First Lt. Aubrey Giblin, student, Scout Sniper School, School of Infantry — West, Detachment Hawaii, listens to his instructor’s advice on how to vegetate a ghillie suit Feb. 9 at a remote training area near an More
Students of the School of Infantry West report for check-in with the Student Administration Company to begin training with Fox Company in Marine Combat Training, Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17. Marine Combat T More
Navy Lieutenant Commander Aaron Kleinman presents a class titled “How to Succeed at Intimate Relationships” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 12, 2016. The class was part of the iRelate program More
Cmdr. James Johnson presents pre-marriage training called “Before saying I do” as part of the iRelate program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 26, 2016. The iRelate program gives Marines the knowledge, More
Pfc. Oscar Ramero plays pool at a Single Marine Program Recreation Center at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 7, 2016. The center hosted a Super Bowl party which included free food and games for noncommissioned officer ran More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Staff Sergeant Albert Goodson, a combat instructor with the School of Infantry – West, will be awarded runner-up Marine Combat Instructor of the Year at a ceremony in Quantico, Virgini More
Howard Payne received a Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his exemplary service, April 19. The Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award is awarded to civilian employees in the Department of the Navy fo More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mackenzie T. White, center, with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, shows a AH-1W Cobra helicopter to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, at Camp Pendlet More
Private First Class Derek Pauletta, a mortarman with Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, half-loads a mortar in an M252 81mm Medium Extended Range Mortar, waiting for the More
U.S. Marine Corps infantry squad leaders assigned to School of Infantry West, Detachment Hawaii, build a terrain model during the Advanced Infantry Course (AIC) aboard Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, July 18, 201 More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lance A. Jackola, outgoing Commanding Officer, School of Infantry West, right, relinquishes command to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeff Holt, Commanding Officer, School of Infantry West, d More
Marines with Company A, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), prepare to fire the M2A1 .50 caliber heavy machine gun as part of their basic infantry training Sept. 20, 2016, at Marine Co More
KAHUKU TRAINING FACILITY – Lance Cpl. Anthony Acedo, a rifleman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and a Tuscon, Arizona, native, provides security during a patrol as part of a training exe More
Marines of Headquarters and Support Battalion, School of Infantry West conduct a pass in review during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. June 12, 2017. Lt. Col. Thompson served as the c More
U.S. Marines from School of Infantry-West, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, Recon Training Company participate in water survival training while attending the Basic Reconnaissance Preparation Course (BRPC) More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Kira Kozik, the first female Marine student to check in to the School of Infantry – West, stands in formation waiting for instruction on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the fi More
U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT), School of Infantry–West, conduct their final exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 29, 2018. Golf Co. is the first integrated male/fem More
A U.S. Marine, with Golf Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT), School of Infantry – West, conducts buddy rushes as one of the final exercises for MCT on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 30, 2018. Golf C More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Freismuth, commanding officer, Golf Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT), School of Infantry–West, speaks to attendees of the company's graduation on Camp Pendleton, C More
Sgt. Maj. Travis DeBarr, battalion sergeant major, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion (AITB), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Lt. Col. David Handy, battalion comma More
Sgt. Maj. Daniel Velis, battalion sergeant major, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT Bn), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), carries the battalion colors during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Bas More
Sgt. Wesley O. Hayes, musician, 1st Marine Division Band, stands during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 6, 2018. Lt. Col. Nicholas C. Nuzzo, outgoing commanding of More
U. S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffrey C. Holt, commanding officer, School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), shares stories about his time in the Marine Corps at SOI-W on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 13, More
180625-M-BH464-1004 U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffrey Holt, outgoing commanding officer, School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), speaks during a change of command ceremony at SOI-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, More
A U.S. Marine calculates the length of detonation cord during a demolition and explosives class, part of the Advanced Infantry Marine Course (AIMC) hosted by the School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), at the Kaneohe More
Staff Sgt. Serafin Salazar, Jr., center, is presented with the Master Gunnery Sergeant Gerardo Acevedo Award on May 29, 2019, during a ceremony at the School of Infantry West aboard Camp Pendleton, California. More
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company Class 7-20, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, conduct a bolt and bore check prior to a live-fire range at Range 210F on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, More
The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, known as “The Commandant’s Own,” marches into position during their performance at the 52 Area parade deck at the School of Infantry - West on Marine Corps Base Ca More
Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, wait to be lined out after live-fire training on Range 210F on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 12, 2020. The More
Students with Delta Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, close with their targets during a live-fire fire team rush training evolution at Range 215A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendlet More
A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, throws an M69 practice fuse grenade while taking a knee during a live-fire exercise at Range 202 on Marine Corps Base More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fire M27 infantry automatic rifles during a live-fire range at Range 215A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California More
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, conduct a weapons and head count before stepping off on a 20-kilometer conditioning hike at the Bravo Three Combat Town More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Wesley Collins, a student with Bravo Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, waits to fire an M240B medium machine gun during a machine gun qualification at Range 218 o More
U.S. Marines with the Scout Sniper Course, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fire M40A6 sniper rifles during a live-fire exercise on Range 223B on More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Norman Ballard, a student with the Scout Sniper Course, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, applies camouflage face paint at More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Frank Denault, the chief instructor for Infantry Unit Leader Course, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, poses for a studio portrait in 22 Area on Marine Co More
U.S. Marine Pvt. Nick Steenbock, a student with Kilo Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, stands ready to conduct live-fire training at Range 218A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pend More
U.S. Marines with India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, engage targets during live-fire training at Range 706 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 2, 2020 More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Matthew Crowder, the armory chief with India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, adjusts his night vision optics prior to guiding Marines on a night live More
U.S. Marine Cpl. David Jarboe, an engineer equipment operator with Headquarters and Support Battalion, School of Infantry - West, rakes brush during Operation Clean Sweep at the 52 Area on Marine Corps Base Cam More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fire an M240B medium machine gun at Range 218A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 22, 2020. The m More
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, engage targets during low-light live-fire training at Range 706 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. More
Cpl. Michael D. Currier, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, listens to instructions given before a stalking lane during Scout Sniper School on Wednesday in a remote training area near an inactive shipyard at Joint B More
Marines watch the Super Bowl at a Single Marine Program Recreation Center at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 7, 2016. The center hosted a party which included free food and games for noncommissioned officer ranks and belo More
U.S. Marines Capt. Mackenzie T. White, second left, the assistant operations officer, and Col. Michael J. Borgschulte, right, the commanding officer, both of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, show a More
Lance Cpl. Marcos Garcia, a mortarman with Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, hands an 81mm mortar round to a fellow Marine during training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lance A. Jackola, outgoing Commanding Officer, School of Infantry West, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug 11, 2016. (U.S. Marin More
Marines with Company A, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West (SOI-West), fire the M2A1 .50 caliber heavy machine gun as part of their basic infantry training Sept. 20, 2016, at Marine Corps Bas More
KAHUKU TRAINING FACILITY – A Marine provides security during a patrol as part of a training exercise aboard the Kahuku Training Facility, Sept. 20, 2016. The exercise is part of a 7-week-long training event kno More
U. S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Suzan Thompson, outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, School of Infantry West, speaks to the audience during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Pen More
U.S. Marine Col. Jeffery Holt, commanding officer, School of Infantry - West, and Sgt. Maj. Jonathon Groth, School of Infantry - West sergeant major, greets Pvt. Nathalie Lizama. She is the second female to arr More
U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT), School of Infantry – West, conduct their final exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 29, 2018. Golf Co. is the first integrated male/f More
U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT), School of Infantry–West, are recognized for being the top of the company during their graduation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2018. More
Sgt. Maj. Travis DeBarr, the outgoing sergeant major of Advanced Infantry Training Battalion (AITB), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), and Sgt. Maj. Jairo Fredonis, the incoming sergeant major of AITB, SOI-W, st More
Lt. Col. Brian O’Shea (Left), the incoming commanding officer, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT Bn), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), and Lt. Col. William Allen, the outgoing commanding officer, stand at a More
Marines with Infantry Training Battalion (ITB), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), bow their heads in prayer during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 6, 2018. After se More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kyle Stoddard, inbound commanding officer, School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), receives the regimental colors from Col. Jeffrey Holt, outgoing commanding officer, during a change of command More
