HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - U.S. Navy Corpsmen induce stress on U.S. Marines during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Course at Camp Shorab. The CLS course is a two-week long evaluation that teaches ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers load rounds into magazines during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. This is the first time ANA soldiers fired li... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Italian
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Italian Army Brig. Gen. Francesco Bruno, Train, Advise and Assist Command-West commander, shakes hands with Afghan National Army Col. Shah Wali, commander of the ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, Task Force Southwest commanding general, listens to Brig. Gen. Muhammad Yaquvi, Helmand Provincial Chief of Pol... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest carry a simulated patient during a during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Course at Camp Shorab. The CLS course is a two-week long... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 26, 2018) – Soldiers
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 26, 2018) – Soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps conduct a live-fire SPG-9 recoilless rifle shoot supervised by ANA instructors at Ca... More
After studying a map, a Marine points in the direction
After studying a map, a Marine points in the direction of the objective during a Marine Combat Readiness Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 21, 2017. The Marines conducted an airfield seizure and movement to ... More
Marines rush to cover during an assault on a simulated
Marines rush to cover during an assault on a simulated enemy installation during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 21, 2017. The Marines conducted an airfield seizure and move... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldier provides suppressive fire during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. This is the first time ANA soldiers fired live... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) – A soldier
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) – A soldier with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps provides security during a military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) exercise at ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) – Soldiers
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) – Soldiers with the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps and policemen with the 505th Zone Afghan National Police stand at attention during 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigad... More
LCpl. Juan Leon a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th
LCpl. Juan Leon a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, does a preparation check on the Raven before flight on the RQ-11B Raven Unmanned Air Vehicle Nov. 20, 2015 on Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Raven cou... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 27, 2018) – A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 27, 2018) – A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) observes Afghan National Army 215th Corps soldiers providing suppressive fire during a live-fire rang... More
Marines prepare to leave shore after loading tactical
Marines prepare to leave shore after loading tactical vehicles during exercise Iron Wolf at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2017. Exercise Iron Wolf is one of the largest exercises conducted this year at Camp Leje... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TF-SW) stand post during an expeditionary advisory package at Camp Nolay in Sangin district. Advisors with Task Force Southw... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force-Southwest, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor t... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) – A soldier
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) – A soldier with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps sights in on a target during a live-fire SPG-9 range supervised by ANA instructors ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 25, 2018) – British
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 25, 2018) – British soldiers with Resolute Support Headquarters, assigned to the Army Institutional Advisor Team (AIAT), observe Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps machin... More
Marines engage targets during an assault on a simulated
Marines engage targets during an assault on a simulated enemy installation during a Marine Combat Readiness Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 21, 2017. The Marines conducted an airfield seizure and movement ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest carries a simulated patient on a stretcher during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Course at Camp Shorab. The CLS course is a two-... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 29, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 29, 2018) - Afghan National Army 215th Corps soldiers attend an opening ceremony for a train-the-trainer course at Camp Shorabak. The train-the-trainer course allows the Afgh... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Col.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps Regional Military Training Center, talks to soldiers and policemen before they receive the... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Afghan National Army Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps’ Regional Military Training Center (RMTC), visits the communications ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 17, 2018) - An
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 17, 2018) - An Afghan Air Force (AAF) MD 530 helicopter returns to base after conducting a live-fire attack training exercise at Camp Shorabak. AAF pilots fired live ordnance... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 29, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 29, 2018) - Afghan Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army 215th Corps Regional Military Training Center (RMTC) gives a speech during an opening ceremony for a ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest hands an Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldier his certificate of completion during a leadership co... More
Marines begin crossing a river on a seven-bay raft
Marines begin crossing a river on a seven-bay raft system with two M1A1 Abrams tanks during exercise Iron Wolf at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2017. Exercise Iron Wolf is one of the largest exercises conducted ... More
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command jump out of the MV-22B Osprey in groups during a high altitude low opening jump with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 at Marine Corps Air St... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Col.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps Regional Military Training Center, briefs the 215th Corps brigade commanders on the import... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, center,
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, center, and Master Sgt. Jerry Slattum, both Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with EOD Company, diagnose the Griffin missile to reassure that the missile is safe... More
A heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion
A heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group constructs a five-foot tank ditch with a Medium Crawler Tractor at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 8, 2015. A tank ditch’s purpo... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 25, 2018) – British
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 25, 2018) – British soldiers with Resolute Support Headquarters, assigned to the Army Institutional Advisor Team (AIAT), speak with Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps mor... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps advisors with Task Force Southwest attend a non-commissioned officer (NCO) leadership course opening ceremony at Camp Shorabak. The ANA NCOs wil... More
LCpl. Jeremiah Milgrim and Pfc. William Mayberry, riflemen
