RMHEM36R–Command sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force (FWD) Sgt.Maj. Michael F. Jones was the guest speaker for the Black History Month Celebration aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Feb. 29. “Only one color would be plain drab, God’s garden is full of many flowers and colors,” said Jones. Marines hold Black History Month celebration 120229-A-PS391-045
RMTYKWJ2–Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division inspect their shot marks on targets during close-quarter tactics course at 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.
RMHEM371–African Americans who received the Medal of Honor were highlighted during a presentation by Master Sgt. Rion Harmon during the Black History Month celebration Feb. 29, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Marines hold Black History Month celebration 120229-A-PS391-275
RMTYKWGY–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 prepares Marines with the necessary marksmanship skills for real-life operations.
RMHEM36X–Marines watch a comedic skit during a Black History Month celebration aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Feb. 29. Marines hold Black History Month celebration 120229-A-PS391-111
RMR60JPN–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.
RMHF2241–U.S. Marines prepare chicken on a grill in the dining facility at Camp Mujuk, South Korea, March 28, 2014, during exercise Ssang Yong 2014. Ssang Yong is a combined U.S.-South Korean combat readiness and joint/combined interoperability exercise designed to advance South Korean command and control capabilities through amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich/Released) U.S. Marines prepare chicken on a grill in the dining facility at Camp Mujuk, South Korea, March 28, 2014, during exercise Ssang Yong 2014 140328-M-UQ794-064
RMTYKWE7–A Marine with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division prepares to shoot at targets with M45-1911 service pistol during close-quarters 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.
RMHF2EJP–Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force play a game of tug-of-war during the barracks bash at Goettge Memorial Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. The overall goal of the barracks bash was to maintain unit cohesion and build camaraderie amongst Marines by competing in several sport events. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen) 2nd Marine Logistics Group Marines build camaraderie during barracks bash 140827-M-SF718-011
RMTYKWEK–A Marine with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division aims with non-visible laser 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 basic marksmanship fundamentals progressively until Marines reach an advanced level and can operate confidently in real-life operations.
RMHF2EJN–Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force climb a rockwall during the barracks bash at Goettge Memorial Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. The overall goal of the barracks bash was to maintain unit cohesion and build camaraderie amongst Marines by competing in several sport events. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen) 2nd Marine Logistics Group Marines build camaraderie during barracks bash 140827-M-SF718-010
RMTYE7FG–Marines with 8th Communications Battalion compete in a 7-ton pull during the Praetorian Challenge at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The Praetorian Challenge included a series of physical competitions between the units of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group to see which unit would overcome the rest to receive a trophy and the opportunity to defend it next year.
RMHF2EJF–Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force plays soccer during the barracks bash at Goettge Memorial Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. The overall goal of the barracks bash was to maintain unit cohesion and build camaraderie amongst Marines by competing in several sport events. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen) 2nd Marine Logistics Group Marines build camaraderie during barracks bash 140827-M-SF718-005
RMTYE7KR–Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company motivate fellow Marines as they participate in a tire-flipping relay in during the Praetorian Challenge at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The Praetorian Challenge forced Marines to work as a team to complete a series of events to earn a trophy and bragging rights as the best unit in II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.
RMHF2EJK–Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force plays basketball during the barracks bash at Goettge Memorial Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. The overall goal of the barracks bash was to maintain unit cohesion and build camaraderie amongst Marines by competing in several sport events. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen) 2nd Marine Logistics Group Marines build camaraderie during barracks bash 140827-M-SF718-008
RMRAPXWE–Cpl. Alfredo Gonzales, a radio non-commissioned officer with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, completes radio checks during Communication Exercise 1-17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2, 2017. The exercise was a two-week event that gave Marines opportunities to prepare for real-world operations around the globe.
RMHF2EJC–Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force play a game of cornhole during the barracks bash at Goettge Memorial Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. The overall goal of the barracks bash was to maintain unit cohesion and build camaraderie amongst Marines by competing in several sporting events. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen) 2nd Marine Logistics Group Marines build camaraderie during barracks bash 140827-M-SF718-002
RMR61GN5–Marines with Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, participate in physical training during a detainee operations exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif. April 28, 2017. The exercise gave Marines the opportunity to hone skills they may use during deployments.
