RMMM56X3–Col. Brian M. Howlett (left), commanding officer, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields, sergeant major, III MIG retire the III Marine Headquarters Group colors on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan on Sept. 8, 2017. III MHG was re-designated in a ceremony as III MIG, highlighting the beginning of a new era of modern Marine Corps information warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian J. Lopez)
RMPR3Y83–Mike A. Miranda’s mother-in-law, Hideko, helps pack the ripe mangos to sell, July 22, 2017 in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. Miranda is responsible for approximately 20,000 mangos spread across eight of his greenhouses. Miranda, a native of Orlando, Florida, served 14 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps before he settled down as a mango farmer with his Okinawan family.
RMP67YXG–Lance Cpl. Theodore Webber uses leaves from the jungle to camouflage his paintball mask on White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, May 20, 2016. The Single Marine Program hosted a tournament in which mostly engineers and motor transport technicians from III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group stationed on Camp Hansen competed against Marines from Camp Courtney. Webber, a Middleboro, Mass. native, is an engineer with III MHG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)
RMPR3Y84–Mike A. Miranda and his daughter, Tiana, share a moment while prepping mangos for packaging July 22, 2017 in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. After picking the fruit, Miranda will clean each one and sort them by weight and color before packaging them to be sold. Miranda, a native of Orlando, Florida, is a Marine combat veteran who settled down as a mango farmer with his Okinawan family after 14 years of service.
RMP6801G–Lance Cpl. Levi Christianson dives for cover during a paintball tournament hosted by the Single Marines Program at White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, May 20, 2016. Participants included engineers and motor transport technicians from III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group stationed on Camp Hansen competed against Marines from Camp Courtney. Christianson, a native from Renton, WA., is a motor transport technician with III MHG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)
RMPR3Y7X–Mike A. Miranda, also known as Mango Mike, points out the qualities of a ripe mango, July 22, 2017 in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. Miranda pays attention to every detail of his mangos including color, smell and size. Miranda, a native of Orlando, Florida, served 14 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps before he settled down as a mango farmer with his Okinawan family.
RMP67N8E–MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Master Gunnery Sgt. September Brownfield’s son, Dallas, pins the rank of master gunnery sergeant on her collar during her promotion ceremony at Camp Pendleton May 6, 2016. Brownfield is the engineer equipment chief with G-4, I MHG, from Monroe, Washington, and is also the first female master gunnery sergeant in the engineer field. Brownfield followed in the footsteps of her parents, both of whom served in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall/ Released)
RMPR3Y82–Mike A. Miranda, also known as Mango Mike, stands in one of his greenhouses, July 22, 2017 in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. Miranda is responsible for approximately 20,000 mangos spread across eight of his greenhouses. Miranda, a native of Orlando, Florida, served 14 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps before he settled down as a mango farmer with his Okinawan family.
RMP67NB1–MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Master Gunnery Sgt. September Brownfield is congratulated by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mauricio Torres at her promotion ceremony at Camp Pendleton May 6, 2016. Torres is the utilities officer of G-4, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. Brownfield is the engineer equipment chief with G-4, I MHG, from Monroe, Washington, and is also the first female master gunnery sergeant in the engineer field. “I was definitely excited when I heard I was selected,” Brownfield said. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall/ Released)
RMPR3Y7Y–Mike A. Miranda, also known as Mango Mike, smells a ripe mango, July 22, 2017 in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. Miranda explains that smelling the fruit helps him know when they are ready to be harvested. Miranda, a native of Orlando, Florida, is a Marine Corps combat veteran who settled down as a mango farmer with his Okinawan family.
