Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774, a Reserve squadron
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774, a Reserve squadron from Norfolk, Va., transports the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps to the USS Wasp in a CH-46E Sea Knight, Feb. 4. The ACMC flew aboard to view ... More
Members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women
Members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association gather around the Molly Marine statue they restore every year. This original Molly Marine statue was sculpted in New Orleans in 1943 in... More
A sailor aboard the USS Wasp prepares for the arrival
A sailor aboard the USS Wasp prepares for the arrival of the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps via a CH-46E Sea Knight, with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774, a unit from Norfolk, Va., Feb. 4. The A... More
A MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 carries Congressional delegates to the USS Wasp, Feb. 4. The CODEL flew aboard to view operations and learn about the amphibious capabilities of the Mar... More
A member of the Senegalese special forces participating
A member of the Senegalese special forces participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012, runs up a staircase to clear the second floor of a building at urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. service me... More
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve accepts an award from Melanie L. Young, president of the Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association, during a ceremony where the local Mo... More
Marines from Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marine
Marines from Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, teach members of the Senegalese special forces how to clear a room in a "tape house" during urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. serv... More
Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Wasp prepare for
Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Wasp prepare for the arrival of the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps off of a CH-46E Sea Knight, Feb. 4. The ACMC flew aboard to view operations and learn about the am... More
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith's father, Jerry Smith, receives
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith's father, Jerry Smith, receives a Bronze Star Medal on his behalf from Maj. Mark Wood, the commanding officer of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment at Ellington Field Joi... More
Combat cargo Marines with the USS Wasp assist sailors
Combat cargo Marines with the USS Wasp assist sailors with Assault Craft Unit 4 chain down their Landing Craft Air Cushion to the ship, Jan. 30. The LCACs will later be used by Marines as part of Exercise Bold ... More
A Royal Dutch Marine with the 32nd Infantry Company
A Royal Dutch Marine with the 32nd Infantry Company runs out from underneath a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion from Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 461 after fast-roping, while another Royal Dutch Mari... More
Combined U.S. and African forces move to clear a building
Combined U.S. and African forces move to clear a building during urban combat techniques training; July 13. U.S. service members; primarily Reservists from the Marines; Army; Navy; and Air Force are taking part... More
Local villagers of Thies, Senegal, wait in line to
Local villagers of Thies, Senegal, wait in line to be let in the gates of the clinic here, July 11. The medical care provided by the U.S. is part of Exercise Western Accord 2012. U.S. service members, primarily... More
Marines and sailors aboard the USS Wasp prepare for
Marines and sailors aboard the USS Wasp prepare for the arrival of the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps via a CH-46E Sea Knight, with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774, a squadron from Norfolk, Va.,... More
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander for Exercise Western Accord 2012 and Brig. Gen. Pape Samba Kamara, the commander of Senegalese forces for WA-12, salutes the troops during a pass-in-review d... More
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander for WA-12 and Brig. Gen. Papa Samba Kamara, the Chief of Staff for the Army Senegalese Forces, salute the Senegalese flag during their national anthem as par... More
U.S. service members dig a trench in order to plant
U.S. service members dig a trench in order to plant a live fence for a local farmer here, July 17. The volunteer project was part of a civil affairs humanitarian outreach into the community during Exercise West... More
U.S. service members dig a trench in order to plant
U.S. service members dig a trench in order to plant a live fence for a local farmer here, July 17. The volunteer project was part of a civil affairs humanitarian outreach into the community during Exercise West... More
Marines and sailors aboard the USS Wasp watch Super
Marines and sailors aboard the USS Wasp watch Super Bowl XLVI in the hangar bay during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, Feb. 5. The Marines and sailors enjoyed the game during downtime before an amphibious beach a... More
A sailor aboard the USS Wasp prepares for the arrival
A sailor aboard the USS Wasp prepares for the arrival of the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps via a CH-46E Sea Knight, with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 774, a unit from Norfolk, Va., Feb. 4. The A... More
Marines participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012
Marines participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012 load gear onto busses in preparation to go to the airport in Cleveland, July 7. U.S. service members, primarily Reservists from the Marines, Army, Navy, and... More
