U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT),
U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), Weapons Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5 speak with local Afghan nationals during a satellite patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan, April ... More
Members of the Royal Brunei Land Force practice clearing
Members of the Royal Brunei Land Force practice clearing a room during military operations in urbanized terrain training Nov. 10 at the Penanjong Garrison, Tutong, Brunei. Service members participated in MOUT t... More
A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, pays
A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, pays his respects to Petty Officer 3rd Class James M. Swink II, a hospital corpsman with Golf Company, 2/9, during a memorial service at Combat Outpost Reilly, ... More
Petty Officer 1st Class De’Angelo Wynn plays a game
Petty Officer 1st Class De’Angelo Wynn plays a game with students from St. Paul’s Elementary School in Pohang, South Korea. The meeting was brought on by a volunteer opportunity for the Marines and sailors of 2... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment (2/9), Regimental Combat Team 5 receive Holy Communion from U.S. Navy Chaplain Lt. Edward H. Erwin during a visit to Patrol Base Garret in Marja... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, visits Marines during a visit to his old unit, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour a... More
Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine
Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, shout “one minute” sign before landing on Orchard Beach, May 27. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have org... More
Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, commander of Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), shakes hands with 2nd Lt. Michael Manson during a promotion ceremony at Battery Park, May 28. Manson, from Scottsdale, Ariz., was promo... More
An Afghan National Army soldier with Weapons Tolai,
An Afghan National Army soldier with Weapons Tolai, 3rd Kandak, 215th Corps, stands his post at a vehicle checkpoint as the sun sets in Marjah, March 22, 2012. Marines of Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zackery P. Haglund with Combined
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zackery P. Haglund with Combined Anti-Armor Team, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5 provides security during a satellite patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan,... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier talks with an
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier talks with an Afghan national during a patrol in Bari Desert, Afghanistan May 19, 2012. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), Weapons Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Mar... More
Marines, sailors, families and friends of 2nd Battalion,
Marines, sailors, families and friends of 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, stand for the playing of the “Star Spangled Banner” during a memorial service at the base theater on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 13. T... More
A member of Afghan National Interdiction Unit Team
A member of Afghan National Interdiction Unit Team 10 gathers evidence during a raid on a suspected opium production facility here, March 7, 2012. The raid was part of Operation Psarlay Taba, a partnered counte... More
Sgt. 1st Class Mashanko R. Lowe, career counselor from
Sgt. 1st Class Mashanko R. Lowe, career counselor from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry (Mechanized), 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, receives a plaque ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Grabill with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Grabill with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), Weapons Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, provides security during a satellite patrol th... More
A member of Afghan National Interdiction Unit (NIU)
A member of Afghan National Interdiction Unit (NIU) documents the narcotics seized during a raid operation in Bari Desert, Afghanistan May 28, 2012. NIU, assisted by 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conducte... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier speaks with local
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier speaks with local residents during a satellite patrol throuhg a poppy field in Marjah, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The ANA took part in a five day partnered operation to e... More
U.S. Marines, sailors and soldiers pay tribute to Lance
U.S. Marines, sailors and soldiers pay tribute to Lance Bombardier James Dwyer at the Camp Dwyer Memorial before it was decommissioned here, July 30, 2012. Dwyer, a British commando with 29th Commando Regiment,... More
Khan Neshin district governor Shah Mahmood presents
Khan Neshin district governor Shah Mahmood presents a gift to U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., the commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, here, June 29, 2012. Turner and his staff conducted their ... More
Cpl. John A. Galvan, an assistant squad leader with
Cpl. John A. Galvan, an assistant squad leader with Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected Company, 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, takes a knee by his unit logo poster he drew for his tents, as a show of unit prid... More
An Afghan National Army soldier with 3rd Tolai, 3rd
An Afghan National Army soldier with 3rd Tolai, 3rd Kandak, 215th Corps, talks to local Afghan children during a dismounted patrol in Marjah, March 24, 2012. Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Re... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Kaleb Harkema, the 1st Light Armored
U.S. Marine Capt. Kaleb Harkema, the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion intelligence officer, listens to a brief during a commanders conference hosted by Regimental Combat Team 5 here, March 1. Commande... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kleber Villalva, a section leader
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kleber Villalva, a section leader with Blue Platoon, Echo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 22-year-old native of Houston, Texas, posts security during a dismounted patrol... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Sean Grady, a dog handler and pointman
U.S. Marine Cpl. Sean Grady, a dog handler and pointman with Echo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and Ace, an improvised explosive device detection dog, pause for a break while sweeping a c... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Bohatch from Battle Ground,
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Bohatch from Battle Ground, Wash., poses for a photo after receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal March 20, 2013, for his role in rescuing seven U.S. Marines after their Sea K... More
Role players with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,
