U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7, examine the terrain during the practical application portion of a ground signs awareness class at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanista... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nathan M. Brown, left, marks
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nathan M. Brown, left, marks the shots fired by Lance Cpl. Scott A. Johnson, both with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7, while they battle sight zero on Camp Leatherneck... More
Work out time, Afghanistan
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jesse T. Hicks, Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) exercises on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 17, 2012. Hicks exercised to stay physica... More
An M88A2 Hercules used for towing downed vehicles,
An M88A2 Hercules used for towing downed vehicles, stage and conduct general maintenance in the predawn hours before beginning Operation Helmand Viper, Oct. 20. During the operation, Bravo Company, 2nd Tank Bat... More
M249 Light Machine Gun: Endangered species for Marines in Afghanistan
Cpl. Eric Bobst, an Infantry Automatic Rifleman with personal security detachment, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, fires his IAR at a close-quarters range at Forward Operating Base Sabit Q... More
U.S. Marines with Regimental Combat Team 7, (RCT-7)
U.S. Marines with Regimental Combat Team 7, (RCT-7) and Regimental Combat Team 6 stand in formation during a transfer of authority ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Re... More
Marines with Regimental Combat Team 7 prepare for the
Marines with Regimental Combat Team 7 prepare for the relief in place/transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 25. RCT-7 has taken over for RCT-6 who was deployed to Helmand pro... More
Secretary of the Navy Raymond Mabus, left, and U.S.
Secretary of the Navy Raymond Mabus, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Austin E. Renforth, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 7, arrive at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, ... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks with Marines
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks with Marines and sailors of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Oct. 28. Secretary Mabus spoke of the drastic changes... More
U.S. and NATO service members alongside civilian
U.S. and NATO service members alongside civilian contractors, await the start of the 2012 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Forward on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2012. The 26.2-mile mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Peter F. Priester (center)
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Peter F. Priester (center) with Regimental Combat Team 7 stands at attention during his promotion ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 31, 2012. Capt. Priest... More
Marine Corps experience influences future restaurant owner
Sergeant Jonathan Colobono, a food service specialist, places biscuits in a pan in preparation for the upcoming dinner rush on Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam, Afghanistan, Nov. 1. Currently serving with 2nd... More
From small Hawaiian island to Afghanistan, Marine experiences new adve...
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Bumanglag, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, joined the Marine Corps for a change of scenery and to find new adventures. From Wailuku, Hawaii, B... More
Australian Army Capt. Mathew Brooks , right, officer
Australian Army Capt. Mathew Brooks , right, officer in charge Afghanistan captured material exploitation laboratory, Regional Command (Southwest) spearheads the handover of an evidence management facility to t... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers train on a Russian
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers train on a Russian D-30 2A18M 122-mm towed howitzer at Combat Outpost Fiddler's Green, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 9, 2012. The ANA soldiers were preparing to assume ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Scott A. Samuels (left),
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Scott A. Samuels (left), Sergeant Major, Regimental Combat Team 7, recognizes Pfc. Clifford C. Dietrich, the youngest Marine present, prior to a cake cutting ceremony on Camp Leathe... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, commanding general, Regional Command (Southwest) addresses the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, on Forward Operating Base Geronim... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Hummel, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Hummel, right, and Lance Cpl. Jose Cueva-Hernandez with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, grill steaks for a Marine Corps birthday dinner at Combat Outp... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, salute
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, salute as the National Anthem plays during a celebration of the Marine Corps’ 237th birthday at Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012.
