Doug S. Vanderford, center, a subject matter expert
Doug S. Vanderford, center, a subject matter expert with I.T.A.-International, speaks to U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua J. Sikes, left, a quarter master with Training Evaluation Unit, on the Neuse Riv... More
Doug S. Vanderford, a subject matter expert with In
Doug S. Vanderford, a subject matter expert with In the Arena International, briefs Sailors with Coastal Riverine Squadron 2, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 5, 2014. Vanderford assisted t... More
The American flag waves above a Navy anchor at the
The American flag waves above a Navy anchor at the Navy Boat Docks, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 5, 2014. Delta Company, Coastal Riverine Squadron 2 launched several live fire exercises fr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert M. Howard, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert M. Howard, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, prepares for an aerial refueling exercise at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 14, 2014. Howa... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), practice soccer drills before the fourth annual Headquarters Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 17, 2014. H&HS play... More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Sloan M. Galvan, left, a radio non
U.S. Marines Cpl. Sloan M. Galvan, left, a radio non comissioned officer, and Lance Cpl. Zachary D. Slivinski, a radio operator, both with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2, set up a radio at Marine Corps Ai... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 stand by for Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2014. Beydler introduced himself and discussed... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Teondre J. Perry, a motor
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Teondre J. Perry, a motor transportation operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, performs the crawl stroke while attending a Water Survival Advanced Course held aboard Marin... More
Water Survival Advanced Course
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Austin Crowley, center, a combat engineer assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, swims 25 meters underwater during a Water Survival Advanced Course held at Marine Corps Air ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ernesto Ramos, left, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ernesto Ramos, left, a radar technician assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2, receives a simulated attacked by Sgt. David R. Allen, a Marine Corps Water Survival Instructor ass... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Chemical
U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear response unit approach a suspected contaminated zone during a training exercise aboard Atlantic Airfield, N.C., Aug. 6, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edward J. Britt, an avionics
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edward J. Britt, an avionics technician assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366, watches CH-53E Super Stallions land aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Yancy A. Taveras, a consolidated
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Yancy A. Taveras, a consolidated automated support systems technician assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, performs squad push-ups during a Martial Arts Instructor Course ab... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kyle J. Poehls, a wing air
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kyle J. Poehls, a wing air control officer with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, sits on a physical training table aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 26... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gage M. Gallant, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gage M. Gallant, a percussionist assigned to the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Band, tunes a snare drum prior to a concert held at the Tryon Palace, New Bern, N.C., Oct. 24, 2014. The 2d ... More
The wife of a U.S. Marine waits to welcome her husband
The wife of a U.S. Marine waits to welcome her husband home from deployment on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2014. Marine Attack Squadron 223 returned from serving with the 22nd Marine E... More
MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 taxi across the flight line on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2014. Marine Attack Squadron 223 returned from s... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing poses
A U.S. Marine assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing poses as "Quail Man" before the All-Terrain Unit Competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 31, 2014. The race was sponsored by Marine Spe... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. John R. Gayton, a site controller
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. John R. Gayton, a site controller assigned to tactical exercise control group, directs role players during a humanitarian training scenario part of Exercise Bold Alligator on Landing Z... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force open an unmanned aerial vehicle container during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission part of Exercise Bold Alligator on Atlantic Airfiel... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing prepare to participate in a formation run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014. The run was conducted in celebration of the M... More
Pre-flight checks are performed on a KC-130 Hercules
Pre-flight checks are performed on a KC-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 17, 2014. VMGR-252 planned to ... More
U.S. Marines perform pre-flight checks on a KC-130
U.S. Marines perform pre-flight checks on a KC-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 18, 2014. VMGR-252 plan... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 prepare for a 5-mile conditioning hike on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 25, 2014. The hike was conducted to maintain combat readi... More
U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules aircraft assigned
U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 are parked on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014. VMGR-252 c... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, Commanding General assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) listens to Marines from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Division on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 18, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Max C. Caggiano, a pilot
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Max C. Caggiano, a pilot assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366, delivers a pre-flight brief in preparation for an external lift training exercise on Marine Corps Air S... More
Simulated hazardous material is placed in a mock lab
Simulated hazardous material is placed in a mock lab as part of a Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point,... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Communications
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Communications Squadron 2 participate in Exercise Pegasus Hunt, held on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 4, 2015. Exercise Pegasus Hunt was conducted to... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan N. Butts, an assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan N. Butts, an assistant fuel chief assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272, delivers a brief in preparation for a convoy departing Marine Corps Air Station New Rive... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272 prepare fuel trucks to support Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 29 during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at the Hyde County Airport nea... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing attend
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing attend a Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) awards ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 23, 2015. MCAA awarded Marines based on p... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct a tour of a water treatment facility for students of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 on Site 50 training area near Wellton, Ari... More
A U.S. Marine attending the infantry officers course
A U.S. Marine attending the infantry officers course holds an ammunition can before a fast rope training exercise in preparation for Talon Reach during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 2-15) at Auxili... More