Role players with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, beat on barrels as part of a protest during the unit’s Foreign Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief training exercise aboard Mar... More
Royal Brunei Land Force service members demonstrate
Royal Brunei Land Force service members demonstrate to U.S. Marines how to conduct a patrol through the jungle Nov. 14 during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014 at Penanjong Garrison. Exerc... More
Sgt. 1st Class Mashanko R. Lowe, career counselor from
Sgt. 1st Class Mashanko R. Lowe, career counselor from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry (Mechanized), 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, speaks in front of... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kleber Villalva, a section leader
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kleber Villalva, a section leader with Echo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, cooks tuna with his makeshift kitchen during an overnight mobile post here, April 26, 2012. Vill... More
Ace, an improvised explosive device detection dog,
Ace, an improvised explosive device detection dog, sniffs out a possible IED while Cpl. Sean Grady, a dog handler and pointman with Echo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, sweeps a chokepoint ... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Matthew A. Reese, from Millville,
U.S. Marine Pfc. Matthew A. Reese, from Millville, Pa., mortarman, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, gives blankets, heaters and clothing to Iraqi police to hand out in Ramadi, Iraq,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Allen L. Melick with Combined
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Allen L. Melick with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), Weapons Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, looks through his rifle combat optic during a satellite... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kleber Villalva, a section leader
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kleber Villalva, a section leader with Echo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, cooks tuna with his makeshift kitchen during an overnight mobile post here, April 26, 2012. Vill... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Joshua Liserio, a light armored vehicle
U.S. Marine Cpl. Joshua Liserio, a light armored vehicle crewman with Echo Company, 1st Light Armored Battalion, and 24-year-old native of San Antonio, works out his shoulders during an overnight post here, Apr... More
Company first sergeants with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines
Company first sergeants with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines post their company guide-ons one last time during a deactivation ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 1, 2015. This was the third time 2/9 has been d... More
Spc. Hyung Joon Lim, from Las Vegas, but originally
Spc. Hyung Joon Lim, from Las Vegas, but originally from Seoul, poses for a photo after receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal March 20, 2013, for his role in rescuing seven U.S. Marines after their Sea... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James R. Martinez with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James R. Martinez with Fox Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5 speaks to a local Afghan boy during a satellite patrol in Bari Desert, Afghanistan May 23, 20... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Adam McDonough, from
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Adam McDonough, from Berlin, Md., poses for a photo after receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal March 20, 2013, for his role in rescuing seven U.S. Marines after their... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Glenn Stadig, a squad leader with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Glenn Stadig, a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, talks to a soldier from Weapons Tolai, 3rd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, at a vehicle checkpoint here,... More
U.S. Marines walk off the runway at Clark Air Base,
U.S. Marines walk off the runway at Clark Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines to begin preparations for the commencement of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 Sept. 26, 2014. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilatera... More
Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter talks
Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter talks with Marines gathered while waiting for lunch at the Wallace Creek Dining Facility aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27. Carpenter's visit to t... More
Marines from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment struggle
Marines from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment struggle to defeat their opponents in a tug-of-war Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. The winning unit was 1st Bn., 1st Marines. There wi... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter moves through the chow line during a visit to his old unit, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2014. The visit is part of a media t... More
A Marine attempts to outmaneuver an Afghan National
A Marine attempts to outmaneuver an Afghan National Army soldier during a soccer game in Marjah, March 23, 2012. Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment played against ANA soldiers from 3rd T... More
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., the commanding
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., the commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, speaks with Lt. Col. Edward Healey, the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, before a patrol to a l... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett G. Ferris with Fox Company,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett G. Ferris with Fox Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 looks through his rifle combat optic during a satellite patrol in Bari Desert, Afghanistan ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Charles E. Anklam III with
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Charles E. Anklam III with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5 gives an Afghan boy a piece of candy during a satellite patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan, Ma... More
Eight soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division were
Eight soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division were recognized for their lifesaving efforts in Thailand during Cobra Gold 2013 at ceremony on Camp Casey, Korea, March 20, 2013. The 2nd Infantry Division “Wildca... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marine
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 provide suppressive fire during a satellite patrol in Bari Desert, Afghanistan May 25, 2012. Fox Company took part in a... More
An Iraqi police officer talks to children as U.S. Marines
An Iraqi police officer talks to children as U.S. Marines (not shown) with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, participate in a joint patrol with IPs in Ramadi, Iraq, Dec. 4... More
