Capt. Wesley R. Ogden, a fixed wing planner with 2nd
Capt. Wesley R. Ogden, a fixed wing planner with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), wears a Texas patch on his flight suit during a remembrance ceremony for San Jacinto Day at the 2nd MAW (Fwd.) headquarters c... More
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general speaks with Staff Sgt. Matthew L. Norman, an engineer equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 about the op... More
A UH-1Y Huey sits on Camp Bastion's runway prior to
A UH-1Y Huey sits on Camp Bastion's runway prior to launching for a mission in Afghanistan, April 4.
Cpl. David B. Gurney, an aircraft rescue firefighter
Cpl. David B. Gurney, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, sorts through a box of goods at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, Afghanistan, April 7. Sgt. Christopher L. Preston an... More
The Marines and sailors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor
The Marines and sailors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at the squadron's hangar on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 15. Lt. Col. Jeffrey P. Hogan ... More
Lance Cpl. Jesiah D. Care, a motor transport operator
Lance Cpl. Jesiah D. Care, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, unhooks a strap securing more than 2,500 gallons of jet propulsion fuel at a new forward arming and refueling point a... More
Cpl. Reagan M. Odhner and Cpl. Brian A. Winkler, aviation
Cpl. Reagan M. Odhner and Cpl. Brian A. Winkler, aviation ordnance technicians with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, load ammunition onto an AH-1W Cobra at a new forward arming refueling point at Co... More
Lance Cpl. Jonathan J. Limrick, a combat engineer with
Lance Cpl. Jonathan J. Limrick, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, directs a bulldozer clearing ground debris to expand a forward arming refueling point at Combat Outpost Ouellette in Afgh... More
Cpl. David Reinoso (left), a bulk fuel specialist with
Cpl. David Reinoso (left), a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, listens as Staff Sgt. Rockey L. Crump, the forward arming and refueling point at Combat Outpost Ouellette officer in char... More
The Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 color
The Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 color guard present the battle colors during the VMU-2 change of command ceremony at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, April 30. The Marines and sailors said goodbye to Lt. ... More
Cpl. Christopher Jones, and unmanned aerial vehicle
Cpl. Christopher Jones, and unmanned aerial vehicle technician with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, prepares an RQ-7B Shadow UAV for launch from Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, April 30. Marine Unmanned Aer... More
Gunnery Sgt. Brian D. Cook, the aviation ordnance chief
Gunnery Sgt. Brian D. Cook, the aviation ordnance chief with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, exits through the hatch of a unique variant of the Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules located on Camp Dwyer... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 pick
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 pick of the remaining pieces of aluminum matting that was the expeditionary runway at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, May 8. The Marines picked up more than 1.8 million ... More
Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 513 share a U.S.
Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 513 share a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III with an U.S. Army unit en route to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, by way of the transit center at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan,... More
Cpl. Matt B. Young, a crew chief with Marine Aerial
Cpl. Matt B. Young, a crew chief with Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 252, and a native of Cannon Falls, Minn., looks out the window of a KC-130J during an aerial refueling operation in support of Marine Fighte... More
Staff Sgt. Jeremy K. Putts is a computer specialist
Staff Sgt. Jeremy K. Putts is a computer specialist with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, deployed out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Putts, a native of Eureka Springs, Ariz., is curren... More
Sgt. Amanda J. McGhee is an intelligence specialist
Sgt. Amanda J. McGhee is an intelligence specialist with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. McGhee, a native of Hagerstown, Md., is currently deploye... More
Cpl. Andy L. Girona, an airframe mechanic with Marine
Cpl. Andy L. Girona, an airframe mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, and a native of Bethlehem, Pa., lubricates and inspects an AH-1W Cobra's hinges for corrosion on Camp Dwyer, Afghanist... More
An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle launches from
An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle launches from Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, June 7. Deployed Marine Corps UAV squadrons use small, lightweight vehicles that are able to stay in the air for several hours to s... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and sailors
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and sailors from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 excavate land for new living areas on the flightline at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 23. Once completed, t... More
Lance Cpl. Jessica Craver, a motor transportation operator
Lance Cpl. Jessica Craver, a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, carries a .50-caliber machine gun barrel for mounting onto an MK48 logistics vehicle system prior to convoy operatio... More
Lance Cpl. Sarah M. Passehl is a supply clerk with
Lance Cpl. Sarah M. Passehl is a supply clerk with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. Passehl, a native of Hatfield, Pa., is currently deployed to Camp Le... More
Sgt. Denise King, a native of Los Angeles, and Cpl.