U.S. Marines conduct a demolition and explosives class, part of the Advanced Infantry Marine Course (AIMC) hosted by the School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), at the Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, Marine Corps More
Staff Sgt. Serafin Salazar, Jr., left, speaks with Lidia Acevedo, widow of Master Gunnery Sgt. Gerardo Acevedo, after being presented with the Master Gunnery Sergeant Gerardo Acevedo Award on May 29, 2019, duri More
U.S. Marine Pvt. Nicholas Berndt, a student with Charlie Company Class 7-20, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, listens to instructions during a live-fire range at Range 210F on Marine Corp More
The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, known as “The Commandant’s Own,” begins to perform at the 52 Area parade deck at the School of Infantry - West on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Mar More
Marines with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fire while closing with their targets on Range 210F on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 12, 2020. The Marines More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Austin List, a student with Delta Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, gives a hand signal to move forward during a live-fire fire team rush training evolution at Ra More
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, wait for a personal protective equipment inspection before a live-fire exercise at Range 202 on Marine Corps Base Camp More
A U.S. Marine with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a live-fire range at Range 215A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Califo More
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, conduct a 20-kilometer conditioning hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2020. Conditioning hi More
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fire an M240B medium machine gun during a machine gun pre-qualification at Range 218 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, More
A U.S. Marine with the Scout Sniper Course, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, applies camouflage face paint at the Scout Sniper Course classroom o More
A U.S. Marine with Kilo Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, loads 5.56 mm ammunition before conducting live-fire training at Range 218A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cal More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Yesenia Solis, a platoon sergeant with India Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, briefs Marines on the course of fire at Range 706 on Marine Corps Base C More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Abdon Tovarcovarrubias, a warehouse clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion, School of Infantry-West, rakes brush during Operation Clean Sweep at the 52 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pen More
A U.S. Marine with Kilo Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, fires an M240B medium machine gun at Range 218A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 22, 2020. The More
U.S. Marine Pvt. Austyn White, a student with Fox Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, engages targets during live-fire training at Range 706 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton More
Marines attempt to spot a target through a dense forest of tall grass and trees during a stalking lane of scout sniper school on Feb. 9 at a remote training area near an inactive shipyard at Joint Base Pearl Ha More
Students of the School of Infantry West report for check-in with the Student Administration Company to begin training with Fox Company in Marine Combat Training, Camp Pendleton, Nov. 17. Marine Combat Training More
Pvt. Jagger Roche grabs free snacks at a Single Marine Program Recreation Center at Camp Pendleton, Feb. 7, 2016. The center hosted a Super Bowl party which included free food and games for noncommissioned offi More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael J. Borgschulte, bottom, the commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, shows the inside of a AH-1W Cobra helicopter to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, More
Marines with Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division work together in cramped quarters providing firepower from the M252 81mm Medium Extended Range Mortar onto targets aboard More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeff Holt, Commanding Officer, School of Infantry West, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug 11, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lan More
KAHUKU TRAINING FACILITY – A Marine aids a simulated casualty after an ambush as part of a training exercise aboard the Kahuku Training Facility, Sept. 20, 2016. The exercise is part of a 7-week-long training k More
A belt of rounds feed into an M2A1 .50 caliber heavy machine gun as a Marinewith Company A, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West (SOI-West), fires as part of basic infantry training Sept. 20, 20 More
U. S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Suzan Thompson, outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, School of Infantry West, receives the Meritorious Service Award during a change of command ceremony More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Savana Anderson steps off the bus to the School of Infantry - West on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2018. This marks the first male-female integrated Marine Combat Training company on the We More
U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT), School of Infantry–West, stand at attention during their graduation at the SOI-W parade deck on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2018. Gol More
Lt. Col. David Handy, battalion commanding officer, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion (AITB), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), passes the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Jairo Fredonis, the incomi More
Lt. Col. William Allen, the outgoing commanding officer, Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT Bn), School of Infantry-West (SOI-W), receives the battalion colors from Sgt. Maj. Daniel Velis, battalion sergeant More
Staff Sgt. Timothy F. Olsen, combat instructor, Infantry Training Battalion (ITB), School of Infantry-West, narrates a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 6, 2018. Lt. C More