Lance Cpl. Daniel Harden, an assistant gunner with
Lance Cpl. Daniel Harden, an assistant gunner with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, instructs a member of the Guinea army on the correct way to execute baton strikes during non-lethal weapons training... More
A Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit
A Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 4 departs the USS Wasp to conduct amphibious training, Jan. 31. This training is in support of Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exer... More
Marines and sailors aboard the USS Wasp assist a Landing
Marines and sailors aboard the USS Wasp assist a Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 4 board the ship, Jan. 30. These LCACs will be used to support Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, moving equipment f... More
Lance Cpl. Colt Mcginnis, a team leader with Lima Company,
Lance Cpl. Colt Mcginnis, a team leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, instructs a member of the Guinea army on the correct way to execute baton strikes during non-lethal weapons training, July... More
Staff Sgt. Keith Hoy, a civil affairs Marines with
Staff Sgt. Keith Hoy, a civil affairs Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, digs a trench in order to plant a live fence for a local farmer here, July 17. The volunteer project was part of a civil affairs humanita... More
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Class Erik Diedrich, with
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Class Erik Diedrich, with the USS Wasp, guides a MV-22B Osprey with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 264 to the flight deck of the USS Wasp, Feb. 4. The Osprey brought Congressional... More
Combat cargo Marines move across the flight deck of
Combat cargo Marines move across the flight deck of the USS Wasp after unloading an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, Jan. 30. This exercise, the large... More
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-774, a Reserve unit
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-774, a Reserve unit from Norfolk, V.A., transport the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps to the USS Wasp in a CH-46E Sea Knight, Feb. 4. The ACMC flew aboard to view oper... More
Sgt. Nathaniel Hutt (right), a scout sniper, explains
Sgt. Nathaniel Hutt (right), a scout sniper, explains the spotter's job to Lance Cpl. Josh Cross, a small arms repair technician, both with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2, during a fie... More
Mont Rolland, the training area for Exercise Western
Mont Rolland, the training area for Exercise Western Accord 2012, supports more than 1200 U.S. and African service members through the duration of the exercise. WA-12 is a multi-lateral exercise with Senegalese... More
Local children of Thies, Senegal wait to be seen at
Local children of Thies, Senegal wait to be seen at the clinic here, July 11. The medical care provided by the U.S. is part of Exercise Western Accord 2012. U.S. service members, primarily Reservists from the M... More
Crew chiefs with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron
Crew chiefs with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 764 prepare to fly Marines and volunteers from the Flagstaff Marine League Charities and Flagstaff Toys for Tots aboard CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters to ... More
An unidentified Marine aboard the USS Wasp “knife hands”
An unidentified Marine aboard the USS Wasp “knife hands” the screen displaying Super Bowl XLVI in the hangar bay during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, Feb. 5. The Marines and sailors enjoyed the game during down... More
Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 23rd Marine
Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 23rd Marine Regiment greet Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith's family after his Bronze Star Award ceremony at Ellington Field Joint Armed Forces Reserve Center, April 14. Smith was... More
Children of the Havasupai tribe gather around Santa
Children of the Havasupai tribe gather around Santa after he arrives in the Grand Canyon Dec. 4, 2012 in Supai, Ariz. After Santa’s arrival, Marines from Environmental Services Division helped him pass out toys... More
A group of African nations participating in Exercise
A group of African nations participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012, practices movement to contact at urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. service members, primarily Reservists from the Marines,... More
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith's wife, Rachel Smith, his parents,
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith's wife, Rachel Smith, his parents, Jerry and Sandra Smith, and Maj. Mark Wood, the commanding officer of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, listen to Smith's Bronze Star... More
Gunnery Sgt. Michael Stover, the port operations group
Gunnery Sgt. Michael Stover, the port operations group chief for 2nd landing support platoon, gives a safety brief to the Marines, soldiers, and airmen participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012 before they ... More
Cpl. David Wyble, a civil affairs Marine with 11th
Cpl. David Wyble, a civil affairs Marine with 11th Marine Regiment, plants a tree as part of a live fence for a local farmer here, July 17. The volunteer project was part of a civil affairs humanitarian outreac... More
A platoon of Marines with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines
A platoon of Marines with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines conduct a pass-in-review during the closing ceremony for Exercise Western Accord 2012 here, July 19. U.S. service members, primarily Reservists from the Mar... More
The former commander of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Maj.