LCpl. Jeremiah Milgrim and Pfc. William Mayberry, riflemen with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, finish preparing the RQ-11B Raven for takeoff Nov. 20, 2015 on Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Raven course is a two-to... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 27, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 27, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers bound to cover during a live-fire range supervised by ANA instructors and U.S. Marine Corps advisors with Task For... More
Marines move through an entrance way during an assault
Marines move through an entrance way during an assault on a simulated enemy installation during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 21, 2017. The Marines conducted an airfield s... More
Marines and locals wave at Marines piloting a CH-53E
Marines and locals wave at Marines piloting a CH-53E Super Stallion during a reconnaissance reunion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 23, 2017. Marines honor those who have served before them by conducting a helocast... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 27, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 27, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers move to their next point of cover and concealment during a live-fire range supervised by ANA instructors and U.S. ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest observes Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers move to the rally point to begin their training during a live-fir... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of Task Force Southwest, and Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, the commanding general of t... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug. 8, 2018) - A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug. 8, 2018) - A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest (TF-SW) listens to the 2nd Brigade commander talk about the enemy’s position during an expeditionary advisory... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Soldiers
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps simultaneously fire an SPG-9 recoilless rifle during a live-fire range supervised by... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 25, 2018) – A British
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 25, 2018) – A British soldier with Resolute Support Headquarters, assigned to the Army Institutional Advisor Team (AIAT), listens to a brief discussing the different kinds of... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) – U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, the commanding general for Marine Corps Forces Central Command, coins a U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), presents a gift of appreciation to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. G... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps advisors with Task Force Southwest stand at attention while Afghan National Army 215th Corps soldiers play the Afghan national anthem during a n... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers march the Afghan colors across the parade deck during 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps’ O... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) – Soldiers
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) – Soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps prepare to enter a building during a military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) exe... More
Marines prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion during
Marines prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion during a reconnaissance reunion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 23, 2017. Marines honor those who have served before them by conducting a helocast exercise and a hig... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - An
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - An Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldier stands at attention during 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade’s Operational Readiness Cycle (ORC) graduation ceremony at Ca... More
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 prepare
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 prepare to take-off with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command to conduct parachute operations at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Jan. ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) – U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, the commanding general for Marine Corps Forces Central Command, gives a challenge coin to a U.S. Army Soldier with ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) -- Soldiers
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) -- Soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps sweep the doorway during a military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) exercise at ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 27, 2018) – An
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 27, 2018) – An Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldier provides suppressive machinegun fire during a live-fire range supervised by ANA instructors and U.S. Marine Corp... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest hugs Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps Regional Military Training Cent... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) – U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, the commanding general for Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speaks to the service members with Task Force South... More
Master Sgt. Jerry Slattum, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Master Sgt. Jerry Slattum, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with EOD Company, carefully removes the Griffin missile from its casing at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Marines with EOD constantly work... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers get on line to begin squad attacks during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. This is the first time ANA soldiers... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - Col.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - Col. Shah Wali, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps Regional Military Training Center commander, gives a speech to ANA soldiers during a non-commissioned offic... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 17, 2018) - An
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 17, 2018) - An Afghan Air Force (AAF) MD 530 helicopter flies by during a live-fire range a Camp Shorabak. AAF pilots fired live ordnance in support of ground troops during t... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) -– Soldiers
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) -– Soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps wait for the order to move during a military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) exe... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) – Soldiers
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) – Soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps provide security while another squad crosses the street during a military operations... More
Lance Cpl. Taylor Woolman, a heavy equipment operator
Lance Cpl. Taylor Woolman, a heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group begins to create a five-foot deep tank ditch with the Medium Crawler Tractor during a developm... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, left, and
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, left, and Master Sgt. Jerry Slattum, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with EOD Company, remove the explosive ordnance from a Griffin missile at Camp Lejeune, N.... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, the commanding general for Marine Corps Forces Central Command, congratulates a U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwe... More
A Marine crouches to remain concealed during a Marine
A Marine crouches to remain concealed during a Marine Combat Readiness Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 21, 2017. The Marines conducted an airfield seizure and movement to contact drills during this MCCRE i... More
Marines load a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft onto a CH-53E
