General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of
General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speak to Marines and sailors of Redeployment and Retrograde in s... More
Sergeant Maj. Micheal Barrett, right, the 17th Sergeant
Sergeant Maj. Micheal Barrett, right, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, reads the meritorious promotion warrant of Lance Cpl. William Gelroth, center, a radio repair technician with Intermediate Main... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel Yoo, commanding general of Regional
Brigadier Gen. Daniel Yoo, commanding general of Regional Command (Southwest), jokes with Spc. Andrew Miller (retired) before going to lunch with Miller and four other soldiers aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanis... More
General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of
General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speak to Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regi... More
Major Gen. Sayed Malouk, commanding general of the
Major Gen. Sayed Malouk, commanding general of the Afghan National Army’s 215th Corps, shows a purple fingertip as he walks back to the Operational Coordination Center- Regional aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand pr... More
Navy Capt. James Cole, center-right, the Regional Command
Navy Capt. James Cole, center-right, the Regional Command (Southwest) command surgeon and senior Naval officer in Helmand province, speaks to deployed sailors about the Navy’s 239th Birthday during a celebratio... More
Sergeant Maj. Micheal Barrett, right, the 17th Sergeant
Sergeant Maj. Micheal Barrett, right, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, reads the meritorious promotion warrant of Corporal Dominic Sharpsteensurina, an assault section leader with Charley Company, 1... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, and soldiers
Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, and soldiers with 3rd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, salute while the national anthem is played during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Tactical Base Dwyer, Afgh... More
Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine
Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, administers the oath of enlistment to Sgt. Dominic Sharpsteensurina, an assault section leader with Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regime... More
Lieutenant Col. Seth Yost, right, commanding officer,
Lieutenant Col. Seth Yost, right, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, speaks during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Tactical Base Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 1, 2014. “It’s been a memorable dep... More
From left to right: Army Sgt. Ryan McIntosh, Capt.
From left to right: Army Sgt. Ryan McIntosh, Capt. Matt Anderson, Sgt. Noah Galloway (retired), Sgt. Daniel Harrison (retired) and Spc. Andrew Miller (retired), speak with Marines and soldiers after the servic... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel Yoo, left, commanding general,
Brigadier Gen. Daniel Yoo, left, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), leads I MEF (Fwd) Marines and sailors on a motivational run in celebration of the 238th Marine Corps Birthday aboard ... More
Major Gen. Sayed Malouk, center right, commanding general
Major Gen. Sayed Malouk, center right, commanding general of the Afghan National Army’s 215th Corps, talks to Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center left, commander, Regional Command (Southwest), about security opera... More
Marines with Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine
Marines with Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, render honors to Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, Regional Command (Southwest) and Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan, during the ba... More
From left to right: Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commanding
From left to right: Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commanding general of Regional Command (Southwest), Army Sgt. Noah Galloway (retired), Capt. Matt Anderson, Sgt. Daniel Harrison (retired), Spc. Andrew Miller (retired... More
A ground convoy safely maneuvers a route in support
A ground convoy safely maneuvers a route in support of retrograde operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 3, 2014. Before the last Marines and sailors of Forward Operating Bases Nolay and Sabit Qadam c... More
Major Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr., left, commanding general,
Major Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr., left, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), prepares to pass the Regional Command (Southwest) battle colors to Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commanding general, Mar... More
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 signals
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 signals down while loading a Tractor, Rubber-Tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-Purpose vehicle during the final retrograde operation aboard Forward Operating Base Nol... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, Regional Command
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, Regional Command (Southwest) and Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan, speaks during 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment’s transfer of authority ceremony aboard Tac... More
Sergeant Maj. Micheal Barrett, right, the 17th Sergeant
Sergeant Maj. Micheal Barrett, right, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, reads the meritorious promotion warrant of Lance Cpl. Miguel Mercedes, an ammunition technician specialist with Redeployment an... More
Captain John B. Naughton, right, the General Support
Captain John B. Naughton, right, the General Support Unit advisor with Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215, speaks to Colonel Gul M. Pirdadkhil, center, GSU commander, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, Afghan ... More
General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of
General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speak to Marines and sailors of Marine Aircraft Group - Afghanis... More
Operation Proper Exit participants pose for a photo
Operation Proper Exit participants pose for a photo with soldiers who work in the Operating Room of Camp Bastion's hospital in Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 13, 2014. Operation Proper exit is a program f... More
Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, right, commander, Regional Command
Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, right, commander, Regional Command (Southwest) and Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan, and Sgt. Maj. Doug Berry Jr., sergeant major, RC(SW) and MEB-A, look on as a formation of sa... More
Sergeant Maj. Micheal Barrett, right, the 17th Sergeant
Sergeant Maj. Micheal Barrett, right, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, reads the meritorious promotion warrant of Lance Cpl. Matthew Padilla, an airframe mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squa... More
Major Gen. Sayed Malouk, left, the commander of the
Major Gen. Sayed Malouk, left, the commander of the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, Maj. Gen. Mussa Wardak, center, the ANA surgeon general, and Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, the commander of Regional Command (Sout... More
General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of
General James F. Amos, left, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, right, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, pin corporal chevrons on Cpl. Miguel Mercedes, an ammunit... More
