Cpl. Christopher Ramos, Combat Logistics Regiment 15,
Cpl. Christopher Ramos, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, joins vocalist, Staff Sgt. Rachel Trimble, for a song during U.S. Air Forces Central Band, Touch 'n Go's performance at Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 22.
A member of the Afghan National Army raises his award
A member of the Afghan National Army raises his award in front of his class during the graduation ceremony of the Joint Security Academy Southwest driving course at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 3.
Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Zaker Uallah Darwish
Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Zaker Uallah Darwish proudly displays his certificate of graduation from the Joint Security Academy Southwest administration course at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanist... More
Sgt. Sean P. Castaneda, an imagery analyst with 2nd
Sgt. Sean P. Castaneda, an imagery analyst with 2nd Intelligence Battalion, Regional Command Southwest, and a native of Cheyenne, Wyo., volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan two weeks after recording his first a... More
Col. Washamee Sayeed Zamaadin, the financial manager
Col. Washamee Sayeed Zamaadin, the financial manager of the Afghan National Army’s 215th Corps, speaks with a financial representative from 3rd Brigade, 215the Corps during a meeting with Marines from Regional ... More
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, accompanied by Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, talks to Marines and sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Hea... More
Solar panels used to collect energy emitted by the
Solar panels used to collect energy emitted by the sun sit atop HESCO barriers at Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Sept. 30. Boldak is an “Experimental Forward Operating Base” (ExFOB) that is used to imple... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Wilson. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Lance Cpl. Joshua Wilson is a heavy equipment mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Wilson is a 2010 graduate of Flagstaff High School in Arizona.
A choir sings Christmas carols during a belated Christmas
A choir sings Christmas carols during a belated Christmas celebration at the new Afghan Cultural Center aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Dec. 26, 2011. The intent of the celebration was to share with ... More
ISAF commander visits Marines
Major Gen. John A. Toolan, (right) commanding general of Regional Command Southwest greets Gen. John R. Allen, the commanding general of the International Security Assistance Force, at Camp Leatherneck, Afghani... More
Burton sees sustainable progress for Afghanistan
A great deal of sustainable improvement in Helmand province has been accomplished throughout the past decade according to Assistant Chief of Staff Col. Dave Burton, the II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) i... More
Sgt. Tom Debaker, a team leader with 1st Reconnaissance
Sgt. Tom Debaker, a team leader with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), is one of the five Marines deployed to Afghanistan who qualified for the Asia Regional Finals of the CrossFit Wo... More
Des Moines Marine seeks experiences to share with grandchildren
Cpl. Christopher Sharpe, patrol supervisor and desk sergeant with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion Provost Marshal's Office Leatherneck, said the Marine Corps suits his passion for an active lifestyle. He enjoys s... More
Sgt. Dolphus Hill, billeting chief, police sergeant,
Sgt. Dolphus Hill, billeting chief, police sergeant, and color sergeant with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarter Group (Forward) stands in front of the I MHG (FWD) sign at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 21.
Marine dedicated to professionalism, perfection
Corporal Antonio Dominguez, a radio repairman, is currently deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Dominguez, a 23-year-old native of Sparks, Nevada, was honored as ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) launch a global positioning system, multi-launch rocket from a M142 high mobility artillery rocke... More
Gurganus thanks Coalition, Afghan counterparts during I MEF farewell d...
