Lt. Col. Stephen Lightfoot, the commanding officer
Lt. Col. Stephen Lightfoot, the commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, presents a certificate of appreciation to British Army Brig. Doug Chalmers, the commander of Task Force Helmand... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 211
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA-211), Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), perform maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanista... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan P. Eggemeyer, a plane
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan P. Eggemeyer, a plane captain with Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA-211), Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), inspects an AV-8B Harrier before flight a... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward),
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), congratulate Lance Cpl. Manuel Moran, intelligence analyst, at his promotion ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 1, 2012. Mari... More
Members of the Afghan Air Force and U.S. Air Force
Members of the Afghan Air Force and U.S. Air Force land at Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 12, 2012. Both armed forces have been working together to ensure stability throughout the region.
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) conduct a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghan... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) conduct a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghani... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211,
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) relocate two AV-8B Harriers to continue conducting counter-insurgency operations, Camp Bastion, H... More
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor of Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 19, 2012. Raible, commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 21... More
General John Allen, commander of the International
General John Allen, commander of the International Security Assistance Force, speaks to Marines during a memorial ceremony, Sept. 19. During the ceremony, Marines paid tribute to Lt. Col. Christopher Raible, co... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLA)
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) conduct maintenance on an UH-1Y Venom on Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept... More
General John Allen, commander of the International
General John Allen, commander of the International Security Assistance Force, pays his final respects to Lt. Col. Christopher Raible during a memorial ceremony, Sept. 19. During the ceremony, Marines paid tribu... More
U.S. and Coalition Forces attend a memorial service
U.S. and Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor of Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 20, 2012. Atwell was an aircraft electrical/instrument and flight cont... More
U.S. Army Spc. Leigh Nauman, psychological operations
U.S. Army Spc. Leigh Nauman, psychological operations specialist, Regional Psychological Support Element, sits in an MV-22 Osprey in Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept 24, 2012. Nauman conducted a leaflet drop ... More
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor of Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 19, 2012. Raible, commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 21... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211,
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) relocate six AV-8B Harriers to continue conducting counter-insurgency operations, Camp Bastion, H... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Cargo Resupply Unmanned Aircraft
A U.S. Marine Corps Cargo Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (CRUAS) with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), prepares to land at Cam... More
Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North, Fox News
Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North, Fox News reporter, speaks to Marine Lt. Col. Trot M. Pehrson, commanding officer, Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), prepare an UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter for flight at Camp Bastion, Helmand provinc... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jedadiah J. Boone, operations
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jedadiah J. Boone, operations chief with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) conducts a range safety brief at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 19, 2012. The Ma... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lawrence P. Fineran, Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lawrence P. Fineran, Marine Corps Forces Central Command Sgt. Maj., visits Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 24... More
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray E. Mabus eats breakfast
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray E. Mabus eats breakfast with Marines at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2012. Mabus toured to Afghanistan to visit U.S. service members deployed in Helma... More
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), drives a tractor, rubber-tired, articulated steering, multi-purpose... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) conduct maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) participate in a cake cutting ceremony at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeffery L. Allen, crew chief
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeffery L. Allen, crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), provides close air support over Helma... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy P. Mast, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy P. Mast, left, ordnance staff noncommissioned officer in charge, and Lance Cpl. James R. Provencher, ordnance technician, both with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361... More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. William A. Gearhart,
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. William A. Gearhart, maintenance chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), inspects the rotor blades of a... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) board an Evergreen Bell 407 helicopter at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 22, 2012. The Marines and Sailors conducted a battlef... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jared G. Tape, weapons
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jared G. Tape, weapons and tactics instructor with the air interdiction force (AIF) assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Mar... More
An U.S. Marine Corps cargo resupply unmanned aircraft
An U.S. Marine Corps cargo resupply unmanned aircraft system (CRUAS) with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), arrives at Camp Bastio... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cebastian J. Barrett,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cebastian J. Barrett, patrol explosive detection dog (PEDD) handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), briefs Marines and Sailors with 3rd M... More
Mr. Richard Kell with the Wounded Warriors Project,
Mr. Richard Kell with the Wounded Warriors Project, speaks to U.S. Marines, Sailors and Soldiers at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2012. This visit allowed the wounded warriors to come... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), prepares for take-off at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, ... More
Lieutenant Colonel Jay M. Holtermann, commanding officer,
Lieutenant Colonel Jay M. Holtermann, commanding officer, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), flies a CH-53E Super Stallion during Operation Lund Safar, in Helmand province... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Brigid Maruszak, front, flight surgeon
U.S. Navy Lt. Brigid Maruszak, front, flight surgeon and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert A. Simkins, CH-53E Super Stallion aerial gunner with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, ... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Johan Baik, deputy wing chaplain, 3rd
