Marines who once served together in 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, are reunited fifteen years later aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 24, 2014. Pictured from left to right: Sgt. Maj. Douglas Berry More
Staff Sgt. Randy Camacho, a martial arts instructor trainer with 9th Communication Battalion, addresses graduates of the martial arts instructor course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12. The Marine Corps Marti More
Retired Sgt. Maj. Walter Valentine looks at his old helmet, which sat on display during the change of command ceremony for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 15. Valenti More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristofer Baskett, an instructor with Field Medical Training Battalion West, instructs a group of corpsmen during a final training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 21.
Sgt. Maj. Randall Carter, sergeant major of I Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Marine Forces Central Command, was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green during a relief, appointment and retirement ceremony ab More
Lance Cpl. Bryan Meyer, a radio technician, and Lance Cpl. Alexander Gonzalez, a video repairman, from 9th Communication Battalion, adjust a satellite dish during Large Scale Exercise-1, Javelin Thrust 2012, Ju More
Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct squad rushes at Range 107 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 7. The newly activated More
Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, return from a movement to contact exercise to debrief during Large Scale Exercise-1, Javelin Thrust 2012, July 7. Javelin Thrust is an a More
Sgt. Alex Schomberg, a radio operator with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, tests a radio during Large Scale Exercise-1, Javelin Thrust 2012, July 10. 1st LE Bn., and Combat Logistic More
Radio operators with 9th Communication Battalion, construct a retransmission antenna during Large Scale Exercise-1, Javelin Thrust 2012, July 10. Javelin Thrust is an annual exercise with 1st Marine Expeditiona More
Cpl. Dwight Jackson, a working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, cools off his dog, Hugo, during Large Scale Exercise-1, Javelin Thrust 2012, July 11.
Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Galante, a generator operator with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, checks wire connections on generators that support 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade daily operations duri More
Lance Cpl. Isaiah White, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, takes a break with Moxie, a 5-year-old black lab, who's a specialized search dog, during More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, patrol a beach during mechanized infantry operation training with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion and 4th AABn., at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 24.
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion attend a family new join brief hosted by the battalion’s family readiness officer at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 2. Every quarter, the commanding officer, chaplain and More
More than 100 Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, reunite with their families at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 4. The Marines of CLB-5 supported th More
Hundreds of bags lined the 22-Area parade deck during a homecoming for Marines and sailors with 1st Marine Logistics Group Forward, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 7. The Marines returned from a seven-month dep More
The Charger Girls, Marines and sailors from various units in Southern California, welcome the San Diego Chargers onto the field at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Aug. 9. The Chargers kicked off the pre-season More
Sailors with Navy Band Sea Breeze, perform jazz solos for 1st Dental Battalion, 1st marine Logistics Group, as they celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Navy's Dental Corps, aboard the USS Midway Museum, in More
Polynesian dancers from Pacific Isle Catering, entertain Marines with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and their families during the battalion’s beach bash at the Del Mar Beach Resort, More
Bailey Pease, 3, son of Sgt. Dustin Pease, a special intelligence system administrator/communicator with 1st Intelligence Battalion, swings New Zealand Poi balls during the battalion's beach bash at the Del Mar More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Paredes, a substance abuse control officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, briefs Lance Cpl. Alyssa Nida, an administrative clerk with I MHG, on the Marine Corps' drug po More
Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, transport tactical vehicles following a ship-to-shore movement during Exercise Pacific Horizon 2012 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 6. The exe More
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 Pat More
Children of Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group compete in a watermelon-eating contest at the Del Mar Beach Resort at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8. Several other contests, including More
Navy Rear Adm. Gerard P. Hueber (right), the commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, and Maj. Gen. Melvin G. Spiese (left), the commanding general of 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, discuss command relatio More