Lance Cpl. Trenton Holbrook, an infantryman with Fox
Lance Cpl. Trenton Holbrook, an infantryman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, gets up after posting a 360 degree security perimeter at Orchard Beach, May 27. Various units from II Marine Exp... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Derick Clark, a kennel supervisor
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Derick Clark, a kennel supervisor with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, and 26-year-old native of Hillsdale, Mich., comforts Yeager, an improvised exp... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chandler A. Wakefield with Combined
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chandler A. Wakefield with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), Weapons Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5 speaks with local Afghan nationals during a satellite patr... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Aguilera, a platoon
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Aguilera, a platoon sergeant with Echo Company, 1st Light Armored Battalion, and 31-year-old native of Los Angeles, assists Ahlim, a linguist with Echo Co., as he performs pull-u... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew Palma, the 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew Palma, the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment commanding officer, speaks to Col. Roger Turner, the Regimental Combat Team 5 commanding officer, during a commanders conference hosted... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers speak with a local
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers speak with a local Afghan man during a satellite patrol in Bari Desert, Afghanistan May 23, 2012. ANA took part in a ten-day partnered patrol with Fox Company, 2D Battalion, ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Phil Schiffman, a 22-year-old
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Phil Schiffman, a 22-year-old mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and native of Phoenix, waves to two Afghan men on a motorcycle after searching them at a ... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers conduct a satellite
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers conduct a satellite patrol through a poppy field in Marjah, Afghanistan, April 17, 2012. The ANA took part in a five day partnered operation to erect Patrol Base Sledgehammer... More
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., the commanding
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., the commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, presents a letter of appreciation to Ahmad Shah, the Marjah district community council chairman, here, June 27, 2012. Tu... More
Marines with the Embedded Training Team of Fox Company,
Marines with the Embedded Training Team of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment push a van to help an Afghan man get the engine started during a foot patrol in Marjah, March 24, 2012. The Marines wer... More
Afghan National Army engineers with 4th Kandak, 1st
Afghan National Army engineers with 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, use heavy equipment to level and reconstruct part of a patrol base here, June 11, 2012. The ANA engineers completed several projects ear... More
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., the commanding
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., the commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, speaks to Marines, sailors and soldiers during the decommissioning of the Camp Dwyer Memorial here, July 30, 2012. Lance... More
Cpl. Zach Martin from Cleveland, Ohio, struggles for
Cpl. Zach Martin from Cleveland, Ohio, struggles for one more repetition at the pull up challenge Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup. “Some of the stuff we did today had ties to our normal training but... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle Thatch, right, learns how to make designs
Lance Cpl. Kyle Thatch, right, learns how to make designs with paper from a student attending St. Paul’s Elementary School in Pohang, South Korea. The meeting was brought on by a volunteer opportunity for the M... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cody George, a 19-year-old native
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cody George, a 19-year-old native of Orlando, Fla., and ground transportation clerk with Regimental Combat Team 5, prepares to take a bite of the birthday cake during a ceremony held in c... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander K. Pladars II
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander K. Pladars II with Combined Anti-Armor Team, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5 walks through a poppy field during a satellite patrol in... More
Afghan National Army Sgt. Fasil Rahim, a machine gunner
Afghan National Army Sgt. Fasil Rahim, a machine gunner with 2nd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, smiles while waiting for the command to begin firing his weapon during a machine gun range with U.S. Marines as... More
Afghan National Army Staff Sergeant Said Yasin, a platoon
Afghan National Army Staff Sergeant Said Yasin, a platoon sergeant with 3rd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, speaks to a group of local children at a vehicle checkpoint here, March 22, 2012. In addition to adv... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Alexander Economou, an engineer squad
U.S. Marine Sgt. Alexander Economou, an engineer squad leader with the Regimental Combat Team 5 Combat Support Advisory Team and 30-year-old native of Hawaii, hands a multi-tool to an Afghan National Army engin... More
U.S. Marines walk off the runway at Clark Air Base,
U.S. Marines walk off the runway at Clark Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines to begin preparations for the commencement of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 Sept. 26, 2014. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilatera... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Glenn Stadig, a squad leader with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Glenn Stadig, a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, provides security for Afghan National Army soldiers with 3rd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, at a vehicl... More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dave Anderson,
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dave Anderson, officer in charge, Maintenance Detachment, 3d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, fills out immigration paperwork upon arrival to begin ... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier searches a compound
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier searches a compound during a patrol in Bari Desert, Afghanistan May 18, 2012. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), Weapons Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marines (2/9... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Michael S.