RMPEX025–Captain Christopher Karle listens to a religious passage during an Ash Wednesday service, Feb. 10, 2016. During the service, those in attendance were marked with ash on their forehead. The ash symbolizes confession, repentance and penance. The observance commences the Lenten season in the liturgical calendar. The service was given by Cmdr. James Johnson, Navy chaplain, with I Marine Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and was held at Camp Pendleton. Karle is the logistics officer for I MHG, I MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)
RMTYRC3P–Marines commence a seven-mile conditioning hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 22, 2016. The Marines maintained their mission readiness by conditioning their minds and bodies. The Marines are with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMPEX023–Commander James Johnson, right, marks Capt. Christopher Karle with ash during an Ash Wednesday service, Feb. 10, 2016. During the service, those in attendance were marked with ash on their forehead. The ash symbolizes confession, repentance and penance. The observance commences the Lenten season in the liturgical calendar. The service was given by Johnson, Navy chaplain, with I Marine Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and was held at Camp Pendleton. Karle is the logistics officer for I MHG, I MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)
RMRAKYDB–Food service Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force II Marine Headquarters group prepare dough during the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Awards for Food Service Excellence competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 15, 2017. The awards were created to recognize Marine Corps mess operations for their outstanding performance. (Marine Corps
RMPE9N7N–Past and present sergeants major of I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MHG, were invited to stand in the reviewing area as the sub-unit’s colors and their organization’s colors from I MEF pass in review during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 19, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Darryl J. Sisneros relinquished his duties as sergeant major of I MHG, to Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero)
RMRAKYDH–Marines with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion practice dog handling skills during the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Awards for Food Service Excellence competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 15, 2017. The awards were created to recognize Marine Corps mess operations for their outstanding performance. (Marine Corps
RMPE9N7J–Sgt. Maj. Darryl J. Sisneros, former sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MEF, passes the ceremonial noncommissioned officer sword to Col. Roberta L. Shea, the commanding officer of I MHG, during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 19, 2015. Following the ceremony, Sisneros retired from the Marine Corps after 30 years of honorable service and was awarded the Legion of Merit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero)
RMTYNKCN–Lance Cpl. Rihao Estrada prepares a dish for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award competitions on Camp Lejeune, Nov. 18, 2016. Three units from the East Coast to include, Marine Logistics Group, Marine Headquarters Group, and the 2nd Marine Air Wing competed to see who is the most proficient and efficient in a food service field environment. Estrada is a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst with 2nd Intel Battalion.
RMP30K17–Lance Cpl. David Al-Ibrahim patrols the jungle during a field operation at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. The military policeman with Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF conduct monthly training to maintain and sharpen skills for patrols in enemy territory. Al-Ibrahim, form Appleton, Wisconsin, is a field military policeman with Company B, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)
RMRE4HAY–Lance Cpl. Rihao Estrada prepares a dish for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award competitions on Camp Lejeune, Nov. 18, 2016. Three units from the East Coast to include, Marine Logistics Group, Marine Headquarters Group, and the 2nd Marine Air Wing competed to see who is the most proficient and efficient in a food service field environment. Estrada is a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst with 2nd Intel Battalion.