Sgt. Denise King, a native of Los Angeles, and Cpl. Joshua King, of Battle Ground, Wash., are both deployed with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, and are not only newlyw... More
Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Lepone is an aviation electrician
Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Lepone is an aviation electrician technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. Lepone, a native of Dallas, is currently dep... More
Aircraft rescue firefighters with Marine Wing Support
Aircraft rescue firefighters with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 taught six Afghan National Army firefighters the basics of fire truck operations, extinguishing fires, and rescue saw techniques at Forward Ope... More
Sgt. Luis J. Carranza, an avionics technician with
Sgt. Luis J. Carranza, an avionics technician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, and a native of Marysville, Calif., removes an infrared imaging system from its case to place it on a CH-53E Super Stalli... More
Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Gabbard is an aviation maintenance
Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Gabbard is an aviation maintenance administration clerk with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. Gabbard, a native of Hicksville, ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Scott A. Pifer is the administrative chief
Gunnery Sgt. Scott A. Pifer is the administrative chief for Marine Air Control Group 28, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Pifer, a native of New Kingstown, Pa., is currently deployed ... More
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 awarded
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 awarded 18 Marines with combat aircrew wings at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. "It feels good to get the wings. Every crew chief dreams of this," said Sgt. Kathe... More
Staff Sgt. Antonio E. Aranda is a UH-1Y Huey crew chief
Staff Sgt. Antonio E. Aranda is a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, deployed out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Aranda, a native of Kenosha, Wis., is currently... More
Lt. Col. Thomas Bajus, the outgoing commanding officer
Lt. Col. Thomas Bajus, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 28, speaks to his Marines prior to relinquishing command to Lt. Col. John R. Siary for the second half of the group's yearlong ... More
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis presents an American flag to
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis presents an American flag to Katherine E. Palmer for her father's ultimate sacrifice while serving in Afghanistan in 2011, Nov. 8. The children of Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Palmer were present... More
The station color guard waits to present the Marine
The station color guard waits to present the Marine Corps flag for the singing of the national anthem by Lauren Alaina during the third annual Guitar Pull at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point theater, Nov. 16.
Welcome home: Marines and sailors return from across the globe
More than 100 Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 5. The majority of the Marines and sailors were deployed to Afghanistan fr... More
Seaman Brett R. Hodgson, a hospital corpsman at Naval
Seaman Brett R. Hodgson, a hospital corpsman at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, stands with the Robinson family after receiving a Navy Achievement Medal for providing provided basic life support to Robinson's... More
Lance Cpl. Daniel C. Dawson, an aircraft rescue and
Lance Cpl. Daniel C. Dawson, an aircraft rescue and fire fighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, stands with Staff Sgt. Benjamin A. Parmele, Dawson's section leader, at Marine Auxiliary Landi... More
Marines stand in formation on the flight line for the
Marines stand in formation on the flight line for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony, May 24, 2012. Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis relinquished command of 2nd MAW to Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters duri... More
From devil dogs to chickens and hogs
Mark and Billie Hooper were recognized for their generosity and commitment to community and were named the New Bern Service Family of the Quarter at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, June 14. Giving away supp... More
Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) unfold
Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) unfold the Texas state flag during a remembrance ceremony for San Jacinto Day at the 2nd MAW (Fwd.) headquarters compound on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, April ... More
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general speaks with Staff Sgt. Matthew L. Norman, an engineer equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 about the op... More
Cpl. Nathan J. Roeller, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with
Cpl. Nathan J. Roeller, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., removes the jet intake cover from a Huey prior to conducting a m... More
A group of Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron
A group of Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 sort through a box of items at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, Afghanistan, April 7. Sgt. Christopher L. Preston and Cpl. George N. English, who both p... More