Dedicated father of two serves country on first deployment
Lance Cpl. Christopher Souder knew a change needed to be made for his daughter and future wife. Now, the father of two daughters with a third child on the way, Souder, an armorer with Bravo Company, 2nd Tank Ba... More
Motivated to pave his own path in life, Pfc. Clifford
Motivated to pave his own path in life, Pfc. Clifford Dietrich decided to enlist in the Marine Corps once he graduated high school. The Marine Corps celebrated its 237th birthday, Nov. 10. As is tradition, Diet... More
A U.S. Marine CH-56E Super Stallion crew chief assigned
A U.S. Marine CH-56E Super Stallion crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), makes his way to the ramp while flying over H... More
An Afghan Nation Army soldier leaves for a partnered
An Afghan Nation Army soldier leaves for a partnered patrol along with U.S. Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), Regimental Combat Team 7, at Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam, ... More
Lance Cpl. Michael Elliott, a rifleman with Golf Company,
Lance Cpl. Michael Elliott, a rifleman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, monitors the construction area during Operation Golden Gate, Nov. 14, 2012. Taking place in the Sangin district of A... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Forest Bernard, a MV-22
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Forest Bernard, a MV-22 Osprey gunner with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), provides security while flying... More
From Iraq to Afghanistan Marine continues to keep tanks rolling
Motivated to pave his own path in life, Sgt. Joshua Whiting became the first person in his family to join the military. Whiting is now serving on his second combat deployment. During this deployment, Whiting, a... More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Patterson, data network specialist
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Patterson, data network specialist and information assurance noncommissioned officer in charge for Regimental Combat Team 7, inspects the Cheetah satellite system used for Internet and commu... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey crew chief assigned
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), conducts operations over Helmand province, Afgha... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan J. Colobong, a food
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan J. Colobong, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), Regimental Combat Team 7, prepares to cook a cut of beef f... More
Major Gen. David H. Berger, Commanding General of Task
Major Gen. David H. Berger, Commanding General of Task Force Leatherneck, shakes hands with an Afghan National Army soldier on Forward Operating Base Nolay, Helmand province, Afghanistan Nov. 22. Major Gen. Ber... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Josh Killion, right, the platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Josh Killion, right, the platoon sergeant for Personnel Security Detachment, Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), Regimental Combat Team 7, ensures ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT)
U.S. Marines assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), wait to leave on a convoy mission on Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanistan, N... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), converse amongst each other during some down time in a designated smoking area on Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanista... More
Phoenix native aids in transition to independent Afghanistan
Corporal Raymond H. Tulkki is currently deployed to Afghanistan with Regimental Combat Team 7. On his second deployment to Afghanistan, the Phoenix native and Marine Air-Ground Task Force planning specialist ha... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nick Scaljon, the executive
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nick Scaljon, the executive officer of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), exercises on Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 24, 201... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marines assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, ground guide their vehicles on the way to provide security for an improvised explosive device (IED) post blast... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Afghan National Civil Order
A U.S. Marine assigned to Afghan National Civil Order Police Advisory Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), provides security from the gun turret of his vehicle while conducting a convoy mission in He... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Motor Transport Platoon, Fox
U.S. Marines assigned to Motor Transport Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), conduct a convoy mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan on Nov. 26, 2012. The Marines of 2/7 deployed t... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marines assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), share some down time while waiting to leave on a convoy mission on Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan o... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines (3/9), Regimental Combat Team 7, stand in formation prior to a promotion ceremony on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, No... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, wait to depart with a squad of Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers to conduct a patrol around the surrounding area of Forwar... More
Building on past traditions, legacy: Fox Company pushes forward in Afg...
Sergeant William Whetzel, left, squad leader, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, holds the company’s standard guidon while Sgt. Erik Frederiksen, squad leader, Fox Co., holds the... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion attached
U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion attached to 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, hold a memorial service for Cpl. Alex F. Domion on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand prov... More
Catriona Lang, the head of mission for the Helmand
Catriona Lang, the head of mission for the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), meets with Yar Mohammed, the acting district governor of Musa Qa'leh, to discuss local issues that included economic deve... More
Yar Mohammed, center, the acting district governor
Yar Mohammed, center, the acting district governor of Musa Qal’ah, speaks with Catriona Laing, right, head of mission for the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team and the International Security Assistance For... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion attached
U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion attached to 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, (3/9) Regimental Combat Team 7, hold a memorial service for Cpl. Alex F. Domion on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helman... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. J.W. Morris, assigned to Fox
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. J.W. Morris, assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7) stands post on Forward Operating Base Musa Qa'leh, Helmand province, Afghanistan on Nov. 30, 2012. Morris de... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7, stand in formation during an award ceremony held in honor of U.S. Marine Sgt. Carlos X. Sanchezmarquez on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Af... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Carl E. Cooper, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Carl E. Cooper, commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines (3/9), Regimental Combat Team 7, promotes 1st Lt . Frank Swan, right, to the rank of Capt. on Dec. 1, 2012 aboard Forw... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kieth D. Lujan, a MV-22 Osprey
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kieth D. Lujan, a MV-22 Osprey gunner assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), conducts operations over Helman... More
Thomasville native gains new experiences in southern Afghanistan
Corporal Cameron Reed, a motor transport operator with Regimental Combat Team 7 and a native of Thomasville, Ga., left his small, southern town looking for a new experience. Two years after becoming a Marine, R... More
The sun sets over Kajaki district, Helmand province,
The sun sets over Kajaki district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, where U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7) are deployed, Dec. 2, 2012. The Marines of 2/7 are deploye... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7, stand in formation during a promotion ceremony for U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.Antonio Dominguez Jr. on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanista... More
An Afghan man has his retinas photographed by a U.S.