RMHF2EJG–Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force play flag football during the barracks bash at Goettge Memorial Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. The overall goal of the barracks bash was to maintain unit cohesion and build camaraderie amongst Marines by competing in several sport events. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen) 2nd Marine Logistics Group Marines build camaraderie during barracks bash 140827-M-SF718-006
RMRAPXW7–Cpl. Edward Cho (right) and Lance Cpl. Jacob Nowlin, radio operators with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, trouble shoot equipment during Communication Exercise 1-17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2, 2017. The exercise was a two-week event that gave Marines opportunities to prepare for real-world operations around the globe.
RMHF2EJE–Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force look at a car on display during the barracks bash at Goettge Memorial Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. The overall goal of the barracks bash was to maintain unit cohesion and build camaraderie amongst Marines by competing in several sport events. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen) 2nd Marine Logistics Group Marines build camaraderie during barracks bash 140827-M-SF718-004
RMR61GMY–Sgt. Steven J. Minchew, military policeman, Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, trains Marines how to detain a prisoner during a detainee operations exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 26, 2017. The exercise gave Marines the opportunity to hone skills they may use during deployments.
RMHF2EJM–Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in a track and field event during the barracks bash at Goettge Memorial Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. The overall goal of the barracks bash was to maintain unit cohesion and build camaraderie amongst Marines by competing in several sport events. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen) 2nd Marine Logistics Group Marines build camaraderie during barracks bash 140827-M-SF718-009
RMR7AYWR–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, and Rear Adm. Brian S. Pecha, command surgeon, U.S. Pacific Command, observe I Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and Sailors conduct a forward resuscitative care drill during Acosta’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible.
RMHF2EJB–Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force stand in formation at the beginning of the barracks bash at Goettge Memorial Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. Each unit sported a different color including white (Combat Lagistics Regiment 27), green (Combat Lagistics Regiment25), brown (Combat Lagistics Regiment 2), yellow (Dental Battalion), blue (Medical Battalion), and red (8th Engineer Support Battalion). 2nd Marine Logistics Group Marines build camaraderie during barracks bash 140827-M-SF718-001
RMR61GN8–Sgt. Leo Chicas, military policeman, Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, trains Marines how to detain a prisoner during a detainee operations exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 24, 2017. The exercise gave Marines the opportunity to hone skills they may use during deployments.
RMHF2EJH–A Marine with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force participates in a weight lifting event during the barracks bash at Goettge Memorial Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014. The overall goal of the barracks bash was to maintain unit cohesion and build camaraderie amongst Marines by competing in several sport events. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen) 2nd Marine Logistics Group Marines build camaraderie during barracks bash 140827-M-SF718-007
RMRAPXKY–Cpl. Edward Cho (left) and Lance Cpl. Jacob Nowlin, radio operators with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, provide system updates for communication equipment during Communication Exercise 1-17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2, 2017. The exercise was a two-week event that gave Marines opportunities to prepare for real-world operations around the globe.
RMHF2EJD–Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force play a game of volleyball during the barracks bash at Goettge Memorial Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 27, 2014.The overall goal of the barracks bash was to maintain unit cohesion and build camaraderie amongst Marines by competing in several sport events. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andersen) 2nd Marine Logistics Group Marines build camaraderie during barracks bash 140827-M-SF718-003
RMRAPXF0–Sgt. Trenton Dixon, a radio supervisor with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, adjusts a receiver in order to increase internet speeds during Communication Exercise 1-17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2, 2017. The exercise was a two-week event that gave Marines opportunities to prepare for real-world operations around the globe.
RMHEM4J2–Fire fighters on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan carry Staff Sgt. Kyle Lammerding to safety during an exercise at Task Force Belleau Wood April 12. Lammerding is a communications chief with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarter Group (Forward). Marines Practice Fire Safety Downrange 120412-A-PS391-906
RMR7AYWT–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, speaks to Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force, about forward resuscitative care during Acosta’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible.
RMHEM4J1–Fire fighters on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan carry Staff Sgt. Kyle Lammerding to safety during an exercise at Task Force Belleau Wood April 12. Lammerding is a communications chief with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarter Group (Forward). Marines conduct fire safety drill on Camp Leatherneck 120412-A-PS391-072
RMR61GN7–Marines with Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, pose during physical training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. April 28, 2017. The Marines conducted a detainee operations exercise.