Sgt. Marissa L. Stuart, an intelligence analyst with
Sgt. Marissa L. Stuart, an intelligence analyst with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, the Marine Corps uses unmanned aerial vehicles to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for coalit... More
The Marines and sailors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor
The Marines and sailors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at the squadron's hangar on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 15. Lt. Col. Jeffrey P. Hogan ... More
A hose attached to a pod pumps jet propulsion fuel
A hose attached to a pod pumps jet propulsion fuel at a new forward arming and refueling point at Combat Outpost Ouellette in Afghanistan's Helmand province, April 18. The forward arming and refueling point was... More
Cpl. Reagan M. Odhner, an aviation ordnance technician
Cpl. Reagan M. Odhner, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, loads ammunition onto an AH-1W Cobra at a new forward arming refueling point at Combat Outpost Ouellette ... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 clear
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 clear the ground of debris to expand a forward arming refueling point at Combat Outpost Ouellette in Afghanistan's Helmand province, April 17. The forward arming re... More
Staff Sgt. Rockey L. Crump (left), the forward arming
Staff Sgt. Rockey L. Crump (left), the forward arming and refueling point at Combat Outpost Ouellette officer in charge with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, speaks with Cpl. David Reinoso, a bulk fuel special... More
Cpl. Christopher Jones, and unmanned aerial vehicle
Cpl. Christopher Jones, and unmanned aerial vehicle technician with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, prepares an RQ-7B Shadow UAV for launch from Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, April 30. Marine Unmanned Aer... More
Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron
Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 stand in formation prior to the VMU-2 change of command at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, April 30. The Marines and sailors said goodbye to Lt. Col. Daniel T. La... More
Gunnery Sgt. Brian D. Cook, the aviation ordnance chief
Gunnery Sgt. Brian D. Cook, the aviation ordnance chief with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, currently works on the ordnance system of a recently created, unique variant of a KC-130J Hercules loc... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 pick
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 pick of the remaining pieces of aluminum matting that was the expeditionary runway at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, May 8. The Marines picked up more than 1.8 million ... More
Lance Cpl. Benjamin Johnson, a Marine Attack Squadron
Lance Cpl. Benjamin Johnson, a Marine Attack Squadron 513 airframes mechanic, rests outside the transient barracks at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, before heading to a working party, May 17. After spending a ... More
Marine Corps Aerial Refueler Squadron 252, a KC-130J
Marine Corps Aerial Refueler Squadron 252, a KC-130J Hercules squadron deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., to Afghanistan's Kandahar Airfield, supports U.S. Marines, Afghan forces and o... More
Cpl. Michael F. Stedman is a helicopter mechanic with
Cpl. Michael F. Stedman is a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, deployed out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Stedman, a native of Brunswick, Ga., is currently depl... More
Lance Cpl. William B. McWethy is an intelligence analyst
Lance Cpl. William B. McWethy is an intelligence analyst with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. McWethy, a native of Georgetown, S.C., is currently ... More
Cpl. Justin A. Maze, a crew chief with Marine Light
Cpl. Justin A. Maze, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, and a native of Parkersburg, W.Va., refuels an AH-1W Cobra on Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, June 6. Almost 100 Marines and sailors ... More
Master Sgt. Shane D. Cox, the aircraft maintenance
Master Sgt. Shane D. Cox, the aircraft maintenance chief for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, and a native of Lotawana, Mo., and Gunnery Sgt. Lilia A. Garcia, the work center supervisor with VMU-3, an... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and Combat
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and Combat Logistics Battalion 7 convoy through Helmand River Valley in route to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 23. CLB-7 and MWSS-272 provided assistance in r... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and sailors
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and sailors from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 excavate land for new living areas on the flightline at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 23. Once completed, t... More
Cpl. Raymond L. Hewitt is a generator mechanic with
Cpl. Raymond L. Hewitt is a generator mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. Hewitt, a native of Lowville, N.Y., is currently deployed to Camp L... More
Sgt. Denise King, a native of Los Angeles, and Cpl.
