RMFH486F–Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., goes on his final flight in a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Feb. 22. Charron will retire March 2 after 30 years of service.
RMFH486P–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH486M–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH486N–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH486T–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH486W–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48E7–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48E8–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48E9–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48ED–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48EA–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48EC–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48EB–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48EF–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48EW–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.
RMFH48EX–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48F3–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48F7–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48F5–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48F4–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48F6–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48F9–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48FE–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48FD–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48FA–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48FF–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48FH–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48FN–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48FP–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48FR–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48FT–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH483F–Lance Corporal Joseph Spronk, an artilleryman assigned to The Combined Arms Company out of Bulgaria uses small burners to melt snow into water as his unit sets up camp for the night. This unique company is comprised of multiple vehicles with multiple capabilities, including amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and light armored vehicles. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will feat
RMFH483E–A U.S. Marine assigned to The Combined Arms Company out of Bulgaria, defents the perimeter of his camp as offensive role players simulate an attack while Norwegian cold weather instructors from the Telemark Battalion observe their response. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will feature maritime, land, and air operations to underscore NATO's ability to defend against any threat in any environment. Th
RMFH4843–PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 19, 2016) The chief's mess serves barbecue to the crew during a steel-beach picnic aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Mobile Bay is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment.
RMFH4841–SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 18, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Alexander Borchick, assigned to U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Air Operations Department, Transient Line Division, directs a C-40 Clipper following its arrival. The C-40 Clipper provides safe and reliable transport of military personnel and cargo all over the world. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security
RMFH4845–INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2016) Quartermaster 3rd Class Duke Clark uses a sextant aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). Gonzalez is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
RMFH483W–A group of U.S. Marines assigned to The Combined Arms Company out of Bulgaria uses small burners to melt snow into water as the unit sets up camp for the night. This unique company is comprised of multiple vehicles with multiple capabilities, including amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and light armored vehicles. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will feature maritime, land, a
RMFH483M–Gear from the Norwegian Telemark Battalion and their U.S. Marine counterparts are staged as camp is built for the evening. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will feature maritime, land, and air operations to underscore NATO's ability to defend against any threat in any environment. The location in central Norway provides a unique, extreme cold-weather environment for all forces involved to develop tact
RMFH4847–NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 20, 2016) Lt. Lily Daniels, a public affairs officer assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Command, discusses a whale wheel with a child at the “Stewards of the Sea: Defending Freedom, Protecting the Environment” exhibit during the Norfolk Public Schools’ 12th Annual District Science Fair at Nauticus, the National Maritime Center. The whale wheel tool is used by Navy lookouts aboard ships to help them identify whales by describing features, sizes, and location information for the species.
RMFH4846–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2016) An MV-22 Osprey lands on the flight deck of dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during a sustainment exercise off the coast of Hawaii. More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting sustainment training off the coast of Hawaii in preparation for entering the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.
RMFH484D–BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb 21, 2016) - Navy Diver 3rd Class Blake Borges, a Forestville, Calif., native stationed with SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, fights to break a body lock against Air Force 1st Lt. Brandon Mueller in a 70kg Freestyle wrestling match during the 2016 Armed Forces Championship at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The tournament is held over two days, one for Greco-Roman style wrestling and the other Freestyle, between the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
RMFH4849–Members of the Norwegian Army's Telemark Battalion chop wood for a campfire during training in Rena, Norway, Feb. 18, 2016. The Marines and Norwegian Army are working together as part of Exercise Cold Response, a joint NATO and allied country exercise comprised of 12 countries and approximately 16,000 troops. The Combined Arms Company is comprised of multiple vehicles with multiple capabilities, including amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and light armored vehicles.
