Cpl. Samuel Stark, with the 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison
Cpl. Samuel Stark, with the 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, uses a computer powered by the Ground Expeditionary Energy Network System on Camp Tombstone in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The system is cap... More
Staff Sgt. Antony Washington, Cpl. Samuel Stark and
Staff Sgt. Antony Washington, Cpl. Samuel Stark and Cpl. Cody Cook, with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, set up the Ground Expeditionary Energy Network System on Camp Tombstone in Helmand province, Afgha... More
Marines judge a product at the third annual Experimental
Marines judge a product at the third annual Experimental Forward Operating Base aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 4. Having Marines get hands-on experience with the items at the ExFOB was a new idea fo... More
Lt. Gen. Surapun Wongthai, director of Cobra Gold Exercise
Lt. Gen. Surapun Wongthai, director of Cobra Gold Exercise and director of joint operation at Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, visited the Western Area Research Test and Evaluation Center to observe equipm... More
Attendees of the Experimental Forward Operating Base
Attendees of the Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) demonstration watch as solar panels are set up aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 2, 2012. The ExFOB was held to identify, evaluate and accelerate the Ma... More
Marines try out different CamelBak nozzles while a
Marines try out different CamelBak nozzles while a vendor explains the pros and cons of each one at the third annual Experimental Forward Operating Base aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 4. One of the ... More
A Marine safely stows a solar panel after a day of
A Marine safely stows a solar panel after a day of drawing in the suns thermal energy and converting it into useable power via a Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network System. After being collected by th... More
Cpl. Robert G. Sutton, a Field Wireman with Combat
Cpl. Robert G. Sutton, a Field Wireman with Combat Logistics Regiment-15 installs new solar panels aboard Forward Operating Base Shukvani, Helmand Province Afghanistan, Nov 19, 2012. The new solar panels are be... 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
Marines train to use expeditionary energy sources
In preparation of Javelin Thrust 2012, Marines from Marine Forces Reserve and 2nd Tank Battalion, learn to setup and operate the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network System and the Solar Portable Alter... More
A Marine prepares to test out the Lightning Pack during
A Marine prepares to test out the Lightning Pack during the Experimental Forward Operating Base ’14 here May 13. The pack converts normal walking movement into electrical power using a generator. ExFOB ’14 is t... More
A vendor describes the product he is presenting to
A vendor describes the product he is presenting to Marines who are in charge of judging the quality of the merchandise at the third annual Experimental Forward Operating Base aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 4.
Lance Cpl. Corey Champagne, Field Radio Operator with
Lance Cpl. Corey Champagne, Field Radio Operator with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, 1st Marine Division, tests out Bionic Power's PowerWalk during the Experimental Forward Operating Base here May 14. The PowerWa... More
In preparation of Javelin Thrust 2012, Marines from
In preparation of Javelin Thrust 2012, Marines from Marine Forces Reserve and 2nd Tank Battalion, learn to setup and operate the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network System and the Solar Portable Alter... More
U.S. Marine Corps Assistant Commandant of the Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford (left) speaks with civilian contractors during the Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) demonstration aboard Camp Lejeune... More
The power distribution and storage capability of the
The power distribution and storage capability of the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy is enclosed by HESCO barriers at Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Sept. 30. Boldak is an “Experimental Forward Ope... More
Marines Deploy 'Green' Forward Operating Base to Afghanistan
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway, center, tours a technical demonstration of the first Experimental Forward Operating Base at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 13, 2010. The first Marine unit h... More
Third Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, based out of
Third Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., is currently the guinea pig for the Marine Corps' experiment with portable solar panels to power their electronic gea... More
Cpl. Samuel Stark, a field radio operator with 5th
Cpl. Samuel Stark, a field radio operator with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, wipes down a solar array, a component of the Ground Expeditionary Energy Network System on Camp Tombstone in Helmand provinc... More
U.S. Marine Corp Col. Robert Charette, the director
U.S. Marine Corp Col. Robert Charette, the director of the Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office, demonstrates how solar panels can be used in a combat environment during the Experimental Forward Operating ... More
Marines take a moment to relax and escape the brutal
Marines take a moment to relax and escape the brutal Mojave Desert heat under a PowerShade at Combat Center Range 220 July 26. PowerShade, is a field shelter with embedded solar panels that provide one to two k... More
Staff Sgt. Justin Owens, Maintenance Chief with 1st
Staff Sgt. Justin Owens, Maintenance Chief with 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, tests out Bionic Power's PowerWalk during the Experimental Forward Operating Base here May 15. The PowerWal... More
Cpl. Joshua Byrd, a field radio operator with Headquarters
Cpl. Joshua Byrd, a field radio operator with Headquarters Company, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, disconnects several solar panels from the control box of a Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Net... More
U.S. Marine Corps Assistant Commandant of the Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, learns about a new water filter for the Marine Corps' hydration system during the Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) a... More
Solar Panels soak up the sun's rays and convert it
Solar Panels soak up the sun's rays and convert it to electric power during an Experimental Forward Operating Base exercise at the Combat Center being conducted by Third Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, based ou... More
Solar panels used to collect energy emitted by the
Solar panels used to collect energy emitted by the sun sit in the corner of Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Sept. 30. Boldak is an “Experimental Forward Operating Base” (ExFOB) that is used to implement t... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Chaffee, a field radio operator with
Lance Cpl. Joshua Chaffee, a field radio operator with Headquarters Company, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ensures a converter is correctly functioning which will allows the power held in several hi... More
The Combat Center is currently the test grounds for
The Combat Center is currently the test grounds for the Marine Corps newest solar energy experiment. Third Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., is currently uti... More
Assistant secretary of the Army for Installations,
Assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, Katherine Hammack, visits Experimental Forward Operating Base ’14 here on May 15.