U.S. Marines attending the infantry officer course
U.S. Marines attending the infantry officer course prepare to conduct a fast rope exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2015. WTI is a se... More
An MK36 wrecker assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron
An MK36 wrecker assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 is used to conduct an aircraft salvage during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 2-15) at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Grounds, AZ., March 30, 2... More
A forward arming and refueling point exercise is set
A forward arming and refueling point exercise is set up during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 2-15) at Auxiliary Airfield 2 near Yuma, Ariz., March 30, 2015. WTI is a seven-week event hosted by Mari... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 conduct an air delivery during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 2-15) at Auxiliary Airfield 2 near Yuma, Ariz., April 1, 2015. WT... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Landing Support Company, 1st
U.S. Marines assigned to Landing Support Company, 1st Transportation Support Battalion prepare a Humvee for an external lift during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) Course 2-15 at Auxiliary Airfield ... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
A U.S. Marine assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides security while participating in a heavy Huey raid during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) Course 2-15 at Au... More
7.26mm ball rounds are laid out in preparation for
7.26mm ball rounds are laid out in preparation for battle drills during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-15 near Yuma, Ariz., April 4, 2015. WTI is a seven-week event hosted by Marine Aviation Weap... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, prepare to conduct a defense of an expeditionary airfield (DEAF) exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 at Landing Zon... More
A KC-130T aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler
A KC-130T aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 is parked on the flightline during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 in Yuma, Ariz., April 11, 2015. WTI is a s... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Harley R. Workman, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Harley R. Workman, a crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, prepares to conduct assault support tactics during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15... More
A U.S. Marine Corps M16A4 service rifle and a FIM-29
A U.S. Marine Corps M16A4 service rifle and a FIM-29 Stinger missile launcher are staged under a tree during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 near Tacts Airfield, Ariz., April 15, 2015. WTI is a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason M. Ellis, left, an instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason M. Ellis, left, an instructor assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), and Maj. Timothy R. Drieslein, a pilot assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Trans... More
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Anthony A. Mendoza,
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Anthony A. Mendoza, left, Lance Cpl. Vince C. Haughton, middle, and Private First Class Deonte I. Mitchell, riflemen assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jessie T. James, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jessie T. James, a crew chief assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 inspects a mini-gun before Final Exercise 3 during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI)... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing listen
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing listen while Ray E. Mabus, the Secretary of the Navy speaks on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 6, 2015. The Honorable Mr. Mabus spoke to the Ma... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2 gather to participate in a physical fitness test (PFT) on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 21, 2015. All Marines are required ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW)
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson was ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian F. Mazzola, a pilot assigned
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian F. Mazzola, a pilot assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, delivers a brief in preparation for fast-rope and rappelling training with Marine Special Operations Comm... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, perform during Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 28's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 25, 201... More
U.S. Marine Corps combat cameramen assigned to Marine
U.S. Marine Corps combat cameramen assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attend a lighting class conducted by Ricardo Robinson (right), the deputy director... More
Fill the gaps, US Marine Corps Photo
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Bryan M. Ilyankoff, center, a mass communication specialist assigned to Navy Reserve Fleet Combat Camera, prepares to breach a door during Fleet Combat Camera Pacific’s Summer ... More
Plaques in honor of fallen U.S. Marines assigned to
Plaques in honor of fallen U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD) are placed on a table for viewing during the unit's anniversary on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., ... More
Doug S. Vanderford, left, a subject matter expert with
Doug S. Vanderford, left, a subject matter expert with In The Arena International, briefs U.S. Sailors with Delta Company, Coastal Riverine Squadron 2, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 4, 2... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael D. Griffith,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael D. Griffith, a quarter master with Training Evaluation Unit, holds a mission chart during a brief at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 5, 2014. Griffit... More
A Browning M2HB .50 caliber machine gun sits on a Riverine
A Browning M2HB .50 caliber machine gun sits on a Riverine Command Boat (RCB) at the Navy Boat Docks, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 5, 2014. U.S. Sailors with Coastal Riverine Squadron 2 us... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert M. Howard, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert M. Howard, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, looks over the ramp of an MV-22 Osprey over the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of N.C., April 14, 2014. Howa... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), practice soccer drills before the fourth annual Headquarters Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 17, 2014. H&HS play... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary D. Slivinski,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary D. Slivinski, a radio operator with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2, sets up a radio at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 22, 2014. MACS-2 used the rad... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, 2d
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, 2d Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, delivers a speech aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2014. Beydler introduced himself ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ernesto Ramos, a radar
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ernesto Ramos, a radar technician assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2, stands along side the pool during a Water Survival Advanced Course held aboard Marine Corps Air Station ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing jump
U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing jump from a diving platform during a Water Survival Advanced Course held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 5, 2014. Marines practiced adva... More
Lab equipment used as training tools, is placed inside
Lab equipment used as training tools, is placed inside of a building during a training exercise aboard Atlantic Airfield, N.C., Aug. 6, 2014. Marines used the equipment to train for a scenario involving hazardo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Michael J. Cuttic, a
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Michael J. Cuttic, a crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366, looks out of a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Ft. Ambrose Powell Hill, Va., Sept. 9, 2014. HMH... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rodolfo Moreira, a martial arts
