Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks during a ceremony
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2016. During the ceremony, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that the Arleigh Burke-class... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William H. Shaw, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William H. Shaw, left, and Lance Cpl. Logan A. Hiser, aviation ordnance systems technicians assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, attach a conical fin to a bomb ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Camden E. Bettey, a musician
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Camden E. Bettey, a musician assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, reads “’Twas the Night before Christmas” to children during the 2nd MAW Band holiday concert at Marine Co... More
The Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, presents the
The Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, presents the Silver Star to Sgt. Edward Huth during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 13, 2017. Huth received the Silver Star for consp... More
U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragons with U.S. Navy Helicopter
U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragons with U.S. Navy Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 attaches to the hose of a KC-130J Super Hercules during an air-to-air refueling exercise above Marine Corps Air Station C... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, perform service checks on a CH-53E Super Stallion during a cold weather training exercise in Brunswick, Maine, Jan. 20, 2017. HMH-464 conduct... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to takeoff during Helicopter Support Team training at Camp ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28,
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, conduct a twenty five meter swim during a basic swim qualification course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 16, 2016. Marines are requir... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew T. Takojeff, a scout
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew T. Takojeff, a scout sniper with the Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes aim with an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Grant T. Miller, left, observes
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Grant T. Miller, left, observes Lance Cpl. Mackenzie J. Supal, intermediate level structural technicians assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, as he widens a rivet on ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher S. Bloebaum,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher S. Bloebaum, right, the Sergeant Major of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14, presents the colors to Col. Eric E. Austin, the former commanding officer of MAG-14, during the ... More
The Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, presents the
The Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, presents the Silver Star to Sgt. Nicholas Brandau during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 13, 2017. Brandau received the Silver Star f... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to the Maritime Raid Force (MRF),
A U.S. Marine assigned to the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), utilizes a M870 Remington tactical shotgun to breach a door during a Close Quarters Tactics (CQT) course at Camp Le... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Air Control Group
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, swims with simulated combat gear during an intermediate swim qualification course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 16, 2016. Marines a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Branden W. Bowman, a CH-53E
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Branden W. Bowman, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, watches a CH-53E Super Stallion takeoff during Exercise Frigid Condor in Brun... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Nashville, retire the colors in Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week, Sept. 11, 2016. Marine Week Nashville celebrates the contributio... More
Kayden Pellillo, right, and Marines assigned to Fox
Kayden Pellillo, right, and Marines assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines (2/6), participate in a radio interview at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn., as... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Branden W. Bowman, a CH-53E
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Branden W. Bowman, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, watches a CH-53E Super Stallion takeoff during Exercise Frigid Condor in Brun... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (REIN), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare for takeoff in support of the Defense Support to Civil Authority (DSCA) mis... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Nashville, retire the colors in Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week, Sept. 11, 2016. More than 800 Marines are participating in Marin... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in a formation run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2015. The run was conducted in celebration of the Marine Corp... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a formation run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run was conducted in celebration of the Marine Cor... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan YanezHernandez, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan YanezHernandez, right, a water support technician assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, provides ground guide assistance to the Tractor, Rubber-Tired, Articulated, Mul... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, operates a Tractor, Rubber-Tired, Articulated, Multipurpose 624KR vehicle to lift an Expeditionary Water Distribution System onto a 7-ton truck... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III, center, the commanding officer of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4, speaks to Marines during a cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Stati... More
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band performs during
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band performs during a concert at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 2, 2016. The 2nd MAW Band held the concert to bring both military and the local community t... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Air Control Group
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, swims with simulated combat gear during an intermediate swim qualification course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 16, 2016. Marines a... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 prepares to land during Exercise Frigid Condor in Brunswick, Maine, Jan. 22, 2017. HMH-464 conducted the exercise to increase the squadron... More
U.S. Marine Corps Efrain H. GonzalezOrtiz, a chemical,
U.S. Marine Corps Efrain H. GonzalezOrtiz, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), dons a hazardous material suit during assessment an... More
An EA-6B Prowler sits on the flight line prepared for
An EA-6B Prowler sits on the flight line prepared for transfer to the Hickory Aviation Museum in Hickory, N.C., April 29, 2016. This specific aircraft will be set up for static display at the museum symbolizing... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Thomas C. Gould, a flight equipment
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Thomas C. Gould, a flight equipment technician assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, repairs an oxygen regulator from a KC-130J Hercules on Marine Corps Air Station Ch... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adam Lindsey, a CH-53E Super
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adam Lindsey, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, observes a course of fire during Exercise Frigid Condor above Fort Drum, N.Y., Jan... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14, participate in the Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14 change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 26, 2016. Col. Eric E. A... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW),
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), grapple during a Martial Arts Instructor course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The course is a three-week long program tha... More