Major Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr., commanding general, II
Major Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr., commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), speaks to Marines, sailors, soldiers and coalition members during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leathern... More
Lieutenant Col. Seth Yost, right, commanding officer,
Lieutenant Col. Seth Yost, right, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, and 1st Sgt. Jordan Freeland, center, Charley Company first sergeant, case the battalion’s battle colors during a transfer of au... More
Corporal Matthew Padilla, an airframe mechanic with
Corporal Matthew Padilla, an airframe mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 70, Marine Aircraft Group - Afghanistan, is administered his oath of enlistment by Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant ... More
Corporal Matthew Padilla, center, an airframe mechanic
Corporal Matthew Padilla, center, an airframe mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 70, Marine Aircraft Group - Afghanistan, gets his photo taken with Gen. James F. Amos, right, the 35th Commandant o... More
Major Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr., commanding general, II
Major Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr., commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), thanks an Afghan National Army soldier following a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan,... More
Marines scan the area before moving to an objective
Marines scan the area before moving to an objective point in Sangin, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2010. The Marines of 2nd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment were met with enemy fire during the... More
First Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Marines
First Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Marines enjoy birthday cake in celebration of the 238th Marine Corps Birthday aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 7, 2013. The command, which is scheduled to deploy to... More
Major Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr., right, commanding general,
Major Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr., right, commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. Paul Berry, sergeant major, both of II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), case the unit battle colors during a transfer of authority cer... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel Yoo, commanding general, Marine
Brigadier Gen. Daniel Yoo, commanding general, Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan, speaks to Marines, sailors, soldiers and coalition members during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leathern... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel Yoo, center, commanding general,
Brigadier Gen. Daniel Yoo, center, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Douglas Berry, center right, sergeant major, I MEF (Fwd), stand at parade rest during I MEF (Fwd)’s c... More
Afghan Air Force service members utilize an Afghan
Afghan Air Force service members utilize an Afghan Mi-17 helicopter to securely deliver election materials to Sangin Valley, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 2, 2014. More than 200 polling sites were open o... More
Army Sgt. Noah Galloway (retired), right, a soldier
Army Sgt. Noah Galloway (retired), right, a soldier formerly with with the 101st Airborne, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, speaks with a British chaplain as they tour the hospital aboard Camp Bastion, A... More
Corporal Andrew Harris, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with
Corporal Andrew Harris, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, and a Highland, Illinois, native, performs a weapons check before an aerial assault support mission for ground c... More
Army Capt. Matt Anderson, a soldier formerly with with
Army Capt. Matt Anderson, a soldier formerly with with the 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, shakes hands with Marines and soldiers who gathered to give Anderson and his fellow soldiers a "Hero's Welcome" at ... More
General James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine
General James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines and sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 1 aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2014. Gen. Amos and Sgt. Maj. of the ... More
Navy Capt. James Cole, the Regional Command (Southwest)
Navy Capt. James Cole, the Regional Command (Southwest) command surgeon and senior Naval officer in Helmand province, reads Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert’s birthday message and Commandant of ... More
Corporal William Gelroth, left, a radio repair technician
Corporal William Gelroth, left, a radio repair technician with Intermediate Maintenance Activity Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, is administered his oath of enlistment by Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th Com... More
Corporal Brendan O'Bryant, a team leader with 1st Platoon,
Corporal Brendan O'Bryant, a team leader with 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, kneels during a security patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, 2010. The Marines frequently patroll... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel Yoo, right, commanding general,
Brigadier Gen. Daniel Yoo, right, commanding general, Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan, and Sgt. Maj. Doug Berry Jr., sergeant major, MEB-A, uncase the unit battle colors during the Regional Command (... More
Captain Joseph Dewson, left, a 28-year-old Marine reservist
Captain Joseph Dewson, left, a 28-year-old Marine reservist from Newark, Delaware, and an advisor with Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215, speaks with Maj. Mhamaref, center, the education officer for ... More
Marines and their coalition partners stand at parade
Marines and their coalition partners stand at parade rest prior to the start of the Regional Command (Southwest) transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2014. During the cer... More
Dr. Hamed Jalazai, left, the officer in charge of the
Dr. Hamed Jalazai, left, the officer in charge of the Camp Shorabak Trauma Center, salutes Maj. Gen. Mussa Wardak, center-right, the Afghan National Army surgeon general, and Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, the command... More
Front row from left to right: Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo,
Front row from left to right: Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commander, Regional Command (Southwest); Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, commander, 215th Corps, Afghan National Army; Brig. Gen. Zamen Hassan, chief of staff, 215th... More
A surgeon with the Camp Shorbak Trauma Center explains
A surgeon with the Camp Shorbak Trauma Center explains new equipment to Maj. Gen. Mussa Wardak, left, the Afghan National Army surgeon general, and Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, the commander of the 215th Corps, ANA,... More
Major Gen. Mussa Wardak, left, the Afghan National
Major Gen. Mussa Wardak, left, the Afghan National Army surgeon general, greets Afghan medical staff at the opening ceremony for the new Camp Shorabak Trauma Center, Aug. 21, 2014. During the past six months, t... More
Lieutenant Gen. Mark A. Milley, commanding general,
Lieutenant Gen. Mark A. Milley, commanding general, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, speaks to Marines, sailors, soldiers and coalition members about the accomplishments of II Marine Exped... More