controlled explosion in a nearby tree line in Sangin, July 26. Combat engineers rigged the area with Compositio... More
Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines,
Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, add cheese to a large pot of noodles, July 26. Many Marines from 3rd platoon played a part in making a meal for the entire company. Some chopped wood while... More
Shelters provide protection from overhead fire
Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, shovel dirt out of a hole to build a shelter, July 27. The Marines used barriers, sandbags and plywood to build a shelter... More
Lance Cpl. Jared Slattery, an infantryman with the
Lance Cpl. Jared Slattery, an infantryman with the Police Mentoring Team, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, kneels beside his Afghan National Police counterpart who is providing security outside a compound in... More
Capt. Mark O’Sullivan, a company commander with 40
Capt. Mark O’Sullivan, a company commander with 40 Commandos Group, British Royal Marines, throws a punch at Staff Sgt. Francisco Martinez, a platoon sergeant with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regime... More
Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders, sergeant major of 1st Battalion,
Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders, sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), talks to the Marines of Bravo Battery, 1/11 about the importance of honoring Sgt. Jose Saenz III,... More
Marine Maintains Standards in Field
Sgt. Paul Morales, a section chief with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), does a modified push-up using ammo cans and the back of an M777 Lightweight Howitzer ca... More
Promotion Ceremony, Afghanistan
Lt. Col. Matthew Kent, staff judge advocate for 1st Marine Division (Forward), recites the United States Uniformed Oath of Office before being promoted to his current rank during a ceremony at Camp Leatherneck,... More
Marines with Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine
Marines with Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), raise the launcher for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during a fire mission rehearsal aboard Camp Leat... More
An Afghan National Army soldier walks past Lance Cpl.
An Afghan National Army soldier walks past Lance Cpl. Brandon McFall, an infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, on a security patrol in Garmsir, Oct. 14. McFall, a 22-year-old native of Buda, Texa... More
Afghan leaders and policemen enjoy lunch with Marines
Afghan leaders and policemen enjoy lunch with Marines during a Regional Stability Shura in Garmsir, Oct. 14. The all-day event included sessions to discuss Afghan National Security Forces, canals, and education.
ANA Share Pride With Marines
Rafik Mohammed, a soldier with the Afghan National Army, wears a Marine Corps “boonie” cover while providing security at the district governor’s compound in Garmsir, Oct. 14. Rafik and other ANA soldiers work w... More
Two Afghan National Army soldiers battle for the soccer
Two Afghan National Army soldiers battle for the soccer ball during a friendly match at Camp Leatherneck, Oct. 22, 2010. Service members from Combined Joint Task Force Paladin South and Marines with 1st Marine ... More
Lance Cpl. Sarah Novotny, a combat photographer with
Lance Cpl. Sarah Novotny, a combat photographer with 1st Marine Division (Forward), works on a homework assignment for her college class. Novotny, a 20-year-old native of Streetsboro, Ohio, says she spends abou... More
Division Marines’ music honors fallen brethren
Sgt. Jason Comfort, a trumpeter with the 1st Marine Division (Forward) Band, plays Taps, Nov. 5, 2010. Comfort, a 21-year-old native of West Linn, Ore., and his fellow band members play Taps to honor fallen Mar... More
Lance Cpl.'s Jeramie Jeffries and Joshua Kaibel, both
Lance Cpl.'s Jeramie Jeffries and Joshua Kaibel, both administration clerks with 1st Marine Division (Forward), salute during morning colors at Camp Leatherneck, Nov. 9. The Marines of 1st MarDiv(Fwd) raise the... More
Capt. Christopher Esrey, commanding officer of India
Capt. Christopher Esrey, commanding officer of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and Sgt. Rocco Urso, a squad leader with 3/5, plan a route during a clearing operation, Nov. 14. Marines with 3/... More
Sgt. Matthew Owen, a squad leader with India Company,
Sgt. Matthew Owen, a squad leader with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, jumps to block the spike of an Afghan National Army soldier during a friendly volleyball game at ANA Post Nabi, Nov. 16.... More
Sgt. Andrew Rogers, a joint terminal attack controller
Sgt. Andrew Rogers, a joint terminal attack controller with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, talks to a pilot on the radio from a nest where he can see the area surrounding Forward Operating B... More
Lance Cpl. Hugo Almanza, a team member with the Police
Lance Cpl. Hugo Almanza, a team member with the Police Mentoring Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, walks on patrol in front of an Afghan uniformed policeman, Nov. 21. Almanza, a 20-year-old native of Gr... More
Lance Cpl. Zachary Allen, an infantryman with India
