Service members with United States and Iraqi Army and Air Force walk through a check point leading into an Iraqi Air Force base July 20. It was the first time intelligence soldiers from the 6th Iraqi Army Divis More
Col. Roy A. Osborn, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses the students of Abbey Reinke Elementary School Jan. 7 in Temecula, Calif. Osborn returned “Wolfie”, the school’s mascot, on beha More
Corporal Ricardo J. Figueroa, an electrician and non-commissioned officer in charge of Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System serving with Utilities Platoon, Regimental Combat Team 5, inspects a More
Juan Dominguez sings a song written for fallen comrades after the unveiling of a “smart home” for him and his family here, Sept. 11, 2012. The Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation, the Gary Sinise Founda More
Sergeant Ronny Pool, a platoon sergeant with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, was on his usual commute home to Hemet, Calif., when he jumped into action and used hi More
Chief Petty Officer Patrick K. McCormick, the senior enlisted leader with the religious ministry team, 1st Marine Division Chaplain’s Office, leads a hike in celebration of the 237th birthday of the U.S. Navy h More
Marines volunteers with Marine Aircraft Group 39 pose for a group photo after a Temecula Valley Challenger Baseball Program game at Temeku Park in Temecula, Calif., March 16. These Marines volunteered to help 9 More
Marines with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a Marine Corps Birthday ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 7, 2013. During the ceremony, the compan More
Corporal Jacob Martinez, right, administrative specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices throwing a training grenade while Sgt. Lewis Craparotta, special intelligence systems administrator, 15th MEU More
Corporal Richard Hernandez, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a plate of food during a holiday meal at the 21 Area Single Marine Program recreation center aboard Camp Pendleton, More
Lieutenant Cmdr. David Dinkins, left, chaplain, and Cpl. Richard Hernandez, data network specialist, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assemble a box during a volunteer event at The Angel's Depot in More
Sergeant Richard Hernandez, cyber network technician, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands with his longboard aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 13, 2014. Hernandez, 22, is from Temecula, Calif. (U.S. Marine More
Five-hundred-ten members of the Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Diego delayed entry program participate in the annual poolee olympics aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12. Events include More
U.S. Marine veteran Lance Cpl. Erik Galvin leaps from an obstacle during Tough Mudder SoCal in Temecula, Calif., Oct. 25. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile military style obstacle course that focuses on endurance an More
Staff Sgt. Curtis Rankin, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Temecula, presents Demetric Felton with a jersey for the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at Great Oak High School in Temecula, More
Staff Sgt. Jerry Sanchez, 305th Engineer Company, Camp Pendleton, Calif., explains about the different types of Humvees. Other Soldiers answer questions about the Army Reserve during the SoCal Tough Mudder in T More
Ray Duffy, a massage therapist student from Oceanside, Calif., challenges himself at the Army Reserve challenge flanked by drill sergeants from 2nd Battalion, 413th Regiment, 95th Training Division at the 2015 More
Reservists motivate Tough Mudders at the “Berlin Wall.” Army Reserve Soldiers also answer questions during the SoCal Tough Mudder in Temecula, Calif. Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2015.
The Army Reserve hosts a fitness challenge. Drill Sgt. Maria Florez, Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 413th Regiment, 95th Training Division, March Air Force Base, Calif., motivates a challenger to push till the e More
The Army Reserve hosts a fitness challenge. Reserve drill sergeants motivated challengers to complete the course consisting of a weighted sled push and pull, low crawling, push ups, and pull ups. Other Soldiers 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
Staff Sgt. Juan Lopez, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shows members of the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club how to wear the EOD bomb More
Nicki Johnson, widow of Marine Sgt. Trevor J. Johnson, shows photos of her late husband from her mobile phone at the unveiling of the Honoring Our Fallen Memorial Wall May 30 in Long Beach, Calif. “People hear More
Corpsmen from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., prepare to partake in the presentation of colors during the 118th Hospital Corpsman Ball at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temec More
From left to right, Col. Aaron Barta, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District commander; Rep. Ken Calvert, 42nd Congressional District, California; and Jason Uhley, general manager of the Riverside Co More
U.S. Marines and local leaders eat lunch during the City of Temecula Luncheon at the Marine Memorial Golf Course on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 25, 2019. The luncheon was held in an effo More
Staff Sgt. Brandon Cooper, a recruiter with Recruiting Station San Diego, Recruiting Sub Station Temecula, inspects a cadet at Murrieta Mesa High School, Temecula, California, December 7, 2019. Navy Junior Rese More
An Iraqi Air Force officer explains to Iraqi Army soldiers how information is processed into the system used to view intelligence, security and reconnaissance video from aerial assets July 20. The two militari More
A flag flown aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu is raised on the flagpole of Abbey Reinke Elementary School during a ceremony Jan. 7 in Temecula, Calif. The flag, along with “Wolfie,” the school’s m More
Major General Ronald L. Bailey, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, addresses the audience after the unveiling of a “smart home” for a disabled Marine combat veteran here, Sept. 11, 2012. The Stephen More
Logan Webdell, a 5-year-old with the Marlins, swings his bat during a Temecula Valley Challenger Baseball Program game at Temeku Park in Temecula, Calif., March 16. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Mar More