RMFH484E–BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb 21, 2016) - Fireman Ryan Schmehr, a San Diego native stationed with USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), scrambles for position against Army Sgt. Max Nowry in a 57kg Freestyle wrestling match during the 2016 Armed Forces Championship at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The tournament is held over two days, one for Greco-Roman style wrestling and the other Freestyle, between the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
RMFH484G–BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb 21, 2016) - Machinist's Mate 3rd Class James Souza, a Puyallup, Wash., native stationed with USS America (LHA 6) wrestles with Army Sgt. Victor Terrell in a 86kg Freestyle wrestling match during the 2016 Armed Forces Championship at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The tournament is held over two days, one for Greco-Roman style wrestling and the other Freestyle, between the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
RMFH484H–BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb 21, 2016) - Marine Corps Cpl. Dalton Weis fights a single leg takedown attempt against Air Force 1st Lt. Clayton Gable in a 86kg Freestyle wrestling match during the 2016 Armed Forces Championship at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The tournament is held over two days, one for Greco-Roman style wrestling and the other Freestyle, between the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
RMFH484F–8BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb 21, 2016) - Navy Diver 3rd Class Blake Borges, a Forestville, Calif., native stationed with SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, scrambles for position against Army Spc. Isaac Dukes in a 70kg Freestyle wrestling match during the 2016 Armed Forces Championship at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The tournament is held over two days, one for Greco-Roman style wrestling and the other Freestyle, between the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
RMFH484J–BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb 21, 2016) - Air Force Senior Airman Jorge Hernandez hits a double leg takedown against Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eric Fader in a 125kg Freestyle wrestling match during the 2016 Armed Forces Championship at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The tournament is held over two days, one for Greco-Roman style wrestling and the other Freestyle, between the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
RMFH484R–BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb 21, 2016) - Airman Lance Jeffries, a Loveland, Colo., native stationed with USS Nimitz (CVN 68) receives coaching from brothers Navy Diver 1st Class Jesse Delapena (left), a Benton City, Wash., native stationed with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility-Bangor Dive Locker and assistant coach of the All-Navy Sports wrestling team, and Chief Navy Diver Alejandro Delapena, a Benton City, Wash., native stationed with Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Keyport Dive Locker and head coach, in a 74kg Freestyle wrestling match dur
RMFH4851–BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb 21, 2016) - Machinist's Mate 3rd Class James Souza, a Puyallup, Washington, native stationed with USS America (LHA 6) wrestles with Air Force 1st Lt. Clayton Gable in a 86kg Freestyle wrestling match during the 2016 Armed Forces Championship at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The tournament is held over two days, one for Greco-Roman style wrestling and the other Freestyle, between the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
RMFH4850–BREMERTON, Wash. (Feb 21, 2016) - Fireman Ryan Schmehr, a San Diego native stationed with USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), scrambles for position against Air Force Airman 1st Class Joey Garza in a 57kg Freestyle wrestling match during the 2016 Armed Forces Championship at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. The tournament is held over two days, one for Greco-Roman style wrestling and the other Freestyle, between the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
RMFH4853–Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work greets Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Sir Adrian Bradshaw at the Pentagon, Feb. 22, 2016. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance.
RMFH4857–Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work greets Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Sir Adrian Bradshaw at the Pentagon, Feb. 22, 2016. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance.
RMFH4858–Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work meets with Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Sir Adrian Bradshaw at the Pentagon, Feb. 22, 2016, to discuss matters of mutual importance.
RMFH485M–An AH-1W Super Cobra rests on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 22. Squadrons from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will visit MCAS Beaufort to participate in Exercise Eager Response Feb. 24-28. Eager Response is a Battalion sized tactical insertion and combined arms exercise with units from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing from MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. and 2nd Marine Division from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The exercise will be conducted at Fort Stewart, Georgia. F/A-18C Hornets from MCAS Beaufort will also participate in the exercise providing close air sup
RMFH4859–Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Worth, a marine science technician at Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, carries a box containing a rehabilitated Canada goose near Belle Haven Marina in Alexandria, Va., Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. The goose was one of 21 birds released into the wild after being rehabilitated by Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research.
RMFH485H–An AH-1W Super Cobra rests on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 22. Squadrons from MCAS Cherry Point will visit MCAS Beaufort to participate in Exercise Eager Response Feb. 24-28. Eager Response is a Battalion sized tactical insertion and combined arms exercise with units from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing from MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. and 2nd Marine Division from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The exercise will be conducted at Fort Stewart, Ga. F/A-18C Hornets from MCAS Beaufort will also participate in the exercise providing close air support and airborne forward
RMFH485E–Members of the incident management diviision at Coast Guard Sector Baltimore and members of the local community release rehabilitated Canada geese near Belle Haven Marina in Alexandria, Va., Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. The geese were released into the wild after being rehabilitated by Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research.
RMFH485D–Lt. j.g. Karinne Merical, Petty Officer 3rd Class Laurel Siegrist and Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Worth, members the incident management division at Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, carry boxes containing rehabilitated Canada geese near Belle Haven Marina in Alexandria, Va., Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. The geese were released into the wild after being rehabilitated by Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research.
