A member of the “The President’s Own” United States
A member of the “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, plays the trombone during a rehearsal for the 57th Inaugural Parade in Souza Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in D.C. Jan. 17, 2013. This is the... More
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer of water survival, talks to his students during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 12, 20... More
Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera boards
Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera boards a Marine Helicopter Squadron One MV-22B Osprey at the Pentagon July 10, 2014. Onodera met with Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr. to discuss the importance of the rela... More
Marine students perform a practical application for
Marine students perform a practical application for head, neck and spinal injuries in the water during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013... More
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, rescues Sgt. Mike Hesser, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, as part of open water rescue drills at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a Marine Corps In... More
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr. and Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera walk toward the Pentagon helipad July 10, 2014. Onodera met with Paxton to discuss the importa... More
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. The course creates instructors who can train Marines to ... More
A Marine student takes a breath at Camp Johnson, N.C.,
A Marine student takes a breath at Camp Johnson, N.C., during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 12, 2013. More than 20 students attended the three-week MCIWS course. The course creates i... More
First Lt. Justin Gonnelli, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine
First Lt. Justin Gonnelli, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, removes his trousers while participating in aquatic conditioning drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corp... More
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. The course creates instructors who can train Marines to ... More
Col. Michael J. Colburn, director of “The President’s
Col. Michael J. Colburn, director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, orchestrates a rehearsal for the 57th Inaugural Parade in Souza Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in D.C. Jan. 17, 2013. Thi... More
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June 29, 2016. Three F-35’s flew from MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina and landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. They were assisted by two KC-10’s, and... More
Marines from Bravo Company sheath their bayonets during
Marines from Bravo Company sheath their bayonets during practice for the 57th Inaugural Parade at Marine Barracks Washington Jan. 18, 2013. For centuries, Marines and other service members have supported the in... More
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, rescues Sgt. Mike Hesser, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, as part of open water rescue drills at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a Marine Corps In... More
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June 29, 2016. Three F-35’s flew from MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina and landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. They were assisted by two KC-10’s, and... More
Marine students attend class during a Marine Corps
Marine students attend class during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 7, 2013. More than 20 students are attending the three-week MCIWS course. Th... More
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June 29, 2016. Three F-35’s flew from MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina and landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. They were assisted by two KC-10’s, and... More
A Marine student heads into the ocean at Onslow Beach
A Marine student heads into the ocean at Onslow Beach on Camp Lejeune, N.C., as part of open water rescue drills during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course March 8, 2013. More than 20 students ar... More
Participants in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon run
Participants in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon run through Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2013. The MCM is currently the fifth largest marathon in the United States and ninth largest in the world. The "People's Mar... More
Marine students perform a practical application for
Marine students perform a practical application for head, neck and spinal injuries in the water during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013... More
Girma Bedada runs by spectactors in Washington, D.C.,
Girma Bedada runs by spectactors in Washington, D.C., during the 38th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 27, 2013. Berdada went on to finish first with a comfortable lead and a final time of 2:21:32. The MCM is current... More
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June 29, 2016. Three F-35’s flew from MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina and landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. They were assisted by two KC-10’s, and... More
Sheet music lays in front of a musician in the “The
Sheet music lays in front of a musician in the “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band during a rehearsal for the 57th Inaugural Parade in Souza Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in D.C. Jan. 17, 2013. ... More
Marines from Bravo Company march during practice for
Marines from Bravo Company march during practice for the 57th Inaugural Parade at Marine Barracks Washington Jan. 18, 2013. For centuries, Marines and other service members have supported the inaugural events. ... More
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr. and Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera exit the Pentagon July 10, 2014. Onodera met with Paxton to discuss the importance of the rela... More
Cpl. Neil Sookdeo, a member of the Marine Corps Shooting
Cpl. Neil Sookdeo, a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team and marksmanship instructor, prepares his rifle for marksmanship training at the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Calvin A. Lloyd Range Complex, Dec... More
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col.
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col. Laurence K. Burgess has returned each year the Saturday before the Marine Corps' birthday to place Marine Corps flags in Arlington National Cemetery. Since t... More
Sgt. William Wickett, 2nd Radio Battalion, performs
Sgt. William Wickett, 2nd Radio Battalion, performs a rescue drill during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. Wickett, from Springfield,... More
Participants in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon run
Participants in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon run through Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2013. The MCM is currently the fifth largest marathon in the United States and ninth largest in the world. The "People's Mar... More
Marine students step off of the high platform during
Marine students step off of the high platform during a graduation practice at Camp Johnson, N.C., during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 12, 2013. More than 20 students attended the th... More
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col.
