A UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack
A UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 waits to take off as an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter from HMLA-269 lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious transp... More
Dave Bible, a program representative at Azusa Pacific
Dave Bible, a program representative at Azusa Pacific University, speaks about what programs the college offers for service members to become teachers as a second career aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar,... More
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander,
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander, flew his "fini" flight on a KC-10 Extender, May 31. Dunham, who has been with the 514th Air Mobility Wing since 1999, is retiring from duty after almost 30 ... More
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander,
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander, flew his "fini" flight on a KC-10 Extender, May 31. Dunham, who has been with the 514th Air Mobility Wing since 1999, is retiring from duty after almost 30 ... More
Sanette Holder, associate director of academics support
Sanette Holder, associate director of academics support for Embrey-Riddle, enlightens U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elias Santiago, 20th Maintenance Group crew chief, and answers his questions about education oppor... More
Melissa Lujan, Pacific Revival Center sound technician,
Melissa Lujan, Pacific Revival Center sound technician, calls over a short wave radio an active shooter alert during an emergency action plan brief at the PRC, in Dededo, Guam, Nov. 30, 2019. Master Sgt. Justin... More
Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell, Jr., (center), outgoing
Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell, Jr., (center), outgoing United States Army Europe Commander, speaks with various dignitaries from the United Kingdom, Norway, and other European countries before his retirement cere... More
Bill Leitheiser, a director at the Mountain Pacific
Bill Leitheiser, a director at the Mountain Pacific branch of Troops to Teachers, speaks about the different ways a service member can gain the credentials to become a teacher after their enlistment aboard Mari... More
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander,
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander, flew his "fini" flight on a KC-10 Extender, May 31. Dunham, who has been with the 514th Air Mobility Wing since 1999, is retiring from duty after almost 30 ... More
The 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, Col.
The 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, Col. Jason Morris, awards Sgt. Maj. John S. Hawes the Legion of Merit medal aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., on Nov. 18, 2016. The Legion of Merit medal ... More
Operations Specialist Seaman Recruit Patrick Lloyd,
Operations Specialist Seaman Recruit Patrick Lloyd, right, uses a sound-powered phone to make a report from the bridge of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce while Quartermaster 2nd Class Charlie Bald... More
Col. James Dermer, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander,
Col. James Dermer, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, shares a laugh with his co-pilot, July 23, 2015. Dermer flew his final military sortie before retirement, piloting a KC-135 Stratotanker as it escorted... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Carlos Dubon, an officer selection
U.S. Marine Capt. Carlos Dubon, an officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Orange County, receives his flag at the end of Old Glory during his retirement ceremony in Fountain Valley, California on Dec.... More
Gunnery Sgt. David Stockhausen, a career combat cameraman,
Gunnery Sgt. David Stockhausen, a career combat cameraman, retired from the Marine Corps after 20 years of documenting the history of brave men and women.
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, First Army Division West
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, First Army Division West commanding general, talks with Rosanna Honts, III Corps Mission Support Element financial management specialist, over breakfast at the Blackjack Dining Facili... More
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander,
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander, flew his "fini" flight on a KC-10 Extender, May 31. Dunham, who has been with the 514th Air Mobility Wing since 1999, is retiring from duty after almost 30 ... More
Bill Leitheiser, a director at the Mountain Pacific
Bill Leitheiser, a director at the Mountain Pacific branch of Troops to Teachers, speaks about the different ways a service member can gain the credentials to become a teacher after their enlistment aboard Mari... More
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander,
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander, flew his "fini" flight on a KC-10 Extender, May 31. Dunham, who has been with the 514th Air Mobility Wing since 1999, is retiring from duty after almost 30 ... More
The outgoing 9th Marine Corps District sergeant major,
The outgoing 9th Marine Corps District sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. John S. Hawes, addresses service members, families and friends after his retirement ceremony aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., on Nov. 18, ... More
A member of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds takes fuel
A member of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds takes fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 23, 2015. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s premiere air demonstration team ... More
Sailors man the rails on the foc'sle of the amphibious
Sailors man the rails on the foc'sle of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce before rendering honors as Ponce overtakes the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely in the mouth of Hampton Roads. Ponce is ... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Ryan Smith and Seaman
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Ryan Smith and Seaman Adam Reser heave around a mooring line on the foc'sle of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce as the ship ties up at Pier 2 at Naval Station Norf... More
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, First Army Division West
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, First Army Division West commanding general converses with retirees over breakfast at the Blackjack Dining Facility on Fort Hood, Texas, Feb. 26. The breakfast was an informal meet-an... More
The 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, Col.