The commander of Regional Command Southwest held a farewell dinner at the Afghan Cultural Center here, Feb. 24. Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) commanding general and Regi... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jonathan M. Klindt, a heavy equipment
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jonathan M. Klindt, a heavy equipment mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, measures the fuel levels of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afgh... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands in order to attach external 500 gallon fuel drums in Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 20, 2013. The CH-53E Super Stallions conduct... More
Willie Robertson, one of the stars of Duck Dynasty,
Willie Robertson, one of the stars of Duck Dynasty, poses with Marine Cpl. Austin Long at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 10. Robertson was part of a United Service Organization (USO) tour visiting deploye... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commanding general of
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commanding general of Regional Command (Southwest), talks to emergency physicians with Alpha Surgical Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand provin... More
Captain Roger Collicott, left, the helicopter landing
Captain Roger Collicott, left, the helicopter landing zone manager; Capt. Matt Blose, center, the safety officer, both with Marine Aircraft Group-Afghanistan; and Flight Lt. Seb Cannon, the Mobile Aviation Oper... More
Corporal Tyler Vu, supply administration chief, 1st
Corporal Tyler Vu, supply administration chief, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, moves some of the battalion's gear during an inventory check aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 9, 2014. Vu, a native ... More
Cpl. Joseph Ford, a supply clerk with 3rd Marine Aircraft
Cpl. Joseph Ford, a supply clerk with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), observes vehicles passing through a vehicle check point at a key intersection aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, during a simulated t... More
The Grinch plays air guitar during, "Camp Leatherneck's
The Grinch plays air guitar during, "Camp Leatherneck's Got Talent," a talent show hosted on Christmas Eve at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. The show gave service members base wide a chance to come together for... More
Navy Chief Darin M. Runge, Regional Command - Southwest
Navy Chief Darin M. Runge, Regional Command - Southwest senior enlisted leader for religious ministries, stands in front of one of the Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan chapels. Similar to the working relationship ... More
Marines and sailors bow their heads during the chaplain's
Marines and sailors bow their heads during the chaplain's invocation at Marine Wing Support Squadron 373's transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. The transfer of authority... More
An Afghan national security forces recruit practices
An Afghan national security forces recruit practices his newfound writing skills at the Joint Security Academy Southwest here, March 30. Recruits and students at JSAS take literacy classes in which they learn t... More
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters presents Royal Navy Capt.
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters presents Royal Navy Capt. Paul Shawcross with a display case featuring a collection of patches representing squadrons with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) during a farewell banque... More
Lt. Col. Todd Zink, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion,
Lt. Col. Todd Zink, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, listens to local Afghans of Washir district, Helmand province, talk during a shura, Aug. 19. Marines from Weapons Company, 1/23... More
1st Lt. Jared Gastrock, drill coordinator and observer,
1st Lt. Jared Gastrock, drill coordinator and observer, rounds up team leaders to evaluate performances of first responders during a mass casualty exercise at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Aug. 24. The ... More
Sgt. Maj. Thomas Ruppert, The Marine Aviation Logistics
Sgt. Maj. Thomas Ruppert, The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40 sergeant major, stands with original MALS-40 Smokin' Aces Marines. These Marines were part of the squadron's set-up at Camp Bastion in 2009 an... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Donald Carter with
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Donald Carter with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, sits down in front of a Leupold Range Finder aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, on Sept. 8, 2011... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, speaks to U.S.
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, speaks to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Andrew V. Martinez, Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest director, about the Afghan National Army Protective Security Detachment course at ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Ronald D. Williams Jr., a native of Saint
Gunnery Sgt. Ronald D. Williams Jr., a native of Saint Charles, Mo., is the staff non-commissioned officer-in-charge of military police platoon for Marine Wing Support Squadron 371. In November 2011, Williams s... More
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick West (center)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick West (center) motivates the troops during an all hands call at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2011.