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rodolfo Moreira, a martial arts instructor assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, leads a Martial Arts Instructor Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Se... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2 review a map before a conditioning hike aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 26, 2014. MWHS-2 conducted a conditioning hi... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Band unload instruments and equipment prior to a concert held at the Tryon Palace, New Bern, N.C., Oct. 24, 2014. The 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Band Fall Conce... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Roger McDuffie, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Roger McDuffie, commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron 223, speaks with families on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2014. Marine Attack Squadron 223 return... More
MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 taxi across the flight line on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2014. Marine Attack Squadron 223 returned from s... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing role
A U.S. Marine assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing role plays as a zombie prior to the All-Terrain Unit Competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 31, 2014. The race was sponsored by Marine... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Marine Expeditionary Force
U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Marine Expeditionary Force role play as insurgents during a humanitarian training scenario part of Exercise Bold Alligator on Landing Zone Dolphin, Atlantic, N.C., Nov. 3, 2014. Exer... More
An ammunition can is used to simulate a flight computer
An ammunition can is used to simulate a flight computer during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission part of Exercise Bold Alligator on Atlantic Airfield, N.C., Nov. 6, 2014. Exercise Bold Allig... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing prepare to participate in a formation run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014. The run was conducted in celebration of the M... More
Pre-flight checks are performed on a KC-130 Hercules
Pre-flight checks are performed on a KC-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 17, 2014. VMGR-252 planned to ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin R. Derusseau, a crew
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin R. Derusseau, a crew master assigned to Marine Aerial Refeuler Squadron (VMGR) 252, tightens a tow line aboard a KC-130 Hercules aircraft on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erick S. Hedrick, a signals
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erick S. Hedrick, a signals intelligence specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, participates in a 5-mile conditioning hike on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Po... More
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules aircraft assigned
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 is parked on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014. VMGR-252 ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael Jones, sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael Jones, sergeant major assigned to Marine Corps Forces Command, talks with Marines on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 18, 2014. Sgt. Maj. Jones visited the base to seek ways of impro... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366 is parked on the flight line in preparation for an external lift training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., ... More
A syringe filled with simulated hazardous material
A syringe filled with simulated hazardous material is placed next to oranges in a mock lab during a Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) training exercise on Mari... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bryan J. Borgman, an assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bryan J. Borgman, an assistant controller assigned to Marine Aviation Communications Squadron 2, puts on mission-oriented protective posture gear during Exercise Pegasus Hunt, held at Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher J. Heieren, an aircraft
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher J. Heieren, an aircraft rescue firefighter assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272, inspects a humvee in preparation for a convoy departing Marine Corps Air Statio... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William F. Friddle III,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William F. Friddle III, a fuels chief assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272, oversees preparations to support Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 29 during a forward arming an... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing attend
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing attend a Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) awards ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 23, 2015. MCAA awarded Marines based on p... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct a tour of a water treatment facility for students of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 on Site 50 training area near Wellton, Ari... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin J. Fitzsimmons, a safety
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin J. Fitzsimmons, a safety insert officer attending the infantry officers course, conducts a safety brief prior to a fast rope training exercise in preparation for Talon Reach during... More
U.S. Marines attending the infantry officer course
U.S. Marines attending the infantry officer course prepare to conduct a fast rope exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2015. WTI is a se... More
An AH-1Z and two AH-1W Cobras assigned to Marine Light
An AH-1Z and two AH-1W Cobras assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 fly over a forward arming and refueling point exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 2-15) at Auxiliary ... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 steps through fire retardant foam during an aircraft salvage during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 2-15) at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Groun... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashton R. Derusseau, left, and
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashton R. Derusseau, left, and Sgt. Christopher B. McClellan, both crew masters assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, conduct pre flight checks prior to an air delive... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Meagan C. O'Connor, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Meagan C. O'Connor, left, and Alex M. Geyer, both landing support specialists assigned to Landing Support Company, 1st Transportation Support Battalion, attach chains to a Humvee du... More
U.S. Marine Corps riflemen assigned to 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marine Corps riflemen assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide security while participating in a heavy Huey raid during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) Cours... More
An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons
An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) is parked on the flightline in preparation for battle drills during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-15 near Y... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody R. Herandy, a combat engineer
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody R. Herandy, a combat engineer assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, loads magazines in preparation for a defense of an expeditionary airfield (DEAF) exercise during We... More
U.S. Marine Corps crew masters assigned to Marine Aerial
U.S. Marine Corps crew masters assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452, prepare to load a KC-130T aircraft during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 in Yuma, Ariz., April ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert C. Elliott, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert C. Elliott, a crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, operates a .50 caliber heavy machine gun while conducting assault support tactics during Weapons an... More
U.S. Marine Corps HMMWV assigned to 2d Low Altitude
U.S. Marine Corps HMMWV assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion is hidden by camouflage netting during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 near Tacts Airfield, Ariz., April 15, 2015. WTI ... More