The 9th Marine Corps District commanding officer, Col. Jason Morris, and Sgt. Maj. John S. Hawes, pass the noncommissioned officer sword during the relief and appointment ceremony aboard Naval Station Great Lak... More
Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell, Jr., (center), outgoing
Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell, Jr., (center), outgoing United States Army Europe Commander, greets Norwegian General Janne Viitsald before his retirement ceremony on Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, in Wiesbaden, Germany ... More
Seamen David Mcloud and Adam Reser prepare to lower
Seamen David Mcloud and Adam Reser prepare to lower the national ensign during evening colors after the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce tied up at Pier 2 at Naval Station Norfolk following its final we... More
Col. Eric Olsen, chaplain, New York National Guard's top chaplain sinc...
After three decades of Army service, New York Army National Guard Col. Eric Olsen, chaplain, a Saranac Lake resident and the New York National Guard's top military chaplain since 2008, is ending his military ca... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., refuels two members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, July 23, 2015. Two KC-135s from McConnell refueled the Thunderbirds as they transited fr... More
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander,
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander, flew his "fini" flight on a KC-10 Extender, May 31. Dunham, who has been with the 514th Air Mobility Wing since 1999, is retiring from duty after almost 30 ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Jordan, 20th Components
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Jordan, 20th Components Maintenance Squadron electronic tactician, speaks to Laura Moriarty, senior military education liaison for DeVry University, about possible employment d... More
The Airmen and Family Readiness Center arranged a job
The Airmen and Family Readiness Center arranged a job fair for military members, their spouses and dependents at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 22, 2012. Businesses possessing open job positions, like Scana, a... More
Five members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly
Five members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., after refueling en route to their next performance, July 23, 2015. The r... More
Master Sgt. Carlton (right), 36th Wing Staff Agencies
Master Sgt. Carlton (right), 36th Wing Staff Agencies first sergeant, briefs members of the Pacific Revival Center church on an emergency action plan at the PRC, in Dededo, Guam, Nov. 30, 2019. Carlton voluntee... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely render honors to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce as Ponce overtakes Gravely in the mouth of Hampton Roads. Ponce is returning to Naval Statio... More
Two members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly
Two members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 23, 2015. Five of the Thunderbirds were refueled during a transit from their l... More
Faux weapons are displayed during an emergency action
Faux weapons are displayed during an emergency action plan brief at the Pacific Revival Center, in Dededo, Guam, Nov. 30, 2019. Master Sgt. Justin Carlton, 36th Wing Staff Agencies first sergeant, volunteers at... More
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander,
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander, flew his "fini" flight on a KC-10 Extender, May 31. Dunham, who has been with the 514th Air Mobility Wing since 1999, is retiring from duty after almost 30 ... More
A faux knife is shown during an emergency action plan
A faux knife is shown during an emergency action plan brief at the Pacific Revival Center, in Dededo, Guam, Nov. 30, 2019. Master Sgt. Justin Carlton, 36th Wing Staff Agencies first sergeant, volunteers at the ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Deron Murphree, left, and Lt.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Deron Murphree, left, and Lt. j.g. Jace Myers, ship's navigator, chart the position of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk f... More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Dewey McKoy watches from
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Dewey McKoy watches from the forcastle of amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk for a visit to Port Canaveral, Fla. Port Canave... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Carlos Dubon, an officer selection
U.S. Marine Capt. Carlos Dubon, an officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Orange County, sits with family and friends during his retirement ceremony in Fountain Valley, California on Dec. 4, 2020. Cap... More
Pacific Revival Center members respond to an active
Pacific Revival Center members respond to an active shooter alert during an emergency action plan exercise at the PRC, in Dededo, Guam, Nov. 30, 2019. Master Sgt. Justin Carlton, 36th Wing Staff Agencies first ... More
Sailors in the foc'sle of the guided-missile destroyer
Sailors in the foc'sle of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely render honors to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce as Ponce overtakes Gravely in the mouth of Hampton Roads. Ponce is returning to N... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Michael Babers directs
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Michael Babers directs an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air-Ground Task Force, II Marine Expeditionary Forces, as it lifts off from the ... More
Mike Garcia (far right), Pacific Revival Center member
Mike Garcia (far right), Pacific Revival Center member and security team member, responds to a simulated active shooter during an emergency action plan exercise at the PRC, in Dededo, Guam, Nov. 30, 2019. Maste... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class William
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class William Kolb, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Michael Babers discuss upcoming night flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock US... More
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander,
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander, flew his "fini" flight on a KC-10 Extender, May 31. Dunham, who has been with the 514th Air Mobility Wing since 1999, is retiring from duty after almost 30 ... More