An Afghan man has his retinas photographed by a U.S. Marine assigned to Police Advisory Team 4 (PAT-4) using a Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit at an Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) checkpoint in Kajaki District,... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Nelson Hammer III, with
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Nelson Hammer III, with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7, reads out a promotion warrant for U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. David L. Sizeland II on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand provin... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7), stand in formation during a reenlistment ceremony for U.S. Marine Sgt. Calvin R. Roger III on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghan... More
A U.S. Army soldier assigned to the 132nd Multirole
A U.S. Army soldier assigned to the 132nd Multirole Bridge Command, 507th Engineer Battalion, offloads vehicles and gear prior to the construction of an Acrow fixed panel bridge in support of Operation Golden G... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Mobile Assault Company, 2nd
U.S. Marines assigned to Mobile Assault Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion (CEB), stage their vehicles and make last minute gear adjustments while waiting to leave on a convoy mission from Camp Leatherneck,... More
Marines assigned to Mobile Assault Company, 2nd Combat
Marines assigned to Mobile Assault Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, leave on a convoy mission from Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan on Dec. 7, 2012. The Marines of 2nd CEB supported Regime... More
Marine dedicated to professionalism, perfection
Corporal Antonio Dominguez, a radio repairman, is currently deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Dominguez, a 23-year-old native of Sparks, Nevada, was honored as ... More
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 132nd Multirole
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 132nd Multirole Bridge Command, 507th Engineer Battalion, construct an Acrow fixed panel bridge in support of Operation Golden Gate in Sangin, Afghanistan, Dec. 9, 2012. Opera... More
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 818th Engineer Company,
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 818th Engineer Company, Task Force Warhammer, conduct a memorial ceremony to honor Sgt. 1st Class Darren M. Linde and Spc. Tyler J. Orgaard on Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Af... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. James P. Sehr, assigned to
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. James P. Sehr, assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7), is promoted to his current rank on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jose Hurtado, acting
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jose Hurtado, acting company 1st sergeant, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, reads Gunnery Sgt. Edwin Ligorria's cert... More
Conrad, Iowa native serves country on first combat deployment
Motivated to serve his country, Lance Cpl. Shane Kruse, a Conrad, Iowa, native, decided to follow in his parents’ footsteps and become a Marine. Now a driver and machine gunner with the Combined Anti Armor Team... More
First deployment to Afghanistan sniper’s dream finally fulfilled
Motivated to serve his country, Cpl. Aaron Clote, a native of Wentzville, Mo., enlisted in the Marine Corps one month after graduating high school. Now serving on his third deployment as a sniper and as the rad... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 4th Kandak,
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps unload a D-30 122mm Howitzer during a training exercise on range 4, Helmand province, Afghanistan on Dec. 11, 2012. The training exe... More
Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,
Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, provide security for Combat Outpost Shamsher, Dec. 15, 2012. As the security element for the base, Golf Co. provides a sense of r... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Afghan National Civil Order
U.S. Marines assigned to Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) Advisory Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, prepare their vehicles for a mounted patrol on Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand prov... More
Marines with the motor transport section of Headquarters
Marines with the motor transport section of Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, prepare to conduct a convoy operation through the Sangin district of Afghanist... More
A U.S. Marine with the police advisor team (PAT), finger
A U.S. Marine with the police advisor team (PAT), finger prints an Afghan Local Police officer at Nawa District Police Headquarters, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2012. The PAT teams advised local afg... More
A U.S. Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th
A U.S. Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), walks through a pool of water on Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 17, 2012. The Marines of 2/7 are cu... More
Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) Lt. Col.
Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) Lt. Col. Hawasgul Ahumadee, right, the officer in charge of Now Zad district, greets U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Borneo, the officer in charge for the ANCOP Advisor... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edgar Jimenezrojas, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edgar Jimenezrojas, a military policeman assigned to Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) Advisory Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, remains vigilant while conducting ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Afghan National Civil Order
U.S. Marines assigned to Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) Advisory Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, are staged before leaving for a convoy mission on Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand p... More
U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Service
U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Service members come together during a vigil 5 kilometer walk in remembrance of the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afg... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brad Coy, a machine gunner
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brad Coy, a machine gunner assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team 2 (CAAT-2), Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), reads during some down time on Forward Operating B... More
U.S. Navy Hospitalman (HN) Terrance T. Miles, is read
U.S. Navy Hospitalman (HN) Terrance T. Miles, is read his Certificate of Honorable Discharge from the United States Armed Forces by Hospitalman 1st Class Bryan C. McDonald during his re-enlistment ceremony at F... More
Deployed Marine follows grandfather’s footsteps
Corporal Stephen Cook, a legal services specialist with Regimental Combat Team 7, is following his grandfather’s footsteps as a Marine and is currently serving in Helmand province, Afghanistan. “My grandfather ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Afghan National Civil Order
U.S. Marines assigned to Afghan National Civil Order Police Advisory Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), pose for a group photo on Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec.... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos and wife Bonnie Amos, bow their heads in prayer during a Christmas Eve extravaganza on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2012. Gen. Amo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines and Sailors of 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helma... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Police Advisory Team 5 (PAT-5),
U.S. Marines assigned to Police Advisory Team 5 (PAT-5), 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, conduct a dismounted patrol en route to Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) station Kwaji Jamal i... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, pose for a photo while waiting for a holiday raffle at the morale, welfare and recreation tent at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bradley L. Coy, a machine
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bradley L. Coy, a machine gunner assigned to combined anti-armor team, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (Fox 2/7), conducts live fire training near Combat Outpost Now... More
U.S. Marines assigned to combined anti-armor team,
U.S. Marines assigned to combined anti-armor team, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (Fox 2/7), make preparations to their vehicles prior to conducting live fire training on Combat Outpost Now Zad... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel J. Vansittere, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel J. Vansittere, a rifleman assigned to Police Advisory Team 5, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), fires a M240B machine gun while conducting live fire training near Combat Ou... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wali Morris, Lima Company,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wali Morris, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, provides security while a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee surveys a road in Nawa Distr... More
The sun rises over Combat Outpost Now Zad, Helmand
The sun rises over Combat Outpost Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 30, 2012. Now Zad is the temporary home for U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. (... More
Paris, Texas, native follows in ancestors' footsteps, defends country ...
Following in his ancestors' footsteps, Cpl. Wesley Giddens is currently serving on his second deployment. Giddens, an intelligence analyst with Regimental Combat Team 7, from Paris, Texas, is currently serving ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Motor Transportation Platoon,
U.S. Marines assigned to Motor Transportation Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), prepare to transport a vehicle from Combat Outpost Now Zad to Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazay, He... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon C. Harper, right, with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon C. Harper, right, with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7), stands in formation on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2013. The Marines an... More
An Afghan vendor weighs a bag of potatoes at a bazaar
An Afghan vendor weighs a bag of potatoes at a bazaar in Now Zad district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2013. The Marines of Police Advisory Team 5, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, not pictured, w... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Cassie N. Winslow, career
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Cassie N. Winslow, career planner Regional Command Southwest, reads out a certificate of honorable discharge during a reenlistment ceremony for U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James M. ... More
A local Afghan national role player walks across a
A local Afghan national role player walks across a roof top during the practical application portion of an Afghan inform and influence methods (AIIM) course on Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan.... More
California Marine takes leadership by example to heart
Sergeant Christopher R. Contreras, a computer and telephone repairman, is currently deployed with Regimental Combat Team 7 to Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Contreras, ... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Darnell Mason
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Darnell Mason with Combat Logistics Regiment 15 (CLR-15) reads competition rules for the Camp Leatherneck Grappling Tournament at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghan... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Ross Strack, left, intelligence
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Ross Strack, left, intelligence officer, with Police Advisor Team Marjeh, speaks with an Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) officer at Forward Operating Base Marjeh, Helmand province, Afgha... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st class Darnell Mason, a
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st class Darnell Mason, a hospital corpsman with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7, reads out competition rules for a grappling tournament on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Austin E. Renforth (left) commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Austin E. Renforth (left) commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT) 7 and Sgt. Maj. Scott A. Samuels, center, regimental sergeant major, visit Forward Operating Base Musa Qal'ah,... More