A U.S. Marine color guard composed of Marines with
A U.S. Marine color guard composed of Marines with Regimental Combat Teams 5 and 6, await the beginning of a transfer of authority ceremony here, July 5, 2012. Since their activation in 1917, 5th and 6th Marine... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Collins, platoon commander
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Collins, platoon commander of 2nd Platoon, K Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, speaks with an Iraqi man about electricity.
U.S. Marines with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines,
U.S. Marines with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1) interact with children while other U.S. Marines (not shown) interview citizens of the Al Dubat district of Al Fallujah, ... More
U.S. Marines with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines
U.S. Marines with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines (3/5), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1) secure a schoolyard during a patrol in the Andaloos district of Al Fallujah, Iraq on Jan. 29, 2008. U.S. Marines w... More
Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan
Apprentice Jordan Varney, a hospitalman assigned to Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conducts a security patrol. Third Battalion is a combat element of Regimental Combat Team 2 conducting counteri... More
1st Marine Logistics Group at FOB-Jackson
Hospital corpsmen assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and 1st Marine Logistics Group render medical assistance to an Afghan National Army soldier at Forward Operating Base Jackson. The battalion is o... More
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick M. Hare, a medical officer assigned
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick M. Hare, a medical officer assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, applies burn ointment to an Afghan child during a health initiative in Sangin, Afghanistan. The initiative is bei... More
Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan
Hospitalman Stephen Wescott, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, provides security during a census patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan. The battalion conducts counterinsurgency operations in partnership w... More
Seaman Rashad Collins, hospitalman, assigned to 1st
Seaman Rashad Collins, hospitalman, assigned to 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, conducts a security patrol. The Marines conduct daily security patrols to... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 1st squad, 2d platoon, Lima
U.S. Marines assigned to 1st squad, 2d platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, and the Afghan National Army conduct a census patrol. The Marines conduct daily securi... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Mitchell Ingolia, hospital
Petty Officer 3rd Class Mitchell Ingolia, hospital corpsman, assigned to 1st Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, conducts a security and presence patrol. The Marine... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Heidi Dean, hospital corpsman,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Heidi Dean, hospital corpsman, left, and interpreter Khatira Fazli, both assigned to the Female Engagement Team of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, teach a h... More
Col. Willard A. Buhl, commanding officer, 5th Marine
Col. Willard A. Buhl, commanding officer, 5th Marine Regiment, lines up with senior officers of the United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard for “chow” during the UAE Presidential Guard visit at the 62 Area mess... More
Col. Willard Buhl, commanding officer, 5th Marine Regiment,
Col. Willard Buhl, commanding officer, 5th Marine Regiment, decorates Sgt. James Rodrigues with the Bronze star for actions under enemy fire in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Rodrigues a 22-year-old fro... More
Gunnery Sgt. Jose Trejo (right) and 1st Lt. Aiden S.
Gunnery Sgt. Jose Trejo (right) and 1st Lt. Aiden S. Katz, both with the Police Advisory Team for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 8, work with local Afghan uniformed police to inventory weapo... More
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Russell Richardson
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Russell Richardson with Regimental Combat Team 5, teaches Marines about the Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit as a part of Enhanced Mojave Viper, May 25, 2011 at Marin... More
Coalition Saves Afghan Boy
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SABIT QADAM, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Petty Officer 3rd Class Steven Foley, a Federal Way, Wash. native, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Albert Cisneros (right), fr... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Victor Longoria with Regimental Combat
U.S. Marine Cpl. Victor Longoria with Regimental Combat Team 5, listens to instructions on how to operate the Vallon Combat Medal Detector during a class on improvised explosive devices, as a part of Enhanced M... More
PATROL BASE MATEEN, Helmand province, Islamic Republic
PATROL BASE MATEEN, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Elders from the village of Tughay wait to enter the weekly shura at Patrol Base Mateen, May 27. The Sangin District Governor Mohammed Shar... More
MARINE AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.