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines of Task Force Belleau Wood aboard Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 24. Paxton addressed in his visit some of the Corp's p... More
U.S. Marines, Soldiers, and Airmen are visited by Miami
U.S. Marines, Soldiers, and Airmen are visited by Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders and alumni football players on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan Oct. 02, 2012. The Cheerleaders and football players w... More
Staff Sgt. Earl Granville addresses the crowd during
Staff Sgt. Earl Granville addresses the crowd during an open forum discussion at the Camp Leatherneck Townhall, Dec. 6. 2012. Now medically retired, Granville was severely injured during combat operations in Af... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew P. Berger, database
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew P. Berger, database administrator, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40, airbrushes the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Forward logo on a T wall barrier on Camp Leatherneck, Helma... More
Sgt. Maj. Paul Archie, the guest of honor at the Corporals
Sgt. Maj. Paul Archie, the guest of honor at the Corporals Course graduation for Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), speaks to the graduating class of 39 Marines at Camp Leatherneck, Helm... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Andrew Johnson, middle, guest speaker,
U.S. Navy Capt. Andrew Johnson, middle, guest speaker, prepares to cut a birthday cake during a Navy birthday celebration at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 13, 2013. The Navy celebrated 2... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to reporters
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to reporters and media during a visit to Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2013. Hagel and other staff visited Regional Command (Southwest) to... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, salute
Marines with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, salute the battlefield cross of Lance Cpl. Caleb L. Erickson aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 7. Erickson, of Waseca, Minn., a motor transportation me... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlo Laserna, a native of
Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlo Laserna, a native of Los Angeles, stands at attention while Navy Lt. Samuel Frasier, battalion surgeon, pins on a Fleet Marine Force Enlisted Warfare Specialist Device during a cer... More
Members of the 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) Color
Members of the 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) Color Guard march on the Colors during the 114th Hospital Corps Birthday ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 17, 2012. The Hospi... More
Brig. Gen. Andrew O'Donnell Jr., the 3rd Marine Aircraft
Brig. Gen. Andrew O'Donnell Jr., the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, cuts the first piece of cake during the 3rd MAW (Fwd) cake cutting ceremony held at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Nov... More
Staff Sgt. Cary Anderson, a team leader with Lima Company,
Staff Sgt. Cary Anderson, a team leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, greets an Afghan child in Habibabad during a joint patrol, Dec. 13. Marines and Danish soldiers, alongside their A... More
Navy Cmdr. Keith Stuessi, officer in charge, Concussion
Navy Cmdr. Keith Stuessi, officer in charge, Concussion Restoration Care Center, Alpha Surgical Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 15 (Forward), 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), performs an acupuncture pro... More
During a welcoming ceremony, a contingent of 55 Royal
During a welcoming ceremony, a contingent of 55 Royal Tongan Marines prepare to raise their flag signifying the beginning of their operation here in support of Regional Command Southwest. The coalition partners... More
Three Marines with 2nd Platoon, General Support Motor
Three Marines with 2nd Platoon, General Support Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), help recover a vehicle from the mud during a convoy to Forward O... More
The Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 color guard marches
The Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 color guard marches on the colors during MWSS-373's transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. "MWSS-272 has shown that they are going to ... More
A soldier with the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army,
A soldier with the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, proudly displays his diploma during the driver’s course graduation ceremony at the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest aboard Camp Leatherneck, May 26. Thir... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Messer, from Brownstown, Mich.,
Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Messer, from Brownstown, Mich., a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), poses for a picture next to the battalion sign, June 26, 2... More
Lt. Atawllah, Afghan Task Force 444, listens to a period
Lt. Atawllah, Afghan Task Force 444, listens to a period of instruction during the Tactical Leaders Course aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Nov. 1. The Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest has started ... More
Mohammad Ahmadai, chief of staff for Helmand's Provincial
Mohammad Ahmadai, chief of staff for Helmand's Provincial Governor, left, and Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, commander, 215th Corps, cut a ceremonial ribbon at the Operations Coordination Center-R... More
Coast Guardsman Reserve Petty Officer 1st Class Petty
Coast Guardsman Reserve Petty Officer 1st Class Petty Officer Nelson F. Del Valle (left), Petty Officer 2nd Class Petty Officer Douglas W. Williams (middle) and Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Petty Officer Albertico... More
Religious leaders met at the Afghan Culture Center
Religious leaders met at the Afghan Culture Center aboard Camp Leatherneck during an iftar, or meal breaking the fast, during the Muslim holy month of Ramazan Aug. 7.
Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Matthew Dunkle, assigned
Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Matthew Dunkle, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 15's Convoy Security Element, loads training rounds into the Mk. 19 grenade launcher as he participates in ... More
A Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicle passes through
A Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicle passes through a gust of sand during a convoy conducted by Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013.... More
Major Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general of
Major Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, shakes hands of Marines with Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., before... More
Rasoul Khan, center, the District Executive Officer
Rasoul Khan, center, the District Executive Officer for Sangin, addresses the Transatlantic Opinion Leaders aboard Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam, Afghanistan, April 14, 2014. A select group of multinationa... More
Royal Tongan Marines from the Kingdom of Tonga fold
Royal Tongan Marines from the Kingdom of Tonga fold their country's flag during a ceremony to mark the end of their mission aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, April 28, 2014. Since the beginning of their com... More
Lieutenant Col. Giorgi Meshvaliani, left, the 31st
Lieutenant Col. Giorgi Meshvaliani, left, the 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion commander, cases the unit’s battle colors during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck Afghanistan, May 1,... More
Danish soldiers, with the Danish Contingent International
Danish soldiers, with the Danish Contingent International Security Assistance Force 17 (DANCON ISAF-17) to Afghanistan, participate in the Danish Flag Lowering ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province... More
Cpl. Shannon D. Matney, from Xenia, Ohio and tool room
Cpl. Shannon D. Matney, from Xenia, Ohio and tool room noncommissioned officer with I Marine Headquarters Group (FWD) motor transport, watches his team bat while he is the third base coach during a slow-pitch s... More
Lance Cpl. Victor M. Avila, warehouse supply clerk,
Lance Cpl. Victor M. Avila, warehouse supply clerk, with Supply Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 15 (Forward), 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), organizes truck parts at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan... More
New York resident Pfc. Norberto Ariza adjusts a light
New York resident Pfc. Norberto Ariza adjusts a light on a mine roller April 14. Ariza is a motor transport operator with Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division (Forward). The Motor-T section has receive... More
Noor Mohammad Armani, an Afghan Border Police officer,
Noor Mohammad Armani, an Afghan Border Police officer, installs an electrical outlet during an Afghan National Security Forces generator operator and maintainer course at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 9. ... More
A Marine explains the route for the 3-mile run portion
A Marine explains the route for the 3-mile run portion of an initial physical fitness test to students enrolled in the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) Corporal’s Course aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan... More
Cpl. Aaron Byard watches the Afghan landscape behind
Cpl. Aaron Byard watches the Afghan landscape behind a .50-caliber machine gun mounted on the CH-53D Sea Stallion, Nov. 2. Byard, of Akron, Ohio, works as an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadro... More
Along with five other Marines deployed to Afghanistan,
Along with five other Marines deployed to Afghanistan, Cpl. Adam T. Denton qualified for the Asia Regional Finals of the CrossFit World Open. "We're not doing this for titles or accolades," said the Seal Beach,... More
Ronnie Yankey, retired firefighter and member of the
Ronnie Yankey, retired firefighter and member of the Steak Team Mission, served an appetizer of a bite-sized sirloin wrapped in bacon to Marines from Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Forward... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 3 (MASS-3),
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 3 (MASS-3), Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) in support of Regimental Combat Team 6, disassemble a tactical elevated antenna mast system... More
Dining facility workers aboard Camp Leatherneck cook
Dining facility workers aboard Camp Leatherneck cook pizzas in preparation for Super Bowl XLVII Feb. 4. The pizzas were provided by Pizza4Patriots, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to provide service ... More
A U.S. Air Force member deployed to the 26th Expeditionary
A U.S. Air Force member deployed to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, completes the preflight checks on a U.S. Air Force HH60G Pave Hawk helicopter on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 7, 2013. The flight ... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8), Regimental Combat Team 7 and their Afghan counterparts share a meal to celebrate the beginning of Ramadan on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July ... More
Service members with Regional Command (Southwest),
Service members with Regional Command (Southwest), stand in formation during a flag raising ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2013. The ceremony was held to commemorate Veter... More
General James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps,
General James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines and sailors at a town hall meeting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2014. General Amos and Sgt. Maj. Mic... More
Lieutenant Col. Giorgi Meshvaliani, left, the 31st
Lieutenant Col. Giorgi Meshvaliani, left, the 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion commander, and the battalion sergeant major case the unit’s battle colors during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp... More
Soldiers with the Kingdom of Jordan fold their flag
Soldiers with the Kingdom of Jordan fold their flag during a ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 23, 2014. The ceremony marked the end of mission for the Jordanian army serving... More
Staff Sgt. Walter Lopez-Ortiz, with the 594th Transportation
Staff Sgt. Walter Lopez-Ortiz, with the 594th Transportation Company carries the wings for the RQ-11 Raven. The unmanned aerial vehicle is designed to come apart once it lands.
