Navy Capt. Eric L. Stillwell listens as Cpl. Brooks E. Banwell explains the capabilities of the Compressed Air Foam System Mobile during a tactical ground display for Air War College students.
Lance Cpl. Juan Vargas, assigned to Security Cooperation Task Force, Logistics Combat Element, helps a Guatemalan marine use a compass during a land navigation class. The class is part of the subject matter exp More
Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 water support technician Lance Cpl. Michael D. Horvath plays catch with Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School kindergarten student Cyanni Burke during recess. “I liked doing the d More
The new training forward operating base nears completion at Camp Devil Dog, N.C. Non-infantry graduates of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., train here after recruit training to build on the skill More
Lance Cpl. Daniel Dawson is a crew chief and aircraft rescue firefighter with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271.
Lance Cpl. Daniel C. Dawson, an aircraft rescue and fire fighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, stands with Staff Sgt. Benjamin A. Parmele, Dawson's section leader, at Marine Auxiliary Landi More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Travis E. Bugar, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, plays guitar during his free time on Forward Operating Base Delaram, Helmand province, Afghanistan, More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Travis E. Bugar, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, inspects the air pressure on his gauges during his daily gear inspection on Forward Operating Base D More
Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Campbell was welcomed back to Cherry Point to assume the post of sergeant major of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 June 19.
Lance Cpl. Steven M. Tinsley fires the M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun during Exercise Eager Hawk at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue Aug. 15. The exercise provided “Workhorse of the Wing” Marines an More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 don and clear their protective masks to protect against CS (Chlorobenzylidine Malononitrile) during their annual Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear gas More
Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 cover themselves from fire and debris with a blast blanket after an explosion during their annual demolition training exercise at Marine Corps Air Stati More
Engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 extend the roof of the game check facility outside the Cherry Point Game Warden's office Jan. 27. Hunters aboard the air station use the facility to clean and pre More
Gunnery Sgt. Brian Murphy, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, briefs Marines on the importance of range safety Feb. 6 at the EOD range aboard Marine Corps Air Stati More
Sgt. Trumaine Holmes (left) instructs Lance Cpl. Creston Wood (right) on proper use of a compact metal detector at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 11. During the training, the Marines with Marine Wing Sup More
Staff Sgt. Taylor Austin gives a group of Marines a class on generators and their use in a field environment at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue May 8. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 we More
Lance Cpl. Jurando Emiliano provides communication capabilities to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 May 13, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Emiliano uses a Toughbook and remote subscriber access More
Lance Cpl. Bianca Sanders prepares her main entree for the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 29, 2014. Sanders' theme for the competition was Beach and Ocean Fr More
Lance Cpl. Quentin J. Stallings (left) helps Lance Cpl. Alyse S. Rodriguez (right) fill up her CamelBak with water purified by the Tactical Water Purification System, during a field exercise at Marine Corps Bas More
Lance Cpl. Jose Perez carries Lance Cpl. Samuel York during Marine Wing Support Squadron 271s field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 27, 2014. Sergeant Spencer R. McKinstry ran alongsid More
Private first class Evaristo Rivera III prepares fried plantains during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 11, 2014. The competition is held each quarter fo More
Corporal Zachary Beckwith hugs his four-year old son after returning to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point July 24, 2014, following a four-month deployment to Morón Air Base, Spain, in support of Special Pur More
Pfc. Giovanni Sanchez prepares meals for Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 during a Base Recovery After Attack drill at Marines Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Aug. 14, 2014. Keeping Marines performing at More
Pfc. Benjamin Alvarez, left, and Lance Cpl. Wesley Pricer inventory a tactical water purification system at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 19, 2014, after returning from a two-week field exer More
Ten Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 react quickly at the start of a tug of war match during Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Combined Federal Campaign kick-off Sept. 19, 2014. MWSS-271 was More
The Marines of Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 lay face down before the start of a tug of war match during Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Combined Federal Campaign kickoff Sept. 19, 2014. Six More
P. Forsee, 4, displays her face paint during Marine Aircraft Group 14’s sixth annual Winter Wonderland at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014. MAG-14 hosts the annual event for its 13 squ More
Lance Cpl. Jaylen M. Thomas stands at rest while judges critique his meal during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014. Thomas prepared the winning me More
Marines with Motor Transportation Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, gather to learn the history of Fort Macon State Park during a battlefield study Jan. 23, 2015.