Lance Cpl. Zachary Allen, an infantryman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, walks through a corn field during an operation, Nov. 23. Allen, a 21-year-old native of Fruita, Colo., and his fe... More
Sgt. Maj. Darrin Bohn, sergeant major with the International
Sgt. Maj. Darrin Bohn, sergeant major with the International Joint Command, talks to the Marines of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment during a command visit, Nov. 24. Bohn thanked the Marines fo... More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, enjoy
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner on picnic tables, Nov. 25. The dinner included turkey, mashed potatoes, and sweet potato pie. The Marines, who expected normal field ra... More
Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st
Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), attach a .50 caliber machine gun to the top of an M1A1 Abrams tank before a firing range exercise at Camp Leatherneck, Jan. 13, 201... More
Marines with Delta Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance
Marines with Delta Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), place a simulated casualty into the back of a light armored reconnaissance vehicle during a mass casualty d... More
Afghan children enjoy their snacks after Marines and
Afghan children enjoy their snacks after Marines and sailors with Delta Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), gave them a class on proper hygiene techniques at thei... More
Hope for Afghan future grows, after agricultural Shura
Local Afghans attend a shura, led by the deputy provincial governor, to discuss the government’s laws on drugs, Jan. 20. More than 100 men attended the event hosted by the Marines and sailors of 3rd Light Armor... More
Sgt. Maj. Phillip Fascetti, 1st Marine Division (Forward)
Sgt. Maj. Phillip Fascetti, 1st Marine Division (Forward) sergeant major, talks to Marines and sailors with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion during a battle space tour, Jan. 24. Fascetti and Brig. Gen... More
Division command visits and encourages, 3rd LAR Wolfpack
Brig. Gen. Joseph Osterman, commanding general of 1st Marine Division (Forward), talks to Marines and sailors of 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion during a battle space tour, Jan. 24. Osterman and Sgt.... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan Morris, a corpsman with
Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan Morris, a corpsman with Delta Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), talks to a local Afghan man during a patrol just outside Combat Ou... More
First Lieutenant Jason Gates, a mentor with Border
First Lieutenant Jason Gates, a mentor with Border Advisory Team-1, assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), and an Afghan Border patrolman talk to a local Afghan m... More
Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Snider, an administration clerk
Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Snider, an administration clerk with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), throws a ball during “combat dodge ball” at the weekly “Payne Games,” Jan. 30... More
Lance Cpl. Jonathan Ricky Medrano, an infantryman with
Lance Cpl. Jonathan Ricky Medrano, an infantryman with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), crosses an irrigation canal during a patrol, to clear an area near the Helmand R... More
Marines and families of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
Marines and families of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, bow their heads during a memorial ceremony, April 29. The ceremony honored the 25 Marines of Darkhorse who were killed in action during a recent deplo... More
Lt. Col. Joseph Russo, the outgoing battalion commander
Lt. Col. Joseph Russo, the outgoing battalion commander of 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, passes the unit colors to Lt. Col. David Everly, the new battalion commander of 5/11, during a change of command c... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, stand
Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, stand with Sgt. Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, at Camp Horno, Sept. 27. Meyer ate lunch with the Marines and then talked to them about leadership and th... More
Lt. Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., outgoing battalion commander
Lt. Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., outgoing battalion commander of 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, hands the unit guidon to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. James McDonough, during a change of command ceremony Oc... More
Division sailors celebrate 236 years
Commander Ed Pease, the oldest sailor present, and Seaman Apprentice Patrick Luntey, the youngest sailor present, cut a birthday cake at the 1st Marine Division Navy Birthday Celebration Ceremony, Oct. 13. Divi... More
Eula Carrasco, wife of Gunnery Sgt. Albert Carrasco
Eula Carrasco, wife of Gunnery Sgt. Albert Carrasco with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, practices elbow strikes during Jane Wayne Day, Nov. 17. Jane Wayne Day is an event designed to allow Marine ... More
Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, fire the M9 pistol during a modified Military Policeman Range, Dec. 3. The Marines are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan to assist NATO forces in train... More
Cpl. Steven Bienfang, an amphibious assault vehicle
Cpl. Steven Bienfang, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, explains the ammunition used in the Mk-19 automatic grenade launcher to Triston Jones, the ... More
Marine exhibits courage on battlefield, receives Bronze Star
Hartford, Conn., native Sgt. Patrique Fearon, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, received the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V, March 29, 2012, in San Mateo. On Nov. 25, 2... More
Marines with the remain behind element of 1st Battalion,
Marines with the remain behind element of 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, toss hay into fields for the horses of White Rock Ranch Horse Rescue, April 19. The Marines volunteered to help the ranch by feeding... More
Marines with Personal Security Detachment, Regimental
Marines with Personal Security Detachment, Regimental Combat Team 7, practice firing while moving laterally during training, May 10. The training, which was part of “Spartan Resolve 3-2012,” focused on teachin... More
Semper Read: Marines provide children bedtime stories
Lance Cpl. David Caicedo, administrative specialist, Regimental Combat Team 7, reads a book for the United for Reading program at the library here, May 15. Caicedo, who read “How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight,” by... More
Citizens of San Clemente follow the Marines of 2nd
Citizens of San Clemente follow the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, during a homecoming parade, in downtown San Clemente, June 14. The parade, held on Flag Day, celebrated the return of 2nd Bn., ... More
Lt. Col. Seth Folsom, outgoing battalion commander
Lt. Col. Seth Folsom, outgoing battalion commander of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, hands the battalion guidon to Lt. Col. Edward Greeley, the incoming battalion commander of 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, during ... More
Corporal Richard Davis, a data operator with Regimental
Corporal Richard Davis, a data operator with Regimental Combat Team-7 and his daughter, June, play in the wade pool during a Family Day here, July 2. The Family Day event was designed to build relationships bet... More
Marines with Personal Security Detail, Regimental Combat
Marines with Personal Security Detail, Regimental Combat Team-7, practice using the Thor III, a remote-controlled improvised explosive device jammer, during counter-IED training at Camp Wilson, July 18. The jam... More
An UH-1Y ‘Venom’ provides close air support during
An UH-1Y ‘Venom’ provides close air support during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Enhanced Mojave Viper 7-12, July 24. Marines with Regimental Combat Team-7 coordinated close air support and ar... More
Military children and their families were treated to
Military children and their families were treated to a live Sesame Street show hosted by the USO at Building AS-4000 on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sept. 9. The Sesame Street/USO experience was designed... More
New River honors fallen at Patriot Day prayer luncheon
Marines, Sailors and civilian employees gathered at the Marine Corps Air Station New River Officer’s Club to remember and honor those who died in the terrorist attacks on Sep. 11, 2001 during a Patriot Day Lunc... More
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. — Sgt. Maj.
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. — Sgt. Maj. Luis Leiva, outgoing sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, speaks about his time with the squadron at a Post and Relief Ceremony at Marin... More
Cass receives 40 years of MCCS service award
Mr. Marion "Cass" Carcirieri receives his 40 years of MCCS service award at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 21. He is the Camp Geiger MCX manager and served 31 years in the Marine Corps before beginning t... More
Marines with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine
Marines with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), stand in front of an M777 Lightweight Howitzer cannon, Sept. 28. The Marines support nearby units with artillery f... More
Private first class Juan Villanueva, a rocket artillery
Private first class Juan Villanueva, a rocket artillery crewman with Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), closes the door of a launcher vehicle for the High Mobili... More
Lt. Col. Jesse Constante, takes notes during the a
Lt. Col. Jesse Constante, takes notes during the a meeting at the Regional Stability Shura in Garmsir, Oct. 14. In the afternoon session of the shura, leaders split up into smaller groups to better discuss thei... More
Lance Cpl. John Angola, a radio operator with 3rd Battalion,
Lance Cpl. John Angola, a radio operator with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, searches a local boy during a security patrol in Garmsir, Oct. 14. Angola, a native of Boron, Calif., and fellow Marines helped ... More