Solar panels soak up rays and convert it to electricity
Solar panels soak up rays and convert it to electricity while Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, dig a hole at Combat Center Range 220 July 26. The Marines, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pen... More
U.S. Marines test new water filters in their hydration
U.S. Marines test new water filters in their hydration systems during the Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 2, 2012. The ExFOB was held to identify, evaluate, and accele... More
In preparation of Javelin Thrust 2012, Marines from
In preparation of Javelin Thrust 2012, Marines from Marine Forces Reserve and 2nd Tank Battalion, learn to setup and operate the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network System and the Solar Portable Alter... More
Members of the Combat Center’s Western Area Research
Members of the Combat Center’s Western Area Research Test and Evaluation Center show Lt. Gen. Surapun Wongthai and Rear Adm. Sanyalak Rungsampan new equipment being tested, March 18, at Camp Wilson.
Cpl. Joshua Byrd, a field radio operator with Headquarters
Cpl. Joshua Byrd, a field radio operator with Headquarters Company, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, does a functions check on the control box of a Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network System,... More
In preparation of Javelin Thrust 2012, Marines from
In preparation of Javelin Thrust 2012, Marines from Marine Forces Reserve and 2nd Tank Battalion, learn to setup and operate the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network System and the Solar Portable Alter... More
The Kinetic Boot sits on display at the Experimental
The Kinetic Boot sits on display at the Experimental Forward Operating Base ’14 here May 13. The Kinetic Boot helps reduce battery and power weight as well as efficiently harvests energy during ambulation. ExFO... More
A group of solar panels soaks up rays at Combat Center
A group of solar panels soaks up rays at Combat Center Range 220 July 26. The panels are being utilized by 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., as an experi... More
Marines gather around the InStep NanoPower footwear
Marines gather around the InStep NanoPower footwear during Experimental Forward Operating Base '14 here May 15. With each step, the shoes convert mechanical energy produced by humans to electrical energy. ExFOB... More
Marines and sailors of India Company, 3rd Battalion,
Marines and sailors of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and their Afghan national army counterparts, pose in front of a modified ZeroBase Regenerator at Patrol Base Sparks, in Sangin District,... More
Cpl. Cody Cook, a radio technician with the 5th Air
Cpl. Cody Cook, a radio technician with the 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, sets up a solar array panel, part of the Ground Expeditionary Energy Network System. The system is used to power a command oper... More
The Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network System
The Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network System consists of a series of solar panels which collect energy and store them in four high energy lithium battery packs. The GREENS system allows forward depl... More
U.S. Marines insert new water filters into their hydration
U.S. Marines insert new water filters into their hydration systems during the Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 2, 2012. The ExFOB was held to identify, evaluate, and ac... More
Marines observe a demonstration of the Kinetic Boot
Marines observe a demonstration of the Kinetic Boot during the Experimental Forward Operating Base ’14 here May 13. The Kinetic Boot is one of the many technologies featured at the ExFOB and helps reduce batter... More
U.S. Marine Corps Assistant Commandant of the Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford (right) speaks with a civilian contractor during the Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) demonstration aboard Camp Lejeu... More
Cpl. Brandon O’Connell, a Reconnaissance Man with 1st
Cpl. Brandon O’Connell, a Reconnaissance Man with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, tests out the Lightning Pack on a treadmill during the Experimental Forward Operating Base ’14 here May 15. T... More
Members of the Combat Center’s Western Area Research
Members of the Combat Center’s Western Area Research Test and Evaluation Center show Lt. Gen. Surapun Wongthai and Rear Adm. Sanyalak Rungsampan the Deployable Renewable Energy Alternative Module during their v... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Paxton (left), commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Paxton (left), commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and Maj. Gen. W. Lee Miller (right), assistant division commander, 2d Marine Division, evaluate new solar panels... More
Staff Sgt. Antony Washington, Cpl. Samuel Stark and
Staff Sgt. Antony Washington, Cpl. Samuel Stark and Cpl. Cody Cook, set up the Ground Expeditionary Energy Network System on Camp Tombstone in Helmand province, Afghanistan. GREENS is a joint venture by the Nav... More
Lance Cpl. Dakota Hicks, a native of Laharpe, Ill.,
Lance Cpl. Dakota Hicks, a native of Laharpe, Ill., and a machine gunner with 2nd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, connects a radio battery to a Solar Portable Alternative Communicati... More
Assistant secretary of the Army for Installations,
Assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, Katherine Hammack, visits Experimental Forward Operating Base ’14 here on May 15.
U.S. Marine Corps Assistant Commandant of the Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford (left) speaks with civilian contractors during the Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) demonstration aboard Camp Lejeune... More
Sgt. David Doty, a squad leader with 1st Platoon, India
Sgt. David Doty, a squad leader with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, shows his platoon’s solar energy data to Maj. Sean Sadlier, the Expeditionary Energy Liaison Officer, with Re... More
A Marine tests out the Lightning Pack during the
A Marine tests out the Lightning Pack during the Experimental Forward Operating Base ’14 here May 13. The pack converts normal walking movement into electrical power using a generator. ExFOB ’14 is taking place... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert J. Charette (center)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert J. Charette (center) talks about new solar panels for plate carriers during the Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 2, 2012. The ExFOB was he... More