First Lady of the Marine Corps Bonnie Amos stands with
First Lady of the Marine Corps Bonnie Amos stands with servicemembers at Combat Outpost Payne, Afghanistan, while Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. B... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harriso... More
Marines pray during a cake cutting ceremony aboard
Marines pray during a cake cutting ceremony aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012.
Marines throughout Afghanistan took time to celebrate
Marines throughout Afghanistan took time to celebrate the 237th Marine Corps Birthday with a traditional cake cutting ceremony, Nov. 10, 2012.
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command (Southwest) sergeant major, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Hanson, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, RC(SW) commanding general and... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harriso... More
An Afghan man drives his tractor to the Marjah Farmer's
An Afghan man drives his tractor to the Marjah Farmer's Bazaar. The bazaar is open every Tuesday and Friday. Hundreds of Afghans trade and sell their goods including animals, vegetables, fruit and even services.
Corporal Austen Clark, 2nd squad leader, 1st Platoon,
Corporal Austen Clark, 2nd squad leader, 1st Platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, is currently deployed to Now Zad, Afghanistan. Clark has served with Marine Corps Security Forces at Camp David. He ... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Rankel, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett and wish servicemembers at Combat Outpost Payne, Afghanistan, a Merry Christmas, Dec. 24, 2012.
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and First Lady of the Marine Corps Bonnie Amos wish Servicemembers a Merry Christmas at Combat Outpost Payne, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2012.
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Hanson, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, poses for a photograph with Marines at Combat Outpost Hanson, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj.... More
Green peppers are one of the many vegetables that are
Green peppers are one of the many vegetables that are distributed through the Marjah Produce Packing and Cold Store, Aug. 7, 2012. The plant ships and sells local produce.
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Bost, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. HArrison Tanksley s... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos speaks
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2012.
A Marine from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine
A Marine from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, walks up to the Farmer's Bazaar in Marjah, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2012. The bazaar is open every Tuesday and Friday. Hundreds of Afghans trade and ... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos wishes
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos wishes a Merry Christmas to Marines at Combat Outpost Hanson, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2012.
An Afghan man brings his goat to the bazaar to sell.
An Afghan man brings his goat to the bazaar to sell. The Farmer's Bazaar is Marjah, Afghanistan is open evry Tuesday and Friday where hundreds of people come to sell and trade goods.
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harriso... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Hanson, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley... More
Regional Command Southwest Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley
Regional Command Southwest Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley talks to Marines in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2013. Tanksley has served as the senior enlisted in RC (SW) for the past year.
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command (Southwest) sergeant major, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Bost, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, RC(SW) commanding general and R... More
Marines pray during a cake cutting ceremony at Camp
Marines pray during a cake cutting ceremony at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012.
Marines aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, wheel out the
Marines aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, wheel out the 237th Marine Corps birthday cake during a traditional cake cutting ceremony, Nov. 10, 2012.
Sergeant Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett
Sergeant Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronimo as Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos looks on. The leadership traveled throughout Helman... More
Corporal Daniel Purcell, crew chief withMarine Medium
Corporal Daniel Purcell, crew chief withMarine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 waits as Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley visit... More
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command (Southwest) sergeant major, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Fiddler's Green, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, RC(SW) commanding ge... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, poses for a photograph with Marines at Combat Outpost Rankel, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj.... More
Cpl. Michael Sheets, machine gun leader, 4th platoon,
Cpl. Michael Sheets, machine gun leader, 4th platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, poses for a photograph. The Enid, Okla., native, decided after three years at Oklahoma State University his true call... More
Regional Command Southwest Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley
Regional Command Southwest Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley talks to Marines in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2013. Tanksley has served as the senior enlisted in RC (SW) for the past year.
An Afghan boy poses for a photograph in a Nawa District,
An Afghan boy poses for a photograph in a Nawa District, Afghanistan, bazaar. The boy stops outside Marine Combat Outpost Jaker several times a day to chat with the Marines, including Lance Cpl. Justin Thomas,... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harriso... More
General James F. Amos, right, commandant of the Marine
General James F. Amos, right, commandant of the Marine Corps, with his wife Bonnie and Gen. John R. Allen, left, commanding general, International Security Assistance Force, serve food to servicemembers aboard ... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Fiddler's Green, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, poses for a photograph with Marines at Combat Outpost Fiddler's Green, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) ... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Delhi, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison T... More
Lance Cpl. Justin Thomas, a Carlisle, Pa., native,
Lance Cpl. Justin Thomas, a Carlisle, Pa., native, stands watch over a bazaar in Nawa District, Afghanistan, April 7, 2012. Thomas is an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and enlisted into th... More
Cpl. Michael Sheets, machine gun leader, 4th platoon,
Cpl. Michael Sheets, machine gun leader, 4th platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, poses for a photograph. The Enid, Okla., native, decided after three years at Oklahoma State University his true call... More
Lance Cpl. Justin Thomas, a Carlisle, Pa., native,
Lance Cpl. Justin Thomas, a Carlisle, Pa., native, stands watch over a bazaar in Nawa District, Afghanistan, April 7, 2012. Thomas is an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and enlisted into th... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Rankel, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley... More
Corporal Austen Clark, 2nd squad leader, 1st Platoon,
Corporal Austen Clark, 2nd squad leader, 1st Platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, is currently deployed to Now Zad, Afghanistan. Clark has served with Marine Corps Security Forces at Camp David. He ... More
Regional Command Southwest Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley
Regional Command Southwest Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley prepares to board a helicopter in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 16, 2013. Tanksley has served as the senior enlisted in RC (SW) for the past year.
An Afghan worker at the Marjah Produce Packing and
An Afghan worker at the Marjah Produce Packing and Cold Store weighs vegetables in preparation for shipping, Aug. 7, 2012. The plant ships and sells local produce.
Afghan workers at the Marjah Produce Packing and Cold
Afghan workers at the Marjah Produce Packing and Cold Store wash vegetables in preparation for packing, Aug. 7, 2012. The plant ships and sells local produce.
An Afghan man brings his goods to the Farmer's Bazzar
An Afghan man brings his goods to the Farmer's Bazzar in Marjah, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2012. The bazaar is open every Tuesday and Friday. Hundreds of Afghans trade and sell their goods including animals, vegetab... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Hanson, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley... More
Sergeant Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett
Sergeant Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett shakes the hand of a sailor at Combat Outpost Hanson, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2012.
Personal security keeps VIPs safe
Cpl. Joel Arreola, personal security for Regional Command Southwest, talks with an Afghan Uniformed Policeman. Arreola, a native of Fresno, Calif., likes what he is doing out here supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Afghan workers at the Marjah Produce Packing and Cold
Afghan workers at the Marjah Produce Packing and Cold Store wash vegetables in preparation for packing, Aug. 7, 2012. The plant ships and sells local produce.
Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 land
Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 land at a forward operating base, Dec. 24, 2012, in support of a battlefield circulation for the commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps.
An Afghan boy walks his goats to the Farmer's Bazaar
An Afghan boy walks his goats to the Farmer's Bazaar in Marjah, Afghanistan. The bazaar is open every Tuesday and Friday. Hundreds of Afghans trade and sell their goods including animals, vegetables, fruit and ... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley spent the... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Fiddler's Green, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison... More
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command (Southwest) sergeant major, speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Delhi, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, RC(SW) commanding gene... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, sits with a Marine on post at Combat Outpost Rankel, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison... More