An Afghan National Army soldier kicks a soccer ball
An Afghan National Army soldier kicks a soccer ball past Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Cipperly, operations officer with Combined Joint Task Force Paladin Southwest, a joint-forces explosive ordnance disposal unit, during... More
Lance Cpl. Sarah Novotny, a combat photographer with
Lance Cpl. Sarah Novotny, a combat photographer with 1st Marine Division (Forward), works on a writing assignment for her college class. Novotny, a 20-year-old native of Streetsboro, Ohio, says that deployed Ma... More
Lance Cpl.'s Jeramie Jeffries and Joshua Kaibel, both
Lance Cpl.'s Jeramie Jeffries and Joshua Kaibel, both administration clerks with 1st Marine Division (Forward), raise the Afghan flag during morning colors at Camp Leatherneck, Nov. 9. Marines of 1st MarDiv(Fwd... More
An Afghan National Army soldier takes a knee in a local
An Afghan National Army soldier takes a knee in a local compound during an operation, Nov. 14. The ANA worked alongside the Marines of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment during a mission to clear... More
An Afghan National Army soldier serves the volleyball
An Afghan National Army soldier serves the volleyball during a friendly match with the Marines of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, at ANA Post Nabi, Nov. 16. The Afghan National Army won all t... More
Sgt. Andrew Rogers, a joint terminal attack controller
Sgt. Andrew Rogers, a joint terminal attack controller with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, watches the live video feed from an aircraft in the combat operations center. Rogers is one of the ... More
Cpl. Michael Creighton, a team leader with the Police
Cpl. Michael Creighton, a team leader with the Police Mentoring Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, walks during a security patrol with the local Afghan uniformed police, Nov. 21. Creighton, a 25-year-old... More
Lance Cpl. Michael Brown, an infantryman with 3rd Battalion,
Lance Cpl. Michael Brown, an infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, uses a metal detector to sweep for improvised explosive devices during an operation, Nov. 23, 2010. Brown, a 20-year-old native ... More
Lieutenant Gen. David Rodriguez, commanding general
Lieutenant Gen. David Rodriguez, commanding general of International Joint Command, speaks to Marines of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine regiment, during a command visit, Nov. 24. Rodriguez told the Ma... More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, pass
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, pass through the chow line during Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 25. The dinner included turkey, sweet potatoes, and apple pie. The Marines may not have much, but smi... More
Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st
Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward) drive an M1A1 Abrams tank towards a firing range at Camp Leatherneck, Jan. 13, 2011. The Marines, who are part of the first tank uni... More
Navy Lt. Alwin Albert, a medical officer, and Petty
Navy Lt. Alwin Albert, a medical officer, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Herrera, a corpsman, both with Delta Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), teach Afghan... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Pollack, a corpsman with
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Pollack, a corpsman with Delta Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), begins triage as Marines and sailors participate in a mass casual... More
Capt. Clinton Kappler, commanding officer of Alpha
Capt. Clinton Kappler, commanding officer of Alpha Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, explains to Brig. Gen. Joseph Osterman, commanding general of 1st Marine Division (Forward), the tactical ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan Morris, a corpsman with
Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan Morris, a corpsman with Delta Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), talks on the radio during a patrol through the local area, Jan. 27... More
First Lieutenant Jason Gates, a mentor with Border
First Lieutenant Jason Gates, a mentor with Border Advisory Team-1 assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), talks to local nationals during a patrol, Jan. 27, 2011.... More
Marines and sailors with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance
Marines and sailors with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), discuss the rules of “combat dodge ball” during the weekly “Payne Games,” Jan. 30. The warriors played by stan... More
Cpl. Erik Moody, an infantryman with 3rd Light Armored
Cpl. Erik Moody, an infantryman with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), looks across the Helmand River during a patrol to clear the areas close to the river during Operat... More
A bagpiper performs “Amazing Grace,” during a memorial
A bagpiper performs “Amazing Grace,” during a memorial ceremony, April 29. Marines and families of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, honored the 25 fallen Marines during a recent deployment to Sangin, Afghanistan.