RMFH485R–Marines carry equipment on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 22. Squadrons from MCAS Cherry Point will visit MCAS Beaufort to participate in Exercise Eager Response Feb. 24-28. Eager Response is a Battalion sized tactical insertion and combined arms exercise with units from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing from MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. and 2nd Marine Division from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The exercise will be conducted at Fort Stewart, Georgia. F/A-18C Hornets from MCAS Beaufort will also participate in the exercise providing close air support and airborne forwa
RMFH485T–A KC-130J Super Hercules lands on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 22. Aircraft and personnel from MCAS Cherry Point will visit MCAS Beaufort to participate in Exercise Eager Response Feb. 24-28. Eager Response is a Battalion sized tactical insertion and combined arms exercise with units from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing from MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. and 2nd Marine Division from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The exercise will be conducted at Fort Stewart, Ga. F/A-18C Hornets from MCAS Beaufort will also participate in the exercise providing close air support and
RMFH485P–A Marine unloads flight gear from a UH-1Y Venom on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 22. Squadrons from MCAS Cherry Point will visit MCAS Beaufort to participate in Exercise Eager Response Feb. 24-28. Eager Response is a Battalion sized tactical insertion and combined arms exercise with units from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing from MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. and 2nd Marine Division from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The exercise will be conducted at Fort Stewart, Georgia. F/A-18C Hornets from MCAS Beaufort will also participate in the exercise providing close air su
RMFH485X–Landing Craft Air Cushioned 47 prepares to deflate on Kin Blue Beach, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 22. The LCAC was participating in an embassy reinforcement drill. It tests their ability to deploy fast and help support an embassy. The LCAC is used to transport gear, weapons, personnel and cargo from ships to shore. The LCAC is with Naval Beach Unit 7.
RMFH4867–Landing Craft Air Cushioned 47 prepares to deflate on Kin Blue Beach, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 22. The LCAC was participating in an embassy reinforcement drill. It tests their ability to deploy fast and help support an embassy. The LCAC is used to transport gear, weapons, personnel and cargo from ships to shore. The LCAC is with Naval Beach Unit 7.
RMFH486A–Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., goes on his final flight in a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Feb. 22. Charron will retire March 2 after 30 years of service.
RMFH486B–Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., goes on his final flight in a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Feb. 22. Charron will retire March 2 after 30 years of service.
RMFH486G–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH486C–Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., goes on his final flight in a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Feb. 22. Charron will retire March 2 after 30 years of service.
RMFH486K–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48G7–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48G6–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.'
RMFH48G8–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.' (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Patric
RMFH48GB–Candidates assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, are evaluated as members of a fire team during the Small Unit Leadership Evaluation 1 at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 22, 2016. The mission of Officer Candidates School (OCS) is to 'educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled, challenging, and chaotic environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer
RMFH48GH–Corporal Charles Roy III, an optics technician assigned to The Combined Arms Company out of Bulgaria, uses small burners to melt snow into water as his unit sets up camp for the night. This unique company is comprised of multiple vehicles with multiple capabilities, including amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and light armored vehicles. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will f
RMFH48GC–U.S. Marines assigned to The Combined Arms Company out of Bulgaria pause during training for a quick group photo. This unique company is comprised of multiple vehicles with multiple capabilities, including amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and light armored vehicles. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will feature maritime, land, and air operations to underscore NATO's ability t
RMFH48GD–U.S. Marines assigned to The Combined Arms Company out of Bulgaria finish a patrol somewhere in the vast training area in Rena, Norway, where the Norwegian Telemark Battalion is located. This unique company is comprised of multiple vehicles with multiple capabilities, including amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and light armored vehicles. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will
RMFH48GG–Lance Corporal Joseph Spronk, an artilleryman assigned to The Combined Arms Company out of Bulgaria uses small burners to melt snow into water as his unit sets up camp for the night. This unique company is comprised of multiple vehicles with multiple capabilities, including amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and light armored vehicles. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will feat
RMFH48GX–A group of U.S. Marines assigned to The Combined Arms Company out of Bulgaria uses small burners to melt snow into water as the unit sets up camp for the night. This unique company is comprised of multiple vehicles with multiple capabilities, including amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and light armored vehicles. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will feature maritime, land, a
RMFH48GY–A U.S. Marine assigned to The Combined Arms Company out of Bulgaria, prepare for bed after a long day of walking. The Norwegian cold-weather instructors visited every tent and checked for blisters and any other potential problems. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will feature maritime, land, and air operations to underscore NATO's ability to defend against any threat in any environment. The location i
RMFH48H0–Corporal Charles Roy III, an optics technician assigned to The Combined Arms Company out of Bulgaria, uses small burners to melt snow into water as his unit sets up camp for the night. This unique company is comprised of multiple vehicles with multiple capabilities, including amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and light armored vehicles. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will fe
RMFH48H1–A support vehicle from the Norwegian Telemark Battalion is lit only by the moon on a cold and partially cloudy night. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will feature maritime, land, and air operations to underscore NATO's ability to defend against any threat in any environment. The location in central Norway provides a unique, extreme cold-weather environment for all forces involved to develop tactics,
RMFH48H5–U.S. Marines assigned to The Combined Arms Company out of Bulgaria finish a patrol somewhere in the vast training area in Rena, Norway where the Norwegian Telemark Battalion is located. This unique company is comprised of multiple vehicles with multiple capabilities, including amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and light armored vehicles. In the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16, at the end of the month, the two nations have been conducting bilateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. The exercise will f
RMFH48H6–A CH-53E Super Stallion makes its way down the flight line at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops.
