U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Donald McClester, a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, briefs the team leaders of the U.S. military branches during the opening ceremony of the 59th Annual Interservice Rifl More
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Matthew Lane, a rifleman with 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, grabs a round at the 200 yard-line during the 59th Annual Interservice Rifle Championship matches at Marine C More
U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Corps Band perform at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 2, 2020. The Quantico Marine Corps Band is one of the oldest ensembles in the Marine Corps, More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Angelo M. Alano, assault amphibious vehicle Marine, with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion (2nd AAVBN), 2nd Marine Division (2nd MARDIV), observes the start of the Gator Skin More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battery, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division prepares to conduct squad on squad urban clearing procedures at Camp Geiger, N.C. Oct. 5, 2017. 10th Marines conducted the exerc More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charles Oberkrum, left, and Cpl. Bradley Ellis with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, alongside coalition forces, prepare to perform offloading procedures using Land Craft Air Cushion More
French Foreign Legionaires perform a Section Gunnery alongside Alpha Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, using the MX10 tank in Jacksonville, NC, Oct. 25, 2017. Bold Alligator 17 is a large-scale exercise focused on a More
A noncommissioned officer sword sits on display next to the ceremonial birthday cake during the Marine Corps Installations East Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Goettge Memorial Field House aboard Marine Corps Ba More
U.S. Navy Capt. Phillip Hedges cuts the ceremonial cake at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 27, 2017. This year's Chaplain Corps Ball celebrated 242 years since the formation of the More
The POW/MIA table is displayed during the 242nd Chaplain Corps Anniversary at the Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 27, 2017. This year marks the celebration of 242 years since the More
M69 practice hand grenades are staged, ready to be issued to Echo Co., 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment in order to conduct a practice grenade range during a Deployment for Training (DFT) on Fort AP Hill, VA, More
A U.S. Marine infantry assaultmen with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment prepares a Bangalore for a live demolitions range during a Deployment for Training (DFT) on Fort AP Hill, VA, Dec. 2, 2017. (U.S. Marine More
U.S. Marines with Company G., 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, conduct a twenty kilometer hike during a Deployment for Training (DFT) on Fort AP Hill, VA, Dec. 4, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. More
U.S. Marines with Company F., 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, stage before performing a night live fire assault range using PVS-14 Night Vision Devices during a Deployment for Training (DFT) on Fort AP Hill More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John K. Love, 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, visits the Marines of Combined Anti-Armor Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during a Deployment for Training (DFT) on Fo More
U.S. Marines with the Combined Anti-Armor Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, prepare to fire an FGM-148 Javelin Missile while conducting a Battle Drill during a Deployment for Training (DFT) on Fort AP H More
U.S. Marines with Company F., 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, fire a high explosive round from an M224 60mm Lightweight Mortar during a Deployment for Training (DFT) on Fort AP Hill, VA, Dec. 7, 2017. (U.S. More
U.S. Marines with Company G., 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, check araound a corner before entering a simulated house to perform house clearing techniques during a Deployment for Training (DFT) on Fort AP More
A U.S. Marine with Company E., 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, throws a Raven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to conduct range reconnaissance prior to performing a company level attack range during a Deployment for More
A U.S. Marine with Company G., 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, posts outbound security on a patrol while performing a company level attack range during a Deployment for Training (DFT) on Fort AP Hill, VA., More
A U.S. Sailor with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, performs parachute operations and insertion techniques in Temple, TX, Jan. 20, 2018. The purpose of freefall insertion traini More
A Short SC.7 Skyvan, a civilian aircraft, used by Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, is staged outside of a hangar in Temple, TX, Jan. 22, 2018. The purpose of freefall insertion More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct a 3 mile conditioning hike during Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training, Bridgeport, Ca., Jan. 23, 2018. The Mar More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, check gear prior to performing parachute operations and insertion techniques in Temple, TX, Jan. 23, 2018. The pur More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct a conditioning hike during Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training, Bridgeport, Ca., Jan. 24, 2018. The Marines wit More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Hill with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, puts on gear for parachute operations and insertion techniques in the dark in Temple, TX, Jan. 24, 2018. More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, perform day and night parachute operations and insertion techniques in Temple, TX, Jan. 22, 2018. The purpose of f More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zabala with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, takes a break during a movement to the field aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warefare Training Cen More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division get there first skiing class during Marine Corps Mountain Warefare Training, Bridgeport, Cal. Jan. 27 2018. Marines with K More
A Short SC.7 Skyvan, a civilian aircraft, used by Charlie Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, is staged outside of a hangar in Temple, TX, Jan. 27, 2018. The purpose of freefall insertion More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participate in an improvised explosive device (IED) lane aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warefare Training Center, Bridgeport More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division begin to ski for training during Marine Corps Mountain Warefare Training, Bridgeport, CA., Jan. 30, 2018. Marines with Kil More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Equan Etienne, squad leader with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division conducts a simulated patrol during Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training, Bridgeport, Ca., More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Simmons, squad leader with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division sights in to scan the area during Mountain Warfare Training (MTX) Bridgeport, Ca., F More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st. Sgt. Scott Hemenway, company first sergeant with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division waits to ski during Mountain Warfare Training (MTX) Bridgeport, Ca., More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st. Sgt. Scott Hemenway, company first sergeant with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conducts a live fire range exercise during Mountain Warfare Training More