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col. Laurence K. Burgess has returned each year the Saturday before the Marine Corps' birthday to place Marine Corps flags in Arlington National Cemetery. Since t... More
Toys for Tots, US Marine Corps Photo
Since 1947, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has distributed more than 452 million toys to more than 209 million children in need. This charitable endeavor has made the Marine Corps the uncha... More
Kelly Calway runs by spectactors in Washington, D.C.,
Kelly Calway runs by spectactors in Washington, D.C., during the 38th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 27, 2013. Calway went on to finish first among female runners with a time of 2:42:16. The MCM is currently the fi... More
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr. and Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera walk toward the Pentagon helipad July 10, 2014. Onodera met with Paxton to discuss the importa... More
Marine students swim laps during a timed event at Camp
Marine students swim laps during a timed event at Camp Johnson, N.C., during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 12, 2013. More than 20 students attended the three-week MCIWS course. The c... More
Marines support 57th Presidential Inauguration
Audience members wave flags from the National Mall during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Jan. 21, 2013. More than 700 thousand people made their way to the National Mall for the day's events.... More
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training Company School, Close Quarters Battle, talks with his fellow students during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Cam... More
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr. and Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera exit the Pentagon July 10, 2014. Onodera met with Paxton to discuss the importance of the rela... More
Marine students take advantage of a rare opportunity
Marine students take advantage of a rare opportunity to rest at Camp Johnson, N.C., during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 12, 2013. More than 20 students attended the three-week MCIWS... More
Marines from Bravo Company march during practice for
Marines from Bravo Company march during practice for the 57th Inaugural Parade at Marine Barracks Washington Jan. 18, 2013. For centuries, Marines and other service members have supported the inaugural events. ... More
Marine students swim a mile during a morning exercise
Marine students swim a mile during a morning exercise as part of the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 2013. More than 20 students are attending ... More
Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera boards
Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera boards a Marine Helicopter Squadron One MV-22B Osprey at the Pentagon July 10, 2014. Onodera met with Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr. to discuss the importance of the rela... More
Sgt. Grant Martinez, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations
Sgt. Grant Martinez, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, is pulled out of the water by his fellow students during a practical application for head, neck and spinal injuries during the Marine Corps I... More
Gunnery Sgt. David D'Andrea, 2nd Marine Division, performs
Gunnery Sgt. David D'Andrea, 2nd Marine Division, performs a rifle swim as part of aquatic conditioning drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C.... More
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. The course creates instructors who can train Marines to ... More
1st Lt. Mark Robinson, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,
1st Lt. Mark Robinson, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, performs a rescue drill during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. Robinson, f... More
Sgt. Grant Martinez, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations
Sgt. Grant Martinez, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, District, pulls on a swim cap during open water rescue drills during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Onslow Beach on Ca... More
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June 29, 2016. Three F-35’s flew from MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina and landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. They were assisted by two KC-10’s, and... More
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col.
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col. Laurence K. Burgess has returned each year the Saturday before the Marine Corps' birthday to place Marine Corps flags in Arlington National Cemetery. Since t... More
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June 29, 2016. Three F-35’s flew from MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina and landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. They were assisted by two KC-10’s, and... More
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer of water survival, talks to his students during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 201... More
Bravo Company Marine's listens to instruction during
Bravo Company Marine's listens to instruction during practice for the 57th Inaugural Parade at Marine Barracks Washington Jan. 18, 2013. For centuries, Marines and other service members have supported the inaug... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Miller, Marine Aviation Logistics
Staff Sgt. Michael Miller, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29, exits the ocean at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., as part of open water rescue drills during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Cou... More
Gunnery Sgt. Louis Cellmer, Marine Aviation Logistics
Gunnery Sgt. Louis Cellmer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41, paddles back to shore at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., as part of open water rescue drills during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survi... More
Cpl. Chavis Eckenrod, an instructor with the Marine
Cpl. Chavis Eckenrod, an instructor with the Marine Corps Water Survival School, acts as a safety during open water rescue drills at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water S... More
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col.
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col. Laurence K. Burgess has returned each year the Saturday before the Marine Corps' birthday to place Marine Corps flags in Arlington National Cemetery. Since t... More
Sgt. William Wickett, 2nd Radio Battalion, pulls himself
Sgt. William Wickett, 2nd Radio Battalion, pulls himself out of the pool during a "rescues" test in Camp Johnson, N.C., during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 12, 2013. Wickett, from S... More
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col.