RMP30K1T–Marines with Security Forces Platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (I MHG) run to recover injured personnel during a mass-casualty drill as part of I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016. The security forces platoon is composed of Marines from different units around I MHG who learn to work together as a whole to be able to respond to any threat. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and the interoperability between the I MEF command element staff, and its higher, adjacent and subordin
RMRAKYD5–The food service Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force II Marine Headquarters set up a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Table in honor of the service members lost or missing during America’s conflicts at the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Awards for Food Service Excellence competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 15, 2017. The awards were created to recognize Marine Corps mess operations for their outstanding performance. (Marine Corps
RMP67NA4–MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert Armendariz addresses the audience during Master Gunnery Sgt. September Brownfield’s promotion ceremony at Camp Pendleton May 6, 2016. Armendariz is the engineer equipment officer with G-4, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. Brownfield is the engineer equipment chief with G-4, I MHG, from Monroe, Washington, and is also the first female master gunnery sergeant in the engineer field. Brownfield sits with her son, Dallas, her sister, March, and her mother, Bonnie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie
RMTYRA1C–Col. David S. Owen congratulates the Marines on completing a seven-mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 22, 2016. The Marines maintained their mission readiness by conditioning their minds and bodies. The Marines are with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMPE9N7M–Sgt. Maj. Darryl J. Sisneros, the former sergeant major I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MEF, shakes Col. Roberta L. Shea’s hand after receiving the Legion of Merit, awarded for meritorious conduct and outstanding service, during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 19, 2015. Col. Roberta L. Shea is commanding officer of I MHG. Sisneros relinquished his duties as sergeant major of I MHG, to Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero)
RMRE4H7Y–Col. David S. Owen congratulates the Marines on completing a seven-mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 22, 2016. The Marines maintained their mission readiness by conditioning their minds and bodies. The Marines are with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMPE77W3–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dennis Darling, a motor transportation operator with I Marine Expeditionary Force Marine Headquarters Group (I MHG), tosses an M69 training grenade into a bunker to demonstrate proper grenade throwing technique for an M67 live-fire grenade exercise during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. CEFEX marks the 11th MEU’s first field exercise prior to compositing the Marine Air Ground Task Force as they prepare for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)
RMRB78EA–U.S. Marines and their family members participate in the gingerbread house competition during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Holiday Party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016. The Marines and their family members celebrated the holiday season by building gingerbread houses, decorating stockings and designing christmas ornaments while enjoying a holiday meal in camaraderie.
RMMRHRBK–1st Sgt. Derrick Benbow, senior enlisted advisor of 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses a formation of Marines and Corpsmen at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2017. Marines from Bravo Company, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF and Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF came together to celebrate the birthday with a ceremonial cake cutting and birthday message reading from 3rd LE Bn senior enlisted advisor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)
RMRB78E3–U.S. Marines and their family members decorate sock puppets during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Holiday Party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016. The Marines and their family members celebrated the holiday season by building gingerbread houses, decorating stockings and designing Christmas ornaments while enjoying a holiday meal in camaraderie.
RMP43842–Col. Sean M. McBride, the commanding officer of III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares to pass a noncommissioned officer sword during a post and relief ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee relinquished his duties as the III MHG, III Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Camp Hansen sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields. Fields now holds the responsibilities of assisting the commanding officer in keeping a positive presence in the Pacific. Lee, from Alexandria, Virginia, is slated to serve as the serg
RMRB78E6–U.S. Marines and their family members build gingerbread houses during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Holiday Party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016. The Marines and their family members celebrated the holiday season by building gingerbread houses, decorating stockings and designing Christmas ornaments while enjoying a holiday meal in camaraderie.
RMP43848–Col. Sean M. McBride, commanding officer of III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, passes the noncommissioned officer sword during a post and relief ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee relinquished his duties as the III MHG, III Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Camp Hansen sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields. Fields now holds the responsibilities of assisting the commanding officer in keeping a positive presence in the Pacific. Lee is from Alexandria, Virginia, and is slated to serve as the sergeant m
RMR60X9W–A child learns how to use a Mark 19 grenade launcher during the 9th Communication Battalion’s family day, April 28, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The event was for spouses and children to meet Marines and experience what their loved ones do on a daily basis.
RMP67NAE–MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Master Gunnery Sgt. George Henderson reads the promotion warrant during Master Gunnery Sgt. September Brownfield’s promotion ceremony at Camp Pendleton May 6, 2016. Henderson is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of G-4, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. Brownfield is the engineer equipment chief with G-4, I MHG, from Monroe, Washington, and is also the first female master gunnery sergeant in the engineer field. She has served in the Marine Corps for 23 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall/ Released)
RMR60X9X–Sgt. John Menter, a cyber security technician with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, teaches his daughter how to use a Mark 19 grenade launcher during the battalion’s family day, April 28, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The event was for spouses and children to meet Marines and experience what their loved ones do on a daily basis.