RMHEM6A5–Sgt. Dolphus Hill, billeting chief, police sergeant, and color sergeant with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), hits golf balls to practice his swing at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 21. Marine Corps sergeant professional even in the fairway 120521-A-GT254-004
RMR7AYWW–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, is given a brief on electrical generators used to power forward resuscitative care facilities during Acosta’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible.
RMJ6FFJX–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
RMR7AYWX–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, observes a demonstration of a simulated sunken chest cavity operation during a forward resuscitative care drill while visiting Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible.
RMJ3W5FW–Marines with Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, pose during physical training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. April 28, 2017. The Marines conducted a detainee operations exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMRAPXN3–Cpl. Alfredo Gonzales, a radio non-commissioned officer with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, completes radio checks during Communication Exercise 1-17 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2, 2017. The exercise was a two-week event that gave Marines opportunities to prepare for real-world operations around the globe.
RMJ3W5FX–Marines with Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, participate in physical training during a detainee operations exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif. April 28, 2017. The exercise gave Marines the opportunity to hone skills they may use during deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMRB89J2–Maj. Aniema Utuk leads the way on a nine mile hike on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 9th, 2016. The hike is an essential part of the combat conditioning which every Marine must maintain. These Marines belong with 2ND Marine Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force. (
RMJ3W4JB–Sgt. Steven J. Minchew, military policeman, Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, trains Marines how to detain a prisoner during a detainee operations exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 26, 2017. The exercise gave Marines the opportunity to hone skills they may use during deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMR6N0BR–I Marine Expeditionary Force conducted Joint Task Force Operational Capability Assessment for the first time at Yuma, Arizona, May 8-18, 2017. The exercise provided I MEF the prerequisites to qualify as a joint task force headquarters.
RMJ3W41F–Sgt. Leo Chicas, military policeman, Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, trains Marines how to detain a prisoner during a detainee operations exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 24, 2017. The exercise gave Marines the opportunity to hone skills they may use during deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMRB89K6–LCpl Brianna Reonas hikes with a pack weighing approximately 40 pounds at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 9th, 2016. The hike is an essential part of the combat conditioning which every Marine must maintain. Reonas is with 2ND Marine Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force. (
RMJ0GB2M–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, speaks to Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force, about forward resuscitative care during Acosta’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMRE3NJY–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 prepares Marines with the necessary marksmanship skills for real-life operations.
RMJ0GB2N–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, is given a brief on electrical generators used to power forward resuscitative care facilities during Acosta’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMRE3NJ7–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.
RMJ0GB2R–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, observes a demonstration of a simulated sunken chest cavity operation during a forward resuscitative care drill while visiting Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMRE3NJR–A Marine with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division aims with non-visible laser 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 basic marksmanship fundamentals progressively until Marines reach an advanced level and can operate confidently in real-life operations.
RMJ0GB2J–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, and Rear Adm. Brian S. Pecha, command surgeon, U.S. Pacific Command, observe I Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and Sailors conduct a forward resuscitative care drill during Acosta’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by
RMRB89HH–Marines hike nine miles on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 9th, 2016. The hike is an essential part of the combat conditioning which every Marine must maintain. The Marines belong with 2ND Marine Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force. (
RMHF0YP8–Heroes and Patriots, a non-profit organization, donated seven computers to the 21-Area bachelor enlisted quarters at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8. Heroes and Patriots donate computers to barracks 120908-M-PF875-004
RMRE3NKR–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.
RMHF0TKP–Staff Sgt. Paul Regino, Advisor Training Cell, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and a native of District of Columbia, kisses his wife before he departs for Afghanistan at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 23. The Marines and Sailors of the Advisor Training Cell will spend the next seven months training and developing Afghan National Security Forces in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Advisor Training Team departs for Afghanistan 120523-M-PH073-140
RMRE3NJN–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.
RMHF0TKK–The daughters of Lance Cpl's David Foreman (left) and Matt Elvers, both military policemen with Advisor Training Cell, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, share a moment together before their dad's leave for Afghanistan at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 23. The Marines and Sailors of the Advisor Training Cell will spend the next seven months training and developing Afghan National Security Forces in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Advisor Training Team departs for Afghanistan 120523-M-PH073-002
RMRE3NJH–A Marine with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division awaits for the night live-fire shoot to start during a 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.