U.S. Navy Lt. Johan Baik, deputy wing chaplain, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), gives an invocation at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2013. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 1... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Gregg A. Sturdevant, assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Gregg A. Sturdevant, assistant wing commander, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 at Marine Corps Air Station Mi... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine
U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) stand in formation during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., June 17, 2013. Marines from Marine ... More
The 35th commandant and first lady of the Marine Corps,
The 35th commandant and first lady of the Marine Corps, General and Mrs. James F. Amos, arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Oct. 17, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C.... More
Brig. Doug Chalmers, the commander of Task Force Helmand,
Brig. Doug Chalmers, the commander of Task Force Helmand, poses with his Close Protection Team in front of an UH-1Y Huey at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Aug. 28. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 hosted... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James P. Pena, ejection seat
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James P. Pena, ejection seat mechanic, Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA-211), Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), performs maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier before ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Manuel Moran, intelligence analyst,
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Manuel Moran, intelligence analyst, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), is promoted to the rank of Lance Cpl. on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 1, 2012. Marines pra... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan P. Eggemeyer, a plane
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan P. Eggemeyer, a plane captain with Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA-211), Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), inspects an AV-8B Harrier before flight a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cedric L. Jones, airframes collateral
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cedric L. Jones, airframes collateral duty inspector assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA-211), Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), guides the wings of an... More
Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Fred Wigglesworth,
Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Fred Wigglesworth, right, future air plans officer, speaks to a U.S. Airman with the 441st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron (AEAS) at Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanis... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) conduct a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghani... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) conduct a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghan... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211,
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) relocate two AV-8B Harriers to continue conducting counter-insurgency operations, Camp Bastion, H... More
A Marine plays taps during a memorial ceremony, Sept.
A Marine plays taps during a memorial ceremony, Sept. 19. During the ceremony, Marines paid tribute to Lt. Col. Christopher Raible, commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron 211, from Huntingdon, Pa. Raible ... More
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor of Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 19, 2012. Raible, commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 21... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel B. Fitzgerald, flight
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel B. Fitzgerald, flight line mechanic with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) repairs a rotor on an UH-1Y Venom ... More
U.S. and Coalition Forces attend a memorial service
U.S. and Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor of Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 20, 2012. Atwell was an aircraft electrical/instrument and flight cont... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob M. Luksha, crew chief
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob M. Luksha, crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) stands in the back of an MV-22 Osprey over Helmand... More
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor of Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 19, 2012. Raible, commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 21... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211,
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) relocate six AV-8B Harriers to continue conducting counter-insurgency operations, Camp Bastion, H... More
Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North, Fox News
Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North, Fox News reporter, interviews Marine Capt. Kevin T. Smalley, AV-8B Harrier pilot, Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Cargo Resupply Unmanned Aircraft
A U.S. Marine Corps Cargo Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (CRUAS) with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), prepares to land at Cam... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), prepare an UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter for flight at Camp Bastion, Helmand provinc... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward)
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) stand on the firing line at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 19, 2012. The Marines prepared to conduct a battlefield zero with their M4 ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lawrence P. Fineran, Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lawrence P. Fineran, Marine Corps Forces Central Command Sgt. Maj., visits Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 24... More
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray E. Mabus eats breakfast
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray E. Mabus eats breakfast with Marines at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2012. Mabus toured to Afghanistan to visit U.S. service members deployed in Helma... More
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), drives a tractor, rubber-tired, articulated steering, multi-purpose... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) conduct maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) participate in a cake cutting ceremony at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeffery L. Allen, crew chief
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeffery L. Allen, crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), provides close air support over Helma... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy P. Mast, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy P. Mast, left, ordnance staff noncommissioned officer in charge, and Lance Cpl. Arik J. Kosharek, ordnance technician, both with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. William A. Gearhart,
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. William A. Gearhart, maintenance chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), inspects the quick change unit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Gregg A. Sturdevant, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Gregg A. Sturdevant, commanding general, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), speaks to Marines and Sailors in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 22, 2012. Sturdevant was conducting ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Philip R. Lyon, left, and Maj.