Corporal Jennifer Visconti, embarkation specialist, Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, reads the commandant’s Marine Corps Birthday message during a Marine Corps Bir More
Sergeant Jonathan Ayala, left, cyber network operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices throwing a training grenade while Sgt. Lewis Craparotta, special intelligence systems administrator, 15th MEU, en More
Corporal Richard Hernandez, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits to be served a slice of turkey during a holiday meal at the 21 Area Single Marine Program recreation center aboard Camp More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Rylan Burchell, left, hospital corpsman, and Sgt. Chester Ginter, motor transportation chief, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assemble a box during a volunteer event at The More
Sergeant Richard Hernandez, cyber network technician, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides his longboard aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 13, 2014. Hernandez, 22, is from Temecula, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps More
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers from the 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command prepare for the start of Tough Mudder SoCal 2014 in Temecula, Calif., Oct. 25. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile military style obstacle co More
Demetric Felton, a Great Oak High School senior football player, presents a ball for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl during a jersey presentation in Temecula, Calif., Oct. 1. Felton will be playing for the More
Army Reserve Soldier Spc. Adam Holbrook, 2nd Battalion, 413th Regiment, 95th Training Division, March Air Force Base, Calif., goes through the SoCal Tough Mudder with his wife, after completing the course himse 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
Members of the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club learn about various Explosive Ordnance Disposal mines during the team’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 14, 2016. The Marines of 1st Marine Logistics Group More
Capt. John Lamberton, commanding officer, Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital, Twentynine Palms, Calif., speaks to his sailors at the beginning of the 118th Hospital Corpsman Ball at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Tem More
Representatives with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, the City of Temecula, Riverside County Flood Control District and Rep. Ken Calvert, 42nd Congressional District, look at Phase 1 of th More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, left, and Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, the sergeant major and commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, greet guests from the city More
Staff Sgt. Valeria Monarres, a recruiter with Recruiting Station San Diego, Recruiting Sub Station Temecula, inspects cadets at Murrieta Mesa High School, Temecula, California, December 7, 2019. Navy Junior Res More
United States and Iraqi Army and Air Force members pack into the cabin of a King Air 350 aircraft, an intelligence, security and reconnaissance asset used by IAF to monitor its operational environment, July 20 More
Christine Boyd, principal of Abbey Reinke Elementary School and Nic Cutka, student body president, display “Wolfie” and his promotion warrant during a ceremony Jan. 7 in Temecula, Calif. “Wolfie,” the school’s More
Corporal Ricardo J. Figueroa, an electrician and non-commissioned officer in charge of Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System serving with Utilities Platoon, Regimental Combat Team 5, volunteers More
Actor Gary Sinise addresses the audience after the unveiling of a “smart home” for a disabled Marine combat veteran here, Sept. 11, 2012. The Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation, the Gary Sinise Foundat More
Sergeant Ronny Pool, a platoon sergeant with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Staff Sgt. Javier Acosta, a platoon sergeant with Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amp More
Logan Webdell, a 5-year-old with the Marlins, runs to first base during a Temecula Valley Challenger Baseball Program game at Temeku Park in Temecula, Calif., March 16. Most of the special needs children playin More
First Sgt. Michael Cato, company first sergeant, Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speaks to Marines during a Marine Corps Birthday ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit wait for their chance to throw their M67 Fragmentation Hand Grenades during a small-arms training exercise at Range 111 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 25. Th More
Corporal Rene Gonzalez, left, and Cpl. Richard Hernandez, both data network specialists, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, enjoy each other's company during a holiday meal at the 21 Area Single Marine Program rec More
Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit assemble boxes during a volunteer event at The Angel's Depot in Vista, Calif., Jan. 10, 2014. More than 10 Marines and sailors with the 15th MEU volun More
Pfc. Cherokee Garcia, a firefighter with the 163rd Ordnance Company, operates the sirens in an Army Reserve fire truck during Tough Mudder SoCal in Temecula, Calif., Oct. 25. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile milita More
Demetric Felton, a senior from Great Oak High School in Temecula, Calif., has been selected to participate in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jan. 3 in Carson, Calif. The student athletes selected for More
A competitor at the 2015 Southern California Tough Mudder in Temecula, Calif., Oct. 31, 2015, attempts the “Berlin Wall,” one of the 21 obstacles in this year’s event, flanked by Army Reserve Soldiers from the 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
A member of the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club controls an Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot during the team’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 14, 2016. The Marines of 1st Marine Logistics Group came t More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Matthew Hackett, left, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, greets Betsy Lowery, the assistant to the city manager for the city of Temec More
An Iraqi Air Force officer explains the exterior surveillance capabilities to and Iraqi Army soldier during a tour of New Muthana Air Base, July 20. IA intelligence soldiers were invited onto the air base to be More