MARINE AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - U.S. Marines with Regimental Combat Team 5 drive stakes into the ground while constructing a Fire Support Coordination Center in support of Fire Suppor... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Donald Shaeffer (left) with
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Donald Shaeffer (left) with Regimental Combat Team 5, stands in front of Communications Platoon (not shown) while Lt. Col. Thomas Freel (right), commanding officer, Headquarters Compa... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - A U.S. Marine with Regimental Combat Team 5, reaches into the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected training vehicle to help his fellow Marines egress ... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Bill Inselmann, Regimental Combat Team 5 law enforcement professional, listens to a class prior to conducting his Table 3 rifle marksmanship trai... More
Cpl. Clancy Cheek, an infantryman with Kilo Company,
Cpl. Clancy Cheek, an infantryman with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, poses with volunteers from Operation Gratitude at Van Nuys National Guard Armory in Encino, Calif., June 5. The volunteer... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Eli Schlueter with the Regimental Combat Team 5 Personal Security Detachment listens to a brief prior to the Motorized Ope... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. -U.S. Marine Maj. Kurt Boyd, Regimental Combat Team 5 logistics officer, speaks to an Afghan National Army role player at a key leader engagement t... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - U.S. Marine Col. Roger Turner, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 5, issues U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ammon Carter the French Fourragere du... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - U.S. Marines with the Regimental Combat Team 5 Personal Security Detachment listen to a brief before conducting a grenade range during Enhanced M... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - U.S. Marines with Police Advisory Team, Regimental Combat Team 5, participate in a meeting with Afghan National Police role players during Enhanc... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Shon Roegge, Regimental Combat Team 5 Task Force Power officer-in-charge, gives a brief before conducting a machine gun range... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Caif. - U.S. Marines study a terrain model in preparation for the Clear Hold Build 3 exercise in support of Regimental Combat Team 5 during Enhanced Mojav... More
FORWARD OPERATING BASE JACKSON, Helmand province, Islamic
FORWARD OPERATING BASE JACKSON, Helmand province, Islamic Republic - Cpl. Rene Sotelo, the loadmaster for 2nd Platoon, Truck Company B, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, tightens down a ratchet strap... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - U.S. Marine Col. Roger Turner, Regimental Combat Team 5 commanding officer, talks to a Marine from 1st Battalion 6th Marines about their defenses... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion 6th Marines spread load ammunition while providing security for the Clear Hold Build 3 exercise with Regimental C... More
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS,
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - U.S. Marine Sgt. Pedro Canela Jr. with Regimental Combat Team 5 prepares steaks for warrior night during Enhanced Mojave Viper here June 17. As t... More
U.S. Marine Col. Roger Turner, commanding officer,
U.S. Marine Col. Roger Turner, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 5, speaks during a key leader engagement at Enhanced Mojave Viper June 19. As the first regimental combat team to participate in EMV, RC... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Kyle Pubols
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Kyle Pubols and 1st Lt. Jayson Downing (background) stand at attention during a promotion ceremony at the 5th Marine Regiment command post here July 1.
SANGIN, Helmand province, Afghanistan - Honolulu native
SANGIN, Helmand province, Afghanistan - Honolulu native Petty Officer 1st Class Flo Baltazar (center), a civil engineer corps chief, walks through the construction site of Sangin High School during a recent vis... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Blake Brown, a Tuscaloosa, Ala.,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Blake Brown, a Tuscaloosa, Ala., native, is currently serving a one-year tour with Regimental Combat Team 5 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Brown, 22, graduated from North Side High Sch... More
Battle-hardened battalion changes command
Lt. Col. Thomas Savage passes the battle colors of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment to the battalion's new commanding officer, Lt. Col. Terry Johnson, during a change-of-command ceremony at the 5th Marine Reg... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, speaks to S-1 Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard amphibious assault ship USS Am... More
MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium
MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly during a combat mission rehearsal aboard amphibious assault ship USS Amer... More
U.S. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment hold the regimental
U.S. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment hold the regimental ribbons during a centennial ceremony at Camp Pendleton Calif., June 16, 2017. The ceremony was held to commemorate 100 years of history of 5th Marine Re... More
Corpsmen rescue wounded Marine during firefight
Petty Officer 3rd Class Eduardo D. Estrada, corpsman, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, along with two other corpsmen, helped save the life of 1st Lt. Michael Rhoads, a forward observer, who was... More
Lance Cpl. Jeremy Correa, infantryman, Golf Company,
Lance Cpl. Jeremy Correa, infantryman, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, interacts with Afghan children while on a patrol through Musa Qa’leh District, Afghanistan, April 23, 2012. Correa, from ... More
1st Sgt. Anthony J. Velarde, a first sergeant with
1st Sgt. Anthony J. Velarde, a first sergeant with 1st Civil Affairs Group, Marine Forces Reserve, patrols in Sarbesha, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, as a company gunnery sergeant for Company F, 2nd Battalion... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeremy H. Blakely, corpsman,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeremy H. Blakely, corpsman, Police Advisor Team 2, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, checks on the wound of an Afghan National Police patrolman, May 2, 2012. PAT 2 , regularly conduct... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 gather for a promotion ceremony at Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazay, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 1, 2012. The... More