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott A. Richards, with Headquarters
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott A. Richards, with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7), recites his oath during a promotion ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 1, 2... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd class Bryan Doody, right,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd class Bryan Doody, right, a hospital corpsman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8), Regimental Combat Team 7 waits to be transported in a medium tactical vehicle replac... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Edwin Nunez, bottom, with
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Edwin Nunez, bottom, with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7, competes in a grappling tournament on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 28, 2013. The tournament was designed ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Orlando Lopez, a motor transportation
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Orlando Lopez, a motor transportation mechanic with Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, replaces an oil cap on a tactical vehicle in Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanis... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Luis Rosa, Air Force Central
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Luis Rosa, Air Force Central Command Band saxophonist and Latin percussionist, uses a jazz saxophone to entertain a crowd of service members during a dining facility performance Dec... More
Several Washington Redskins cheerleaders thank service
Several Washington Redskins cheerleaders thank service members at the Marine Corps Exchange during a visit to support the troops aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2014. To show their appreciation f... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance
A U.S. Marine assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), touches down after jumping out of a C-130 over Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 5. The operation was designed t... More
Marines and coalition troops cross the Maj. Megan McClung
Marines and coalition troops cross the Maj. Megan McClung 5-kilometer memorial run finish line at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 13. "It's always great to run in memory of someone," said Master Sgt. Michae... More
Gunnery Sgt. Russell J. Hufsey, a crew chief with Marine
Gunnery Sgt. Russell J. Hufsey, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 and a native of Millville, N.J., unloads a delivery of blood from a UH-1Y Huey at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, ... More
Navy Master Chief Construction Mechanic Kathy Keith
Navy Master Chief Construction Mechanic Kathy Keith is the first female to claim the rank of master chief in her rate. She is currently deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan and is stationed at Camp Krutke ... More
U.S. Marine, Maj. John A. Toolan, commander, Regional
U.S. Marine, Maj. John A. Toolan, commander, Regional Command (Southwest) (left) accompanies the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter (second from end) on a visit to the Kajakai Dam, Helmand province... More
Navy Chief Petty Officer Scott Abbott takes the podium
Navy Chief Petty Officer Scott Abbott takes the podium and reads Chief Petty Officer Raymond Border’s biography, then shares memories of his service with Border. The chiefs’ mess on Camp Krutke, aboard Camp Lea... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Blake R. Phillips, a power line mechanic
U.S. Marine Cpl. Blake R. Phillips, a power line mechanic with Marine Attack Squadron 231, maintains a heads up display of an AV-8B Harrier II, Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, March 5, 2013. Ph... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marines assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (2/2) move after receiving enemy fire during Operation Grizzly in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 18, 2013. Grizzly was a counter-ins... More
Sergeant Major Micheal Barret, Sergeant Major of the
Sergeant Major Micheal Barret, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, talks with Marines at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 24. Barret accompanied Gen. James Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, during his vi... More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, kneeling center right, and his wife, Bonnie, wearing civilian attire, pose for a photo with Marines and Navy personnel deployed to Camp Leatherneck, ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler Singletary, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler Singletary, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment stands post during a night over watch mission outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanista... More
Major Gen. Sayed Malouk, commander of 215th Corps,
Major Gen. Sayed Malouk, commander of 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, addresses the Transatlantic Opinion Leaders aboard Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 15, 2014. A select group of multinational opinion le... More