What I've Learned: Kristian Bandeira
Kristian Bandeira has been break dancing for six years and performed frequently throughout high school. Although almost no one in his town used this form of expression, Bandeira continued to practice and teach ... More
What I've Learned: Kirsten Mahler
Mahler is the manager at the Starbucks located in the Marine Corps Exchange. She became proficient in ballet and tap dancing while practicing those dancing styles for 16 years.
What I've Learned: C.J. Epstein
C.J. Epstein works as a chiropractic intern at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital and recently finished his final national board exam to become a doctor at the age of 24.
Tech. Sgt. Sean Cantrell, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Sean Cantrell, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron assistant chief of operations, explains the dispatch room’s purpose in the Kenneth O. Gillespie Fire Station at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 30, 201... More
What I've Learned: Clay Barber. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Clay Barber is a retired Marine who noe spends his days at the Education Center as a professional and personal development instructor.
Dutch soldiers from the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion,
Dutch soldiers from the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion, Limburgse Jagers, Delta Company set up a mobile resupply site during exercise Allied Spirit I at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, G... More
Michelle Moore-Robinson shakes hands with Hironobu
Michelle Moore-Robinson shakes hands with Hironobu Sugawara during his visit to Camp Kinser Elementary School March 27. Sugawara and three other members of the Kusennuma City Assembly in mainland Japan visited ... More
What I've Learned: Paul Armstrong
Paul Armstrong began his career as a Navy supply officer. He was then commissioned as a Navy Chaplain. He enjoys writing songs and playing instruments and has been doing so for more than nine years.
A Post #9463 Fire Explorer and Boy Scout of America
A Post #9463 Fire Explorer and Boy Scout of America from Minot, N.D., force a door open during a simulated fire rescue mission at Minot Air Force Base, April 30, 2017. During the mission, the group was required... More
What I've Learned: Sgt. Maj. Abel Leal
Sgt. Maj. Abel Leal currently serves as the Headquarters Battalion Sergeant Major, taking the responsibility in October 2013. He served as a drill instructor from 2004 to 2007 aboard marine corps recruit depot ... More
What I’ve Learned: Capt. Marc Shelton
Shelton has experienced many different avenues throughout his time in the Marine Corps. He is a limited duty officer, who has been through the enlisted, warrant officer, and commissioned ranks, and uses his exp... More
What I've Learned: Charles Hardesty
Charles Hardesty’s K9 training revolves around the behavior of the animal. He teaches his Marine and civilian dog handlers to pay attention to how working dogs react to situations and environments.
Airman 1st Class Colleen Erickson, 119th Wing firefighter
Airman 1st Class Colleen Erickson, 119th Wing firefighter from the North Dakota Air National Guard based in Fargo, N.D., hands a hose to a Post #9463 Fire Explorer from Minot, at Minot Air Force Base, April 30,... More
Boy Scouts of America and Fire Explorers from Post
Boy Scouts of America and Fire Explorers from Post #9463 in Minot, N.D, enter the burn room insulation system at Minot Air Force Base, April 30, 2017. The group engaged in a simulated fire rescue mission, creat... More
A 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firetruck races to a
A 5th Civil Engineer Squadron firetruck races to a training site at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 30, 2017. Boy Scouts of America and Fire Explorer Post #9463 from Minot learned about the fast-paced respons... More
Dutch soldiers from the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion,
Dutch soldiers from the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion, Limburgse Jagers, Delta Company set up a mobile resupply site during exercise Allied Spirit I at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, G... More
Tech. Sgt. Sean Cantrell, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Sean Cantrell, 5th Civil Engineering Squadron assistant chief of operations, prepares a burn room insulation system at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 30, 2017. Boy Scouts of America and Fire Explo... More
What I've Learned: Sgt. Kyle Stewart
Stewart began his journey into the world of mixed martial arts with American Freestyle Karate at the age of four. He participated in point-fighting and continued with karate for 13 years before delving into box... More
A student shows Brig. Gen. Baha'a Hussin, 3rd Brigade,
A student shows Brig. Gen. Baha'a Hussin, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, Iraqi army, some of what he has learned in class at Al Hathara School in the Al Zuhur neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 23. The 2nd Battalion... More
Alex Debowey, a Fire Explorer from Post #9463 in Minot,
Alex Debowey, a Fire Explorer from Post #9463 in Minot, N.D., rushes a victim to safety during a simulated fire rescue mission at Minot Air Force Base, April 30, 2017. During the mission, the Minot Boy Scouts o... More
Louisiana native serves as infantry Marine, chaplain assistant
Christian D. Martinez is a rifleman with 7th Marine Regiment. His former battalion was, the now deactivated, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 7th Marine Regiment, where he deployed twice with the unit’s sniper platoon.
