The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, speaks to Beverly Young, prior to announcing her husband, Congressman C.W. "Bill" Young, as an Honorary Marine, posthumously awarded, during th More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, shakes the hand of a U.S. Navy chief prior to the commissioning ceremony of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham.
Gen. James F. Amos, 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to the Marines and sailors of Regimental Combat Team 2, wishing them a Merry Christmas, aboard Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Dec. 25, 2010. T More
Lt. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr. has his new rank put on his collar by his daughter Melissa Milstead (left) and his wife Suzanne Milstead (right) Dec. 30 at the commandant of the Marine Corps' office. He moved f More
The commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, speaks to the Surface Navy Association in the Crystal City area of Arlington, Va.
Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps (right), presents a challenge coin to a Marine from 3rd Marines Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during a town hall meeting at the Surfside More
U.S. Marine Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses a crowd of Marines and sailors at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 25. Amos thanked the service members for their commitment to the U.S. More
The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and the 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, re-enlist Cpl. Christine M. Kunish at the Marine Corps Marathon in Was More
Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus addresses the Marines, Sailors and guests in attendance at 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade's Presidential Unit Citation Award Ceremony, Sept. 14, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp More
General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses Marine Corps Recruiting Command personnel during the closing ceremony of the National Operations and Training Symposium at Naval Air Station Nort More
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, shakes hands with a staff sergeant from the Marine Corps University during The Inaugural Thomas Lord Charitable Trust Lecture at Little Hall on Nov. 27. The l More
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The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, addresses Marines, sailors, and civilians of Marine Aircraft Groups 26 and 29 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., June 5, 2013. (U.S. Marine More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, attends the Modern Day Marine Parade and Expo at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 25, 2013. The expo highlights military equipment, syst More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, meets with World War II veterans during the Honor Flight event at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2013. The Honor Fli More
Stephn Gendron crosses finish line in first place during the 10K portion of the 38th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 27, 2013. The Marathon consisted of 23,480 participants routing their way throu More
The First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos, left, greets competitors prior to the 38th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 27, 2013. The Marathon consisted of 23,480 participants routing their wa More
Graphic illustration, shown Nov. 4, 2013, depicting a Marine Corps campaign entitled The Reawakening, designed by Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. The Reawakening is a l More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, speaks with Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., prior to the annual wreath laying ceremony at the Marine Corps More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, gives remarks during the Shipbuilding Caucus Breakfast held at the Rayburn House Office Building at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 2013. ( More
The Marine Corps mascot, Lance Cpl. Chesty XIV, poses next to a decorated Christmas tree at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderScha More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center, poses for a photo with Marine officers assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps ph More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center left, poses for a photo with Marines and Navy personnel deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2013. Service members from Combat More
The First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos, addresses Marines assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans/Released)
The First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos, center, visits with Marines and Soldiers deployed to Forward Operating Base Delaram in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, addresses Marines and Sailors deployed to Camp Dwyer in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, and his wife, Bonnie, second from right, visit a Marine Special Operations Company deployed to Camp Antonik in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, kneeling center, and Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer, kneeling left, pose for a photo with Marines deployed to Camp Dwyer in the Helmand P More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, greets a Marine staff sergeant before departing from the Camp Bastion airfield, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corp More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right; the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, left; and Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer, second from l More
U.S. Marines participate in the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 (VMFA-312) change of command ceremony aboard the USS Truman (CVN 75) in Bahrain, Dec. 26, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. Van More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center, his wife, Bonnie, center right, and Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer, right, visit deployed Marines during breakfast at Camp Lemonn More
A U.S. Marine poses for a photo in front of an ice sculpture during the annual New Year's Band Serenande at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., Jan. 1, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallor More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, speaks with Col. Todd Desgrosseiliers during a visit with Marines of Echo Company at The Basic School (TBS) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. More
From left, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Gen. James F. Amos; Bonnie Amos; and former CMC, retired Gen. Paul X. Kelley, pose for a photo during a reception for the Retired Executive Off-Site Sym More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, speaks with an attendee prior to a brief at the Center for American Progress headquarters in Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corp More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, sits alongside Rudy deLeon of the Center for American Progress (CAP) during a brief at the CAP headquarters in Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, 2014. More
Commanding officers and sergeants major with units aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., salute Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos as his plane arrives upon the station flight line Thursday morning.