RMPEY3Y7–Col. Roberta L. Shea and Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson lead I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group on a conditioning hike Feb. 12, 2016, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The six-mile hike sought to improve operational readiness and build camaraderie through tough, realistic physical training. “I believe conditioning hikes are a remarkable opportunity for units to demonstrate not only morale and unit cohesion but, most importantly, small unit leadership,” said Shea, the commanding officer of I MHG, I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)
RMR7C1FE–Trace Adkins, a country music singer with such hits as 'Ladies Love Country Boys' and 'You're Gonna Miss This', speaks with SgtMaj Richard A. Slider, sergeant major of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa air combat element, and Maj. Matthew Gonzalez, an aircraft maintenance officer assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF ACE, during his USO tour stop at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 14, 2017. Adkins spent a portion of the day eating lunch with Marines and concluded the day's events with an on-base concert. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater sec
RMMRHRB4–1st Sgt. Derrick Benbow, senior enlisted advisor of 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, alongside Marines and Corpsmen conduct pushups during the 119th Hospital Corpsman Birthday at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2017. Marines from Bravo Company, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF and Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF came together to celebrate the birthday with a ceremonial cake cutting and birthday message reading from 3rd LE Bn senior enlisted advisor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance
RMR60XA0–Spouses learn martial arts from Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, during the battalion’s family day, April 28, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The event was for spouses and children to meet Marines and experience what their loved ones do on a daily basis.
RMMRHRB1–1st Sgt. Derrick Benbow, senior enlisted advisor of 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, alongside Marines and Corpsmen conduct pushups during the 119th Hospital Corpsman Birthday at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2017. Marines from Bravo Company, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF and Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF came together to celebrate the birthday with a ceremonial cake cutting and birthday message reading from 3rd LE Bn senior enlisted advisor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance
RMR60X9Y–Sgt. Jerad Lucero, a martial arts instructor trainer with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, teaches spouses martial arts, April 28, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The event was for spouses and children to meet Marines and experience what their loved ones do on a daily basis.
RMMPW5RC–United States Marine Corp Lt. Col. Giuseppe Stavale, III Marine Headquarters Group executive officer, and Sgt. Maj. Mario Fields, III MHG sergeant major, present Airmen 1st Class Martin Sebastian and Andres Ordaz, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions systems technicians and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Nelson Ellwood, a sub team chief with the 3rd Intelligence Battalion, awards for saving the life of a U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. after the lieutenant and Elwood sustained injuries during an accident at the Kadena auto hobby shop, April 7, 2017, on Camp Hansen, Japan. Thanks to the quick reactions of
RMRAKECB–Sgt. Chad Rexrode pats down a suspect during a during a notional detainee operation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. During a monthly field exercise, Marines practiced questioning suspects and detaining who they deemed harmful. This exercise is to help them practice skill sets they might use in deployed environments. Rexrode is with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMP4383E–U.S. Marine Cpl. Zane E. Tilley sounds the adjutant call during a post and relief ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2016. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee passes on his duties as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Camp Hansen sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields. Fields now holds the responsibilities of assisting the commanding officer in keeping a positive presence in the Pacific. Tilley, from Greensboro, North Carolina, is the manpower and personnel clerk for III MHG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Lee, from Alexandria, Vi
RMRAKECD–Marines detain a suspect during a notional raid after receiving intelligence of suspicious activity at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. Marines took part in a monthly field exercise where they practiced company-level operations as well as tactical site exploitation, mounted and dismounted patrols, and detainee operations. These Marines are with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMHF10EF–Cpl. Thomas Adams, a satellite communications operator and maintenance specialist with Alpha Company, 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, prepares to inspect the ANTCS-156C Phoenix Terminal during 8th Comm. Bn.'s field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 25. Setting up the Phoenix Terminal was the initial and one of the most vital parts of the field exercise because of it's capability to send and receive data from satellites and redistribute the data to Marines in the field, providing them with internet and phone lines. Field exerci