Sgt. Denise King, a native of Los Angeles, and Cpl. Joshua King, of Battle Ground, Wash., are both deployed with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, and are not only newlyw... More
Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Lepone is an aviation electrician
Lance Cpl. Samuel C. Lepone is an aviation electrician technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. Lepone, a native of Dallas, is currently dep... More
Aircraft rescue firefighters with Marine Wing Support
Aircraft rescue firefighters with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 taught six Afghan National Army firefighters the basics of fire truck operations, extinguishing fires, and rescue saw techniques at Forward Ope... More
Sgt. Brad K. Easley, an avionics technician with Marine
Sgt. Brad K. Easley, an avionics technician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, and a native of Grenada, Miss., cleans the wires of a CH-53E Super Stallion prior to transporting the aircraft back to Mari... More
Lance Cpl. Adam J. Ramos is a CH-53E Super Stallion
Lance Cpl. Adam J. Ramos is a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. Ramos, a native of Alhambra, Calif., i... More
Marines and coalition troops begin the Maj. Megan McClung
Marines and coalition troops begin the Maj. Megan McClung 5-kilometer memorial run at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 13. "It's always great to run in memory of someone," said Master Sgt. Michael Noble, the... More
Gunnery Sgt. Scott A. Pifer is the administrative chief
Gunnery Sgt. Scott A. Pifer is the administrative chief for Marine Air Control Group 28, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Pifer, a native of New Kingstown, Pa., is currently deployed ... More
Sgt. Matthew R. Johnson, a multiple channel radio operator
Sgt. Matthew R. Johnson, a multiple channel radio operator with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, is currently deployed to Afghanistan at the same time with the man he considers his father figure, Spc. Mo... More
Staff Sgt. Vincent P. Clarkson is a UH-1Y Huey crew
Staff Sgt. Vincent P. Clarkson is a UH-1Y Huey crew chief instructor chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, deployed out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Clarkson, a native of Paradi... More
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 awarded
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 awarded 18 Marines with combat aircrew wings at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. "It feels good to get the wings. Every crew chief dreams of this," said Sgt. Kathe... More
Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Lange, the outgoing sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Lange, the outgoing sergeant major of Marine Air Control Group 28, delivers the group's guidon to Lt. Col. Thomas Bajus, the outgoing commanding officer of MACG-28, during the group's changeov... More
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis presents an American flag to
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis presents an American flag to Jenna N. Palmer for her father's ultimate sacrifice while serving in Afghanistan in 2011, Nov. 8. The children of Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Palmer were presented w... More
The audience gives a standing ovation to Lauren Alaina
The audience gives a standing ovation to Lauren Alaina after singing the national anthem during the third annual Guitar Pull at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point theater, Nov. 16.
Seaman Brett R. Hodgson, a hospital corpsman with Cherry
Seaman Brett R. Hodgson, a hospital corpsman with Cherry Point Naval Health Clinic, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for providing basic life support to Kim Robinson and her two children, ... More
Lance Cpl. Daniel C. Dawson, an aircraft rescue and
Lance Cpl. Daniel C. Dawson, an aircraft rescue and fire fighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, dons his fire protection equipment at Marine Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, May 10. Dawson was... More
Marines stand in formation on the flight line for the
Marines stand in formation on the flight line for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony, May 24, 2012. Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis relinquished command of 2nd MAW to Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters duri... More
Capt. Wesley R. Ogden, a fixed wing planner with 2nd
Capt. Wesley R. Ogden, a fixed wing planner with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), reads a speech he prepared for a remembrance ceremony on San Jacinto Day at the 2nd MAW (Fwd.) headquarters compound on Camp ... More
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft
Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, prepares to drive a bulldozer on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 1. Walters and Sgt. Maj. Henry A. Prutch, the 2nd MAW (F... More
Cpl. Nathan J. Roeller, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with
Cpl. Nathan J. Roeller, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., surveys the ground during a mission after launching from Camp Ba... More
Sgt. Christopher R. Martinez, an aircraft rescue firefighter
Sgt. Christopher R. Martinez, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, picks up a box of goods including fruit snacks, toothpaste, and sunscreen at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh,... More