Sgt. Spencer Ettleman, 26, from Redding, Calif., a combat marksmanship program instructor with Advisor Training Cell, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Marines getting ready to shoot on a firing range at More
First Sgt. Nicole Rogers, 35, from New Orleans, the Headquarters Company first sergeant with 9th Communication Battalion, kicks off a Single Marine Program beach bash at the Del Mar Beach Resort in Camp Pendlet More
Lance Cpl. Dylan Fisher, 19, from Lima, Ohio, a combat engineer with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provides security for a non-standard bridge building exercise at Camp Pendleton, More
Cyclists who completed "The Ride 430 Challenge" to raise money for injured service members and their families display donated checks at Marine Corps Air Station 39, Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 13. The particip More
27-year-old Cpl. Alberto Bejarano, from El Paso, Texas, and a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, devises a way to keep a sign from blowing in the wind at Camp Pendleton, Calif More
20-year-old Lance Cpl. Erwin Diaz, from Los Angeles, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, inspects fuel valves during a field training exerc More
Lt. Gen. John Toolan, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses a group of Marine noncommissioned officers during a leadership awareness conference at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 25. Th More
Twenty-year-old Lance Cpl. Edson Leiva, an administrative clerk with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, donates non-perishable foods to the I MHG food drive at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 1. Serv More
Twenty-one-year-old Lance Cpl. Martin Zuniga, from San Diego, and a food service specialist with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, participates in an obstacle course race at Camp Pendleton, Calif More
I Marine Expeditionary Force Marines put on Mission Oriented Protective Posture suits to prepare for the gas chamber at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 28. The gas chamber is a required annual training for Marines More
Marine Corps Community Services presents a $2,000 check to Field Medical Training Battalion West for outstanding volunteer work at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 30. FMTB-West provided more than 200 volunteers du More
Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling, the commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, and Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan Jr., the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force stand at attention during an award ceremony More
Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick B. Quill, a Navy corpsmen with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, speaks to a group of Field Medical Training Battalion West students following their final training exercis More
A rifle memorial is placed for Lance Cpl. Anastasia A. Jackson, 26, from Philadelphia, at her memorial ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 12. More than 200 of Jackson’s peers and friends attended her memo More
Master Chief Harlan Patawaran, the command master chief for Field Medical Training Battalion West and Capt. Michael Eby, the commanding officer of FMTB-West greet Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) More
Eight-year-old Alex Velasquez waits for his father, Staff Sgt. Andres Velasquez, to return from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan just in time for the holidays at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 20. More tha More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to march out and perform a three-volley salute during the Richard Nixon Centennial Birthday Celebration at the Pat Nixon Amphitheate More
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Michael Barrett speaks to Camp Pendleton noncommissioned officers during lunch at the 21-Area Mess Hall at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 9. The visit was part of Barrett's init More
Marines with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, map out their first point in a six-mile land navigation obstacle course during the Commander’s Cup at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 11. The Cup co More
Brian W. Cavolt, CEO of JBC Corp., shows Marines and sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force and 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, new tactical combat casualty care equipment at Camp More
Capt. Adam Powers, a comptroller with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group applies a pressure dressing to Pfc. Rafael Delatore an administrative specialist with I MHG, during Back In The Saddle Train More
Cpl. Zach Oftedal, a motor transport operator with 9th Communication Battalion, prepares to embark on a convoy to support Exercise Dawn Blitz 13.1, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23. The 9th Comm. Bn., Marines More
Marines and sailors with 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Expeditionary Strike Group-3 joined forces during Exercise Dawn Blitz 13.1, aboard the USS Boxer, Jan. 28-31, 2013. Dawn Blitz is a 1st MEB and ESG- More
Emily Benjamin, 8, from Murrieta, Calif., makes a welcome home sign for her father, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Eddie Benjamin, a tactical communications planning and operations officer with I Marine Expeditionary More
Sgt. Jason Hillman, a military policeman with Bravo Company, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, inspects a .50-caliber machine gun for serviceability during a weapons training course a More
