KHAN NESHIN, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of
KHAN NESHIN, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Willy Pete takes a moment to rest during a patrol with the Marines of Company D, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Eric McMullen, a combat engineer with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Eric McMullen, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 1 and 21-year-old native of Lake Tahoe, Calif., checks the progress of a project here, Nov. 12. Marines of Alpha ... More
Sergeant Ronny Pool, a platoon sergeant with Headquarters
Sergeant Ronny Pool, a platoon sergeant with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Staff Sgt. Javier Acosta, a platoon sergeant with Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amp... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Garrett Camacho, a food service
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Garrett Camacho, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and 19-year-old native of Fredericksburg, Va., cooks chicken ... More
Colonel Roger B. Turner, the 5th Marine Regiment commanding
Colonel Roger B. Turner, the 5th Marine Regiment commanding officer, addresses his guest during a battle colors rededication ceremony at the Camp San Mateo helicopter landing pad here, June 5, 2013. Marines ser... More
Afghan Border Policemen Sgt. Mohammed Sardar, an assistant
Afghan Border Policemen Sgt. Mohammed Sardar, an assistant commander with 2nd Tolai, 1st ABP Kandak, holds a shura with locals during a patrol through Sre Kala, March 23, 2012. After Marines and sailors with 1s... More
A student recites a poem in Pashto during class here
A student recites a poem in Pashto during class here Feb. 25, 2012. Marines serving with Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, are providing guidance to the local government in Khan Neshin to help them constru... More
The head teacher at the school here follows along as
The head teacher at the school here follows along as his student recites a poem for the class Feb. 25, 2012. Marines serving with Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, are providing guidance to the local gover... More
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, pay their respects to Lance Cpl. Ramon T. Kaipat, an infantryman who served with Charlie Co., 1st LAR, and 22-year-old native of Ta... More
U.S. Marines, sailors and soldiers render a salute
U.S. Marines, sailors and soldiers render a salute during the playing of the British National Anthem at a decommissioning ceremony for the Camp Dwyer Memorial here, July 30, 2012. Lance Bombardier James Dwyer, ... More
Staff Sgt. Javier Acosta, a platoon sergeant with Charlie
Staff Sgt. Javier Acosta, a platoon sergeant with Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, was on his usual commute home to Hemet, Calif., when he jumped into action and used his combat life saving ski... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Ali Shujaie,
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Ali Shujaie, the commanding general of 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, talks to his soldiers after accepting the Presidential Unit Citation here, July 19, 2012. On behalf of P... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Ben Garrett, a staff chaplain with I
U.S. Navy Lt. Ben Garrett, a staff chaplain with I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and 35-year-old native of Ingleside, Texas, raises a candle during an Easter Vigil here, April 7, 2012. The vigil was one... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Garrett Camacho is a food service
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Garrett Camacho is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and 19-year-old native of Fredericksburg, Va. Camacho was i... More
Marines and sailors of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion,
Marines and sailors of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment bow their heads in prayer as Navy Cmdr. Mark Winward, Regimental Combat Team 5 chaplain, delivers the invocation during the 236th Marine C... More
A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored
A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, reads a pamphlet during a memorial service here, April 16, 2012, in honor of Lance Cpl. Ramon T. Kaipat, an infantryman who served... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Benjamin M. Middendorf, the commander
U.S. Marine Capt. Benjamin M. Middendorf, the commander of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, speaks to his platoon commanders about future patrols here, July 18, 2012. ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathanial Fink (left), a
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathanial Fink (left), a light-armored vehicle driver with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and 19-year-old native of Neenah, Wis., and Lance Cpl. Garrett Camach... 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
U.S. Navy Lt. Ben Garrett, a staff chaplain with I
U.S. Navy Lt. Ben Garrett, a staff chaplain with I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and 35-year-old native of Ingleside, Texas, raises bread and wine in preparation for communion during an Easter Vigil her... 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
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Gelson Orantes, a native of
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Gelson Orantes, a native of Lawndale, Calif., holds security as fellow members of his civil affairs team survey the construction site of a school here, May 20, 2012. Gelson, a field wirem... More
Captain Jesse Hills, the team leader of Team 3, Civil
Captain Jesse Hills, the team leader of Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, 11th Marine Regiment, speaks with a local from the Khan Neshin district in front of a refurbished grand mosque, Feb. 25. Afghan con... More
A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 1 taps
A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 1 taps out his opponent with an arm bar during a ground-fighting tournament here, March 10. The tournament included four weight classes: 164 pounds and below, 165-1... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Ben Garrett, a staff chaplain with I
U.S. Navy Lt. Ben Garrett, a staff chaplain with I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and 35-year-old native of Ingleside, Texas, reads from the Bible during an Easter Vigil here, April 7, 2012. The vigil wa... More
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored
U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare to honor their fallen brother, Lance Cpl. Ramon T. Kaipat, an infantryman who served with Charlie Co. and 22-year-old nativ... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Martinez, the Regimental