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, greets civilians gives before departing from the Capodichino Airport in Naples, Italy, Feb. 17, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, stands alongside Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo before departing from the Camp Bastion flight line in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 20 More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, addresses Marines with Marine Forces Africa and Marine Forces Europe at the Chapel at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany, Feb. 20, 2014. (U.S. Mar More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, meets with the Air Force personnel assigned to the United States Embassy in Madrid, Spain, Feb. 21, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mal More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, greets a Navy lieutenant prior to departing from the airport in Madrid, Spain, Feb. 22, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. Vande More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, speaks to the 14-2 CAPSTONE Class at the National Defense University, Fort McNair, in Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo More
The First Lady of the Marine Corps (FLOTMC), Bonnie Amos, second from right, hosts a brunch for FLOTMC recommended reading list authors at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., March 27, 2014. (U.S. More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, attends the Best of U.S. Awards at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C., April 2, 2014. The event recognizes outstanding performances from th More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, and his wife, Bonnie, center, greet Marines after arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., April 3, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo More
From left, U.S. Marine Col. Michael J. Borgschulte; the Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Navy Adm. William H. McRaven; and the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, conve More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, second from right, participates in a ribbon-cutting during the Sea-Air Space Sea Service Chief's Panel at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor, Md., More
The First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos, center, poses for a photo with guests during a dinner hosted by the Marine Corps Aviation Association at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va., April 8, 2 More
The First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos, left, greets Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey during a dinner in honor of the Executive Off-Site Symposium at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., April 9, More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, greets Col. Michael S. Groen, second from right, and his family at the Home of the Commandants prior to his promotion ceremony at Marine Barrac More
From left, retired Generals Michael Hagee, Charles Krulak, Albert Gray, Paul X. Kelley, James L. Jones, and James T. Conway, all former commandants of the Marine Corps, and Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) More
The 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, left, speaks with the United States Ambassador to Japan, Caroline Kennedy, center, during a visit to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, greets Malaysian military officials after arriving at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah-Subang airport in Malyasia, April 16, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center, gives thanks and says his farewells before departing from at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah-Subang airport in Malyasia, April 18, 2014. (U.S. Mar More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Gen. James F. Amos, left, and the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, right, participate in the funeral service for the 30th CMC More
U.S. Marine body bearers with Marine Barracks Washington carry the casket of the 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps, retired Gen. Carl E. Mundy, Jr., during a funeral service at the First Methodist Church in W More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Gen. James F. Amos, right, greets a Haywood County Sheriff's Office deputy prior to the funeral service for former CMC, retired Gen. Carl E. Mundy, Jr., at the Fir More
Graphic illustration, shown May 6, 2014, showing Brilliance in the Basics as part of the Reawakening Campaign, designed by Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera in Arlington, Va. The campaign is an initiative More
The Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, speaks with the Evening Parade guest of honor, Commandant General of the British Royal Marines Maj. Gen. Martin Smith, during the parade recept More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling's, former commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific retirement ceremony on Mari More
Members from Marine Corps Recruiting Command attend a Mess Night at the Clubs of Quantico, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sharon Kyle)
Members of a U.S. Navy color guard presents the colors during the commissioning ceremony of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham. The warship is named for U.S. Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham, a Medal of Hono More
Gen. James F. Amos, 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, 16th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, visit with the Marines and sailors of Regimental Combat Team 2, aboard Forward Op More
Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps (left), and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, spoke with Marines on Camp Hansen, including Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditio More
U.S. Marine Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses a crowd of Marines and sailors at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 25. While at Camp Lemonnier, Amos met with leadership of Combined Join More
Marines and Sailors gather aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, for 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade's Presidential Unit Citation Award Ceremony, Sept. 14. Marines and Sailors of 2nd MEB were awarded for thei More
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, made a visit to Lejeune Field at Marine Corps Base Quantico, for the Enlisted Awards Parade, a yearly aw More
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, hands with the microphone to a staff sergeant from the Marine Corps University during The Inaugural Thomas Lord Charitable Trust Lecture at Little Hall on Nov More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos, speaks with Marines and sailors of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company-Euro More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, poses for a photo with an attendee during the Modern Day Marine Parade and Expo at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 25, 2013. The expo hi More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, greets a World War II veteran during the Honor Flight event at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2013. The Honor Fligh More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center, stands alongside Beverly Young, as he announces her husband, Congressman C.W. "Bill" Young, as an Honorary Marine, posthumously awarded, duri More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center, and his wife, Bonnie, left, greet competitors prior to the 38th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 27, 2013. The Marathon consisted of More
The First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos, right, holds the 10K finish line banner for the first place women's finisher during the 10K portion of the 38th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 27, More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, speaks with Cpl. Kyle Carpenter prior to the annual wreath laying ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2013. Th More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, attends the Shipbuilding Caucus Breakfast held at the Rayburn House Office Building at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 2013. (U.S. Ma More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, second from left, and his wife, Bonnie, right, meet with Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayeed Malook, 215th Army Corps commander, second from right, More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, addresses Marines assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. Vander More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, center, poses for a photo with Marines deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2013. Service members from Combat Logistics Battalion, 1st More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, poses for a photo with a Marine while visiting Marines and Sailors deployed to Camp Dwyer in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2013. More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, addresses Marines and Soldiers deployed to Forward Operating Base Delaram in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2013. (U.S. Marine Co More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, visits a Marine Special Operations Company deployed to Camp Antonik in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo b More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, greets a foreign military service member before departing from the Camp Bastion airfield, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2013. (U.S. M More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, addresses deployed Marines and Sailors at the 11 Degrees North building at Camp Lemmonier in Djibouti, Africa, Dec. 29, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps phot More
An ice sculpture centerpiece on a table during the annual New Year's Band Serenande at the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., Jan. 1, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans/Released)
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, greets Marines of Echo Company at The Basic School (TBS) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 27, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. M More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, and his wife, Bonnie, center, greet guests during a reception for the Retired Executive Off-Site Symposium at the Home of the Commandants in Was More
General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, is welcomed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., by Col. Robert C. Kuckuk, station commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Colen B. Laarman, station serg More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, greets a Marine major after arriving at the Camp Bastion flight line in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps ph More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, greets a foreign military officer as Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center rear, stands by on the Camp Bastion flight line in the Helmand Province, More