Marines with Charlie Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted a communication readiness exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 14. The exercise is designed to validate the More
Volunteers for the 2013 Marine Corps Trials measure Sgt. Christopher Franson, 26, from Sterling, Colo., with Wounded Warrior Battalion West, for the archery training camp aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 26. More
Sgt. Clayton McDaniel, with Wounded Warrior Battalion West, retrieves arrows from a target during a preliminary archery shoot on the second training day of the 2013 Marine Corps Trials at Camp Pendleton, Calif. More
Elvin Chandra, 32, from Springfield, Ore., and a sitting volleyball coach for the 2013 Marine Corps Trials, instructs Marines with Wounded Warrior Battalion East, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 28. The Trials More
An MV-22B Osprey prepares to land to join other aircraft and vehicles on display during the retirement ceremony for Maj. Gen. Melvin G. Spiese, the deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, at More
Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band perform for the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Marc More
Cpl. Scott Casimiro, with Wounded Warrior Battalion East, throws a discuss during a practice for the 2013 Marine Corps Trials at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2. Casimiro, 26, from Columbia, S.C., was injured w More
Sgt. Eric Rodriguez, with Wounded Warrior Battalion West, throws the shot put during the 2013 Marine Corps Trials aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 5. Rodriguez, 30, from Los Angeles, was injured by an impro More
Lt. General John A. Toolan Jr., the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force speaks during a graduation ceremony for more than 250 corpsmen who completed the corpsmen school at Field Medical Training More
Cpl. Ronald Isaacs, 24, from Bluff City, Tenn., a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense chief with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, puts on a Mission Oriented Protective More
Service members from various services and units participate in the Catastrophic Earthquake Tabletop Exercise: Immediate Response and Defense Support of Civil Authorities conference at the Pacific Views Event Ce More
Lance Cpl. Charles Melber, an armory custodian with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, throws his pack out of the pool during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The q More
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, set up for a family day at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 5. The Marines and their families enjoyed a day at Lake O’Neill with food, More
Staff Sgt. Jason White, 34, from Austin, Texas, with 1st Intelligence Battalion, is pinned with the Bronze Star by his uncle, James Harvey White, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 6. White received the combat di More
Two sons sit by their dad’s photograph during his memorial service at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 9. Petty Officer 2nd Class Pasquale Antonio Troisi Jr., 31, from Abington, Pa., died of complications from 2nd More
A battle cross sits on display before the Regional Command (Southwest) memorial service at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 11. The service memorialized the 76 U.S. and coalition service members who were killed wh More
One-year-old Elijah Austin waits for his father, Cpl. Isaiah Austin, a motor transportation mechanic with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during a homecoming at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 17. Au More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, take off for the sixth event in the I Marine Expeditionary Force Commander’s Cup tournament at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 18. The Commander’s Cup consists of seven c More
Marines and volunteers walk the red carpet into the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 25. The ceremony recognized outstanding volunteers in Camp Pendleton and the surrounding communities.
Jony, an eight-year-old Belgian Malinois and specialized search and explosive detection dog, takes a break from playing at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 25, 2013. Jony, who went through a surgery the day before More
Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, create a barricade during a training exercise at the infantry immersion trainer at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 29. The 13th MEU is preparing for their upcoming dep More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Donnelly, a signals intelligence analyst with 1st Intelligence Battalion, from Salem, Ore., plays a game of Frisbee with his daughter during a family day at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 2.
Staff Sgt. Gilberto Castillo and Staff Sgt. Randy Camacho, martial arts instructor trainers with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, demonstrate an arm bar takedown during the battalion’s More
The 3d Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs for the change of command of Marine Aircraft Group 39 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 10. Col. Shaun L. Sadler, the commanding officer of MAG-39 relinquished command to More
Sgt. An Nguyen, a marksmanship training instructor with 1st Marine Regiment, trains members of the Southeast County Young Marines on safe handling procedures for the M240B machine gun during a day of training a More
Marines, friends and family attend the memorial service for Gunnery Sgt. Konstantin Klyaz from 1st Intelligence Battalion, at the 11 Area Chapel at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 26.
