U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division color guard
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division color guard proceed forward to start the morning colors and awards ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 6, 2018. The ceremony is conducted once a quarter to honor color... More
180126-N-MB932-0147 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 26, 2018)
180126-N-MB932-0147 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 26, 2018) Sailors carry the national ensign on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) upon mooring for a port visit to Bahrain. Theodor... More
Mr. Naeem Baloch, center, governor of Helmand province,
Mr. Naeem Baloch, center, governor of Helmand province, raises the flag of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as part of the official opening ceremony of Camp New Garm Ser in Helmand province... More
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis speaks to his troops the morning
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis speaks to his troops the morning of Nov. 1 during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's color ceremony in front of the headquarters building aboard MCAS Cherry Point. Davis thanked them for thei... More
DEDICATION CEREMONY 9, Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, La. (Oct. 6, 2006)--Coast Guard members stationed at Integrated Support Command New Orleans prepare to raise the unit's flags during a dedication ceremony here Friday, Oct. 6, 2006. The ceremony w... More
151215-N-YB023-0081 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Aviation
151215-N-YB023-0081 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class David Anderson is greeted by his wife upon returning from deployment aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73)... More
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, raises
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, raises the flag of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, over Camp New Garm Ser for the first time as part of the official opening ceremony of th... More
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, cuts
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, cuts a ribbon at the entrance of Camp New Garm Ser as part of the official opening ceremony of the camp in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept 1, 2014. Camp New G... More
Sgt. Nathaniel A. Hetzel, far side, Sgt. Jose A. Ortega,
Sgt. Nathaniel A. Hetzel, far side, Sgt. Jose A. Ortega, right, and Cpl. Kyle M. Hobelmann, prepare to raise 'Old Glory' above the Gen. Christian F. Schilt building aboard MCAS Cherry Point, Nov. 1.
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, prepare to raise the morning colors on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2013. The Marines ... More
Mr. Naeem Baloch, center-right, governor of Helmand
Mr. Naeem Baloch, center-right, governor of Helmand province, Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen Sayed Malouk, commander of the 215th Corps, and Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, right, commander of Regional Command (... More
U.S. Marines show their commitment to the safety and
U.S. Marines show their commitment to the safety and security of the Baltic states. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis speaks to his troops the morning
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis speaks to his troops the morning of Nov. 1 during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's color ceremony in front of the headquarters building aboard MCAS Cherry Point. Davis thanked them for thei... More
180126-N-MB932-0197 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 26, 2018)
180126-N-MB932-0197 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 26, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman Seaman Christopher Ellis hoists the national ensign aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) upon pulling in for a por... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Michael E. Bigelow,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Michael E. Bigelow, right, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), is given the Senior Sailor of the Quarter Award by Col. ... More
Sgt. Nathaniel A. Hetzel, left, Sgt. Jose A. Ortega,
Sgt. Nathaniel A. Hetzel, left, Sgt. Jose A. Ortega, center, and Cpl. Kyle M. Hobelmann, march over the causeway to raise the American Flag for morning colors in front of the headquarters building aboard MCAS C... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division color guard
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division color guard raise the American flag during a morning colors and awards ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 6, 2018. The ceremony is conducted once a quarter to honor c... More
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band plays the national
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band plays the national anthem Nov. 1 morning as the Grand Old Flag is raised in front of the Gen. Christian F. Schilt headquarters building. As the 236th Marine Corps birthday appr... More
Seventy years ago, brave Marines stormed the beaches
Seventy years ago, brave Marines stormed the beaches of a small Pacific island known as Iwo Jima. The battle raged from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945. Despite facing horrific conditions, the Marines prevailed and s... More
151216-N-EH855-007 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 16, 2015) Capt.
151216-N-EH855-007 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 16, 2015) Capt. Timothy Kuehhas, commanding officer of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), speaks to Sailors during an all-hands call in the ship's hangar bay.... More
Goodfelllow Honor Guard members dressed in 1940 Army
Goodfelllow Honor Guard members dressed in 1940 Army Air Corps uniforms salute the U.S. flag during the 75th Diamond Anniversary flag-raising re-enactment at the Norma Brown building on Goodfellow Air Force Bas... More
Unity between partner nations grows our bond closer
Unity between partner nations grows our bond closer together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, attach the American flag, Afghan flag and Marine Corps colors to their respective flagpole on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Hel... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division stand at attention
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division stand at attention during a morning colors and awards ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 6, 2018. The ceremony is conducted once a quarter to honor colors as well as reco... More
Mr. Naeem Baloch, center, governor of Helmand province,
Mr. Naeem Baloch, center, governor of Helmand province, stands with Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen Sayed Malouk, commander of the 215th Corps, and Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, right, commander of Regional Com... More
151217-N-EH855-042 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Sailors
151217-N-EH855-042 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship arrives in its new homeport of Naval Station Norfolk. Wash... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Francois,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Francois, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, awaits the signal to raise the Marine Corps colors on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand pr... More
NATO nations show their respect and dedication to the
NATO nations show their respect and dedication to the security of the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
151217-N-EH855-018 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Sailors
151217-N-EH855-018 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship arrives in its new homeport of Naval Station Norfolk. Wash... More
151215-N-YB023-0138 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) A
151215-N-YB023-0138 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) A Sailor assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 is greeted by his wife and new born baby on the pier of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Wa... More
Cpl. Kyle M. Hobelmann raises the Star Spangled Banner
Cpl. Kyle M. Hobelmann raises the Star Spangled Banner above the headquarters building aboard MCAS Cherry Point, Nov. 1.