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Martinez, the Regimental Combat Team 5 Personal Security Detachment platoon commander, patrols through a bazaar here, Jan. 13. Martinez, a 35-year-old native of Moorhead, Minn., re... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Victor Ruble, the Regimental Combat
U.S. Marine Maj. Victor Ruble, the Regimental Combat Team 5 effects officer, speaks to Marines with RCT-5 following a class on Afghan culture and religion here, March 12. Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Sultan Mo... More
(From left) U.S. Marine Lt. Matthew Palma, the commanding
(From left) U.S. Marine Lt. Matthew Palma, the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Col. Roger Turner, the commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, and Daoud Parwani, RCT-5's cultura... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jason Rossman, the company
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jason Rossman, the company gunnery sergeant of Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, currently attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 1, and 37-year-old native of Grand Jun... 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, pumps iron during an overnight post here, April 26, 2012. Due ... More
Marines from Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat
Marines from Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 5, stand in formation before the 236th Marine Corps birthday ceremony here, Nov. 10. Col. Roger Turner, RCT-5 commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Ernest H... More
Khan Neshin district governor Shah Mahmood presents
Khan Neshin district governor Shah Mahmood presents a gift to Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., the commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, here, June 29, 2012. Turner and his staff conducted their final battle... More
Yeager, an improvised explosive device detection dog,
Yeager, an improvised explosive device detection dog, lies in front of a battlefield cross as Staff Sgt. Derick Clark, a kennel supervisor with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regime... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Julio Ramirez, a light armored vehicle
U.S. Marine Cpl. Julio Ramirez, a light armored vehicle crewman with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 21-year-old native of Fontana, Calif., places a Kevlar helmet on a memorial i... More
Dave Andrews (center), a quality control technical
Dave Andrews (center), a quality control technical engineer, speaks to the supervisor of construction site here, May 20, 2012. Andrews patrolled through the district center with Marines from Civil Affairs Team ... More
Colonel Roger B. Turner, the 5th Marine Regiment, 1st
Colonel Roger B. Turner, the 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, commanding officer, cuts a birthday cake during a ball held in celebration of the 5th Marines’ 96th birthday here, June 6, 2013. The regime... More
Captain Jesse Hills, the team leader for Team 3, Civil
Captain Jesse Hills, the team leader for Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, shows students here how to write his last name in Pashto and in English Feb. 22, 2012. The Marines of Team 3 provided guidance to ... More
An interpreter explains the concerns of local elders
An interpreter explains the concerns of local elders to Col. Roger B. Turner Jr., (left) and Lt. Col. Matthew Palma (right), the commanding officers of Regimental Combat Team 5 and 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Reg... More
Afghan Border Police patrolman Sanam Shah, a policeman
Afghan Border Police patrolman Sanam Shah, a policeman with 2nd Tolai, 1st ABP Kandak, gives candy to local children during a patrol through Sre Kala, March 25, 2012. After Marines and sailors with 1st LAR and ... More
Afghan Border Policemen with 2nd Tolai, 1st ABP Kandak,
Afghan Border Policemen with 2nd Tolai, 1st ABP Kandak, mingle with local children during a patrol through Sre Kala, March 25, 2012. After Marines and sailors with 1st LAR and 3rd Bn., 3rd Marine Regiment clear... More
Afghans visit the grand mosque in Khan Neshin, Afghanistan,
Afghans visit the grand mosque in Khan Neshin, Afghanistan, to pray Feb. 25. Afghan construction workers, contracted by the partnership of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and coalition for... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command (Southwest) sergeant major (left), and U.S. Navy Master Chief Michael Smith(right), the command master chief of RC (SW), listen to Sgt. Maj. Donald Burr... 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
Major Brian D. Greene, operations officer serving with
Major Brian D. Greene, operations officer serving with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, presents the regiment’s battle colors to Col. Roger B. Turner, the 5th Marines commanding officer, during a battl... More
Marines serving with Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer
Marines serving with Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, attach a detonation cord to a 40-pound shape charge at Range 108 here, June 19, 2013. The company conducted a demolition training range where M... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Natasha Almeida, an intelligence analyst
U.S. Marine Cpl. Natasha Almeida, an intelligence analyst with 11th Marine Regiment currently serving with the Regimental Combat Team 5 civil affairs detachment and 22-year-old native of Piney Flats, Tenn., con... More
Khan Neshin district elders discuss possible candidates
Khan Neshin district elders discuss possible candidates for an elder’s council during a shura here, May 13, 2012. During the shura, local elders and Marine leaders gathered to discuss future plans for the distr... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony Capra, a point man with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony Capra, a point man with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and 20-year-old native of Overbrook, Kan., sweeps for weapons, drugs and IED component caches du... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, the commanding
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, the commanding general of Task Force Leatherneck, 1st Marine Division (Forward), thanks the Marines and sailors of Regimental Combat Team 5 here, July 26, 2012. Berger bid... More
U.S. service members hold candles during an Easter
U.S. service members hold candles during an Easter Vigil here, April 7, 2012. The vigil was one of the various religious celebrations observed by service members aboard Camp Dwyer over the weekend.
