CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan -
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan - Charleston, S.C., native Cpl. Austin Barton, the combat operations center watch chief in the intelligence section for 2nd Marine Division (Forward), poses for a... More
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan --
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan -- Clear Lake, Iowa native Gunnery Sgt. Chad Trebil, the 2nd Marine Division (Forward) intelligence section operations chief, uses a rowing machine aboard Camp Le... More
Belmont, Calif., native Sgt. Roberto Rayon, a squad
Belmont, Calif., native Sgt. Roberto Rayon, a squad leader with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, speaks to village elders during a recent patrol. Afghan National Army soldiers and He... More
Lawrenceville, Ga., native Lance Cpl. Branden Morgan,
Lawrenceville, Ga., native Lance Cpl. Branden Morgan, an automatic rifleman with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, finishes a set of dead-lifts at the base gym. Morgan lifts weights fi... More
Newhall, Calif., native Lance Cpl. Jacob Miller, a
Newhall, Calif., native Lance Cpl. Jacob Miller, a fireteam leader with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, was a color assistant in Hollywood before joining the Marine Corps in 2008. He ... More
Denver native Sgt. Todd J. Galbaugh, a section chief
Denver native Sgt. Todd J. Galbaugh, a section chief with 1st Platoon, Charlie Battery, opens the breach of an M777 A2 howitzer. The Marines of 1st Platoon have been providing artillery support for units aroun... More
Corporal Marion A. Timberlake, a data network specialist
Corporal Marion A. Timberlake, a data network specialist with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, patrols through a remote area. Many of the battalion’s Marines, who are on their first de... More
Afghan National Army soldiers learn the basics of conducting
Afghan National Army soldiers learn the basics of conducting vehicle checkpoints during a recent period of instruction. First Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, has partnered with the ANA since arriving to Afghan... More
Maryland native serves in Afghanistan
Mount Airy, Md., native Cpl. Denton C. Raabe, a fire support man with 2nd Marine Division (Forward) was recently recognized as the Headquarters Battalion (Forward), 2nd MarDiv (Fwd), Marine of the Quarter for o... More
Arizona native serves in Afghanistan
Prescott, Ariz., native Cpl. Charles T. Mabry II, a combat videographer with 2nd Marine Division (Forward), is currently deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan – his second deployment to Afghanistan. Mabry ... More
Lance Cpl. Chase Allen (left), from Indianapolis; Lance
Lance Cpl. Chase Allen (left), from Indianapolis; Lance Cpl. Steven Makepeace (center), from Baden, Pa.; and Cpl. Ryan Wilson of McMinnville, Ore.; were born in Latvia, Russia and England, respectively. The Mar... More
Marines with Romeo Battery, currently assigned to 1st
Marines with Romeo Battery, currently assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, scramble to put on gear and mount their M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Launcher during a call for fire support.... More
Lance Cpl. Chase Allen (left), from Indianapolis; Lance
Lance Cpl. Chase Allen (left), from Indianapolis; Lance Cpl. Steven Makepeace (center), from Baden, Pa.; and Cpl. Ryan Wilson of McMinnville, Ore.; were born in Latvia, Russia and England, respectively. The Mar... More
Lance Cpl. Chase Allen (left), from Indianapolis; Lance
Lance Cpl. Chase Allen (left), from Indianapolis; Lance Cpl. Steven Makepeace (center), from Baden, Pa.; and Cpl. Ryan Wilson of McMinnville, Ore.; were born in Latvia, Russia and England, respectively. The Ma... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice rushing toward
Afghan Local Police recruits practice rushing toward a target during a training exercise at the ALP Academy on base. The recruits learned military and police tactics during their training and graduated Sept. 27... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment’s,
Marines with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment’s, Motor Transport Platoon perform a weapon’s check in the turret of a Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicle before conducting a resupply convoy throughout the... More
Haji Abdul Manaf, the governor of Nawa district, Helmand
Haji Abdul Manaf, the governor of Nawa district, Helmand province, has helped lead the district to prosperity after assuming office in late 2009. Nawa district was crawling with insurgents two years ago, but is... More
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, talks
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, talks to a local resident at the Pinjadoo Bazaar. Marines from 1/9 and Afghan Uniformed Police patrolmen provided security for Haji Abdul Manaf, the governor of... More
Gen. James F. Amos (left), the 35th commandant of the