U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) say goodbye to family and friends during the unit's departure from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines a More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Nelson, platoon sergeant with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division lines up the compass of the weapon during Mountain Warfare Training (MTX More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Equan Etienne, squad leader with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division leads his squad during a tactical movement during Mountain Warfare Training (MTX) Bridgeport More
U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General David W. Maxwell, commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, visits Marines from Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division on the range dur More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) fire an M240B Machine Gun during an Infantry Squad Battle Course (ISBC) range on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richards More
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fire their M224A1 60mm Mortars on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, March 2, 2018. Marines with Kilo Co. More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Anica Logan with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division provides security during an Infantry Squad Battle Course (ISBC) range on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richar More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (v38), 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV) and U.S. Army Special Forces conduct a tactical movement to their objective while conducting Military Operations in Ur More
Adam Bock, food service specialist, Camp Geiger Mess Hall 640, Sodexo, peels a carrot during the commanding general’s culinary arts team of the quarter competition at Yale Haerter Mess Hall on Marine Corps Base More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) formally activated the newly formed Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) during an inauguration ceremony on JGSDF’s Camp Ainoura, Sasebo, Japan, April 6, 2018. The More
U.S. Marines with Marine Security Guard Detachment Hanoi eat breakfast with Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, middle, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, at the Marine House in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 8, 2018. More
Staff Sgt. Evan Ouellete, center, combat instructor, Charlie Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry East, delivers a brief during a boresight training event on Camp Geiger, N.C., April 25, 201 More
Col. Russell Burton, rear left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, poses for a group photo with awardees during the Presidential Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at MCAS New River More
Yolanda Mayo, deputy operations director, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), gives her remarks during the Presidential Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. More
Brian Gellar, a civilian contactor with Marine Corps Air Station New River, participates in a highway clean-up on Highway 17 outside MCAS New River, April 27. The highway clean-up was a part of the Spring Clean More
Civilian contractors from Marine Corps Air Station New River conduct a highway clean-up on Highway 17 outside MCAS New River, April 27, 2018. The highway clean-up was a part of the Spring Clean 2018 event in ob More
High Explosive Dual Purpose Dual Mode 83mm rockets are lined up for a live-fire exercise at the K-505 rocket range on Camp Geiger, N.C., April 30, 2018. Marines conducted the live-fire exercise with the Mk-153 More
Staff Sgt. Shawn Sanville, combat instructor, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry East, delivers a safety brief before conducting a live-fire exercise at the K-505 rocket range on Camp Geiger, N.C., More
Counsilor Yamada Hiroshi, Japan Diet Upper House Member, discusses key civil-military affairs concerning U.S. Marine Corps equities in Japan and the Indo-Pacific region during a meeting with U.S. Marine Corps L More
Staff Sgt. Shawn Sanville, right, combat instructor, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry East, delivers a safety brief before conducting a live-fire exercise at the K-505 rocket range on Camp Geiger More
Marines with Charlie Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry East, plan their course of action during a basic skills retention exercise on Camp Geiger, N.C., May 1, 2018. The BSRE is the culmin More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct an amphibious movement aboard an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) during the unit's Marine Corps Combat Readiness More
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, participate in the basic swim qualification course at the Area 5 Training Tank on MCB Camp Lejeu More
Marine food service specialists with Marine Corps Installations East participate in Culinary Foundation Training hosted by Sodexo at Mess Hall 128, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 11. The training teaches More
Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in embassy reinforcement training at the Infantry Immersion Training facility More
Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez, combat photographer, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, leads his team during log lifts while participating in a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) More
Alan Steinhaurer, conservation law enforcement officer, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, qualifies at the K507 Range, Camp Lejeune, Aug. 28, 2018. CLEOs work to protect and preserve the base's many natura More
U.S. Marines participate in the Training and Education Command and Single Marine Program shooting competition at Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sep. 25, 2018. The competition was h More
The official party renders honors at the Headquarters and Service Battalion post and relief ceremony held at Little Hall, Quantico, Va., Sep. 28, 2018. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Thomas Johnson, outgoing serge More
U. S. Marine officer candidates participate in an obstacle course event, at Officer Candidate School, Quantico, Va., Oct. 9, 2018. The Candidates must go through weeks of rigorous training in order to become co More