RMRAKEC4–Lance Cpl. Niko Richardson waits to receive communication from patrols reporting back to a forward operating base at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. During the monthly field exercise, Marines practiced company-level operations such as tactical site exploitation, mounted and dismounted patrols and detainee operations. Richardson is with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMJ3W5HP–A child learns how to use a Mark 19 grenade launcher during the 9th Communication Battalion’s family day, April 28, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The event was for spouses and children to meet Marines and experience what their loved ones do on a daily basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Alejandre)
RMRAKEC9–A Marine pats down a notional suspect at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. During a monthly field exercise, Marines practiced questioning suspects and detaining who they deemed harmful. This exercise is to help them practice skill sets they might use in deployed environments. This Marine is with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMJ3W5HR–Sgt. John Menter, a cyber security technician with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, teaches his daughter how to use a Mark 19 grenade launcher during the battalion’s family day, April 28, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The event was for spouses and children to meet Marines and experience what their loved ones do on a daily basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Alejandre)
RMRAKECE–A Marine gathers evidence of counter-intelligence forces as part of a monthly field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. Marines conducted a patrol after receiving intelligence regarding adversaries collecting information on their forward operating base. During the raid, the Marines were able to practice with detainee and tactical site exploitation operations. This Marine is with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMHF2RPE–Lt. Col. Derek Lane the commanding officer for 8th Communication Battalion, 2nd Marine Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, gives a short speech during a post and relief ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 12, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Andrew Marshall transfers responsibilities to Sgt. Maj. Bradley Simmons during the ceremony. The changing of responsibilities was signified by the passing of the Non-Commissioned Officer Sword. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Dalton Precht/Released) 8th Communication Battalion welcomes new Sergeant Major 150112-M-WI309-063
RMRAKECF–Marines return back to their forward operating base after mounted and dismounted patrols at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. Marines took part in a monthly field exercise where they practiced company-level operations as well as tactical site exploitation and detainee operations. The Marines are with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMHF10EG–Lance Cpl. Jeremy P. Krul (left), an electrician and Lance Cpl. Jared M. Cole, a generator Mechanic both with Alpha Company, 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, put fuel into a generator used to power equipment during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 25. The Marines needed an ample amount of power in order to properly send and receive data from a satellite and establish phone lines and internet. Field exercise 120925-M-PD728-710
RMRAKEC8–Marines dismount to collect further information after having encountered an unknown suspect on a mounted patrol at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. Marines participated in a monthly field exercise where they practiced company level operations as well as tactical site exploitation and detainee operations. The Marines are with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMHF2TJK–Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, the commanding general for II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with his Marines after completing a 7.5-mile conditioning hike aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 23, 2015. Beydler is conducting hikes regularly to increase force morale and maintain readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Chelsea D. Toombs/Released) II MEF Marines hike to maintain readiness 150123-M-ZZ999-123
RMR7C1C2–Staff Sgt. William M. Burris Jr., a mobility chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, is promoted to his current rank by Warrant Officer William P. Cain, a mobility officer assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF, and SSgt. Jason E. Allen, a food service chief assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF, at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 13, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa. Burris is a Lemoore, Calif., native and a 2009 graduate of Lemoore High School.