Gen. James F. Amos (left), the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, greets Lt. Col. Tyler J. Zagurski, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, upon Amos’ arrival Sept. 22. Amos and Sgt. M... More
Lance Cpl. Mark J. Suetos, of Eugene, Ore., marches
Lance Cpl. Mark J. Suetos, of Eugene, Ore., marches away from the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (Forward), Brig. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, during an awards ceremony Sept. 30. The scout sniper with Head... More
Sgt. Sean M. Cain of Newkirk, Okla., reports to the
Sgt. Sean M. Cain of Newkirk, Okla., reports to the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (Forward), Brig. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, during an award ceremony Sept. 30. The squad leader with Company C, 1st Batt... More
Lance Cpl. Luis M. Figueroa III, of Holland, Mich.,
Lance Cpl. Luis M. Figueroa III, of Holland, Mich., displays his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with combat distinguishing device after an award ceremony Sept. 30. The assaultman with Company C, 1st Ba... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle C. Cameron, of Yakima, Wash., receives
Lance Cpl. Kyle C. Cameron, of Yakima, Wash., receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with combat distinguishing device from the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (Forward), Brig. Gen. Lewi... More
Moorhead Marine receives award for heroic actions in Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Adam B. Kramvik of Moorhead, Minn., receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with combat distinguishing device from the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (Forward), Brig. Gen. Lew... More
Sgt. James E. Connelly, of Cedar Grove, N.J., reports
Sgt. James E. Connelly, of Cedar Grove, N.J., reports to the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (Forward), Brig. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, during an award ceremony Sept. 30. The squad leader with Company A,... More
Idaho Marine receives award for heroic actions in Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Taylor D. Moody of Mountain Home, Idaho, reports to the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (Forward), Brig. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, during an award ceremony Sept. 30. The automatic rifleman wit... More
Fort Worth, Texas, native Lance Cpl. Trey Woodward,
Fort Worth, Texas, native Lance Cpl. Trey Woodward, a machine-gunner with 3rd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, patrols through a field. Woodward, 21, is a graduate of Boswell High Scho... More
Columbus, Neb., native Cpl. Nicholas Hardesty, the
Columbus, Neb., native Cpl. Nicholas Hardesty, the machine-guns squad leader for 3rd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, provides security while halted during a patrol. The 22-year-old Har... More
Reno, Nev., native Lance Cpl. Daniel Wilson, a fireteam
Reno, Nev., native Lance Cpl. Daniel Wilson, a fireteam leader with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, patrols through a cornfield in Nawa district, Helmand province. Some of the Marines from... More
An Afghan Uniformed Police patrolman and Marines from
An Afghan Uniformed Police patrolman and Marines from Task Force Leatherneck patrol through a creek adjacent to the Helmand River in Helmand province. Patrols sometimes must ford through water during operations... More
Lieutenant Col. William H. Vivian, the commanding officer
Lieutenant Col. William H. Vivian, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, pays his final respects to Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt of San Antonio Oct. 13, after a memorial service honori... More
Central City, Neb., native Lance Cpl. Nathan Peterson,
Central City, Neb., native Lance Cpl. Nathan Peterson, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, stands post to maintain security. The Marines on post are the first line of defense for t... More
Stockton, Calif., native Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Ramirez,
Stockton, Calif., native Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Ramirez, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, patrols through a field. The 19-year-old is a graduate of Manteca High School... More
Lance Cpl. Dingyi Duan of Buffalo, N.Y., a high-mobility
Lance Cpl. Dingyi Duan of Buffalo, N.Y., a high-mobility artillery rocket system crewman with Romeo Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, emigrated from Zibo, China to the United States at age 17. The 2... More
Des Plaines, Ill., native, Cpl. Jeffery Rice, a squad
Des Plaines, Ill., native, Cpl. Jeffery Rice, a squad leader with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, leads his squad on a security patrol through a rural area. The 21-year-old is currently se... More
A Marine with 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion,
A Marine with 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, provides security during a patrol. Third Platoon conducts frequent patrols to show their presence in the area and maintain security.