Seaman David Mcloud, left, and Seaman Apprentice Michael
Seaman David Mcloud, left, and Seaman Apprentice Michael Dubey let out anchor chain as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce drops anchor for the last time. The ship anchored in the mouth of Hampton Road... More
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Dominic Otero mans the main
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Dominic Otero mans the main throttle board in the forward engine room of the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce. Upon returning to Naval Station Norfolk, Ponce will begin the process... More
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander,
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander, flew his "fini" flight on a KC-10 Extender, May 31. Dunham, who has been with the 514th Air Mobility Wing since 1999, is retiring from duty after almost 30 ... More
Bill Leitheiser (left), a director with Troops to Teachers
Bill Leitheiser (left), a director with Troops to Teachers Mountain Pacific branch, and Brenda Cruz (center), and Natalie Hernandez (right), both administration advisors at National University talk about benefi... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 2nd Class Robert De
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 2nd Class Robert De Soto, left, watches as Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Michael Babers directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squ... More
Bill Leitheiser, a director at the Mountain Pacific
Bill Leitheiser, a director at the Mountain Pacific branch of Troops to Teachers, explains the process Troops to Teachers uses to assist service members when transitioning from the military to an educator durin... More
Seaman David Mcloud and his shipmates wait on the foc'sle
Seaman David Mcloud and his shipmates wait on the foc'sle for mooring lines as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce is nosed into Pier 2 at Naval Station Norfolk by tug boats. Ponce is returning to its ... More
Air Force implements new program for retiring service members
Transition GPS, formerly known as TAP, is a new, five part program to assist newly retired and retiring U.S. service members transition into a civilian lifestyle. The program is a result of the Veterans Opport... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gordon Emmanuel, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gordon Emmanuel, commanding officer of Recruiting Station (RS) Orange County, and Sgt. Maj. Daniel Beighley, sergeant major of RS Orange County, stand at attention during the retirement c... More
Chief Boatswain's Mate Robert Battles heaves the last
Chief Boatswain's Mate Robert Battles heaves the last mooring line over the side of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce as the ship ties up at Pier 2 at Naval Station Norfolk. Ponce is returning to its... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jesse Seagrave
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jesse Seagrave watches as an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air-Ground Task Force, II Marine Expeditionary Forces, as it lifts off fro... More
The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce gets underway
The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk for a visit to Port Canaveral, Fla. Port Canaveral is the first of Ponce's final three port visits before beginning the long... More
Children from the Pacific Revival Center participate
Children from the Pacific Revival Center participate in an emergency action plan at the PRC in Dededo, Guam, Nov. 30, 2019. Master Sgt. Justin Carlton, 36th Wing Staff Agencies first sergeant, volunteers at the... More
Seaman Adam Reser pulls back on a stopper on the foc'sle
Seaman Adam Reser pulls back on a stopper on the foc'sle of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce as Seaman Apprentice Travis Weiner winds the mooring line around Ponce's bits as the ship ties up at Pier... More
The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce is tied
The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce is tied up at Pier 2 at Naval Station Norfolk after its final week at sea. After 40 years of service Ponce's crew is beginning the process that will result in the s... More
Point Loma, Calif. (March 26, 2015) Senior Chief Sonar
Point Loma, Calif. (March 26, 2015) Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Submarines) Steven Clevenger practices job interviewing techniques in front of a mock board of executives during a Navy Transition Goals, Plan,... More
Members of Pacific Revival Center wait for an emergency
Members of Pacific Revival Center wait for an emergency action plan brief from Master Sgt. Justin Carlton (far right), 36th Wing Staff Agencies first sergeant, at the PRC, in Dededo, Guam, Nov. 30, 2019. Carlto... More
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander,
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander, flew his "fini" flight on a KC-10 Extender, May 31. Dunham, who has been with the 514th Air Mobility Wing since 1999, is retiring from duty after almost 30 ... More
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, second from right, First
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, second from right, First Army Division West commanding general, Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick K. Akuna, right, Division West command sergeant major, pose for a photo with Chief Warrant Of... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dominique Lee, Third Army/AECENT
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dominique Lee, Third Army/AECENT communication technician, speaks with Dennis Dobbs, Department of Corrections lieutenant recruiter, about potential job opportunities during a job fair at S... More
Five members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly
Five members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan, July 23, 2015. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s premiere air demonstr... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Michael
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Michael Babers directs a UH-1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, as it lifts off from flight deck of the amphibious tr... More
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander,
Col. Robert Dunham, 514th Operations Group commander, flew his "fini" flight on a KC-10 Extender, May 31. Dunham, who has been with the 514th Air Mobility Wing since 1999, is retiring from duty after almost 30 ... More