RMHF2TJJ–Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force complete a 7.5-mile conditioning hike aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 23, 2015. Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, the commanding general of II MEF, is conducting hikes regularly to increase force morale and maintain readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Chelsea D. Toombs/Released) II MEF Marines hike to maintain readiness 150123-M-ZZ999-012
RMR6KCP7–U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photo with the Lieutenant General Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 24, 2017. The unit earned this award for exceptional success in professionalism, continual superior performance and readiness, and positive command environment from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
RMJ3W5J3–Spouses learn martial arts from Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, during the battalion’s family day, April 28, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The event was for spouses and children to meet Marines and experience what their loved ones do on a daily basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Alejandre)
RMR6KCP3–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, right, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), presents Lt. Col. Andrew Martinez, commanding officer, 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Headquarters Group, II MEF, with the Lieutenant General Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 24, 2017. The unit earned this award for exceptional success in professionalism, continual superior performance and readiness, and positive command environment from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
RMJ3W5J2–Sgt. Jerad Lucero, a martial arts instructor trainer with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, teaches spouses martial arts, April 28, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The event was for spouses and children to meet Marines and experience what their loved ones do on a daily basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Alejandre)
RMR7C1C5–Staff Sgt William M. Burris Jr., a mobility chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, and 1stLt Norma Cornejodiaz, a logistics officer assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF, recite the oath of enlistment during Burris' promotion ceremony at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 12, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa. Burris is a Lemoore, Calif., native and a 2009 graduate of Lemoore High School. U.S. Marine Corps
RMJ6FF05–Staff Sgt. William M. Burris Jr., a mobility chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, is promoted to his current rank by Warrant Officer William P. Cain, a mobility officer assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF, and SSgt. Jason E. Allen, a food service chief assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF, at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 13, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa. Burris is a Lemoore, Calif., native and a 2009 graduate of Lemoore High School. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ke
RMR6KCP4–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), speaks to the Marines and Sailors of 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Headquarters Group, II MEF, after presenting the unit with the Lieutenant General Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 24, 2017. The unit earned this award for exceptional success in professionalism, continual superior performance and readiness, and positive command environment from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
RMHF2E86–Marines stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune graduate from the Marine 360 program at the Jacksonville USO Aug. 22, 2014. Marine 360 is a five-day leadership development program designed to help participating Marines utilize healthy communication skills and personal development habits. Marines graduate Marine 360 course 140822-M-SF718-007
RMR6KCP2–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, right, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), presents Lt. Col. Andrew Martinez, commanding officer, 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Headquarters Group, II MEF, with the Lieutenant General Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 24, 2017. The unit earned this award for exceptional success in professionalism, continual superior performance and readiness, and positive command environment from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
RMHF2E85–2nd Marine Division Commanding General Maj. Gen. Brian D. Buaudrealt attended the Marine 360 graduation ceremony at the Jacksonville USO Aug. 22, 2014. Marine 360 is a five-day leadership development program designed to help participating Marines utilize healthy communication skills and personal development habits. Marines graduate Marine 360 course 140822-M-SF718-005
RMR6KCP5–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher, sergeant major, II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), speaks to the Marines and Sailors of 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Headquarters Group, II MEF, after presenting the unit with the Lieutenant General Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 24, 2017. The unit earned this award for exceptional success in professionalism, continual superior performance and readiness, and positive command environment from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
RMJ6FF06–Staff Sgt William M. Burris Jr., a mobility chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, and 1stLt Norma Cornejodiaz, a logistics officer assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF, recite the oath of enlistment during Burris' promotion ceremony at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 12, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa. Burris is a Lemoore, Calif., native and a 2009 graduate of Lemoore High School. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.)