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363), arrives at the Waimea District Park arrive a day prior of the Waimea Fall Festival to be set up as a static display, Oct. 12, 2018. V More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, participate in Waimea Fall Festival with inflatable bumper balls at the Waimea District Park, Oct. 13, 2018. VMM-363 flew one of their aircraft from More
U.S. Marine Corps crew chiefs with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 inspect their UH-1Y Venom helicopter prior to conducting live-fire training at the Pohakuloa Training Area, Oct. 14, 2018. The squa More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Phillip Anderson, the newly appointed squadron sergeant major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, speaks to guests during an appointment ceremony, Oct. 19, 2018. VMM-363, More
Karnig Ohannessian, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Environmental), meets with cultural, operational and environmental leaders with Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), during a visit to MCBH, Oct. 24, More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), collect rubbish and trash during a Pride of the Peninsula event, MCBH, Oct. 25, 2018. Pride of the Peninsula assists the base Inspector More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith, the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commander of Marine Forces Japan, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 24, Marine Corps More
Quantico Ceremonial Platoon Color Guard pose’s for a photo with the runners of the 12th annual Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) 10K, D.C., Oct. 28, 2017. The race shared 6.2 miles of the full marathon course, spann More
Participant marches with flags during the Marine Corps Marathon at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Oct. 28, 2018. Also known as "The People's Marathon," the 26.2 mile race drew roughly 30,000 par More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Aviation Ordnance, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, conduct warm-up exercises prior to a motivated run on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Mari More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 conducted chemical/biological and decontamination training utilizing the Aircrew Chem Bio Respirator Protective Assembly, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 1, More
U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment practice baton-blocking techniques during an OC spray course at Værnes Air Station, Norway, Nov. 2, 2018. The course was held to provide Marines with the expe More
U.S. Marines attach a M240B machine gun on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle during the end of Exercise Trident Juncture 18 ceremony at Værnes Air Station, Norway, Nov. 7, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 a More
Members of the Canadian armed forces, U.S. Marines and local emergency services pose for a photo before completing a polar bear plunge in Orkanger, Norway, Nov. 8, 2018. The participants jumped into the 50-degr More
Students with Mokapu Elementary School take a tour of the Nu’ Upia Ponds during a field trip, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 14, 2018. The base’s Environmental Department partnered with the school to host a cul More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division and members from the community participate in the 63rd annual Jacksonville-Onslow Christmas Holiday Parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Nov 17, 2018. The parade featured abou More
A Norwegian news reporter for NRK Norwegian network interviews U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 (MRF-E) at Vaernes Air Base, Norway, Nov. 19, 2018. The Marines were selected to be the parti More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. John Kelsch, the engineer chief for U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, leads a motivational run for Combat Assault Company (CAC), 3rd Marine Regiment, on Marine Corps Base More
Families decorate cookies during the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on The Landing at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Dec. 2, 2018. The annual event is sponsored by the Marine Corps Community Services More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) 19.1 hike during Exercise Winter Warrior in Haltdalen, Norway, Dec. 3, 2018. The three-week exercise tested the Marines’ abilities to adapt to harsh weat More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford gives his remarks to U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 19.1 (MRF-E)during the 2018 USO Holiday Tour at Vaernes Air Base, Norway, Dec. 21, 2018. For over 77 y More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 19.1 (MRF-E) along with actor Wilmer Valderrama socialize at a lunch meet and greet during a USO Holiday Tour at Vaernes Air Base, Norway, Dec. 21, 2018. For ove More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Daniel J. O’Donohue, director of Joint Force Development Joint Staff J-7, and Col. Benjamin P. Stinson, portfolio manager of supporting establishment Systems at Marine Corps Systems C More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Wesley N. Hofferek, stands at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 4, 2019. Hoefferek was promoted from CWO 4 to 5. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lanc More
U.S. Marines attend the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 11, 2019. This ceremony originated in 1995, recognizes top recruit More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brandon Brooks, an air traffic controller with Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, fires a M9 Berretta Pistol at targets during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition, Pacific More
A U.S. Marine stands and fires at targets during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition, Pacific (MCMCP) at Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 15, 2019. The MCMCP is one of f More
Col. Scott Baldwin, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speaks at a ceremony to award two Onslow County schools with a grant to start the National Math and Science More
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) leadership and staff members hosted a brief and tour for Japan Defense Society Members at Kansas Tower, MCBH, Jan. 23, 2019. Members of the More
A U.S. Marine officer candidate participates in a field exercise (FEX) at Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 24, 2019. The FEX is held to assess the candidates in their leadership More
John Magnus, forestry technician, observes a prescribed burn as the wind guides it causing it to grow larger in the LE training area, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 30., 2019. Prescribed burns are used to More
U.S. Marine officer candidates stretch before an obstacle course at the Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 30, 2019. The course is held to assess the candidates in their physical a More
William Gardner from Edinburgh, United Kingdom wins Marine Corps Marathon 10K with a time of 34 minutes and 8 seconds at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Oct. 27, 2019. Also known as "The People's More
The Madison wreath laying ceremony, held at the final resting place of the 4th President of the United States, James Madison, also known as the Father of the Constitution, at his home at Montpelier, Orange, Va. More