The former commander of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Maj. Gen. Rex C. McMillian shakes the hand of the current commander, Brig. Gen. William T. Collins, in order to congratulate his assumption of command during a ... More
A group of African nations participating in Exercise
A group of African nations participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012, practices stacking up to enter a building at urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. service members, primarily Reservists from ... More
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, and his wife, Sheri Hummer, once a Marine herself, accept an award of behalf of MARFORRES presented by the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women ... More
A member of the Gambian army participating in Exercise
A member of the Gambian army participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012, practices clearing a rooftop at urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. service members, primarily Reservists from the Marines... More
The camp set up for the combined forces taking part
The camp set up for the combined forces taking part in Exercise Western Accord 2012, where there are more than 1,200 U.S. and African partner troops living, July 12. WA-12 is a multi-lateral exercise with Seneg... More
Staff Sgt. Jasper Stone of the Marine Corps Individual
Staff Sgt. Jasper Stone of the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, assists Cpl. RayDean Delarosa of Gilroy, Calif., an Individual Ready Reserve Marine, during the check-in process at the Palo Alto... More
The commanding officer of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion
The commanding officer of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 23rd Marine Regiment, Maj. Mark Wood, comforts the family of Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith after they received a Bronze Star on his behalf at Ellington Field Joi... More
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, offers a few words of thanks to the local Molly Marines chapter of the Women Marines Association during a ceremony where the chapter presented MARF... More
Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM)
Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 764 fly to the Havasupai tribe on the Grand Canyon floor Dec. 4, 2012. The Marines helped load gear and volunteers from Flagstaff Marine League Charities and... More
Two MV-22B Ospreys from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266
Two MV-22B Ospreys from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266 depart the USS Wasp as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, after dropping off Marines and gear to support operations, Jan. 31. This exercise, the largest ... More
A member of the Senegalese Armed Forces conducts a
A member of the Senegalese Armed Forces conducts a vehicle search using a mirror after a demonstration from U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 25th Marines, July 12. The training taking place is part of Exercise W... More
Marines participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012
Marines participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012 check out of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines home training center in preparation to depart for the airport in Cleveland, July 7. U.S. service members, primar... More
Lt. Col. Alex Waugh, the executive officer of Reserve
Lt. Col. Alex Waugh, the executive officer of Reserve Support Program One, speaks to a group of Inactive Ready Reserve Marines attending an administrative muster at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Medical Center... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Thomas J. Barrows (left), an instructor
U.S. Marine Sgt. Thomas J. Barrows (left), an instructor with Special Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, assists a Royal Dutch Marine with the 32nd Infantry company prepare to fast-rope f... More
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith's mother, Sandra Smith, his
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith's mother, Sandra Smith, his wife, Rachel Smith, Maj. Mark Wood, the commanding officer of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 23rd Marine Regiment, his father, Jerry Smith, and his brother, Tyl... More
A member of the Senegalese Armed Forces conducts a
A member of the Senegalese Armed Forces conducts a vehicle search using a mirror after a demonstration from U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 25th Marines, July 12. The training taking place is part of Exercise W... More
Marines from 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion 'splash'
Marines from 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion 'splash' out the back of the USS Wasp, during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, Feb. 7. After the battalion disembarks, they will line up in formation in the sea, and c... More
A member of the Burkina Faso army participating in
A member of the Burkina Faso army participating in Exercise Western Accord 2012, practices clearing a window at urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. service members, primarily Reservists from the Mar... More
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander for Exercise Western Accord 2012 and Brig. Gen. Pape Samba Kamara, the commander of Senegalese forces for WA-12, salutes during Senegal's national anthem dur... More
Gunnery Sgt. JD Baters and Staff Sgt. Keith Hoy, civil
Gunnery Sgt. JD Baters and Staff Sgt. Keith Hoy, civil affairs Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, dig holes in order to plant a live fence for a local farmer here, July 17. The volunteer project was part of a c... More
