Lance Cpl. Vincent H. Wong, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron rifle detail presents arms during retired Sgt. Maj. Ken Runyan’s memorial service at the Marine Memorial Chapel here June 10. (Marine photo/Cpl More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron are served home-cooked meals during a unit function, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2011. H&HS Marines, spouses and the Fa More
U.S. Marine Master Sgt. John B. Bass III with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron stands at attention before the playing of the national anthem during his retirement ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakun More
The I Marine Expeditionary Force battle colors wave during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 12, 2012. U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, com More
Coalition forces personnel listen as U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks during a town hall meeting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon More
A young Afghan boy smiles as he looks back at the camera as his sister carries him during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals More
A young Afghan child looks at the camera during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces together to discuss c More
U.S. Marines grapple as others conduct a circuit course during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) black belt course on Camp Tombstone, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 16, 2012. Marines participated More
U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division (Forward), Combat Camera, prepare their equipment to document part of the 2013 Marine Corps Birthday Message, Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 17, 2012 More
Food is served to a U.S. Marine during a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron unit function, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2011. H&HS Marines, spouses and the Family Readiness officer made More
Station residents watch a presentation on the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 during a remembrance service at the Marine Memorial Chapel here Sunday. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Sept. 11 Freedom Wa More
U.S. Marines present the colors during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 12, 2012. U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, commanding general of I More
Coalition nation flags are displayed during a town hall meeting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arrived in Afghanistan to speak wit More
A young Afghan child unwraps a candy during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces together to discuss curre More
Afghan children shy away from the camera during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces together to discuss c More
U.S. Marines grapple during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) black belt course on Camp Tombstone, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 16, 2012. Marines participated in a combat conditioning circuit c More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Rudy, combat videographer, Combat Camera, 1st Marine Division (Fwd), conducts a white balance check on his camera before documenting part of the 2013 Marine Corps Birthday Messa More
Heather Jones (right), a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron spouse, serves a home-cooked meal during a unit function, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2011. H&HS Marines, spouses and the Fa More
Hironaka Yoshihiro, a station firefighter, rings a bell during the bell ceremony at the Marine Memorial Chapel here Sunday in remembrance of those lost during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Marine C More
A U.S. Marine renders a salute during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 12, 2012. U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, commanding general of I More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Rudy, combat videographer, Combat Camera, 1st Marine Division (Fwd), conducts a fuction check on his camera before documenting part of the 2013 Marine Corps Birthday Message, Ca More
The photo of retired Sgt. Maj. Ken Runyan is put on display along with his medals and the American flag during his memorial service at the Marine Memorial Chapel here June 10. Runyan was buried at sea as his fi More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron wait in line for a home-cooked meal during a unit function, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2011. H&HS Marines, spouses and More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan (right), commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Michael F. Jones, sergeant major, II MEF (FWD), prepare to case the II MEF battle colors More
U.S. Marines box during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) black belt course on Camp Tombstone, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 16, 2012. Marines participated in a combat conditioning circuit cours More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Marcus J. Kuiper, combat videographer, Combat Camera, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd), puts a mic on Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, before documenting part of More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan (right), commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Michael F. Jones, sergeant major, II MEF (FWD), case the II MEF battle colors during a tr More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Harrison L.Tanksley, sergeant major, Regional Command (Southwest), calls attention on deck as U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arrives aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afgh More
A young Afghan child stares at the camera during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces together to discuss More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua F. Vance, advisor with the 215th Corps Advisor team, throws punches with large rocks during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) black belt course on Camp Tombstone, Helmand More
Beverages are cooled in ice for U.S. Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron during a unit function, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2011. H&HS Marines, spouses and the More
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta walks into the Camp Leatherneck town hall, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arrived in Afghanistan to speak with coali More
Poppy flowers can be seen in between two compound walls that surrounds the location where a shura was conducted in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afg More
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 Benjamin E. Barr, officer in charge, Combat Camera, 1st Marine Division (Fwd), adjusts Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps', gear before documenting part of th More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan (right), commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Michael F. Jones, sergeant major, II MEF (FWD), render a salute to the II MEF battle colo More
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks to coalition forces during a town hall meeting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arrive More
U.S. Marines pass fruit out to Afghan nationals during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces together to di More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael F. Jones, sergeant major, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), carries the Regional Command (Southwest) colors during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, More
Fruit is passed out to Local Afghans during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces together to discuss curre More
A young Afghan girl covers her face from the camera during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces together t More
Megan Coletta, a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron spouse, serves a home-cooked meal during a unit function, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2011. H&HS Marines, spouses and the Family Rea More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan (left), commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), recieves the Regional Command (Southwest) battle colors from Sgt. Maj. Michael F. Jones, sergeant majo More
U.S. Marines conduct a circuit course during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) black belt course on Camp Tombstone, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 16, 2012. Marines participated in a combat condi More
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 Benjamin E. Barr, officer in charge, Combat Camera, 1st Marine Division (Fwd), adjusts Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps', gear before document More
U.S. Marine Cpl. David A. Molz, advisor with the 215th Corps Advisor Team, throws punches with large rocks during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) black belt course on Camp Tombstone, Helmand provinc More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), passes the Regional Command (Southwest) colors to U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, commanding gener More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Genesis L. Nanez, with the female engagement team, shows Afghan children her camera during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Albert J. Carls, combat videographer, Combat Camera, 1st Marine Division (Fwd), adjusts Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps', gear before documenting part of the 20 More
Various desserts were made for the U.S. Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron during a unit function, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2011. H&HS Marines, spouses and More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus (right), commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Harrison L.Tanksley, sergeant major, I MEF (Fwd), uncase the I MEF battle colors du More
A young Afghan girl holds her brother during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces together to discuss curr More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Andrew J. Marsh, advisor with the 215th Corps Advisor Team, flips a tire during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) black belt course on Camp Tombstone, Helmand province, Afghanistan More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Albert J. Carls, left, combat videographer, Combat Camera, 1st Marine Division (Fwd), directs Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, center, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, serge More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Peter W. Ferral, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, serves food during a unit function, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2011. H&HS Marines, spouses and the Family Re More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus (right), commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Harrison L.Tanksley, sergeant major, I MEF (Fwd), unfurl the I MEF battle colors du More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Elizabeth Cisneros, combat correspondent, American Forces Network Afghanistan, captures motion imagery during a town hall meeting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 1 More
U.S. Marines with Combat Camera, hold cue cards and capture motion imagery of Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps in order to More
Children sit and stand along a set of stairs during a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron unit function, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2011. H&HS Marines, spouses and the Family Readiness More
Sir William Patey, British ambassador to Afghanistan, addresses the crowd during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 12, 2012. U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Ch More
U.S. Marines listen as U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks during a town hall meeting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arr More
An Afghan child eats a piece of fruit during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces together to discuss curr More
U.S. Marines Chief Warrant Officer 2 Benjamin E. Barr, left, officer in charge, Combat Camera, 1st Marine Division (Fwd), and Lance Cpl. Devin G. Jantzi, graphic specialist, Combat Camera, Regional Command (Sou More
Catriona Laing, Head of Mission Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team, addresses the crowd during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 12, 2012. U.S. M More
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta listens as a U.S. Marine addresses him with a question during a town hall meeting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. U.S. Defense Sec More