A U.S. Navy F/A 18 Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter
A U.S. Navy F/A 18 Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, is refueled by a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron (VMGR) 252 above the coast of North Caroli... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle J. Mohr, a crew chief with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle J. Mohr, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes an area from an UH-1Y Venom helicopter in flight du... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Tyler B. Sanders, left, an instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Tyler B. Sanders, left, an instructor pilot assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, and Frank E. Petersen III, observe an AV-8B Harrier cockpit during a tour of Marine Corps Air ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, right, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks with Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4 during a cake cutti... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) color guard perform during a ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2016. During the ceremony, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that t... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) – Nashville, participate in the MAGTF demonstration in Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week Nashville, Sept. 9, 2016. Marine W... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III, center, the commanding officer of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4, speaks to Marines during a cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Stati... More
U.S. Marine Corps aviation ordnance systems technicians
U.S. Marine Corps aviation ordnance systems technicians assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, lower a bomb dummy unit onto a mounting system on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., N... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alex H. Ives, an intermediate
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alex H. Ives, an intermediate level structural mechanic assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, drills rivets into an EA-6B Prowler horizontal stabilizer on Marine... More
U.S. Marines and civilians spectate an MV-22B Osprey
U.S. Marines and civilians spectate an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, fly above Riverfront Park at Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week Nashville, Sept. 6, 2016. Marine Week... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the Maritime Raid
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in Close Quarter Tactics (CQT) training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 17, 201... More
A .50-caliber ammunition belt in a CH-53E Super Stallion
A .50-caliber ammunition belt in a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 during Exercise Frigid Condor above Fort Drum N.Y., Jan. 23, 2017. HMH-464 conducted the exercise to incr... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 prepares for takeoff during Exercise Frigid Condor in Brunswick, Maine, Jan. 22, 2017. HMH-464 conducted the exercise to increase the squa... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron (VMGR) 252, conduct a pre-flight brief at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. VMGR-252 conducted a fixed-wing aerial refueling in... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, set up a V-SAT Medium Satellite during an annual field training exercise at Camp Davis, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 20, 2016. Marine Wi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jonathan E. Dewitt, a forward
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jonathan E. Dewitt, a forward air controller with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sights in on a target during Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) training at Piney Island, N.C.,... More
A .50-caliber ammunition belt in a CH-53E Super Stallion
A .50-caliber ammunition belt in a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 during Exercise Frigid Condor above Fort Drum N.Y., Jan. 23, 2017. HMH-464 conducted the exercise to incr... More
Rounds from a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra with
Rounds from a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), impact simulated ground target areas during Tactical Air Con... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert D. King, right, supervises
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert D. King, right, supervises Lance Cpl. William H. Shaw, middle, and Lance Cpl. Logan A. Hiser, all aviation ordnance systems technicians assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadr... More
U.S. Marines, all intermediate level structural mechanics
U.S. Marines, all intermediate level structural mechanics assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, repair an EA-6B Prowler horizontal stabilizer on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Battery, 2nd Low Altitude
U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, drink water during a 9 mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 15, 2015. The hike was conducte... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shawn M. Leclair, a reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shawn M. Leclair, a reconnaissance Marine assigned to the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), faces up-range during Close Quarter Tactics (CQT) training at Ma... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), attach an M777 Howitzer 155mm to a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks during a ceremony
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2016. During the ceremony, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that the Arleigh Burke-class... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Band, perform during a mural unveiling ceremony in Nashville Tenn., as part of Marine Week Nashville, Sept. 10, 2016. Marine Week Nashville is a... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW),
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), bear crawl during a Martial Arts Instructor course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The course is a three-week long program ... More
An M4A1 carbine rifle sits on a table during Close
An M4A1 carbine rifle sits on a table during Close Quarter Tactics (CQT) training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 17, 2017. The CQT course provides Marines an opportunity to enhance their combat ma... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), perform a pre-flight inspection on a UH-1Y Venom helicopter at Marine Corps Air Station New River... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lane C. Brown, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lane C. Brown, right, and Pfc. Domonic J. Channer, both motor transport operators assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, defuel a 7-Ton truck during an annual field tr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Melvin J. Joya, an airframe mechanic
U.S. Marine Corps Melvin J. Joya, an airframe mechanic assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, removes a bolt from a CH-53E Super Stallion while conducting cold weather corrosion prevention duri... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel S. Cooper, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathaniel S. Cooper, a precision measurement equipment technician assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, performs corrosion control on Marine Corps Air Station Ch... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, left, the
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, left, the Commanding General of Marine Forces Command, speaks with Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Poi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, center, the commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and commanding general of Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, speaks with Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft W... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Tyler J. Jefferies, right, a
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Tyler J. Jefferies, right, a warehouse clerk, and Cpl. Christian Reyes, a supply accountant, both assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, participate in a mass casualty drill... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, prepares for takeoff during a cold weather training exercise in Brunswick, Maine, Jan. 20, 2017. HMH-464 conducted the exercise to increa... More