RMHF0TKW–The daughter of Hospitalman Randy Burger, a corpsman with Advisor Training Cell, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and a native of Tampa, grabs her dad's hand before he departs for Afghanistan at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 23. The Marines and Sailors of the Advisor Training Cell will spend the next seven months training and developing Afghan National Security Forces in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Advisor Training Team departs for Afghanistan 120523-M-PH073-186
RMRE3NJ5–Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a live-fire shoot with flash-light during close quarters tactics course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 15, 2016. The CQT course teaches Marines, basic marksmanship fundamentals progressively until reach an advance level in which Marines can operate confidently in real-life operations.
RMHF2JAD–Sgt. Quinton McCloud, a Patrol Explosive Detection Dog handler and trainer with Military Working Dog Platoon, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, poses for a photo with his dog Zamp aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 9, 2014. McCloud and Zamp have worked together for almost two years, including a seven-month long deployment to Helmand province, Afghanistan in 2013. McCloud is from Dayton, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) Unleashed, Military Working Dogs, handlers build relationship 141009-M-TR086
RMRE3NJG–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.
RMHF2JAA–Sgt. Kent Ferrell, a specialized search dog handler with Military Working Dog Platoon, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and a Bel Air, Md., native, embraces his dog Coot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 9, 2014. Coot is an off-leash capable specialized search dog, who uses his sense of smell to sniff out explosives, and can travel up to 100 meters away from his handler. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) Unleashed, Military Working Dogs, handlers build relationship 141009-M-TR086-330
RMRE3NMD–Marines with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division fire M4 carbine through barricades 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 eight week course teaches the Marines warfighting fundamentals to be able to successfully execute small raids.
RMHF2JAB–Sgt. Kent Ferrell, a specialized search dog handler with Military Working Dog Platoon, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, pets his dog Coot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 9, 2014. Ferrell and Coot have trained together since January 2013. Ferrell is from Bel Air, Md. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) Unleashed, Military Working Dogs, handlers build relationship 141009-M-TR086-350
RMRE3NJA–A Marine with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division prepares to shoot at targets with M45-1911 service pistol during close-quarters 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.
RMHF2JA7–Lance Cpl. Jacob Varela, a combat tracker with Military Working Dog Platoon, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and a Chicago, Il., native, pets his dog Atilla after she found a hidden tennis ball aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 9, 2014. Atilla was able to capture the ball by tracking the scent from another Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) Unleashed, Military Working Dogs, handlers build relationship 141009-M-TR086-196
RMR6KF40–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Rudy Landaverde, a motor vehicle operator with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, shows children how to start a tactical vehicle during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. This year marks the 58th year that the City of Torrance has hosted an Armed Forces Day Celebration to honor the nation’s military.
RMHF2JA9–Lance Cpl. Jacob Varela, left, a combat tracker with Military Working Dog Platoon, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and a Chicago, Il., native, walks in front of Cpl. Cody Morris, a military working dog handler with Military Working Dog Platoon, and a Lake Jackson, Tx., native, and his dog, Aarno. Aarno was able to track down the hidden Varela using only sound. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) Unleashed, Military Working Dogs, handlers build relationship 141009-M-TR086-290
RMR6KF3P–A child asks U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Trevor Stan, a fire direction control Marine with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, about the horn in a tactical vehicle during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The military exhibit gives Marines the opportunity to interact with local communities and create relationships that gain appreciation for our armed forces.
RMHF2JA6–Cpl. Dustin Rollins, a combat tracker with Military Working Dog Platoon, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, gives his dog Nicky a drink from his canteen aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 9, 2014. The dog had successfully tracked the scent of a Marine during tracker and patrol training. Rollins is from Richmond, Ky. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) Unleashed, Military Working Dogs, handlers build relationship 141009-M-TR086-155
RMR6KF3X–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Albert Tiburcio, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pats down Cpl. Donald Hesse, also a military working dog handler, while performing a demonstration with his K-9, Piko, during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The military exhibit gives Marines the opportunity to interact with local communities and create relationships that gain appreciation for our armed forces.
