New York native hopes for career in Corps
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Diego A. Cordova, operations administrations, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2d MAW) Forward and Queens, NY native, poses for a photo in front of the 2d MAW (FWD) T wall barrier, Camp Leathern... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with 5th Kandak, 4th
Afghan National Army soldiers with 5th Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, become familiar with the hydraulic control levers inside an ATLAS II Forklift aboard Forward Operating Base Delaram II in Helmand provinc... More
Celebrities traveling with the Chairman’s annual USO
Celebrities traveling with the Chairman’s annual USO holiday tour thank troops for their service at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 10.
Afghan Nation Army (ANA) Soldiers with 215 ANA Corps
Afghan Nation Army (ANA) Soldiers with 215 ANA Corps and U.S. Marines, search a compound in Barrmo, Washir district, Afghanistan, Sept. 19, 2013. The ANA conducted mounted and dismounted patrolling and engaged ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller Jr., left,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller Jr., left, commanding general of Regional Command (Southwest), and British Army Brigadier Paul Nanson, deputy commander of RC(SW), attend a ceremony at the Afghan Bo... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Cullen, a heavy equipment
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Cullen, a heavy equipment operator with Engineer Company, Combat Logistics Regiments 2, Regional Command (Southwest), operates a 30,000-pound Hydraulic Excavator at Camp Dwyer, Hel... More
Runners compete in the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward
Runners compete in the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Oct. 27. More than 300 runners participated in this year's marathon. This is the fifth year a satellite marathon has be... More
An illumination flare lights up a mountain near Observation
An illumination flare lights up a mountain near Observation Post Athens, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2013. A squad of Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines provided security from the outpost, wher... More
Brig. Gen. Gary Thomas passes the Marine Corps colors
Brig. Gen. Gary Thomas passes the Marine Corps colors to Col. Scott Jensen during a change of command ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. Jensen assumed command of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) ... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Company,
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, unload cargo from a convoy from Camp Leatherneck to Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2013. The ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Casillas, a scout sniper
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Casillas, a scout sniper from Midland Texas and assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, grounds his gear at a live fire range on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Pro... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, commander of
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, commander of International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, addresses U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team (RCT) 7 on Camp Leatherneck... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Scott G. McKenzie from San Francisco,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Scott G. McKenzie from San Francisco, Calif. and assigned to Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team (RCT) 7 salutes the American flag on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 15, 2013... More
A U.S. Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd
A U.S. Marine with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines (2/2) uses a secure electronic enrollment kit on an Afghan local in Habib Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2013. Marines with 2/2 conducte... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with the 215 Corps
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with the 215 Corps receive a safety brief during a live fire range on Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 5, 2013. The ANA soldiers conducted the live fire exe... More
Navy Captain Andrew Johnson cuts a birthday cake at
Navy Captain Andrew Johnson cuts a birthday cake at the town hall at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan during the Navy's 238th Birthday celebration, Oct. 13. Johnson was this year's guest speaker. He spoke about na... More
Marines serving with India Company, 3rd Battalion,
Marines serving with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, enjoy a meal before leaving Forward Operating Base Musa Qala, Nov. 6. The Marines left the base three days later, turning it over to the A... More
Cpl. Alex Martinez, an assistant patrol leader serving
Cpl. Alex Martinez, an assistant patrol leader serving with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment's Security Force Assistance Advisor Team, smiles while he enjoys a piece of steak during his squad's Thanksgiving d... More
Brig. Gen. Gary Thomas addresses service members and
Brig. Gen. Gary Thomas addresses service members and coalition partners during a change of command ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. Thomas relinquished command of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd... More
The British and American flags fly at half-mast on
The British and American flags fly at half-mast on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, April 17, 2013. The British Army and U.S. Marine Corps lowered their nation's flags to half-mast in remembrance of former Britis... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Bagwell, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Bagwell, left, a driver with 1st Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 7, and Master Sgt. Joseph Kepler, center, staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Georgian Liaison... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriel Peguero from Lynn,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriel Peguero from Lynn, Mass. with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8), Regimental Combat Team 7 provides security at a mortar range near Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanista... More
Afghan National Army soldiers walk to a formation May
Afghan National Army soldiers walk to a formation May 28, here. Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Wasea, commanding general, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, and his Afghan National Security Forces counterparts planned ... More
A young Afghan woman practices using a sewing machine
A young Afghan woman practices using a sewing machine to make clothing at the Department of Women's Affairs office in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 24. She is one of more than 50 women who re... More
Corporal Michael Horvath, an assaultman and dog handler,
Corporal Michael Horvath, an assaultman and dog handler, serving with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conducts the baseball training exercise with his improvised explosive device detection dog Sgt. Ssuzie h... More