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander
Col. Anthony Fernandez III, the Task Force commander for WA-12 and Brig. Gen. Papa Samba Kamara, the Chief of Staff for the Army Senegalese Forces, conduct a pass-in-review during the closing ceremony for Exerc... More
Marines and sailors aboard the USS Wasp prepare for
Marines and sailors aboard the USS Wasp prepare for the arrival of the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps off of a CH-46E Sea Knight, Feb. 4. The ACMC flew aboard to view operations and learn about the am... More
Combat cargo Marines aboard the USS Wasp unload gear
Combat cargo Marines aboard the USS Wasp unload gear from a Landing Craft Air Cushion aboard the ship, Jan. 30. The LCACs will later be used by Marines as part of Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 to move equipment ... More
Cpl. Jason Dumke, a team leader with Weapons Company,
Cpl. Jason Dumke, a team leader with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, and two members of the Senegalese army move to clear a building during urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. s... More
Lance Cpl. Evan Ellsworth, a basic water support technician
Lance Cpl. Evan Ellsworth, a basic water support technician with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, checks water filters in the lightweight water purification system here, July 10. The water purification system su... More
U.S. service members carry a local woman unable to
U.S. service members carry a local woman unable to walk into the gates of the clinic in Thies, Senegal, July 11. The medical care provided by the U.S. is part of Exercise Western Accord 2012. U.S. service membe... More
Cpl. Jason Dumke, a team leader with Weapons Company,
Cpl. Jason Dumke, a team leader with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, posts security in a window during urban combat techniques training, July 13. U.S. service members, primarily Reservists ... More
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, and the present members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association gather in celebration of a plaque presented to MARFORRES... More
Lance Cpl. Jesus Montoya, a radio operator with 4th
Lance Cpl. Jesus Montoya, a radio operator with 4th Marine Division, listens to the radio in the combat operations center here, July 17. Radio communications is an essential part of exercises such as Western Ac... More
A Royal Dutch Marine with the 32nd Infantry Company
A Royal Dutch Marine with the 32nd Infantry Company runs out from underneath a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion from Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 461 after fast-roping aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb.... More
Maj. Gen. Tracy Garrett, the commanding general of
Maj. Gen. Tracy Garrett, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Veteran’s Benefit Association employees while Cpl. Steven Perez and his wife look on, at the Palo ... More
Lance Cpl. Daniel Harden, an assistant gunner with
Lance Cpl. Daniel Harden, an assistant gunner with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marines, instructs a member of the Guinee army on the correct way to execute baton strikes during non-lethal weapons training,... More
Marines from 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion 'splash'
Marines from 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion 'splash' out the back of the USS Wasp during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, Feb. 7. After the battalion disembarks, they will line up in formation in the sea, and co... More
Marines and sailors unload gear brought aboard the
Marines and sailors unload gear brought aboard the USS Wasp by two MV-22B Ospreys from Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 in order to support Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, Jan. 30. This exercise,... More
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith's parents, Jerry and Sandra
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith's parents, Jerry and Sandra Smith, and his wife, Rachel Smith, listen to Maj. Mark Wood, the commanding officer of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, give a speech comme... More
A Veterans Affairs employee assists an Inactive Ready
A Veterans Affairs employee assists an Inactive Ready Reserve Marine in registering for My HealtheVet at the Palo Alto Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, April 21. My HealtheVet is an online gateway that ... More
Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate Third-Class Erik Diedrich,
Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate Third-Class Erik Diedrich, with the USS Wasp, guides a MV-22B Osprey with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 264 to the flight deck of the USS Wasp, Feb. 4. The Osprey brought Congr... More
Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM)
Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 764 loaded toys gathered by the Flagstaff Toys for Tots organization for more than 175 Havasupai children on Dec. 4, 2012 at the Grand Canyon National Park A... More
Gear is staged and prepared to be loaded on an airplane
Gear is staged and prepared to be loaded on an airplane that will take the participants of Exercise Western Accord 2012 to Dakar, Africa in the Cleveland International Airport, July 7. U.S. service members, pri... More
Marines and sailors aboard the USS Wasp brace themselves
Marines and sailors aboard the USS Wasp brace themselves against the rotor-wash of a MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 as it lands on the ship's flight deck, Jan. 31. The Osprey brought Ma... More