RMHF2JA5–Nicky, a military working dog with Military Working Dog Platoon, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, chews on a tennis ball after tracking the scent of a Marine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 9, 2014. Seven Marines and five canines conducted bite, tracker and patrol training, enhancing the dogs’ sense of hearing and smelling. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) Unleashed, Military Working Dogs, handlers build relationship 141009-M-TR086-131
RMR6KF43–U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Parker, a motor transportation mechanic with Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, helps a woman lift a tire from a tactical vehicle as a strength test during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The celebration includes representatives from all of the Armed Services and a multi-day display of military equipment.
RMHF2JAC–Sgt. Kent Ferrell, a specialized search dog handler with Military Working Dog Platoon, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, guides his dog Coot over an obstacle on the obedience aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 9, 2014. Kent and other handlers will often take their dogs through the course, building trust and rapport within the relationship. Kent is from Bel Air, Md. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) Unleashed, Military Working Dogs, handlers build relationship 141009-M-TR086-391
RMR6KF3H–U.S. Marine Cpl. Dominique Hamilton, a motor transportation operator with Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, interacts with children in a tactical vehicle during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The celebration began under the leadership of Mayor Albert Isen in 1960 and has grown throughout the years to be considered a Southern California tradition that builds a public respect and understanding of the military.
RMHF2JA8–Cpl. Josue Robles, a tracking trainer with Military Working Dog Platoon, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and an Elizabeth, N.J., native, pets his dog Lex aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 9, 2014. Robles was a part of a seven-man, five-dog team conducting bite, tracker and patrol training, enhancing the canine’s ability to sniff out and listen for targets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released) Unleashed, Military Working Dogs, handlers build relationship 141009-M-TR086-221
RMR6KF3W–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Francisco Rodriguez, an artillery cannoneer with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, helps a child do pull-ups during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The military exhibit is one of several festivities the community can enjoy. Other festivities included a parade and a concert performed by a military band.
RMJF3P47–I Marine Expeditionary Force conducted Joint Task Force Operational Capability Assessment for the first time at Yuma, Arizona, May 8-18, 2017. The exercise provided I MEF the prerequisites to qualify as a joint task force headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMR6KF3E–Brigadier General Michael Fahey, commanding general, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, participated in the City of Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. Torrance’s Armed Forces Day Parade has the distinction of being the nation’s longest running military parade sponsored by a city and was started in 1960 by former Mayor Albert Isen.
RMHEX99W–Marines with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Military Police Support Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, expose members of the Thai army and police force to oleoresin capsicum spray here May 30, as part of the Non-Lethal Weapons Executive Seminar 2011. NOLES '11, which is scheduled to take place from May 30-June 10, is Marine Forces Pacific's premiere multilateral theater security cooperation event for non-lethal weapons and is designed to promote awareness of non-lethal weapons use to maintain order in low-intensity scena
RMR6KF45–U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Parker, a motor transportation mechanic with Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, helps children get out of a tactical vehicle during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The celebration began under the leadership of Mayor Albert Isen in 1960 and has grown throughout the years to be considered a Southern California tradition that builds a public respect and understanding of the military.
RMHF0YP6–Twenty-year-old Lance Cpl. Malishya Lott, from Houston, and a supply warehouse clerk with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, tests a new computer at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8. Heroes and Patriots, a non-profit organization, donated seven computers to the Marine Corps for the 21-Area bachelor enlisted quarters. Heroes and Patriots donate computers to barracks 120908-M-PF875-001
RMR6KF3T–U.S. Marine Cpl. Marcus Smith, a motor transportation operator with Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, teaches a child about the wires in a tactical vehicle during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. Each branch of the military provides different types of military vehicles, aircraft and support equipment to serve as static displays for the community to observe.
RMHF0XTJ–Sgt. Maj. Craig D. Cressman, the outgoing sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, speaks to friends, family members and fellow Marines during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, Aug. 2. Cressman has spent nearly two years as the command's senior enlisted adviser during which they deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan as Task Force Belleau Wood in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He will be taking over the duties as the sergeant major of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall located in Washington D.C. I
RMR6KF3M–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Mitchell (left), an artillery cannoneer, and LCpl. Rudy Landaverde (right), a motor transportation mechanic, both with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, show a child where the rounds are loaded into an M-777 Howitzer during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The military exhibits static displays included aircrafts, vehicles and support equipment from each branch of the military.