RMR6KCNX–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher, right, sergeant major, II Marine Expeditionary (II MEF), reads the citation for the Lieutenant General Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award prior to presenting it to the Marines and Sailors of 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Headquarters Group, II MEF, on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 24, 2017. The unit earned this award for exceptional success in professionalism, continual superior performance and readiness, and positive command environment from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
RMJ2RFWT–Marines conduct a 10 minute break at the halfway point of a six mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2017. The hike is essential for preparing Marines and Sailors for future combat missions and promotes unit cohesion. The Marines are with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters group. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)
RMR6KCNT–U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, stand in formation before receiving the Lieutenant General Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 24, 2017. The unit earned this award for exceptional success in professionalism, continual superior performance and readiness, and positive command environment from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
RMJ2RFWX–Major Aniema Utuk leads the way on a six mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2017. The hike is essential for preparing Marines and Sailors for future combat missions and promotes unit cohesion. The Marines belong with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters group. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)
RMR6KCP1–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher, left, sergeant major, II Marine Expeditionary (II MEF), reads the citation for the Lieutenant General Chesty Puller Outstanding Leadership Award prior to presenting it to the Marines and Sailors of 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Headquarters Group, II MEF, on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 24, 2017. The unit earned this award for exceptional success in professionalism, continual superior performance and readiness, and positive command environment from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
RMJ2RFWY–Marines fall in to formation after a six mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2017. The hike is essential for preparing Marines and Sailors for future combat missions and promotes unit cohesion. The Marines are with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)
RMR6KCNW–The Lieutenant General Chest Puller Outstanding Leadership Award is staged prior to being presented to the U.S. Marines and Sailors of 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 24, 2017. The unit earned this award for exceptional success in professionalism, continual superior performance and readiness, and positive command environment from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
RMJ2RFWR–Marines conduct a six mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2017. The hike is essential for preparing Marines and sailors for future combat missions and promotes unit cohesion. The Marines are with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters group. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)
RMR7C0N6–Lance Cpl. Celeste J. Gaitan, an intelligence specialist, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas B. Turner, a hospital corpsman assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, apply paint as part of a community-relations project at the Santa Clara convent at Morón, Spain, May 9, 2017. Over the years, Marines and Sailors assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF have helped the sisters of the poor restore and preserve the convent. The convent is the oldest church building in Morón to survive the wars in the Andalusian Peninsula.
RMHF0TH7–Cpl. Andrew J. Leonard, a green belt instructor in the Marine Corps Martial Arts program, 2nd Radio Battalion, teaches tan belt techniques to Maria Marin, a Marine wife, during 2nd Radio Battalion's Jane Wayne Day, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 19, 2012.Throughout the day wives, children and one husband took part in MCMAP, physical training, rides in military vehicles and firing weapons. 2nd Radio Battalion brings Marine spouses aboard during Jane Wayne Day 120519-M-PD728-144
RMR60JPH–Marines fall in to formation after a six mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2017. The hike is essential for preparing Marines and Sailors for future combat missions and promotes unit cohesion. The Marines are with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMJ22H14–Colonel Daniel Q. Greenwood, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa outgoing commanding officer, speaks to the senior leadership in attendance about the successful tour he and his Marines had while at the transfer-of-authority ceremony aboard Moron Air Base, Spain, April 17, 2017. The SPMAGTF is deployed to conduct limited crisis response and contingency operations in conjunction with theater security operation. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr./Released)
RMR60JPG–Major Aniema Utuk leads the way on a six mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2017. The hike is essential for preparing Marines and Sailors for future combat missions and promotes unit cohesion. The Marines belong with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters group.
RMJ22H13–Colonel Daniel Q. Greenwood (right), Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa outgoing commanding officer, passes the unit guidon to Col. Sean M. Salene, SPMAGTF-CR-AF oncoming commanding officer, during a transfer-of-authority ceremony aboard Morón Air Base, Spain, April 17, 2017. The SPMAGTF is deployed to conduct limited crisis response and contingency operations in conjunction with theater security operation. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr./Released)
RMR60JPF–Marines conduct a 10 minute break at the halfway point of a six mile hike at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27, 2017. The hike is essential for preparing Marines and Sailors for future combat missions and promotes unit cohesion. The Marines are with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters group.