Mantua, Ohio, native Sgt. Kevin Siska, the mobile section
Mantua, Ohio, native Sgt. Kevin Siska, the mobile section leader of 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, ensures radio communications are operating properly before departing on a mo... More
New series gives voice to Afghan leaders
Haji Ahmad Shah, a block elder for the Marjah district, speaks about the changes he has seen in Marjah in his video interview for a series titled “In their voices.” The series provides personal accounts of the ... More
Grenada, Miss., native Lance Cpl. Jordan Nail, an
Grenada, Miss., native Lance Cpl. Jordan Nail, an infantryman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, holds security during a patrol through a bazaar on the opening day of Operation Double Check J... More
A bulldozer creates a berm during the opening week
A bulldozer creates a berm during the opening week of Operation Double Check. The berm surrounds an elevated post constructed by Marines with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, to help A... More
Marshall, Minn., native Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Merritt,
Marshall, Minn., native Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Merritt, the turret gunner for Truck Four of the mobile section with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, watches his sector while providing security overw... More
Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine
Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, use sticks and tarps to build a shelter during the second day of Operation Double Check, a battalion-level offensive to rid Mouslmani and other area... More
Saluda, S.C., native, Petty Officer 1st Class Jazmin
Saluda, S.C., native, Petty Officer 1st Class Jazmin Davis, the psychiatric technician at Division Psychiatry, talks about the Operational Stress Control and Readiness program, which helps bring psychiatric se... More
Clifton Hill, Mo., native Cpl. Chad Sapp, a motor
Clifton Hill, Mo., native Cpl. Chad Sapp, a motor transporation operator with 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, defeats his opponent during the pugil joust event at the first 10th Marine... More
Family, friends and military supporters arrive at a
Family, friends and military supporters arrive at a flagpole dedication and flag raising in memory of Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Webb, a designated marksman with 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company, Marine C... More
Marines, sailors, families and friends of 2nd Battalion,
Marines, sailors, families and friends of 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, stand for the playing of the “Star Spangled Banner” during a memorial service at the base theater on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 13. T... More
Colonel Michael H. Brown (right), the commanding officer
Colonel Michael H. Brown (right), the commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, relinquishes command of the battalion by passing the battalion’s colors to Col. James B. “Beau” Higgins d... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew E. Faircloth, the section leader
Staff Sgt. Matthew E. Faircloth, the section leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with a combat distinguishing device Aug. 23 dur... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provide supporting fire, allowing the other half of their fireteam to maneuver toward a trench during a training exercise as part of the For... More
Navy Capt. Steven D. Brown, the outgoing chaplain of
Navy Capt. Steven D. Brown, the outgoing chaplain of 2nd Marine Division, ceremoniously salutes as he enters the Protestant Chapel aboard Camp Lejeune during a ceremony in which Brown retired after 27 years of ... More
(Left to right) Lance Cpl. Delio Linares, loader; Cpl.
(Left to right) Lance Cpl. Delio Linares, loader; Cpl. Ryan Hanna, gunner; Lance Cpl. Domenic Kalaski, driver; and Sgt. Linh Ngo, tank commander, proudly raise the Gunnery Sergeant Robert H. McCard Cup after wi... More
Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine
Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, investigate a possible improvised explosive device while on a patrol during their deployment in 2010. Last year Marines were rarely able to walk o... More
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan -
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan - Charleston, S.C., native Cpl. Austin Barton, the combat operations center watch chief in the intelligence section for 2nd Marine Division (Forward), poses for a... More
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan --
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan -- Clear Lake, Iowa, native Gunnery Sgt. Chad Trebil, the 2nd Marine Division (Forward) intelligence section operations chief, uses a rowing machine aboard Camp L... More
Fall River, Mass., native Cpl. Matthew Eddy (front),
Fall River, Mass., native Cpl. Matthew Eddy (front), an assistant patrol leader, and Williamsburg, Va., native Lance Cpl. Justin Weaver, an automatic rifleman, both with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12t... More
Lawrenceville, Ga., native Lance Cpl. Branden Morgan,
Lawrenceville, Ga., native Lance Cpl. Branden Morgan, an automatic rifleman with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, dead-lifts a barbell at the base gym. Morgan was born in Abilene, Tex... More
Newhall, Calif., native Lance Cpl. Jacob Miller is
Newhall, Calif., native Lance Cpl. Jacob Miller is a fireteam leader with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment. He was a color assistant in Hollywood before joining the Marine Corps in 2008... More
Denver native Sgt. Todd J. Galbaugh, a section chief
Denver native Sgt. Todd J. Galbaugh, a section chief with 1st platoon, Charlie Battery, opens the breach of an M777 A2 howitzer. The Marines of 1st Platoon have been providing artillery support for units aroun... More