RMFH48HC–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter begins its accent at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops.
RMFH48HE–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter flies over the base in Vaernes, Norway, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response Feb. 22, 2016. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops.
RMFH48HF–A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter sits connected to warming vents as it prepares for flight later in the day in Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops
RMFH48NB–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Recruits lined up in rows and conducted each exercise one after another. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RMFH48N9–A drill instructor of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits to run faster during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. If the recruits moved slowly, drill instructors motivated them to move faster and to get the most out of the session. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RMFH48N8–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter kicks up snow at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops.
RMFH48HJ–A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter takes lift at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response 2016. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops.
RMFH48ND–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Each physical training session is set to build recruits’ endurance and stamina as they progress through training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RMFH48NJ–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. If the recruits moved slowly, drill instructors motivated them to move faster and to get the most out of the session. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RMFH48NP–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Recruits were encouraged to push themselves to get the most out of each physical training session, and their drill instructors were there to motivate them as well. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RMFH48NG–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Recruits were encouraged to push themselves to get the most out of each physical training session, and their drill instructors were there to motivate them as well. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RMFH48NW–Recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct sprint drills during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 22. Each physical training session is set to build recruits’ endurance and stamina as they progress through training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Kilo Company is scheduled to graduate May 6.
RMFH48NY–Col. Sean Killeen, the commanding officer for Marine Corps Base Hawaii, talks to Franklin Parker, the secretary of the Navy (manpower and reserved affairs), at the Pacific War Memorial, Feb. 22, 2016. Parker, a Joliet, Ill., native, visited MCB Hawaii in hopes to learn more about Marines and Sailors. “I came here to know more about them and what they do,” Parker said. “I also wanted to show my face, since I’m new, and answer any questions.”
RMFH48NX–Franklin Parker, the assistant secretary of the Navy (manpower and reserved affairs), poses in front of the Pacific War Memorial with Col. Sean Killeen, the commanding officer for MCB Hawaii, and their staff aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22, 2016. Parker was nominated as assistant secretary of the Navy in January. He visited Marine Corps Base Hawaii “I came here to know more about them and what they do,” Parker said. “I also wanted to show my face since I’m new.”
RMFH48P0–Franklin Parker, the assistant secretary of the Navy (manpower and reserved affairs), receives an overview of Marine Corps Base Hawaii from KT hill, Feb. 22, 2016. Parker, a Joliet, Ill., native, visited MCB Hawaii in hopes to learn more about Marines and Sailors. “I came here to know more about them and what they do,” Parker said. “I also wanted to show my face, since I’m new, and answer any questions.”
RMFH48P3–Franklin Parker, the assistant secretary of the Navy (manpower and reserved affairs), shakes Cpl. Draven Kleer, a postal clerk, at Anderson Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22, 2016. Parker, a Joliet, Ill., native, visited MCB Hawaii in hopes to learn more about Marines and Sailors. “I came here to know more about them and what they do,” Parker said. “I also wanted to show my face, since I’m new, and answer any questions.”
RMFH48P7–Franklin Parker, the assistant secretary of the Navy (manpower and reserved affairs), grabs a spoon at Anderson Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22, 2016. Parker, a Joliet, Ill., native, had lunch with Marines and Sailors in hopes to learn more about them. “I came here to know more about them and what they do,” Parker said. “I also wanted to show my face, since I’m new, and answer any questions.”
RMFH48P8–Franklin Parker, the assistant secretary of the Navy (manpower and reserved affairs), grabs a plate of food at Anderson Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22, 2016. Parker, a Joliet, Ill., native, had lunch with Marines and Sailors in hopes to learn more about them. “I came here to know more about them and what they do,” Parker said. “I also wanted to show my face, since I’m new, and answer any questions.”
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