More than 2,400 Marines and sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit depart for deployment with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, Aug. 23 out of Naval Base San Diego.
Lance Cpl. Jordan Mayberry, a surveyor with Geodetic Survey Team, 1st Intelligence Battalion, measures obstructions during a survey of the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field at San Clemente Island, Calif., Sept. 25, More
Staff Sgt. Lucas O. Brewer, with 1st Intelligence Battalion, stands ready to receive the Bronze Star medal for meritorious service in support of Operation New Dawn in 2011. Brewer received the military’s fourth More
Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company move baggage for their returning peers during a homecoming aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 18. The returning Marines with Supporting Arms Liaison Team 8, w More
The Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215 medical staff stand with personnel from Afghan National Army 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, on an ANA base near Forward Operating Base Nolay, Helmand province, Afghan More
Sergeant Eddie Glowacki, a generator mechanic with Security Force Assistance Adivsor Team 2-215, unstraps a fuel barrel aboard an Afghan National Army base near Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan, Jan. 2 More
Service members with Afghan National Army 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, and Afghan Uniform Police build a defensive position during an operation in the Sangin Valley, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2014. T More
Sergeant Eddie Glowacki, a generator mechanic with Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215, provides security for a Marine working party aboard an Afghan National Army base near Forward Operating Base Nola More
Cpl. Jeffery Mount, from Hendersonville, Tenn., team member, Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215, provides security from the gunner seat of a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle during a routine ge More
Major Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr., left, commanding general of Regional Command (Southwest), is welcomed by Col. Christopher Douglas, right, team leader for Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215, during a vis More
Captain Julius Oreiro, center right, Regional Logistic Support Command maintenance advisor, Regional Command (Southwest), and a Salinas, Calif., native, speaks with Imam Asim Hafiz, center left, an Islamic reli More
Major Gen. Sayeed Malook, center, commanding general of the Afghan National Army's 215th Corps, and Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, right, commanding general of Regional Command (Southwest), are briefed before a foot More
Soldiers with the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army perform security drills for the Noncommissioned Officer Battle Course aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2014. The course provides More
Marines with Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215 and soldiers with 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, Afghan National Army visit an outpost near Forward Operating Base Robinson, Feb. 24, 2014. Colonel AbdulHai More
Afghan National Army Soldiers with 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, and Marines with Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215 conducted a site survey of the landing zone, Feb. 24, aboard Forward Operating Base Rob More
Navy Lt. Doyl E. McMurry, the chaplain for 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, offers the invocation during the memorial service for Lance Cpl. Caleb L. Erickson aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 7, 2 More
Afghan artillerymen with the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, plot coordinates for artillery fire during a live-fire exercise aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 12, 2014. The exercise More
Lt. Col. Timothy Sheyda, the commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, and the sergeant major of HMH 466, Sgt. Maj. Carlos M. Murcia, stand next to a sign for the unit's new call sign, "Heavyw More
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives arrive for a visit aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2014. The representatives met with Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, the commanding general o More
Lance Cpl. Brandon Goggans, a team member with Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215, builds a table for Afghan National Army medical staff aboard Forward Operating Base Nolay, Helmand province, Afghanis More
Lt. Col. Abdullah Sultani, right, the lead medic with 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, hugs Navy Lt. j.g. James Nicholson, center, the senior medical advisor with Security Force Assistance Adviso More
A 215th Corps, Afghan National Army convoy arrives to pick up potable water trailers transferred by Redeployment and Retrograde in Support of Reset and Reconstitution Operations Group aboard Camp Leatherneck, H More
Soldiers with 4th Tolay, 6th Kandak 4th Brigade, Afghan National Army, are briefed prior to conducting a final training exercise for a security training program with Regional Corps Battle School aboard Camp Bas More