151217-N-EH855-173 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Sailors
151217-N-EH855-173 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Sailors raise the national ensign on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship arrives in its new homeport of Naval Station N... More
U.S. Navy Seaman Jose Reyes, right, a hospital corpsman
U.S. Navy Seaman Jose Reyes, right, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), is given the Junior Sailor of the Quarter Award by Col. David L. Odom, assistant di... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division color guard
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division color guard unfurl the American flag during a morning colors and awards ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 6, 2018. The ceremony is conducted once a quarter to honor ... More
180126-N-MB932-0274 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 26, 2018)
180126-N-MB932-0274 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 26, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman Seaman Christopher Ellis, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman Seaman Apprentice Mackenzie Miles hoist the national ensign aboard the aircraft ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Javier BustosOrtega, 3rd
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Javier BustosOrtega, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, raises the American ensign on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan.... More
151217-N-EH855-090 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Air
151217-N-EH855-090 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Air Traffic Controller Airman Gary Blunk mans the rails on the signal bridge of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship arrives in its new hom... More
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band plays the national
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band plays the national anthem Nov. 1 as the Grand Old Flag is raised in front of the Gen. Christian F. Schilt heaquarters building. As the 236th Marine Corps birthday approaches, 2... More
U.S. Marine Col. David L. Odom, assistant division
U.S. Marine Col. David L. Odom, assistant division commander of 2nd Marine Division, speaks to Marines during a morning colors and awards ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 6, 2018. The ceremony is conducted ... More
151216-N-EH855-004 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 16, 2015) Capt.
151216-N-EH855-004 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 16, 2015) Capt. Timothy Kuehhas, commanding officer of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), speaks to Sailors during an all-hands call in the ship's hangar bay.... More
Allied and partner nations stand shoulder to shoulder
Allied and partner nations stand shoulder to shoulder as one during Exercise Saber Strike 16. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Javier BustosOrtega, 3rd
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Javier BustosOrtega, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, awaits the signal to raise the American ensign on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand provinc... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Stewart, left, with 2nd Marine Division
U.S. Marine Cpl. Stewart, left, with 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), is given the Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter Award by Col. David L. Odom, assistant division commander of 2nd MARDIV, during a m... More
151217-N-RT036-039 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Machinist's
151217-N-RT036-039 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Machinist's Mate 1st Class Adam Letourneau is greeted by his children upon returning from deployment aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washi... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors recognized for quarterly awards
U.S. Marines and Sailors recognized for quarterly awards with 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), pose for a group photo with U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer James R. Hill, center left, a hospital corpsman with ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Francois,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Francois, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, attaches the Marine Corps colors to the flagpole on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand prov... More
U.S. Marine Col. David L. Odom, left, assistant division
U.S. Marine Col. David L. Odom, left, assistant division commander of 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), Sgt. Major Alex M. Dobson, center, sergeant major of 2nd MARDIV, and U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Jame... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher M. Casilio, left, a
U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher M. Casilio, left, a reconnaissance Marine with Headquarters and Services Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), is given the Senior Non-Commissioned Of... More
151217-N-EH855-042 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Sailors
151217-N-EH855-042 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 17, 2015) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship arrives in its new homeport of Naval Station Norfolk. Geor... More
US COAST GUARD RAISING FLAG
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (Nov. 1)--Coast Guard members raise the flag pole in anticipation of anchoring near the Bay Bridge Tunnel as part of the port security operation for the Hampton Roads, Va. area. The Coast G... More
New ANA Base Opened in Helmand
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, cuts the ribbon during a ceremony officially opening New Camp Garm Ser, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sep. 1, 2014. New Camp Garm Ser was officially opened for t... More
Seventy years ago, brave Marines stormed the beaches
Seventy years ago, brave Marines stormed the beaches of a small Pacific island known as Iwo Jima. The battle raged from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945. Despite facing horrific conditions, the Marines prevailed and s... More
Cpl. Kyle M. Hobelmann raises the Star Spangled Banner
Cpl. Kyle M. Hobelmann raises the Star Spangled Banner above the headquarters building aboard MCAS Cherry Point, Nov. 1.
Sgt. Nathaniel A. Hetzel, left, Sgt. Jose A. Ortega,
Sgt. Nathaniel A. Hetzel, left, Sgt. Jose A. Ortega, center, and Cpl. Kyle M. Hobelmann, right, salute the colors after they were raised in front of the headquarters building aboard MCAS Cherry Point, Nov. 1.
Mr. Naeem Baloch, facing camera, governor of Helmand
Mr. Naeem Baloch, facing camera, governor of Helmand province, raises the flag of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan over Camp New Garm Ser with assistance from Afghan National Army soldiers ... More
180126-N-MB932-0432 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 26, 2018)
180126-N-MB932-0432 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 26, 2018) Sailors march in formation on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) upon pulling in for a port visit to Bahrain. Theodore Ro... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, raise morning colors on Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2013. The Marines raise and lower... More