A table set in honor of fallen comrades during the
A table set in honor of fallen comrades during the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) mess night ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 16, 2017. The ceremony is a Marine Corps tradition that honors the sacrifi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, left, the
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, left, the Commanding General of Marine Forces Command, speaks with representatives of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point... More
A U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon with U.S. Navy Helicopter
A U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon with U.S. Navy Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 approaches the hose of a KC-130J Super Hercules during an air-to-air refueling exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Ch... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW),
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), put on gear during a Martial Arts Instructor course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The course is a three-week long program... More
Rounds from a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft
Rounds from a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft impact a simulated water target area during Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) training at Piney Island, N.C., July 27, 2017. Marines with the 26th Marine Ex... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cameron C. Gump, an intermediate
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cameron C. Gump, an intermediate level structural mechanic assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, removes a bolt from an EA-6B Prowler universal exciter upgrade on Mari... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), attach an M777 Howitzer 155mm to a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th... More
BRUNSWICK, Maine - A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine
BRUNSWICK, Maine - A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 lands in snow during Exercise Frigid Condor near Brunswick, Maine, Jan. 22, 2017. HMH-464 conducted the exercise to increase ... More
U.S. Marines, all intermediate level structural mechanics
U.S. Marines, all intermediate level structural mechanics assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, repair an EA-6B Prowler horizontal stabilizer on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., ... More
Lance Cpl. Kevin Soto, left, and Lance Cpl. Paul T.
Lance Cpl. Kevin Soto, left, and Lance Cpl. Paul T. Solomon, both rifleman assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines (2/6), and Kayden Pellillo, center, participate in a game during a radio interview ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Tractor, Rubber-Tired, Articulated,
A U.S. Marine Corps Tractor, Rubber-Tired, Articulated, Multipurpose 624KR vehicle lifts a Humvee during a Base Recovery After Attack (BRAAT) drill at Camp Davis, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22,... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, participate in a mass casualty drill at Camp Davis, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 21, 2016. MWSS-274 conducted the mass casualty d... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW),
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), execute simulated casualty evacuation drags during a Martial Arts Instructor course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The cou... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel A. Thomas, a forward
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel A. Thomas, a forward air controller with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sights in on a target during Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) training at Piney Island, N.C., J... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion drive AAV7 Amphibious Assault Vehicles during the Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration rehearsal in Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week Nashv... More
Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare
Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1, guide an EA-6B Prowler on the flight line prior to transferring it to the Hickory Aviation Museum in Hickory, N.C., April 29, 2016. Th... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28,
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, conduct a 150 meter swim during an intermediate swim qualification course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 16, 2016. Marines are requir... More
The Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, presents the
The Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, presents the Navy Cross to Staff Sgt. Michael Mendoza during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 13, 2017. Mendoza received the Navy Cros... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William H. Shaw, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William H. Shaw, left, and Lance Cpl. Michaelalan Mills, aviation ordnance systems technicians assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, assemble bomb dummy units on... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Battery, 2nd Low Altitude
U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, participate in a nine mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 15, 2015. The hike was conducted... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, left, the
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, left, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, arrives at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 24, 2017. Walters visited MCAS Cherry Point to at... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft participate in a formation run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2015. The run was conducted in celebration of the Marine Corps' 24... More
A Mameluke sword is placed next to the Marine Tactical
A Mameluke sword is placed next to the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4 birthday cake during a cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 7, 2016. VMAQ-4 cele... More
A .50-caliber machine gun mounted to the rear ramp
A .50-caliber machine gun mounted to the rear ramp of a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 during Exercise Frigid Condor near Brunswick, Maine, Jan. 22, 2017. HMH-464 conducte... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, attend an intelligence brief during Exercise Frigid Condor in Brunswick, Maine, Jan. 21, 2017. The brief was given to simulate a military thr... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during the Marine Air Ground Task Force – Nashville demonstration in Nashville, Tenn., as part of Marine Week, Sept. 9, 2016. Marine Week provides an opportun... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Tyler B. Sanders, center, an
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Tyler B. Sanders, center, an instructor pilot assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203, briefs family members of the late Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr., on AV-8B Harrier en... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Taylor D. Ashburn, an
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Taylor D. Ashburn, an aviation ordnance systems technician assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, repairs a cross adapter box on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry P... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, left, the
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, left, the Commanding General of Marine Forces Command, speaks with Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Poi... More
The Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, middle right,
The Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, middle right, poses for a photo with four Marines and one Sailor following an awards ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 13, 2017. The four Marines... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron (VMGR) 252, conduct aerial refueling procedures in a KC-130J Hercules above the coast of North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2016. VMGR-252 conducted a fixed-wing a... More