Agana, Guam, native Petty Officer 2nd Class Jerome
Agana, Guam, native Petty Officer 2nd Class Jerome Cinco (left), a corpsman with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, helps an Afghan man with pain in his knee during a recent patrol. Cin... More
Belmont, Calif., native Sgt. Roberto Rayon (third from
Belmont, Calif., native Sgt. Roberto Rayon (third from left), a squad leader with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, teaches Afghan National Army soldiers the basics of conducting a vehi... More
A Marine with Romeo Battery, currently assigned to
A Marine with Romeo Battery, currently assigned to 1st Battalion 12th Marine Regiment, quickly fixes the back of an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Launcher during a call for fire support. The proble... More
Lance Cpl. Chase Allen, from Indianapolis, was born
Lance Cpl. Chase Allen, from Indianapolis, was born in Latvia and lived in an orphanage before being adopted and coming to the United States at age seven. Allen, a fire direction control man with Romeo Battery... More
Corporal Ryan Wilson, from McMinnville, Ore., was born
Corporal Ryan Wilson, from McMinnville, Ore., was born in England while his father was stationed there with the Marine Corps. Wilson, a field radio operator with Romeo Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regime... More
Lance Cpl. Steven Makepeace, from Baden, Pa., was born
Lance Cpl. Steven Makepeace, from Baden, Pa., was born in Russia and lived in an orphanage before being adopted by American parents and coming to the United States. Makepeace, a field radio operator with Romeo... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice patrolling techniques
Afghan Local Police recruits practice patrolling techniques under the supervision of Virginia Beach, Va., native Chief Warrant Officer 2 Doug Derring, the 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, infantry weapons of... More
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment’s,
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment’s, Motor Transport Platoon, dismounts a Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicle after making a stop during a resupply mission. The Marines work diligently to co... More
Haji Abdul Manaf, the governor of Nawa district, Helmand
Haji Abdul Manaf, the governor of Nawa district, Helmand province, has led the district to prosperity after assuming office in late 2009. Manaf and his ministers work out of offices in the Nawa District Center,... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, patrol
Marines with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, patrol through the Pinjadoo Bazaar. The bazaar, one of the largest centers of commerce in Nawa district, Helmand province, was buzzing as local residents sold an... More
Gen. James F. Amos (front left), the 35th commandant
Gen. James F. Amos (front left), the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, walks to the mess hall on base with Lt. Col. Tyler J. Zagurski (front right), the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regime... More
Lance Cpl. Mark J. Suetos, of Eugene, Ore., displays
Lance Cpl. Mark J. Suetos, of Eugene, Ore., displays his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with combat distinguishing device after an awards ceremony Sept. 30. The scout sniper with Headquarters and Servi... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle C. Cameron of Yakima, Wash., displays
Lance Cpl. Kyle C. Cameron of Yakima, Wash., displays the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with combat distinguishing device after an awards ceremony Sept. 30. The mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Bat... More
Sgt. James E. Connelly, of Cedar Grove, N.J., displays
Sgt. James E. Connelly, of Cedar Grove, N.J., displays his Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal after an award ceremony Sept. 30. The squad leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, receiv... More
Lance Cpl. Luis M. Figueroa III, of Holland, Mich.,
Lance Cpl. Luis M. Figueroa III, of Holland, Mich., receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with combat distinguishing device from the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (Forward), Brig. Gen... More
Sgt. Sean M. Cain of Newkirk, Okla., displays his Navy
Sgt. Sean M. Cain of Newkirk, Okla., displays his Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with combat distinguishing device after an award ceremony Sept. 30. The squad leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th... More
Fort Worth, Texas, native Lance Cpl. Trey Woodward,
Fort Worth, Texas, native Lance Cpl. Trey Woodward, a machine-gunner with 3rd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, patrols next to a cornfield. Woodward, 21, is a graduate of Boswell High ... More
Columbus, Neb., native Cpl. Nicholas Hardesty, the
Columbus, Neb., native Cpl. Nicholas Hardesty, the machine-guns squad leader for 3rd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, provides security while halted during a patrol. Hardesty, 22, has ... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua N. Whatley, an infantry unit leader
Staff Sgt. Joshua N. Whatley, an infantry unit leader with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, patrols through a cornfield in Nawa district, Helmand province. The Marines and Afghan Uniformed ... More
Reno, Nev., native Lance Cpl. Daniel Wilson, a fireteam
Reno, Nev., native Lance Cpl. Daniel Wilson, a fireteam leader with Task Force Leatherneck, patrols through a cornfield in Helmand province. Some of the Marines were surprised with the vast amount of vegetation... More
Lieutenant Col. William H. Vivian, the commanding officer
Lieutenant Col. William H. Vivian, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, renders a final salute to Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt of San Antonio Oct. 13, after a memorial service honorin... More