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Philip R. Lyon, left, and Maj. Patrick F. Lieneweg, UH-1Y Huey utility helicopter pilots with the air interdiction force (AIF) assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) ... More
An U.S. Marine Corps cargo resupply unmanned aircraft
An U.S. Marine Corps cargo resupply unmanned aircraft system (CRUAS) with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), arrives at Camp Bastio... More
U.S. Marine Corps patrol explosive detection dog (PEDD),
U.S. Marine Corps patrol explosive detection dog (PEDD), Kevin and his handler Lance Cpl. Cebastian J. Barrett with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), search the area at Ca... More
U.S. Army Capt. Samuel Brown, wounded warrior, speaks
U.S. Army Capt. Samuel Brown, wounded warrior, speaks to U.S. Marines, Sailors and Soldiers at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2012. This visit allowed the wounded warriors to come back... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), prepares for take-off at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, ... More
Lieutenant Colonel Jay M. Holtermann, commanding officer,
Lieutenant Colonel Jay M. Holtermann, commanding officer, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), arrives at Camp Rhino, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2012. Holtermann... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Don G. Ware, load master with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Don G. Ware, load master with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), prepares for flight at Camp Bastion, Helmand provin... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Johan Baik, deputy wing chaplain, 3rd
U.S. Navy Lt. Johan Baik, deputy wing chaplain, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), gives an invocation at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2013. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 1... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jacob E. Merrell, crew
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jacob E. Merrell, crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares for flight at Marine Corps Air Stati... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Patrick Gramuglia, center, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Patrick Gramuglia, center, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), awards the Bronze Star with combat distinguishing"V" device, for valor, to... More
The commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos,
The commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, greets U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher A. Prior, right, field wireman, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 (MWCS-38), Marine Air Control Group 38, 3... More
British Army Brig. Doug Chalmers, the commander of
British Army Brig. Doug Chalmers, the commander of Task Force Helmand, and his Close Protection Team tour an UH-1Y Huey at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Aug. 28. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 hosted... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Scott H. Svetkovich,
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Scott H. Svetkovich, left, and Sgt. Timothy S. Roberts, pin Pfc. Manuel Moran to the rank of Lance Cpl. while serving with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), Camp Leatherneck, He... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan P. Eggemeyer, a plane
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan P. Eggemeyer, a plane captain with Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA-211), Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), inspects an AV-8B Harrier before flight a... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 211
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA-211), Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), replace the wings of an AV-8B Harrier at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shawn M. Smith, power line mechanic,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shawn M. Smith, power line mechanic, Marine Attack Squadron 211 VMA-211), Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), function checks an AV-8B Harrier before flight at C... More
A member of the Afghan National Army (ANA) stands back
A member of the Afghan National Army (ANA) stands back and watches a Mi-17 helicopter power down at Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 12, 2012. ANA provided security and transportation for memb... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) conduct a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghani... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) conduct a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghani... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211,
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) relocate two AV-8B Harriers to continue conducting counter-insurgency operations, Camp Bastion, H... More
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor of Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 19, 2012. Raible, commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 21... More
General John Allen, commander of the International
General John Allen, commander of the International Security Assistance Force, pays his final respects to Lt. Col. Christopher Raible during a memorial ceremony, Sept. 19. During the ceremony, Marines paid tribu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel B. Fitzgerald, flight
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel B. Fitzgerald, flight line mechanic with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) repairs a rotor on an UH-1Y Venom ... More
U.S. and Coalition Forces attend a memorial service
U.S. and Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor of Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 20, 2012. Atwell was an aircraft electrical/instrument and flight cont... More
U.S. Marines and Soldiers conduct a leaflet drop from
U.S. Marines and Soldiers conduct a leaflet drop from the back of an MV-22 Osprey, over Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 24, 2012. Leaflet drops are used to convey messages to certain target audiences in lim... More
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor
Coalition Forces attend a memorial service in honor of Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 19, 2012. Raible, commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 21... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211,
U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) relocate six AV-8B Harriers to continue conducting counter-insurgency operations, Camp Bastion, H... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Cargo Resupply Unmanned Aircraft
A U.S. Marine Corps Cargo Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (CRUAS) with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), prepares to land at Cam... More
Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North, Fox News
Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North, Fox News reporter, interviews Marine Capt. Kevin T. Smalley, AV-8B Harrier pilot, Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), prepare an UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter for flight at Camp Bastion, Helmand provinc... More
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward)
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) loads a magazine with 5.56 rounds at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 19, 2012. He was preparing to conduct a battlefield zero to ensur... More