Khan Neshin District Governor Shah Mahmood addresses
Khan Neshin District Governor Shah Mahmood addresses the attendees at a district elder’s shura here, May 13, 2012. During the shura, local elders and Marine leaders gathered to discuss future plans for the dist... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Mark Clingan, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Mark Clingan, commanding officer of 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion greets Shah Mahmood, district governor of Khan Neshin, following a district elder’s shura here, May 13, 2012. ... More
U.S. Marine Corporals Julio Ramirez, a 21-year-old
U.S. Marine Corporals Julio Ramirez, a 21-year-old native of Fontana, Calif., and Michael Estrada, a 22-year-old native of Reno, Nev., both are light armored vehicle crewman with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armo... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Bryan Zuppinger and 1st Sgt. Jon
U.S. Marine Capt. Bryan Zuppinger and 1st Sgt. Jon Jerome, the Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion company commander and company first sergeant, observe a moment of silence for Lance Cpl... More
Afghan Border Policemen with 2nd Tolai, 1st ABP Kandak,
Afghan Border Policemen with 2nd Tolai, 1st ABP Kandak, host dinner for Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and Border Advisory Team 1 at Patrol Base Sre Kala, March 24, 2012. After Marines ... More
U.S. Marines with the air interdiction force composed
U.S. Marines with the air interdiction force composed of 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, and 2nd Bn., 11th Marines, pause for a break as a CH-53 Sea Stallion refuels during an Afghan Border Police led clea... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Bayles, a point man
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Bayles, a point man with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and native of Plainfield, Ill., sweeps for weapons and drug caches during a patrol here, Feb. 1... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael Russman, an infantryman attached
U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael Russman, an infantryman attached to Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment and native of McConnellesburg, Pa., coaches an Afghan Local Police academy recru... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Nelson Blanco, a squad leader with
U.S. Marine Sgt. Nelson Blanco, a squad leader with Echo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 26-year-old native of Jacksonville, Fla., uses a sickle to investigate a mock improvised explosiv... More
Corporal Heracio Borrego, an engineer serving with
Corporal Heracio Borrego, an engineer serving with Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, watches as Lance Cpl. James Ralston, an engineer also serving with Bravo Co., crimps a blasting cap to a timing c... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon Mann, a dog handler
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon Mann, a dog handler with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and native of Arlington, Texas, and Ty, an improvised explosive device detection dog, walk over... 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, and Sgt. Maj. Alberto Ruiz, the RCT-5 sergeant major, observe a moment of silence in respect of Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, a... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Fabian Aguilar, an assistant
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Fabian Aguilar, an assistant gunner with Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 21-year-old native of Aurora, Colo., and Lance Cpl. Michael Fitch I... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathanial Fink (left), a
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathanial Fink (left), a light-armored vehicle driver with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 19-year-old native of Neenah, Wis., and Lance Cpl. Garrett Camacho... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jared Carlson (far), a squad leader
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jared Carlson (far), a squad leader with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 26-year-old native of Kaneohe, Hawaii, and Sgt. Mario Mendoza, a team leader with Alpha Co... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ernest Hoopii, Regimental Combat
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ernest Hoopii, Regimental Combat Team 5 sergeant major, cuts the cake with the non-commissioned officer’s sword during the 236th Marine Corps birthday ceremony here, Nov. 10. Colonel Roger... More
Afghan Border Policemen Sgt. Mohammed Sardar, an assistant
Afghan Border Policemen Sgt. Mohammed Sardar, an assistant commander with 2nd Tolai, 1st ABP Kandak, holds a shura with locals during a patrol through Sre Kala, March 23, 2012. After Marines and sailors with 1s... More
Corporal Joshua Brooks, a Marine serving with Team
Corporal Joshua Brooks, a Marine serving with Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, greets students at the school here Feb. 25, 2012. The Marines of Team 3 provided guidance to the local government here to hel... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Ali Shujaie,
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Ali Shujaie, the commanding general of 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, talks to his soldiers after accepting the Presidential Unit Citation here, July 19, 2012. On behalf of P... More
A construction worker transports rocks to the work
A construction worker transports rocks to the work site of a local construction project here, May 20, 2012. All of the construction projects in this region are Afghan-led and employ local citizens from througho... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Riley Dobbs, a squad leader with Weapons