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col. Laurence K. Burgess has returned each year the Saturday before the Marine Corps' birthday to place Marine Corps flags in Arlington National Cemetery. Since t... More
Marine students keep a dive brick above water during
Marine students keep a dive brick above water during aquatic conditioning drills as part of the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 2013. More than... More
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer of water survival, explains the proper steps for caring for head, neck and spinal injuries in the water to his students during the Marine Corps Instructor... More
First Lt. Mark Robinson, exits the ocean at Onslow
First Lt. Mark Robinson, exits the ocean at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., as part of open water rescue drills during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 8, 2013. Robinson, from Bowie, ... More
Marine students cheer for another Marine after he catches
Marine students cheer for another Marine after he catches a wave at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., while performing open water rescue drills during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 8... More
Col. Michael J. Colburn, director of “The President’s
Col. Michael J. Colburn, director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, orchestrates a rehearsal for the 57th Inaugural Parade in Souza Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in D.C. Jan. 17, 2013. Thi... More
Cpl. Anthony McDaniel lost both his legs and his left
Cpl. Anthony McDaniel lost both his legs and his left hand to an improvised explosive device in August 2010. Now McDaniel, from Pascagoula, Miss., is pushing his mind and body to the limit as he competes agains... More
Marines from Bravo Company march during practice for
Marines from Bravo Company march during practice for the 57th Inaugural Parade at Marine Barracks Washington Jan. 18, 2013. For centuries, Marines and other service members have supported the inaugural events. ... More
Master Sgt. Robert Moates, 2nd Maintenance Battalion,
Master Sgt. Robert Moates, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, participates in aquatic conditioning drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 20... More
Participants in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon run
Participants in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon run through Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2013. The MCM is currently the fifth largest marathon in the United States and ninth largest in the world. The "People's Mar... More
Marine students walk back to the beach during open
Marine students walk back to the beach during open water rescue drills during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Onslow Beach on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 8, 2013. More than 20 students are a... More
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, is pulled along as part of a rescue drill during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 201... More
Marine students run into the ocean for a warm-up swim
Marine students run into the ocean for a warm-up swim at Onslow Beach on Camp Lejeune, N.C., as part of open water rescue drills during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course March 8, 2013. More tha... More
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, rescues Sgt. Mike Hesser, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, as part of open water rescue drills at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a Marine Corps In... More
A hand-cyclist rides past spectactors in Washington,
A hand-cyclist rides past spectactors in Washington, D.C., during the 38th Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 27, 2013. The MCM is currently the fifth largest marathon in the United States and ninth largest in the worl... More
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June 29, 2016. Three F-35’s flew from MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina and landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. They were assisted by two KC-10’s, and... More
Cpl. Tanner Seitz, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron
Cpl. Tanner Seitz, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41, performs a rifle swim as part of aquatic conditioning during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.... More
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June
The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June 29, 2016. Three F-35’s flew from MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina and landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. They were assisted by two KC-10’s, and... More
Marine students perform a rifle swim as part of aquatic
Marine students perform a rifle swim as part of aquatic conditioning drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 2013. More than 20 stude... More
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col.
Since his wife, Linda, passed away in 2010, Lt. Col. Laurence K. Burgess has returned each year the Saturday before the Marine Corps' birthday to place Marine Corps flags in Arlington National Cemetery. Since t... More
Volunteers cheer on a participant in the 38th Marine
Volunteers cheer on a participant in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon as he runs through Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2013. The MCM is currently the fifth largest marathon in the United States and ninth largest in ... More
A Bravo Company Marine listens to instruction during
A Bravo Company Marine listens to instruction during practice for the 57th Inaugural Parade at Marine Barracks Washington Jan. 18, 2013. For centuries, Marines and other service members have supported the inaug... More
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training Company School, Close Quarters Battle, performs a practical application for head, neck and spinal injuries during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Sur... More
Sgt. Grant Martinez, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations
Sgt. Grant Martinez, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, District, rescues Gunnery Sgt. Lisa Kulczewski, Marine Corps instructor of water survival, from the ocean at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C... More
Marine students head into the ocean at Onslow Beach
Marine students head into the ocean at Onslow Beach on Camp Lejeune, N.C., as part of open water rescue drills during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course March 8, 2013. More than 20 students are ... More