Sergeant Maj. Harrison L. Tanksley (left), I Marine
Sergeant Maj. Harrison L. Tanksley (left), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) sergeant major, and Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, II MEF (Fwd) commanding general, case the Regional Command (Southwest) battle... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keith Peacock, a member of the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keith Peacock, a member of the 232rd Security Force Assistance Advisory Team, prepares to power on a T-Hawk aerial vehicle on Forward Operating Base Zeebruge in Kajaki District, Helmand pro... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robert Schrock assigned
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robert Schrock assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment scans for suspicious activity during a visit to an Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) post in Now Zad, Helmand... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Robinson from Buffalo
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Robinson from Buffalo N.Y. and assigned to Regimental Combat Team 7 prepares to engage his target during a foreign weapons and NATO ballistics live-fire shoot on Camp Leatherneck, ... More
A medic with the Georgian Batumi Light Infantry Battalion,
A medic with the Georgian Batumi Light Infantry Battalion, Regional Command (Southwest), shuffles through his medical bag during a visit with Afghans near Combat Outpost Eredvi, Helmand province, Afghanistan, N... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Thomas Siverts, executive officer
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Thomas Siverts, executive officer of 1st battalion, 9th Marine Regiment (1/9), hands a piece of cake to Lt. Col. Corey Collier, comanding officer of 1/9, during a cake cutting ceremony at... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to service
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to service members with Regional Command (Southwest) at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2013. Hagel visited RC(SW) to speak with military le... More
U.S. Marine Corps vehicles assigned to Combat Service
U.S. Marine Corps vehicles assigned to Combat Service Support Kandak (CSSK), Regimental Combat Team 7, are staged on Forward Operating Base Delaram, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 9, 2013. The Marines and... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Austin E. Renforth, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Austin E. Renforth, commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team (RCT) 7 presents U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, commander of International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, wi... More
Georgian Army soldiers assigned to the 33rd Infantry
Georgian Army soldiers assigned to the 33rd Infantry Battalion dye eggs at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 3, 2013. The eggs, later distributed to Georgian soldiers in various forward opera... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Warren Ostin, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Warren Ostin, a squad leader and Jarrett Goff, a team leader, both with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, push down a wall in an empty compound during a patrol in Washer, ... More
U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Albert Chapa, communications
U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Albert Chapa, communications chief with the Supporting Arms Liaison Team, 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, provides security during a patrol in Charibaya, Helmand province, Afghani... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Afghan National Civil Order
U.S. Marines assigned to Afghan National Civil Order Police Kandak 1 Advisor Team, Regimental Combat Team 7, conduct small arms live fire training on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 25, 2... 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, simulate the treatment of a casualty during a mission rehearsal on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, May 28, 2013. The Marines... More
Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron
Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 work together to remove a gear shaft from the rotary box of a UH-1Y Huey at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan Nov. 28. (Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, prepare for a training patrol on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2013. The training was performed to teach the Mari... More
U.S. Army Maj. Eugene Johnson, right, a veterinarian
U.S. Army Maj. Eugene Johnson, right, a veterinarian with Georgia Agricultural Development Team (ADT) 3, Regimental Combat Team 7, explains how to use a special measuring tape to estimate the weight of livestoc... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW)
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW) Forward, Airmen, and Army Soldiers listen to Sgt. Maj. Lisa K. Nilsson, center, sergeant major of 2nd MAW (FWD), as she addresses Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battagli... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Damario A. Tillman with the
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Damario A. Tillman with the 215th Afghan National Army Mobile Strike Force Security Force Assistance Advisor Team engages his target during a small arms fire drill on Camp Leatherneck, He... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Lisa Swan, left, psychological specialist
U.S. Army Sgt. Lisa Swan, left, psychological specialist with 303rd psychological operations company (303rd POCO), and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Szombathelyi, right, load master with Marine Aerial Refueler ... More
U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division Band, perform
U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division Band, perform during the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, off going com... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Aaron C. Burke, a member of the personal
U.S. Marine Sgt. Aaron C. Burke, a member of the personal security detail with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW) Forward, teaches Navy Hospital Corpsman David Boggia, an aerospace medicine technician with Mari... More
Runners compete in the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward
Runners compete in the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Oct. 27. More than 300 runners participated in this year's marathon. This is the fifth year a satellite marathon has be... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 7 peel eggplants while assisting Afghan cultural advisors prepare a traditional meal at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 17, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Adrian Kochanowicz, an
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Adrian Kochanowicz, an assault man with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8), Regimental Combat Team 7, gives the three minute warning during Operation Nightmare over Nowza... More