Marines load a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft onto a CH-53E Super Stallion during a reconnaissance reunion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 23, 2017. Marines honor those who have served before them by conducting a helo... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers and policemen from the 505th Zone Afghan National Police (ANP) listen to a speech given by Col. Shah Wali, command... More
Marines observe an M1A1 Abrams tank board a seven-bay
Marines observe an M1A1 Abrams tank board a seven-bay raft system during exercise Iron Wolf at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2017. Exercise Iron Wolf is one of the largest exercises conducted this year at Camp L... More
A heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion
A heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group directs a Medium Crawler Tractor during a development of a simulated Forward Operating Base exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Afghan National Army Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps’ Regional Military Training Center (RMTC), and a U.S. Marine Corps ad... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - Soldiers
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - Soldiers with the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps and policemen with the 505th Zone Afghan National Police stand in formation during 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigad... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) – A soldier
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) – A soldier with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps fires an SPG-9 recoilless rifle during a live-fire range supervised by ANA instruct... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest congratulates Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army 215th Corps Regional Military Training C... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) – A soldier
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) – A soldier with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps prepares a HEAT-FS 73 mm round to be shot during a live-fire SPG-9 range supervised... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 25, 2018) – British
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 25, 2018) – British soldiers with Resolute Support Headquarters, assigned to the Army Institutional Advisor Team (AIAT), tour the Regional Military Training Center (RMTC) at ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 27, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 27, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers take cover during a live-fire range supervised by ANA instructors and U.S. Marine Corps advisors with Task Force S... More
Marines traverse through thick foliage during a Marine
Marines traverse through thick foliage during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 21, 2017. The Marines conducted an airfield seizure and movement to contact drills during this ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) – A soldier
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) – A soldier with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps loads a HEAT-FS 73 mm round into an SPG-9 recoilless rifle during a live-fire range... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TF-SW) provides security during an expeditionary advisory package at Camp Nolay in Sangin district. Advisors with Task Forc... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of Task Force-Southwest, greets Afghan Maj. Gen. Taous, the Helmand National Directorate... More
Reconnaissance Marine veterans observe a helocast operation
Reconnaissance Marine veterans observe a helocast operation during a reconnaissance reunion at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 23, 2017. Marines honor those who have served before them by conducting a helocast exercis... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Maj.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, the commanding general of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, and Col. Shah Wali, commander of the ANA 215th Corps Regio... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps instructors guide ANA soldiers during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. This is the first time ANA soldiers fired live r... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, right, Master
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, right, Master Sgt. Jerry Slattum, center, and Sgt. Ralph Confortini, all Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with EOD Company, finish donning personal protective e... More
Marines prepare the seven-bay raft system to receive
Marines prepare the seven-bay raft system to receive tactical vehicles during exercise Iron Wolf at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2017. Exercise Iron Wolf is one of the largest exercises conducted this year at C... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest simulates applying a decompression needle on his patient during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Course at Camp Shorab. The CLS co... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TF-SW) provides security during an expeditionary advisory package at Camp Nolay in Sangin district. Advisors with Task Forc... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of Task Force Southwest, and Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, the commanding general of t... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Maj.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, the commanding general of the Afghan National Army 215th Corps, gives a speech during a brigade commander’s conference at Camp S... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, left, and
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, left, and Master Sgt. Jerry Slattum, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with EOD Company, take off the dome of the warhead to remove the explosive ordnance at Cam... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - A
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - A U.S. Marine provides security during a key leader engagement at the Provincial Headquarters in Lashkar Gah. Marines traveled to the police headquarters to dis... More
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command dive out the back of a MV-22B Osprey with the goal of hitting their pre-designated landing zone with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 at Mar... More
A Marine provides suppressive fire with a .50-caliber
A Marine provides suppressive fire with a .50-caliber machine gun during an assault on a simulated enemy installation during a Marine Combat Readiness Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 21, 2017. The Marines ... More
Marines load an M1A1 Abrams tank onto a seven-bay raft
Marines load an M1A1 Abrams tank onto a seven-bay raft system during exercise Iron Wolf at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2017. Exercise Iron Wolf is one of the largest exercises conducted this year at Camp Lejeu... More
A heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion
A heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group uses a 420E IT Backhoe to dig a fighting hole at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 8, 2015. The operators within the unit prepare ... More
Marines stage their M1A1 Abrams tanks before boarding
Marines stage their M1A1 Abrams tanks before boarding a seven-bay raft system during exercise Iron Wolf at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2017. Exercise Iron Wolf is one of the largest exercises conducted this ye... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest assesses his patient during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Course at Camp Shorab. The CLS course is a two-week long evaluation t... More
Heavy equipment operators with Combat Logistics Battalion
Heavy equipment operators with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group smooth out the simulated Forward Operating Base’s terrain with 120M Motor Graders at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 8, 2015. The... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher J. Douglas (left), the senior advisor to the 505th Zone Afghan National Police, listens during a meeting with Brig. Gen. Muha... More