Cpl. James Nunez, a welder with the Intermediate Maintenance
Cpl. James Nunez, a welder with the Intermediate Maintenance Activity lot, 1st Maintenance Battalion (-) (Reinforced), 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh welds part of a ba... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 request casual pay during a Mobile Post Exchange truck visit at the Musa Qal'ah District Center, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jun... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 aim at their targets during a battle sight zeroing (BZO) range on Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazay, Helmand province... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 prepare to conduct a Purple Heart ceremony aboard Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazay, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 22, 2012. ... More
Sergeant Levi J. Slife, a joint terminal air controller,
Sergeant Levi J. Slife, a joint terminal air controller, gives a class on reads a map in preparation of calling close-air support at Afghanistan 2010. The JTAC is the chief designator of artillery or close-air ... More
2/5 Marine welcomed home by San Diego Padres
Corporal Kenneth Greenwood III, an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifleman serving with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, prepares to throw the ceremonial first pitch of the San Diego Padres’ baseball g... More
First Sgt. Bradley G. Simmons (center), Sergeant Major,
First Sgt. Bradley G. Simmons (center), Sergeant Major, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands in front of Lt. Col. John Wiener, commanding officer, CLB-15, 15th MEU, before bein... More
Sergeant Major Michael L. Kufchak, the 1st Marine Division
Sergeant Major Michael L. Kufchak, the 1st Marine Division sergeant major, checks his work email first thing in the morning, March 21, 2013. Kufchak, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, arrives to work at 5:30 a.m. a... More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Kien, a rifleman serving with 2nd
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Kien, a rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, shows Samuel Tsosie, a retired Marine who served as a Navajo Code Talker during World War II, an M16 service rifle here at C... More
A sticker hangs on the leg of a tent pole at the welcome
A sticker hangs on the leg of a tent pole at the welcome home ceremony for the Marines and sailors of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment at Camp San Mateo parade deck here, May 13, 2013. Families and friends wa... More
Colonel Roger B. Turner, the commanding officer of
Colonel Roger B. Turner, the commanding officer of 5th Marine Regiment, congratulates Capt. Benjamin M. Middendorf, the former commanding officer of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, after awarding him ... More
Capt. Benjamin M. Middendorf, the former commanding
Capt. Benjamin M. Middendorf, the former commanding officer of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with a Combat “V” for valor during a ceremony at the 5th Marine... More
Corporal Anthony Szekely, a tow-gunner who serves with
Corporal Anthony Szekely, a tow-gunner who serves with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, reminisces about his fellow fallen brothers as he sees their names on 5th Marine Regiment's Operation Enduring Freedom ... More
Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest
Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment stand at parade-rest during the Memorial Day ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, May 26. To celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 95th anniversary of the historic B... More
The Marine detail from 5th Marine Regiment marches
The Marine detail from 5th Marine Regiment marches off of the parade field after a Memorial Day ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, May 26. To celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 95th anniversary of ... More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Sotelo, a platoon sergeant serving
Staff Sgt. Ryan Sotelo, a platoon sergeant serving with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, holds the Afghanistan Campaign Streamer during a battle colors rededication ceremony at the Camp San ... More
The 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, celebrated
The 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, celebrated their 96th birthday at a ball held here, June 6, 2013. The Fighting Fifth is recognized as the most decorated regiment in the Marine Corps. Marines and s... More
General John Kelly, the commanding general for U.S.
General John Kelly, the commanding general for U.S. Southern Command, unveils the 5th Marines Operation Enduring Freedom Memorial here, June 6, 2013. The memorial has the names of fallen Marines and sailors who... More
Marines serving with Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer
Marines serving with Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, march toward a demolition pit at Range 108 here, June 19, 2013. The company conducted a demolition training range where Marines learned about t... More
The 1st Marine Division Band performs at the 5th Marine
The 1st Marine Division Band performs at the 5th Marine Regiment change of command ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2013. Col. Roger Turner relinquished command of the 5th Marine Regiment to Col... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, march onto the Camp San Mateo parade deck, during a change of command ceremony here, June 28, 2013. Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, the incoming commanding offi... More
Corporals Matthew Mistretta and Philip Chronis, squad
Corporals Matthew Mistretta and Philip Chronis, squad leaders serving with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, are part of a group responsible for saving the life of Ervin Hall, a former Navy pilot. Mistretta a... More
An assault amphibian vehicle of 3rd Assault Amphibian
An assault amphibian vehicle of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion carries Marines and sailors of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, during a mechanized night raid at Combat Town 25 here, July 18, 2... More
Colonel Jason Bohm, commanding officer, 5th Marine
Colonel Jason Bohm, commanding officer, 5th Marine Regiment, speaks to Sgt. Matthew T. Woodall, former squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, before an award ceremony at the Camp San Mateo par... More
Major Scott A. Gehris, operations officer, 5th Marine
Major Scott A. Gehris, operations officer, 5th Marine Regiment, stands at attention during a French Fourragere ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Aug. 1, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marin... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kevin Matthews, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kevin Matthews, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment congratulates retired Sgt. Matthew T. Woodall for his award aboard Camp Pendletion, Cailf., Aug. 2, 2013. Woodal... More