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Michael S. Robelo, center, and a linguist with Fox Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5, right, speak with a local Afghan man in Bari Desert, Afgh... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Edward Cardon, left, the commander
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Edward Cardon, left, the commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, presents the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Adam McDonough during an awards ceremony at Camp Cas... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Victor Longoria, a Houston native
U.S. Marine Sgt. Victor Longoria, a Houston native serving with the Regimental Combat Team 5 personal security detachment, scrolls through photos taken by a soldier with the Afghan National Army's 1st Brigade, ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brad Neff, center, with Psychological
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brad Neff, center, with Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Company, 13th PSYOP Battalion, 2nd PSYOP Group talks with a local Afghan national during a patrol in Bari Desert, Afghanistan May 18... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter addresses Marines during a visit to his old unit, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after ... More
U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT),
U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), Weapons Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marines (2/9), Regimental Combat Team 5 provide overwatch security during a patrol in Bari Desert, Afghanistan May 20, 2012.... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Parker T. Lacy, right, with
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Parker T. Lacy, right, with Fox Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 provides grid coordinates to the combat operation center during a satellite patrol ... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier talks with an
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier talks with an Afghan man and his son during a patrol in Bari Desert, Afghanistan May 19, 2012. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), Weapons Company, 2D Battalion, ... More
U.S. Navy Seaman Ryan Flannery with Combined Anti-Armor
U.S. Navy Seaman Ryan Flannery with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), Weapons Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marines (2/9), Regimental Combat Team 5 supports a patrol in Bari Desert, Afghanistan May 22, 2012. 2/9 CA... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William D. Elmgren and
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William D. Elmgren and an Improvised Explosive Device Detector Dog with Fox Company, 2D Battalion, 9th Marines (2/9), Regimental Combat Team 5 search dried poppy plants for explosiv... More
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., the commanding
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., the commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, and Sgt. Maj. Alberto Ruiz, the RCT-5 sergeant major, patrol through a bazaar during the regimental staff's final battle... More
Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, commander of Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), conducts a promotion ceremony for 2nd Lt. Michael Manson at Battery Park, May 28. Manson, from Scottsdale, Ariz., was promoted to first... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier provides security
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier provides security during a satellite patrol along a poppy field in Marjah, Afghanistan, April 17, 2012. The ANA took part in a five day partnered operation to erect Patrol ... More
A local boy holds up a peace sign to U.S. Navy Seaman
A local boy holds up a peace sign to U.S. Navy Seaman Matthew Charles Dykes, a corpsman with Blue Platoon, Echo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 23-year-old native of Paramus, N.J., durin... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier and an interpreter
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier and an interpreter talk to a local Afghan man during a patrol in Bari Desert, Afghanistan May 22, 2012. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT), Weapons Company, 2nd B... More
Philippine air men direct a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft,
Philippine air men direct a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, that brings U.S. Marines to begin preparations for the commencement of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX 15) in Clark Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines, S... More
Two Marines compete in a sumo wrestling match Nov.
Two Marines compete in a sumo wrestling match Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. Today was about setting some time aside for the Marines to have fun, according to Col. David L. Odom. Th... More
Staff Sergeant Said Yasin, a platoon sergeant with
Staff Sergeant Said Yasin, a platoon sergeant with Weapons Tolai, 3rd Kandak, 215th Corps, provides security for his men at a vehicle checkpoint in Marjah, March 22, 2012. Yasin and the other Afghan National Ar... More
Families wait to reunite with loved ones before the
Families wait to reunite with loved ones before the last group of Marines with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, arrive at the Wallace Creek barracks, July 6. Friends, spouses and other relatives showed thei... More
Lt. Col. Nicholas Davis (front, right), the commanding
Lt. Col. Nicholas Davis (front, right), the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, cases the battalion colors with Sgt. Maj. Darrell Carver, (front, left), the battalion sergeant major, during a deac... More
An Iraqi watches as U.S. Marines (not pictured) with
An Iraqi watches as U.S. Marines (not pictured) with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, perform a joint patrol with Iraqi police in Ramadi, Iraq, Dec. 4, 2008. Marines and IPs patrol ... More
A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, pays
A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, pays his respects to Petty Officer 3rd Class James M. Swink II, a hospital corpsman with Golf Company, 2/9, during a memorial service at Combat Outpost Reilly, ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Tenski, a dog handler
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Tenski, a dog handler with Blue Platoon, Echo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 20-year-old native of Longmont, Colo., and Morgan, an improvised explosive de... More
A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, pays
A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, pays tribute to Lance Cpls. Edward J. Dycus and Abraham Tarwoe during a memorial service at the base theater on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 13. The service honored... More
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner, the commanding officer
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner, the commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, cuts a birthday cake during a ceremony held in celebration of the 5th Marine Regiment’s 95th birthday here, June 11, 2012. T... More
Lance Cpl. Ronald Hinson from Heath Springs, South
Lance Cpl. Ronald Hinson from Heath Springs, South Carolina, competes in the push up challenge portion of the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup Nov. 14 at Camp Schwab. The meet tested the Marines in nine categories, ran... More
Lance Cpl. Tyler Hornung builds a map with a student
Lance Cpl. Tyler Hornung builds a map with a student from St. Paul’s Elementary School in Pohang, South Korea. The meeting was brought on by a volunteer opportunity for the Marines and sailors of 2nd Battalion,... More