What I've Learned: Cpl. Aaron Medina
Medina knew from his sophomore year in high school that he wanted to join the Marine Corps. Many members of his family, including his stepfather, served in the United States Navy. He is the first generation of ... More
From left: Keiichi Murakami, Toshikazu Murakami, Hironobu
From left: Keiichi Murakami, Toshikazu Murakami, Hironobu Sugawara and Yoichi Kumagai visited the Camp Kinser Elementary School March 27 to speak with the principal and staff about Japanese schools affected dur... More
Dutch soldiers of the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion,
Dutch soldiers of the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion, Limburgse Jagers, head for positions to pull security for a mobile resupply site during exercise Allied Spirit I at the Joint Multinational Readiness Cente... More
Marshall began training in Mixed Martial Arts in 2007,
Marshall began training in Mixed Martial Arts in 2007, with her first and primary style being Muai Thai, also known as the ‘Art of the Eight Limbs.’ She also served as a firefighter for five years before decidi... More
Dutch soldiers from the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion,
Dutch soldiers from the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion, Limburgse Jagers, Delta Company set up a mobile resupply site during exercise Allied Spirit I at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, G... More
What I've Learned: Miguelangel Garciasandoval
Garciasandoval was introduced to soccer as a child, by his father. He grew up playing soccer and is now a field wireman in the Corps pursuing his passion of the sport.
Soldiers of the HHB, 42nd FiB perform Ball Slam repetitions
Soldiers of the HHB, 42nd FiB perform Ball Slam repetitions during a special PT session at Donovan Field, June 11. The PT session was part of a Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention training stand-d... More
Bagley is a native of Twentynine Palms, Calif. His
Bagley is a native of Twentynine Palms, Calif. His family has been part of the community for three generations and Bagley has served as Mayor of Twentynine Palms three times.
Soldiers of the HHB, 42nd FiB, discuss how sexual harassment
Soldiers of the HHB, 42nd FiB, discuss how sexual harassment and assault affect the Army’s mission during a SHARP stand-down training session at the HHB, 42nd FiB, headquarters building. The training and discus... More
Bagley is a native of Twentynine Palms, Calif. His
Bagley is a native of Twentynine Palms, Calif. His family has been part of the community for three generations and Bagley has served as Mayor of Twentynine Palms three times.
What I've Learned: Van Nguyen. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Van Nguyen was an avid motorcycle cross rider as a teenager. Years after his retirement from the Marine Corps, he and his friends make an annual trip called a “man-cation” to engage in off-road riding.
Marshall began training in Mixed Martial Arts in 2007,
Marshall began training in Mixed Martial Arts in 2007, with her first and primary style being Muai Thai, also known as the ‘Art of the Eight Limbs.’ She also served as a firefighter for five years before decidi... More
Ethan Beede, a Boy Scout of America from Minot, N.D.,
Ethan Beede, a Boy Scout of America from Minot, N.D., trudges through a fog machine’s smoke during a simulated fire rescue mission at Minot Air Force Base, April 30, 2017. Boy Scouts of America and Minot Fire E... More
What I've Learned: Austin McGregor
McGregor grew up playing baseball and later represented his state in nation-wide tournaments. He continues his love for the sport by playing softball aboard the Combat Center.
What I've Learned: Alexandra Trowbridge
Trowbridge is an art major and operates her own business called "Amarie Yoga." In addition to her clients, she gives free classes to Wounded Warrior Detachment Marines.
What I've Learned: Michael Baker
Michael Baker was inspired by several sources to undertake the challenge of a triathlon. Since completing his first, he was worked vigorously to one day become an ironman.
What I've Learned: Blake Radford
Interesting Fact: Radford’s biggest goal in life is to become the President of the United States. His first step in achieving his goal is serving in the Marine Corps as a Legal Service Specialist.
What I've Learned: Justin Robinson
Justin Robinson is a Lieutenant with combat center fire department. He also competes in many mixed martial-arts tournaments and is the reigning Southern California Boxing Heavyweight champion.
Dutch soldiers of the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion,
Dutch soldiers of the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion, Limburgse Jagers, head for positions to pull security for a mobile resupply site during exercise Allied Spirit I at the Joint Multinational Readiness Cente... More
Dutch soldiers from the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion,
Dutch soldiers from the 42nd Armored Infantry Battalion, Limburgse Jagers, Delta Company set up a mobile resupply site during exercise Allied Spirit I at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, G... More