Lt. Colonels Joseph Russo and David Everly salute after
Lt. Colonels Joseph Russo and David Everly salute after Russo relinquished command of 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, to Everly during a change of command ceremony at Las Pulgas, June 16. During the previo... More
Richard Monetti plays "Amazing Grace" as part of a
Richard Monetti plays "Amazing Grace" as part of a ceremony held at San Mateo, July 1, to honor the memories of the Marines of 1st Combat Engineer Battalion who made the ultimate sacrifice. His performance paid... More
Sgt. Dakota Meyer talks to Marines of Division Schools,
Sgt. Dakota Meyer talks to Marines of Division Schools, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during a tour of Camp Pendleton, Sept. 27. Meyer gave advice on leadership and explained to the Marines that ... More
Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Betancourt, the operations
Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Betancourt, the operations chief with Truck Company Bravo, Headquarters Battalion, demonstrates the upward motion of a rifle butt-stroke during Jane Wayne Day, Nov. 17. Headquarters Batt... More
Lance Cpl. Jared Painter, motor transport operator,
Lance Cpl. Jared Painter, motor transport operator, Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, fires an M4 carbine over a barrier during a modified Military Policeman Range, Dec. 3. The Marines are working se... More
Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, and their
Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, and their children watch a demonstration of a CNC machine, a computerized machining unit, at "Bring Your Child to Work Day," at Del Mar, March 9. The welding Marine... More
Marines with the remain behind element of 1st Battalion,
Marines with the remain behind element of 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, help an injured horse back to its feet at the White Rock Ranch Horse Rescue, April 19. The Marines helped the ranch by cleaning stal... More
Lance Cpl. McKenzie Schmalz, an anti-tank missile man,
Lance Cpl. McKenzie Schmalz, an anti-tank missile man, Personal Security Detachment, Regimental Combat Team 7, and Petty Officer Third Class David Ferguson, a corpsman, PSD, RCT-7, clear a room during urban com... More
Lance Cpl. McKenzie Schmalz, an anti-tank missile man,
Lance Cpl. McKenzie Schmalz, an anti-tank missile man, Personal Security Detachment, Regimental Combat Team 7, and Petty Officer Third Class David Ferguson, a corpsman, PSD, RCT-7, clear a room during urban com... More
Children of San Clemente chase each other during a
Children of San Clemente chase each other during a homecoming parade for 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, in downtown San Clemente, June 14. The parade celebrated Flag Day, the 2nd Bn., 4th Marines return fr... More
Lt. Col. Seth Folsom, outgoing battalion commander
Lt. Col. Seth Folsom, outgoing battalion commander of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, thanks his family and friends for their support during a change of command ceremony here, June 28. Folsom also thanked t... More
Corporal Corbin Saferight, a motor transport operator
Corporal Corbin Saferight, a motor transport operator with Regimental Combat Team-7, is pinned to his current rank during a promotion ceremony here, July 2. Saferight is now a non-commissioned officer and is ch... More
Marines with Regimental Combat Team-7 play flag football
Marines with Regimental Combat Team-7 play flag football during a Family Day here, July 2. Single Marines also played Frisbee and inflatable games. The Marines also enjoyed sno-cones and hamburgers at an event ... More
Marines with Personal Security Detail, Regimental Combat
Marines with Personal Security Detail, Regimental Combat Team-7, listen to a class about improvised explosive devices during counter-IED training at Camp Wilson, July 18. Explosive Ordinance Disposal Marines we... More
Sgt. Shaye Carter, platoon sergeant, Personal Security
Sgt. Shaye Carter, platoon sergeant, Personal Security Detail, Regimental Combat Team-7, radios target information during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Enhanced Mojave Viper 7-12, July 24. Car... More
Military children and their families were treated to
Military children and their families were treated to a live Sesame Street show hosted by the USO at Building AS-4000 on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sept. 9. The Sesame Street/USO experience was designed... More
Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Deabreu, incoming sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Deabreu, incoming sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, speaks with the squadron at a Post and Relief Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sept. 16. Deabreu cha... More
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment places
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment places boots at the foot of a battle cross during a memorial ceremony, July 7. The Marines honored the lives of Cpl. Michael Bailey, Cpl. Kevin Cueto, and Cpl. C... More
Lance Cpl. Casey Wilson, an infantryman with Company
Lance Cpl. Casey Wilson, an infantryman with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, gets a helping hand out of a creek during a compound clearing mission, July 28. Wilson, a 20-year-old native of Charle... More
Staff Sgt. Francisco Martinez, a platoon sergeant with
Staff Sgt. Francisco Martinez, a platoon sergeant with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, throws a hook at Cpt. Mark O’Sullivan, a company commander, with 40 Commando, British Royal marines, duri... More
Cpl. Daniel Collins, a radio operator with Bravo Battery,
Cpl. Daniel Collins, a radio operator with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), and 1st Sgt. James Telley, battery first sergeant with 1/11, attach the American fla... More