Tevin Meadows, 14, performs pushups wearing a flak
Tevin Meadows, 14, performs pushups wearing a flak jacket and medical pack during the Honor Bowl here, Sept. 6, 2013. Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, provided security and answered ... More
Lance Cpl. Cy Rosenbalm, infantryman, Fox Company,
Lance Cpl. Cy Rosenbalm, infantryman, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, provides security while on patrol during a combat readiness training exercise on range 800 here, Sept. 12, 2013. The traini... More
Private First Class Alex Garcia, rifleman, Lima Company,
Private First Class Alex Garcia, rifleman, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and a native of Modesto, Calif., provides security during an integrated exercise on Range 600 here, Oct. 15, 2013. Th... More
Brigadier Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, right, commanding
Brigadier Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, right, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speaks with Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st MLG, during Mountain Exercise... More
Sergeant Ricardo Ramirez, squad leader, 3rd Battalion,
Sergeant Ricardo Ramirez, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, tapes his cleats in preparation for a football game here, Oct. 21, 2013. Ramirez lost his hand during combat operations while serving ... More
Marines with 5th Marine Regiment salute during a French
Marines with 5th Marine Regiment salute during a French Fourragere ceremony aboard the Camp San Mateo parade deck here, Oct. 23, 2013. The regiment is one of two Marine Corps regiments authorized to wear the Fo... More
Three CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters prepare to drop
Three CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters prepare to drop off Marines during an air raid in support of Exercise Steel Knight 2014 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 11th, 2013. Aft... More
Lance Cpl. Hayden Parker, rifleman, Alpha Company,
Lance Cpl. Hayden Parker, rifleman, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and a native of Florence, Ariz., provides security for his fire team during an Urban Operations exercise at Marine Corps Ba... More
Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Amphibious Squadron 11 and USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6), stand in formation during a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the March 2011 Tohoku earth... More
Marines with Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational
Marines with Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, unload CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from a C-17 aboard Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin, March 25, 2014. This is the first MR... More
Assault Amphibious Vehicle approaches beach during
Assault Amphibious Vehicle approaches beach during rehearsal landing for Ssang Yong 14 at Dogue Beach, Pohang, South Korea, March 29, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (RO... More
Assault Amphibious Vehicle launched from the USS Ashland
Assault Amphibious Vehicle launched from the USS Ashland (LSD-48) beaches during rehearsal landing for Ssang Yong 14 at Dogue Beach, Pohang, South Korea, March 29, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annuall... More
Marines aboard amphibious assault vehicles conduct
Marines aboard amphibious assault vehicles conduct a rehearsal combined forcible entry landing operation on Dogue beach March 29 in Pohang, Republic of Korea as part of exercise Ssang Yong 2014. Ssang Yong demo... More
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines with 1st ROK Marine Division execute fire team formations during amphibious assault rehearsal for Ssang Yong 14 at Dogue Beac... More
Approximately 300 Marines with Alpha and Headquarters
Approximately 300 Marines with Alpha and Headquarters and Service Companies, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, bid farewell to their families and friends during a deployment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base ... More
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin observe
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin observe a python during an orientation brief aboard Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia. During the brief, the Marines had the chance to handle snakes... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, perform pull-ups as part of a meritorious sergeant board aboard Robertson Barracks, April 17, 2014. The Marines performed a phy... More
Combat shooting takes Marine overseas, shooting professionally for his...
First Lieutenant Andrew H. Walker engages targets at unknown distances with the Beretta M9 pistol during the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting May 3, 2014. The AASAM is an annual weapons based competition w... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct a conditioning hike aboard Robertson Barracks, May 16, 2014. The hike was more than 8 miles and was designed to acclima... More
United States Marines and their French counterparts
United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event... More
Some Marines never have the opportunity to visit these
Some Marines never have the opportunity to visit these hallowed grounds in their lifetimes but the timing was perfect for this one to dedicate another four years to the Marine Corps. Sergeant Nancy Guillaume is... More
Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion , 5th Marine
Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion , 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, fire a Shoulder-launched Multi-purpose Assault Weapon during a crew-served weapons competition aboard Mount B... More
Marines and sailors finish the stretcher carry portion
Marines and sailors finish the stretcher carry portion of a jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Instal... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers receive instruction
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers receive instruction during shallow water egress training (SWET) at Camp Hansen’s pool, June 26. The SWET course covered how to use a breathing regulator and flotation de... More
Boat Operations, US Marine Corps Photo
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John Wissler, Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force (Center) and Lt. Col. Robert C. Rice speak with Lt. Gen. Koichiro Bansho, Commanding General, Western Army, as Marines with ... More
U.S. Marine Col. Romin Dasmalchi, Commanding Officer,
U.S. Marine Col. Romin Dasmalchi, Commanding Officer, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit speaks with a Japanese Soldier as Marines with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st ME... More