Georgian Army soldiers assigned to the 33rd Light Infantry
Georgian Army soldiers assigned to the 33rd Light Infantry Battalion participate in a religious ceremony before conducting operation Northern Lion on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 24, 20... More
A Georgian soldier with the 33rd Light Infantry Battalion
A Georgian soldier with the 33rd Light Infantry Battalion registers an Afghan man's fingerprints into the Secure Electronic Enrolment Kit (SEEK II) during a patrol in Charibaya, Helmand province, Afghanistan, A... More
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, cross a field during an operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2013. The operation was conducted to disrupt enemy activity in... More
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines receives a
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines receives a haircut at Observation Post Athens, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. The isolated nature of the outpost forced the Marines to make due with only ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Emerson, left, from
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Emerson, left, from Addison, Maine, scans the surrounding area for threats as Cpl. Andrew Crisp, Manchester, N.H., relays information during Operation Grizzly in Helmand province,... More
Marines serving with India Company, 3rd Battalion,
Marines serving with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, fire a 60mm mortar during unknown distance live-fire training here, Nov. 24. The Marines familiarized themselves with their weapon systems... More
The bridge and bazaar in the village of Kajaki sits
The bridge and bazaar in the village of Kajaki sits beneath a mountaintop guard post at Observation Post Athens, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. The unobstructed view provided by OP Athens allowed... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Abraham Porath assigned to Combined
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Abraham Porath assigned to Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, provides security during a joint vehicle checkpoint with soldiers of the Afghan National Army in Now Zad... More
U.S. Marines with Echo company, 2nd Battalion, 8th
U.S. Marines with Echo company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8) conduct a dismounted patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 5, 2013. The Marines of 2/8 conducted the security patrol to gather intelligen... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donald Anderson, a crew
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donald Anderson, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, provides security during takeoff in a UH-1N Huey helicopter on the way to Camp Leatherneck, Helmand p... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Acker, commanding officer
U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Acker, commanding officer of Task Force Bayonet, uncases the unit's colors during a ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 21, 2013. The 307th Engineer Battal... More
Runners compete in the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward
Runners compete in the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Oct. 27. More than 300 runners participated in this year's marathon. This is the fifth year a satellite marathon has be... More
A U.S. Marine with Georgia Liaison Team 10, Regional
A U.S. Marine with Georgia Liaison Team 10, Regional Command (Southwest), peers around the corner of a desert compound during a patrol near Combat Outpost Eredvi, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 7, 2013. Ma... More
From left, U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia,
From left, U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, second, the senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Frank H. Batten III, right, the command chief master sergea... More
A Mobile Strike Force Vehicle assigned to the Afghan
A Mobile Strike Force Vehicle assigned to the Afghan National Army (ANA) Mobile Strike Force Kandak, navigates through a series of obstacles at a rough terrain driving course on Camp Bastion, Helmand province, ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Eric Robert Wagner, a crew chief with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Eric Robert Wagner, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (HMH-461), provides aerial security during an aerial operation at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 17,... More
Lance Cpl. Michael Stock observes nearby houses as
Lance Cpl. Michael Stock observes nearby houses as Marines search the inside of a compound during Operation Grizzly IV July 29. Operation Grizzly was a counter-insurgency operation to deter enemy activity, esta... More
Lance Cpl. Ian Forry, a York, Pa., native, and rifleman
Lance Cpl. Ian Forry, a York, Pa., native, and rifleman with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, crouches behind a wall during a firefight with insurgents near the Bari Gul Bazaar, Nad Ali District, Helmand province, A... More
A Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicle drives through
A Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicle drives through the desert after dropping off Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment during a clearing operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Retrograde and Redeployment
U.S. Marines assigned to Retrograde and Redeployment in support of Reset and Reconstitution Operational Group (R4OG) load equipment into a cargo box on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 14,... More
A Danish corpsman is ready to provide any needed medical
A Danish corpsman is ready to provide any needed medical support to coalition force members participating in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, part of the world's largest 10K race, on Camp L... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Aron Axe, the operations officer
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Aron Axe, the operations officer with Regional Corps Battle School (RCBS), watches as an Afghan National Army (ANA) mortarman shoots off a training practice round at a mortar range near C... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 42nd Battalion Georgian
U.S. Marines assigned to the 42nd Battalion Georgian Liaison Team (GLT) 8, Regimental Combat Team 7, conduct operations on Combat Outpost Faizel, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 8, 2013. The Marines of the 4... More
U.S. Army Soldiers present challenge coins and patches
U.S. Army Soldiers present challenge coins and patches during a memorial service held at Shindad Air Base, Herat province, Afghanistan, 19 July 2013. 307th Engineer Battalion visited Shindad Air Base to remembe... More
A Georgian Army soldier assigned to the 33rd Light
A Georgian Army soldier assigned to the 33rd Light Infantry Battalion conducts a dismounted patrol during Operation Northern Lion in Mohammadabad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 24, 2013. Northern Lion was... More
Georgian Army soldiers assigned to the 33rd Light Infantry