RMHF0XTE–Sgt. Maj. Craig D. Cressman stands ready to relinquish his post as the sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group to Sgt. Maj. Joseph D. Shaw during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Lejeune, Aug. 2. Cressman has spent nearly two years as the command's senior enlisted adviser during which they deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan as Task Force Belleau Wood in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He will be taking over the duties as the sergeant major of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall located in Washington D.C
RMR61113–Lance Cpl. Michael Tate and Lance Cpl. Michael Manukyan, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, 9th Communications Battalion, Company B, Spectrum Platoon, add water to rock salt to ground an electrical wire connected to a satellite communications array during an operational capabilities assessment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Calif., May 2, 2017.
RMHF0MA1–Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines of Task Force Belleau Wood aboard Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 24. Paxton addressed in his visit some of the Corp's plans for the future, to include reenlisment incentives and the force drawdown in Afghanistan, and answered questions from servicemembers in the crowd. Lt. Gen. Paxton visits Task Force Belleau Wood 111224-M-DF801-021
RMR6110Y–Lance Cpl. Michael Tate and Lance Cpl. Michael Manukyan, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, 9th Communications Battalion, Company B, Spectrum Platoon, add water to rock salt to ground an electrical wire connected to a satellite communications array during an operational capabilities assessment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Calif., May 2, 2017.
RMHF0M9T–Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines of Task Force Belleau Wood aboard Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 24. Paxton addressed in his visit some of the Corp's plans for the future, to include reenlisment incentives and the force drawdown in Afghanistan, and answered questions from servicemembers in the crowd. Lt. Gen. Paxton visits Task Force Belleau Wood 111224-M-DF801-041
RMR63T0B–Lance Cpl. Michael Tate, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, 9th Communications Battalion, Company B, Spectrum Platoon, uses rock salt to ground an electrical wire connected to a satellite communications array during an operational capabilities assessment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Calif., May 2, 2017.
RMHF0M9X–Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines of Task Force Belleau Wood aboard Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 24. Paxton addressed in his visit some of the Corp's plans for the future, to include reenlisment incentives and the force drawdown in Afghanistan, and answered questions from servicemembers in the crowd. Lt. Gen. Paxton visits Task Force Belleau Wood 111224-M-DF801-011
RMR6KGNJ–Sgt. Matthew Prather, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, inspects a remote control bomb disposal robot at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 22, 2017. Robots like these are one of many tools that EOD Marines use to safely dispose of unexploded ordnance and bomb threats both in the U.S. and while deployed.
RMHF0M9W–Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines of Task Force Belleau Wood aboard Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 24. Paxton addressed in his visit some of the Corp's plans for the future, to include reenlisment incentives and the force drawdown in Afghanistan, and answered questions from servicemembers in the crowd. Lt. Gen. Paxton visits Task Force Belleau Wood 111224-M-DF801-032
RMR6HM1P–Lt. Col. Siebrand H. Niewenhous IV, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses Japanese students from Nikkei Business School in Okinawa City during the Okinawan-American Cultural Exchange Day, May 19, 2017, at House of Pain Fitness Center, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The Marines gave presentations about American culture and military operations to Japanese college students from Okinawa City and Naha, Okinawa. Marines with III MEF Headquarters Group hosted the cultural exchange day to strengthen bonds between the local community and service
RMHF0W1K–Marines and sailors, friends and family members gathered for a memorial service to remember Sgt. John P. Huling at the 11 Area Chapel at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1. Huling, 25, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, died while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, May 6. EOD Marine sergeant remembered at memorial service DVIDS592231
RMR6HM1K–Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japanese students from Nikkei Business School in Okinawa City practice folding origami during the Okinawan-American Cultural Exchange Day, May 19, 2017, at House of Pain Fitness Center, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The Marines gave presentations about American culture and military operations to Japanese college students from Okinawa City and Naha, Okinawa. Marines with III MEF Headquarters Group hosted the cultural exchange day to strengthen bonds between the local community and service members, providing the two communities with the opportuni
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