Two students from Abbey Reinke Elementary School hold up a welcome home sign for “Wolfie” during a ceremony at the school Jan. 7 in Temecula, Calif. Wolfie spent seven months with the Marines and sailors of the More
Juan Dominguez and his wife, Alexis, hold hands during the unveiling of a “smart home” donated to him and his family here, Sept. 11, 2012. The Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation, the Gary Sinise Founda More
Lance Cpl. Eric Hummitzsch, an assistant coach and Marine Aircraft Group 39 volunteer and Sheboygan, Wis., native, talks to Annie Elkins, a 5-year-old player with the Phillies, as Andrew Appel, another voluntee More
Gunnery Sgt. Phillips Veracruz, headquarters camp commandant, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a range safety brief during a small-arms training exercise at Range 111 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. More
Sergeant Maj. John Scott, left, sergeant major, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, captures a moment during a holiday meal at the 21 Area Single Marine Program recreation center aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., on D More
Corporal Richard Hernandez, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to package bags of oatmeal during a volunteer event at The Angel's Depot in Vista, Calif., Jan. 10, 2014. More than More
Sergeant Richard Hernandez, cyber network technician, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits on his longboard aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 13, 2014. Hernandez, 22, is from Temecula, Calif. (U.S. Marine Cor More
Spc. Nick Gonzalez, human resource specialist with the 7230th Medical Support Unit, gives high-fives to Tough Mudder SoCal participants in Temecula, Calif., Oct. 25. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile military style More
Captain Catherine Zeigler, the executive officer for Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Diego, presents Demetric Felton with a jersey for the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at Great Oak High School in T More
A competitor at the 2015 Southern California Tough Mudder in Temecula, Calif., Oct. 31, 2015, attempts the “Berlin Wall,” one of the 21 obstacles in this year’s event, flanked by Pfc. Dane E. Shoebotham, a comb More
Marines celebrate during 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 ran More
A member of the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club rides a 624 KR Tram during the team’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 14, 2016. The Marines of 1st Marine Logistics Group came together to create a true M More
Corpsmen recite the hospital corpsman pledge during the 118th Hospital Corpsman Ball at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula Calif., June 17, 2016. Corpsmen recite the pledge every year to remember the dedica More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives his remarks during a luncheon with local community leaders at the Marine Mem More
Staff Sgt. Timothy Fergason, a recruiter with Recruiting Station San Diego, Recruiting Sub Station Temecula, inspects cadets at Murrieta Mesa High School, Temecula, California, December 7, 2019. Navy Junior Res More
A color guard from 1st Marine Division stands at parade rest during the unveiling of a “smart home” for a disabled Marine combat veteran here, Sept. 11, 2012. The Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation, th More
Staff Sgt. Javier Acosta, a platoon sergeant with Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, was on his usual commute home to Hemet, Calif., when he jumped into action and used his combat life saving ski More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare for their first string of fire during a small arms training exercise at Range 111 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 25. The training focused on enhancin More
Marines pick out gifts provided by the City of Anaheim Adoption Committee and Kay Lozano, of Orange County, during a holiday meal at the 21 Area Single Marine Program recreation center aboard Camp Pendleton, Ca More
Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit packages bags of oatmeal during a volunteer event at The Angel's Depot in Vista, Calif., Jan. 10, 2014. More than 10 Marines and sailors with the 15th More
Spc. Celso Gonzalez, a firefighter with the 163rd Ordnance Company, sprays participants with water during Tough Mudder SoCal in Temecula, Calif., Oct. 25. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile military style obstacle co More
Members of the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club ride a 624 KR Tram during the team’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 14, 2016. The Marines of 1st Marine Logistics Group came together to create a true Mar More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Matthew R. Hackett, left, and Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, center, the sergeant major and commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speak with Aaro More
Recruiters with Recruiting Station San Diego, Recruiting Sub Station Temecula, inpsect cadets at Murrieta Mesa High School, Temecula, California, December 7, 2019. Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cad More
EAST CHINA SEA (July 9, 2020) U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Elizabeth Sorensen, from Temecula, Calif., cleans passive counter measures of of an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Scorpions” More
Temecula Mayor Chuck Washington addresses the audience, including Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, during the unveiling of a “smart home” for a disabled Marine combat veteran here, Sept. 11, More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fire at targets during a small-arms training exercise at Range 111 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 25. The training focused on enhancing the unit's confidence More
Pfc. Oscar Aguilar, 1017th Quartermaster Company, plays music to motivate participants during Tough Mudder SoCal at Temecula, Calif., Oct. 25. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile military style obstacle course that fo More
Members of the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club aim a .50-caliber machine gun in the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer during the team’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15, 2016. The Marines of 1st M More