Lance Cpl. Jesus Garibay pulls the charging handle of an M240B machine gun during a class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 26, 2015, in preparation for possible future operations. Garibay is More
Lance Cpl. Quentin J. Stallings, left, and Lance Cpl. Kyle H. Clemens, right, configure the settings on a water pump and filter at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015. Marines with Ma More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zackery H. Brown, an expeditionary aircraft flight line (EAF) technician assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, turns the bolts of a runway light at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 set up Medium General Purpose tents during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 4, 2016. MWSS-271 conducted the FTX to im More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 stand watch during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. MWSS-271 conducted the FTX to improve unit interoperabi More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 search for improvised explosive devices during a counter improvised explosive device course as part of Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Douglas Gerhardt, Sergeant Major of Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, assists in a ground refueling for a UH-1N Huey during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Davis, N More
U.S. Marines assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion assist in a hostile attack scenario during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 11, 2016. Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 receive a safety brief before a demolition range during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 13, 2016. MWSS-271 conduc More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 unload 40mm grenades from a 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 14, 2 More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 prepare to launch an RQ-11 Raven unmanned aerial vehicle during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Landing Zone Partridge, Camp Lejeune, N.C., More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 take accountability after a simulated attack during a Base Recovery After Attack (BRAAT) as part of Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Landing More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, right, the Commanding General of Marine Forces Command, speaks with representatives of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Poin More
Lance Cpl. Levi Armentrout poses in front of his unit logo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 30, 2016. Armentrout is a combat engineer assignted to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marin More
Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing fill sand bags during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Nov. 30, More
Cpl. Abraham Ostosmendoza smiles for a photo aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Dec. 6, 2016. Ostosmendoza is a water support technician assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Airc More
Lance Cpl. Yeison Cuellosuli prepares an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during weapons systems training conducted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Mari More
Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, extinguish a training fire aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, More
A MK2 MOD 0 Talon robot is maneuvered by remote control to a mock improvised explosive device during an EOD training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. The MK2 MOD 0 Tal More
Pfc. Drew Fultz inspects under a truck for a simulated improvised explosive device during Marine Wing Support Squadron 271’s Counter-IED training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 3, 2017. The weekl More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Squadron 271 arrive at Fort McCoy, Wis., in preparation for Ullr Shield, Jan. 9, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to improve 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's capabilitie More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert A. Maple, a small arms technician with Marine Air Control 28, coaches shooters on a range during Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 16, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise More
U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venoms assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 arrive at Fort McCoy, Wis., during Ullr Shield, Jan. 18, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to improve 2nd M More
U.S. Marine Coprs. Cpl Angel Gonzales, a water support technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, drills a hole on a frozen lake during Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 18, 2016. Ullr Shield is a tr More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua McGee, a digital wideband transmission equipment operator with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, maneuvers through an obstacle at the confidence course during Ullr Shie More
U.S. Marine Corps heavy machinery assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 are staged in a desert training area during the construction of a helicopter landing zone as part of Integrated Training Exercise ( More
A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey takes off during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 at Vinnu, Norway, Nov. 4, 2018. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively More
Marines and Sailors with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 listen to a flight brief before a practice tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolin More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conducted self-recovery with a joint light tactical vehicle at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 2, 2020. MWSS-271 conducted a combat vehicle operator’s course, v More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 observe MV-22B Ospreys land during a base repair after attack training (BRAAT) event at Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. Marine More
Lance Cpl. Michael D. Horvath a water support technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 pushes himself on a swing at the Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School playground while kindergarten student Cyanni B More
Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Chin, left, and Lance Cpl. Jeremy T. Southerland, right, prepare measurements for Lance Cpl. Ivy J. Burleson, center, as they build a new guard tower on the training forward operating More
Lance Cpl. Daniel C. Dawson, an aircraft rescue and fire fighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, dons his fire protection equipment at Marine Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, May 10. Dawson was More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Travis E. Bugar, right, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 monitors the air pressure on his gauges during his daily gear inspection on Forward Operating More
Master Sgt. Naim Mohammed loads an M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun Aug. 15. Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conducted water purification and distribution, electricity generation, road and culvert construction More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 prepare for annual Chemical, Bioligical, Radiological, Nuclear gas chamber training at Marine Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue Nov. 26.
Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 take cover behind a blast blanket during annual demolition training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's Explosive Ordnance Disposal range Dec. 3. More
Lance Cpl. Creston Wood IV, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, lays roofing tile at the game check facility outside the Cherry Point Game Warden's Office Jan. 27. The facility allows hunte More
Sgt. David J. Schulz, an explosives ordnance disposal technician with MWSS-271, cuts sheet explosives to use in low order procedures against 155 mm high explosive projectiles Feb. 6 at the EOD range aboard Mari More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 learn proper use of a holly stick from a counter-improvised explosive device instructor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 11. The training was a part of the More
Lance Cpl. Bianca Sanders prepared rice, spicy shrimp kabobs with pineapples and red and green bell peppers, a stuffed sugar cookie, spicy stuffed clams and tea made from the extract of an orchid to present to More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 transport HESCO, a rapidly deployable barrier system, to a HESCO bunker during the squadron's field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 30, 2014. More
First Lt. Patrick E. Callahan participates in the dizzy-izzy event during Marine Wing Support Squadron 271’s annual field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 27, 2014. The competition help More
Private first class Evaristo Rivera III completes all his proper paper work during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 11, 2014. Each quarter three chefs fro More
Staff Sergeant David Gentry embraces his wife, Megan, and his 15-month-old daughter after returning to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point July 24, 2014, from a four-month deployment to Morón Air Base, Spain, More
Pfc. Michael Dillard levels dirt in a crater created by a simulated enemy attack at Marines Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Aug. 14, 2014. The Marines of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conducted a Base More
Pfc. Benjamin Alvarez inspects a tactical water purification system at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 19, 2014, as part of a preventive maintenance inventory check after returning from a two- More
Marines with Headquarter and Headquarters Squadron’s Installation Personnel Administration Center team dig in during a tug of war match at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Sept. 19, 2014. The IPAC team rea More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul A. Rosenbloom, logistics officer in charge with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, observes U.S. Marines with Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logis More
Santa Claus arrives at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014, during Marine Aircraft Group 14’s sixth annual Winter Wonderland. Claus arrived on a KC-130J Super Hercules after having proble More
Lance Cpl. Jaylen M. Thomas chops asparagus during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014. Thomas prepared the winning meal of fried chicken, dirty mas More
Marines with Motor Transportation Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, study a map of Fort Macon State Park during a battlefield study and tour Jan. 23, 2015.
Lance Cpl. Jesus Garibay, left, and Cpl. Daniel Denton get hands-on experience with an M240B machine gun during a familiarization class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 26, 2015. The Marines More
Lance Cpl. Quentin J. Stallings evaluates the settings on a water filter and pump at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271’s Engineer Comp More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zackery H. Brown, an expeditionary aircraft flight line (EAF) technician assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, puts on his cranial helmet at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field B More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 unfold a Medium General Purpose tent during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 4, 2016. MWSS-271 conducted the FTX to i More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 set up concertina wire during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. MWSS-271 conducted the FTX to improve unit i More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 participate in a counter improvised explosive device course as part of Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 8, 2016. MWSS More
U.S. Marines assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion take simulated prisoners during a hostile attack scenario as part of Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 11, 2016. Marine Wing Su More
Cratering charges are positioned to be used during a demolition range during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 13, 2016. Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conducted the FTX to improv More
Ammunition cans containing 40mm grenades are positioned to be used during a Mark 19 grenade launcher live-fire range during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-16 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 14, 2016. Marine Wing S More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 carry a simulated casualty after a simulated attack during a Base Recovery After Attack Training (BRAAT) during Field Training Exercise (FTX) 1-1 More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, left, the Commanding General of Marine Forces Command, speaks with representatives of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point More
Lance Cpl. Levi Armentrout poses inside a multi-terrain loader aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 30, 2016. Armentrout is a combat engineer assignted to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, M More
Lance Cpl. Travis Debello places concertina wire during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C, Nov. 30, 2016. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircr More
Cpl. Abraham Ostosmendoza tests water during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Dec. 6, 2016. Ostosmendoza is a water support technician assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron More
A Marine qualifies on an M294 Squad Automatic Weapon during weapons systems training conducted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Base Ca More
Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, climb the stairs to the inside of a Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Devi More