U.S. Marine Cpl. Riley Dobbs, a squad leader with Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 21-year-old native of Flushing, Mich., writes down a local man’s information on a... More
U.S. Marine Sgts. Maj. Terry Jones and Alberto Ruiz,
U.S. Marine Sgts. Maj. Terry Jones and Alberto Ruiz, the sergeants major of Task Force Leatherneck, 1st Marine Division (Forward) and Regimental Combat team 5, receive a brief on the capabilities of the High Mo... More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Sotelo, a platoon sergeant serving
Staff Sgt. Ryan Sotelo, a platoon sergeant serving with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, holds the Afghanistan Campaign Streamer during a battle colors rededication ceremony at the Camp San ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Garrett Camacho, a food service
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Garrett Camacho, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and 19-year-old native of Fredericksburg, Va., cooks chicken ... 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
Lieutenant Col. Thomas Freel, the future operations
Lieutenant Col. Thomas Freel, the future operations officer for 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, points out notional enemy locations on a terrain model for a rehearsal of concept drill during Exercise ... More
Second Lt. Andrew McGann is the assistant team leader
Second Lt. Andrew McGann is the assistant team leader of Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, a California-based Marine unit deployed to Khan Neshin, Afghanistan. Under the leadership of McGann, a 26-year-old... 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 Lance Cpl. John Lynch, a 22-year-old Brookfield,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. John Lynch, a 22-year-old Brookfield, Conn., native and motor transport operator with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, posts security during an air interdiction force mission here, De... 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
A local elder listens as Khan Neshin District Governor
A local elder listens as Khan Neshin District Governor Shah Mahmood speaks during a district elder’s shura here, May 13, 2012. During the shura, local elders and Marine leaders gathered to discuss future plans ... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Gordon M. Silliker, the Regimental
U.S. Marine Capt. Gordon M. Silliker, the Regimental Combat Team 5 adjutant, reads the 5th Marine Regiment’s history and lineage during a ceremony held in celebration of the 5th Marine’s 95th birthday here, Jun... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jason Rossman, the company
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jason Rossman, the company gunnery sergeant of Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, currently attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 1, and 37-year-old native of Grand Jun... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. John Amore, a team leader and
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. John Amore, a team leader and mortar man with Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 21-year-old native of West Plains, Mo., sweeps for caches and ... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, the commanding
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, the commanding general of Regional Command (Southwest), greets Afghan Border Policemen during a battlefield tour here, April 15, 2012. Gurganus and his staff toured Kh... 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, presents a Presidential Unit Citation to Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Ali Shujaie, the commanding general of 1st... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, the commanding
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, the commanding general of Regional Command (Southwest), listens to his linguist as Afghan Border Police Col. Sultan Mahmood, the Helmand province ABP commanding office... 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
Yeager, an improvised explosive device detection dog,
Yeager, an improvised explosive device detection dog, lies in front of a battlefield cross as Staff Sgt. Derick Clark, a kennel supervisor with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regime... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. James C. Palacios, a native of San
U.S. Marine Sgt. James C. Palacios, a native of San Bernardino, Calif., and member of Civil Affairs Team 4, Kilo Detachment, Regimental Combat Team 5, holds security at a local construction site here, May 20, 2... More
The 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, celebrated
The 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, celebrated their 96th birthday at a ball held here, June 6, 2013. The Fighting Fifth is recognized as the most decorated regiment in the Marine Corps. Marines and s... 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 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 Lance Cpl. Brandon Mann, a dog handler
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon Mann, a dog handler with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and native of Arlington, Texas, helps Sgt. Guillermo Floresmartines, an assistant squad leader ... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jason Rossman, the company
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jason Rossman, the company gunnery sergeant of Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, currently attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 1, and 37-year-old native of Grand Jun... 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