Central City, Neb., native Lance Cpl. Nathan Peterson,
Central City, Neb., native Lance Cpl. Nathan Peterson, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, stands post on base. The Marines have a bird’s eye view from the post tower, allowing the... More
Fort Worth, Texas, native, Lance Cpl. Trey Woodward,
Fort Worth, Texas, native, Lance Cpl. Trey Woodward, a machine gunner with 3rd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, patrols next to a cornfield. The 21-year-old, a graduate of Boswell High... More
Lance Cpl. Dingyi Duan, of Buffalo, N.Y., a high-mobility
Lance Cpl. Dingyi Duan, of Buffalo, N.Y., a high-mobility artillery rocket system crewman with Romeo Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, emigrated from Zibo, China to the United States at age 17. The ... More
Des Plaines, Ill., native, Cpl. Jeffery Rice, a squad
Des Plaines, Ill., native, Cpl. Jeffery Rice, a squad leader with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, leads his squad on a security patrol through a rural area. The 21-year-old is currently se... More
Mantua, Ohio, native Sgt. Kevin Siska, the mobile section
Mantua, Ohio, native Sgt. Kevin Siska, the mobile section leader of 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, ensures radio communications are operating properly before departing on a mo... More
Marines with 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion,
Marines with 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, patrol through a rural area. Third Platoon’s Marines have worked hard throughout the deployment to continue to advance the once-tro... More
Moapa, Nev., native Lance Cpl. Thomas Foulke, a machine
Moapa, Nev., native Lance Cpl. Thomas Foulke, a machine gunner with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, patrols through a bazaar during the opening day of Operation Double Check, a battalion-level ... More
A multi-purpose bucket loader fills a gabion with dirt
A multi-purpose bucket loader fills a gabion with dirt to fortify an elevated post during the opening week of Operation Double Check. Marines with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, working in direct support of 2nd... More
Marshall, Minn., native Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Merritt,
Marshall, Minn., native Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Merritt, the turret gunner for Truck Four of the mobile section with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, watches his sector while providing security overw... More
Los Angeles native Sgt. Alberto Lopez, a squad leader
Los Angeles native Sgt. Alberto Lopez, a squad leader with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, patrols through the desert during the second day of Operation Double Check, a battalion-level offensiv... More
Saluda, S.C., native Petty Officer 1st Class Jazmin
Saluda, S.C., native Petty Officer 1st Class Jazmin Davis, the psychiatric technician at Division Psychiatry, talks about the services Division Psychiatry offers to 2nd Marine Division Marines and sailors, Apri... More
Savannah, Ga., native 1st Lt. Zachery Williams, the
Savannah, Ga., native 1st Lt. Zachery Williams, the operations officer with the Remain Behind Element of 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, competes in the team bench press competition du... More
A newly-erected flagpole in memory of Lance Cpl. Jeffrey
A newly-erected flagpole in memory of Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Webb stands tall, June 3. Webb was a designated marksman with 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, II M... More
Marines and sailors of 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,
Marines and sailors of 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, listen to personal reflections from Marines who served with Lance Cpl.'s Edward J. Dycus and Abraham Tarwoe during a memorial service at the base theat... More
Colonel Michael H. Brown, the outgoing commanding officer
Colonel Michael H. Brown, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, speaks to the crowd after relinquishing command of the battalion to Col. James B. “Beau” Higgins during ... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew E. Faircloth, the section leader
Staff Sgt. Matthew E. Faircloth, the section leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with a combat distinguishing device Aug. 23 dur... More
Philadelphia native Cpl. Jason M. Hassinger (center
Philadelphia native Cpl. Jason M. Hassinger (center right), receives the Silver Star from Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, the outgoing commanding general of 2nd Marine Division during the 2nd Marine Division change-o... More
Lance Cpl. Richard Meyer, a mortars squad leader with
Lance Cpl. Richard Meyer, a mortars squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, throws a smoke grenade toward a simulated machinegun bunker during a training exercise as part of the Forge Academy Sept... More
Navy Capt. Steven D. Brown, the outgoing chaplain of
Navy Capt. Steven D. Brown, the outgoing chaplain of 2nd Marine Division, speaks to family, friends and colleagues during a ceremony in which Brown retired after 27 years of active duty military service. Brown,... More
An M1A1 Main Battle Tank fires from its main gun Sept.
An M1A1 Main Battle Tank fires from its main gun Sept. 26 during a practice shoot for the 2012 Tiger Competition aboard Camp Lejeune. The next day, a crew from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, consistin... More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine
Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and Afghan National Army soldiers take cover and provide security following an improvised explosive device blast in June 2010. The ANA have been w... More