Georgian Army soldiers assigned to the 33rd Light Infantry Battalion participate in a religious ceremony before conducting Operation Northern Lion on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 24, 20... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers assigned to the
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers assigned to the 215th Corps conduct live fire training using the M224 mortar system on Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 8, 2013. The range was a part of a ... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier assigned to the
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier assigned to the Mobile Strike Force Kandak prepares to fire a RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher during a live-fire exercise supervised by the Marines with the Mobile ... More
A linguist with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines
A linguist with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8), Regimental Combat Team 7, speaks to an Afghan citizen during Operation Nightmare in Nowzad, Afghanistan, June 6, 2013. Operation Nightmare was a cl... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Paul Acevedo, a section
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Paul Acevedo, a section leader from Pomona, Calif., assigned to Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 7, (RCT) 7, conducts function checks on an M1A1 Abrams tank... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Mark Kratzer, from Stafford,
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Mark Kratzer, from Stafford, Va., the platoon commander for 3rd platoon, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (2/8) surveys his Marines while conducting mission rehearsals ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and Task Force Belleau Wood, on Camp Leathern... More
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., the 32nd Assistant Commandant
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., the 32nd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), visits Marines and Sailors at Forward Operating Base Shukvani, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 5, 2013. Paxton visited troop... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 42nd Battalion Georgian
U.S. Marines assigned to the 42nd Battalion Georgian Liaison Team (GLT) 8, Regimental Combat Team 7, offload cargo on Combat Outpost Faizel, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 8, 2013. The Marines of the 42nd G... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company,
A U.S. Marine with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Georgian Liaison Team-8, Regimental Combat Team 7, provides security during a partnered base security presence patrol outside Forward Operating Base Shi... More
Georgian Army soldiers assigned to Charlie Company,
Georgian Army soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 33rd Light Infantry Battalion provide security during operation Northern Lion II in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 3, 2013. Northern Lion II was a Georgi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan Baschnagel, left from Tampa,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan Baschnagel, left from Tampa, Fla., and attached to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (2/2) runs for cover while receiving enemy fire in Helmand province, Afghanistan, J... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Bob J. Sise from Wrightsville
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Bob J. Sise from Wrightsville Beach, N.C. and assigned to Georgian Liaison Team-9 signals to awaiting Marines and Georgian Army soldier assigned to Charlie Company, 33rd Light Infantry B... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Brian Early, a squad leader with 1st
U.S. Marine Sgt. Brian Early, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, signals for Marines to regroup before moving to the next compound during a patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 22.... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jonathan Randall,
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jonathan Randall, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jared Bailey from Ashville, N.C. and Higden, Ark., respectively, both assigned to Afghan National Civil Order Police Kand... More
Georgian Army soldiers assigned to Charlie Company,
Georgian Army soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 33rd Light Infantry Battalion provide security during operation Northern Lion II in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 3, 2013. Northern Lion II was a Georgi... More
Cpl. Damien Blevins uses an acetylene torch to remove
Cpl. Damien Blevins uses an acetylene torch to remove bolts off of a M-ATV at the Motor Transport Maintenance lot aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan March 25. Blevins is a motor transportation mechanic with C... More
Lance Cpl. Daniel McCoy gets dressed for an early morning
Lance Cpl. Daniel McCoy gets dressed for an early morning patrol at Forward Operating Base Zeebruge, March 30. McCoy is a member of the U.S. Marine-led Kajaki Police Advisor Team. (Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)
A bulldozer transports debris at Forward Operating
A bulldozer transports debris at Forward Operating Base Payne, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 27, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller Jr., commanding general of Regional Command (Southwest)... More
Afghan Uniformed Policemen display their certificates
Afghan Uniformed Policemen display their certificates for completing evidence collection training on Forward Operating Base Zeebrugge in Kajaki, Afghanistan, April 27, 2013. The training was organized by the Ka... More
A group of Afghan women use sewing machines to make
A group of Afghan women use sewing machines to make clothing at the Department of Women's Affairs office in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 24. The women attend vocational schools at the DoWA t... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Regiment conduct a live-fire
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Regiment conduct a live-fire range at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Providence, Afghanistan, Aug. 12, 2013. The exercise provided weapons familiarization to Marines upon arriving in Afg... More
5k Turkey Day fun run - A group of people running down a road
Service members participated in a Thanksgiving day 5k run Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Nov. 28. The Turkey Day fun run gave them the opportunity to build camaraderie through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to service
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to service members with Regional Command (Southwest) at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2013. Hagel visited RC(SW) to speak with military le... More
Staff Sgt. Brandon Valentine, the communications operations
Staff Sgt. Brandon Valentine, the communications operations chief for 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, plays guitar and sings for his fellow Marines, Dec. 14. Valentine is a native of Columbus, Ga., and is o... More