Sgt. Marissa L. Stuart, an intelligence analyst with
Sgt. Marissa L. Stuart, an intelligence analyst with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, the Marine Corps uses unmanned aerial vehicles to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for coalit... More
The color guard bow their heads during the chaplain's
The color guard bow their heads during the chaplain's invocation at the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 change of command ceremony at the squadron's hangar on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 15. Lt. Col. ... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 work
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 work together to build fuel bladders for a forward arming refueling point at Combat Outpost Ouellette in Afghanistan's Helmand province, April 17. The forward armin... More
Cpl. Brian A. Winkler, an aviation ordnance technician
Cpl. Brian A. Winkler, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, prepares to load ammunition onto an AH-1W Cobra at a new forward arming refueling point at Combat Outpost... More
(Center) Staff Sgt. Rockey L. Crump, the forward arming
(Center) Staff Sgt. Rockey L. Crump, the forward arming and refueling point at Combat Outpost Ouellette officer in charge with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, talks with Cpl. David Reinoso, a bulk fuel specia... More
Lance Cpl. Jesiah D. Care, a motor transport operator
Lance Cpl. Jesiah D. Care, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, and his fellow Marines lift an empty fuel pod at a new forward arming and refueling point at Combat Outpost Ouellette... More
Cpl. Christopher Jones, an unmanned aerial vehicle
Cpl. Christopher Jones, an unmanned aerial vehicle technician with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, operates the controls of a RQ-7B Shadow UAV, preparing it for launch from Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, A... More
Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron
Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 stand in formation prior to the VMU-2 change of command at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, April 30. The Marines and sailors said goodbye to Lt. Col. Daniel T. La... More
Gunnery Sgt. Brian D. Cook, the aviation ordnance chief
Gunnery Sgt. Brian D. Cook, the aviation ordnance chief with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, instructs one of his junior Marines on Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, May 1. The Harvest Hawk equipped Hercu... More
Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Allen, the sergeant major of Marine
Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Allen, the sergeant major of Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, sets down one of the remaining pieces of aluminum matting, May 8, that was used as an expeditionary runway on Camp Bastion, Afg... More
An F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
An F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 receives aerial refueling from a Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron 252 KC-130J in Afghanistan, May 19. The F/A-18 Hornets of Marine Fighter Attack Squadro... More
Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 513 sign for ammunition
Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 513 sign for ammunition in the squadron's hangar at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19. Like most North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the International Security Assist... More
Cpl. Michael F. Stedman is a helicopter mechanic with
Cpl. Michael F. Stedman is a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, deployed out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Stedman, a native of Brunswick, Ga., is currently depl... More
Pfc. Ryan Grimm is an intelligence analyst with 2nd
Pfc. Ryan Grimm is an intelligence analyst with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Grimm, a native of Greensboro, Md., is currently deployed to Camp ... More
Cpl. Justin A. Maze, a crew chief with Marine Light
Cpl. Justin A. Maze, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, and a native of Parkersburg, W.Va., prepares to give AH-1W Cobra pilots arm signals for launch from Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, J... More
Gunnery Sgt. Lilia A. Garcia, the work center supervisor
Gunnery Sgt. Lilia A. Garcia, the work center supervisor for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, and a native of Mission, Texas, is currently deployed to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. Garcia joined the Marine... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and sailors
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and sailors from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 excavate land for new living areas on the flightline at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 23. Once completed, t... More
Master Sgt. Enmanuel Tejada (left), the convoy commander
Master Sgt. Enmanuel Tejada (left), the convoy commander with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, waits as Marines inspect an MK48 logistics vehicle system's flatbed prior to unloading gear belonging to Marine Un... More
Cpl. Raymond L. Hewitt is a generator mechanic with
Cpl. Raymond L. Hewitt is a generator mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. Hewitt, a native of Lowville, N.Y., is currently deployed to Camp L... More