RMHF2JET–Staff Sgt. Canon Richard, a radio chief with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, waves his unit guidon to motivate his fellow Marines as they compete during the “Praetorian Challenge” field meet aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 10, 2014. “Everybody in the 2nd Marine Headquarters Group came out to build camaraderie, have some good competition between all of our units, just to build unit cohesion,” said Richard. “I think other units should start looking at things like this because today’s events have really shown all the un
RMR7C0MY–Petty Officer 3rd Class Nickolas J. Falk, a religious program specialist assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, applies a fresh coat of paint as part of a community-relations project at the Santa Clara convent at Morón, Spain, May 9, 2017. Over the years, Marines and Sailors assigned to SPMAGTF-CR-AF have helped the sisters of the poor restore and preserve the convent. The convent is the oldest church building in Morón to survive the wars in the Andalusian Peninsula.
RMHF2JF4–Col. Thomas J. Gordon, the commanding officer for II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to the Marines, sailors and families at the conclusion of the unit’s field meet aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 10, 2014. “My intent is to build the most cohesive, combat-ready unit possible,” said Gordon. “In short of combat, the best way to build cohesion is through competition. So we wanted to get the battalions together so they can come forward and lay out their best, and see who will walk away with the Praetorian shield.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl
RMTYKWEA–Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a night live-fire shoot through barricades during close-quarters tactics course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov.15, 2016. The CQT course teaches Marines basic marksmanship fundamentals progressively until Marines reach an advanced level and can operate confidently in real-life operations.
RMHF1DH6–Families run with their children in support of the 2nd Radio Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Sgt. Lucas T. Pyeatt 'Run to Remember' aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 3, 2013. Pyeatt was a well-known member of the battalion. Marines who worked for him knew he was a caring and friendly individual. (United States Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua W. Brown) 2nd Radio Battalion runs for fallen Marines 130803-M-AW179-548
RMTYKWKA–Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division await on line for commands from the close-quarters tactics instructors to conduct a night live-fire shoot during CQT course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 15, 2016. The CQT course teaches Marines basic marksmanship fundamentals progressively until Marines reach an advanced level and can operate confidently in real-life operations.
RMHEM36T–Cpl. Matthew Gotsch, Sgt. Dolphus Hill and Sgt. Devin Cooper III presented a comedic skit about the great successes of famous African Americans in history Feb. 29 aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. They represented Mohammad Ali, Tiger Woods and Ray Charles. Marines hold Black History Month celebration 120229-A-PS391-107
RMR5YW64–Col. Roberta Shea (left), commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and Col. Joseph Russell (right), chief of staff, I Marine Expeditionary Force, greet Marines and Sailors with the Georgian Liaison Team as they return from an 11 month deployment, April 20, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The team deployed to Germany, Afghanistan, and Georgia to advise and assist the Georgian Armed Forces.
RMJ2RBAD–Col. Roberta Shea (left), commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and Col. Joseph Russell (right), chief of staff, I Marine Expeditionary Force, greet Marines and Sailors with the Georgian Liaison Team as they return from an 11 month deployment, April 20, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The team deployed to Germany, Afghanistan, and Georgia to advise and assist the Georgian Armed Forces.
RMTYKWEC–Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a live-fire shoot at night during close-quarter tactics course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 15, 2016. The CQT course prepares Marines with the necessary marksmanship skills for real-life operations.
RMHF1DH8–Marines of 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, wear the names of fellow Marines killed while deployed to Afghanistan, during the Sgt. Lucas T. Pyeatt 'Run to Remember' August 3, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. (United States Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua W. Brown) 2nd Radio Battalion runs for fallen Marines 130803-M-AW179-256
RMTYKWER–A Marine with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division fires a M4 carbine to targets during a night live-fire shoot as part of close-quarter tactics course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 15, 2016. The CQT course teaches Marines warfighting fundamentals to prepare them for real-life scenarios in which marksmanship skills may be a crucial factor for success.
RMJ2RF59–Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 26, 2017. Neller told Marines to respect one another, hold each other accountable and to be prepared to fight battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A. Alejandre)
RMTYKWEG–Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a night live-fire shoot through barricades during close-quarter tactics course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 15, 2016. . The CQT course prepares the company for the upcoming tour with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit to Eastern Pacific.
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