SP-MAGTF Africa 13 arrives in Italy, prepares for Africa
Sergeant Ming Yu, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2 administration non-commissioned officer, holds the guidon during an award ceremony on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy Jan. 16. The S... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 load their equipment onto a KC-130T Hercules before departing for Burundi from here, Feb. 16, 2013. The team of Marines will instr... More
Capt. Mike Berentson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Capt. Mike Berentson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 team leader from Vista, Calif., helps lift a Combat Rubber Raid Craft with Marines and sailors during a physical training session h... More
Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Luke Doddy, a
Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Luke Doddy, a Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Africa 13 riverine patrol officer from Phillipsburg, N.J., blazes a trail for other Marines and sailors on the slopes o... More
Sgt. Kalei Whittle, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Kalei Whittle, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Honolulu, Hawaii, grinds away rusted areas of the main gate at the San Giuseppe (St. Joseph) Church, Feb. ... More
Staff Sgt. Ramon Aponte and Sgt. James Jones with
Staff Sgt. Ramon Aponte and Sgt. James Jones with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 taught drill movements to Sigonella Middle and High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets t... More
Cpl. Andrew Luna, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl. Andrew Luna, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 fiscal clerk from Montebello, Calif., reports to Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding general, during an award ceremo... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Ancheta, a Special-Purpose
Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Ancheta, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 corpsman from Whittier, Calif., demonstrates intravenous access during the Tactical Combat Casualty Care course her... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 are escorted to prison during a jail and bail fundraiser here to support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, March 14, 2013. Marines and sai... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 pose at the start line of the Base 2 Base run here, March 16, 2013. The largest annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sigonella fitness event,... More
Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 commanding officer, addresses Marines and sailors following an Easter themed fitness competition here, March 28, 2013. Special-Pu... More
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., taxis on the flightline here before transporting Marines with... More
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin, Special-Purpose Marine
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 administration chief from Chicago, is a native of Ghana where he lived until he was 19. Gyabin and Staff Sgt. Frazier Beatty, ... More
Cpl. Andrew Luna, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl. Andrew Luna, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 fiscal clerk from Azusa, Calif., holds the guidon during an awards and promotion ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, April 2,... More
1st Lt. Hubert Williams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
1st Lt. Hubert Williams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 adjutant from Brooklyn, N.Y., reviews an award citation at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, April 4, 2013. Williams was evacuat... More
A Senegalese commando asks U.S. Navy Quarter Master
A Senegalese commando asks U.S. Navy Quarter Master 2nd Class Eric Waters, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 riverine instructor from Pueblo, Calif., questions during a class on maritime fo... More
Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 team leader from Burlington, Wash., reports to Lt. Col Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa commanding officer, during a prom... More
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos and
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos and U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa gather for a graduation ceremony in Toubacouta, Senegal, May 9, 2013. Marin... More
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Richard George,
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Richard George, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 senior medical adviser from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., greets U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. David Rodriguez... More
U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Mark Chesney,
U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Mark Chesney, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa independent duty corpsman from Williamsport, Pa., monitors a group of Burundi National Defense Force (... More
Andrew Cheyne, Air Station Structural Fire and Emergency
Andrew Cheyne, Air Station Structural Fire and Emergency Services Department fire inspector, teaches Marines and civilians the responsibilities of fire wardens during a fire warden certification course aboard t... More
Vietnam veteran counsels MAG Marines on servant leadership
Marine Aircraft Group 31 hosted guest speaker Phil Downer aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 5. The Vietnam veteran spoke at two events, one addressing the subject of leadership to the Marines of MA... More
Lance Cpl. Donald Holbert, H&HS combat cameraman from
Lance Cpl. Donald Holbert, H&HS combat cameraman from Burbank, Calif., prepares to detonate explosives during sustainment training at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort demolition range, Nov. 14. Explosive o... More
Lance Cpl. Skyler Knight, a Marine Wing Support Squadron
Lance Cpl. Skyler Knight, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 heavy equipment operator, removes concrete debris from the woods on Hunting Island State Park, Feb. 14. The Sweathogs removed trees, concrete, and ot... More
The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Explosive Ordnance
The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Explosive Ordnance Disposal team hosted a unique class on improvised explosive devices and the terrorist mindset aboard the Air Station, March 17 – 21. The class was taught... More
Families wait for the return of pilots with Marine
Families wait for the return of pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 17. The Checkerboards deployed aboard the USS Harry S. Truman in support of Operati... More
A team of Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose
A team of Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 take one last opportunity for a group photo before departing for Burundi, Feb. 16, 2013. The team of Marines will instru... More
Cpl Michael Parr, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl Michael Parr, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 assistant radio operator from Alameda, Calif., rests after running a Combat Rubber Raid Craft, or Zodiac, circuit during physical train... More
Sgt. Michael Wong, a Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground
Sgt. Michael Wong, a Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance team leader, from Honolulu, Hawaii, leads a group of Marines and sailors as they ascend Mount Etna, Feb. 26, 2013. The ... More
Chief Petty Officer Christopher Yaris, a Special-Purpose
Chief Petty Officer Christopher Yaris, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 corpsman from Austin, Pa., stirs paint for a fence at the San Giuseppe (St. Joseph) Church, Feb. 27, 2013 The Mari... More
Staff Sgt. Ramon Aponte and Sgt. James Jones with
Staff Sgt. Ramon Aponte and Sgt. James Jones with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 taught drill movements to Sigonella Middle and High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets t... More
Cpl. Andrew Luna, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl. Andrew Luna, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 fiscal clerk from Montebello, Calif., reports to Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding general, during an award ceremo... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Ancheta, a Special-Purpose
Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Ancheta, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 corpsman from Whittier, Calif., demonstrates intravenous access on Sgt. Byron Cheek-Enriques, a SP-MAGTF Africa 13 ... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 serve their time during a jail and bail fundraiser here to support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, March 14, 2013. Marines and sailors d... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 talk before the beginning of the Base 2 Base run here, March 16, 2013. The largest annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sigonella fitness eve... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 run in formation during unit physical training here, March 28, 2013. The Marines and sailors participated in an Easter themed fitn... More
A Marine and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
A Marine and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 pose with members of the Ghana navy at the conclusion of a small boat maintenance engagement at Ghanian Naval Base Sekondi in Sek... More
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., idles on the flightline here before transporting Marines with... More
Cpl. Andrew Luna, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl. Andrew Luna, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 fiscal clerk from Azusa, Calif., holds the guidon during an awards and promotion ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, April 2,... More
1st Lt. Hubert Williams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
1st Lt. Hubert Williams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 adjutant from Brooklyn, N.Y., reviews an award citation at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, April 4, 2013. Williams was evacuat... More
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin, Special-Purpose Marine
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 administration chief from Chicago, is a native of Ghana where he lived until he was 19. Gyabin and Staff Sgt. Frazier Beatty, ... More
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier nurse practices
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier nurse practices intravenous access on Sgt. Joseph Swartz, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 13 reconnaissance Marine from Waipahu, Hawaii, at Bel-Air military base i... More
Sgt. Maj. James Adams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Maj. James Adams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 sergeant major, reads the promotion warrant for Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 team leader from Burlington, Wa... More
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos and
Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos and U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa gather for a graduation ceremony in Toubacouta, Senegal, May 9, 2013. Marin... More
Cpl. Deanna Goddard, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl. Deanna Goddard, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa travel clerk from Tracy, Calif., talks with U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. David Rodriguez over lunch during the general's command vi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jon Abboud, Special-Purpose
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jon Abboud, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa communications instructor from Haverford, Pa., questions Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) service members on r... More
Charles Cox, Air Station Structural Fire and Emergency
Charles Cox, Air Station Structural Fire and Emergency Services Department fire inspector instructs Air Station Marines and civilians the various types, and proper use of fire extinguishers during a fire warde... More
A simulated improvised explosive device was destroyed
A simulated improvised explosive device was destroyed as part of sustainment training for explosive ordnance disposal technicians at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort demolition range, Nov. 14. Explosive or... More
Lance Cpl. Skyler Knight, a Marine Wing Support Squadron
Lance Cpl. Skyler Knight, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 heavy equipment operator, removes concrete debris from the woods on Hunting Island State Park, Feb. 14. The Sweathogs removed trees, concrete, and ot... More
The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Explosive Ordnance
The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Explosive Ordnance Disposal team hosted a unique class on improvised explosive devices and the terrorist mindset aboard the Air Station, March 17 – 21. The class was taught... More
F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 fly over the squadron's home station, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, as they return from a nine-month deployment, April 17. The Checkerboards deployed ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin, Special-Purpose Marine
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 administration chief from Chicago, congratulates a sailor at the Ghana Navy Trade Training School in Takoradadi, Ghana, Feb. 7... More
A pilot with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
A pilot with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, throws a football as Marines board a KC-130T Hercules here before departing for Burundi, Feb. 16, 2013. The team of Marines will instruct the... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 lift a Combat Rubber Raid Craft, or Zodiac, during a physical training session here, Feb. 22, 2013. Reconnaissance Marines train with the Zodi... More
Sgt. Michael Wong, a Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground
Sgt. Michael Wong, a Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance team leader from Honolulu, Hawaii, guides a group of Marines and sailors as they climb Mount Etna, Feb. 26, 2013. The g... More
Sgt. Balec Nelson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Balec Nelson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 radio operator from Kailua, Hawaii, paints a fence at the San Giuseppe (St. Joseph) Church, Feb. 27, 2013. The Marines and sailors cle... More
Staff Sgt. Ramon Aponte and Sgt. James Jones with
Staff Sgt. Ramon Aponte and Sgt. James Jones with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 taught drill movements to Sigonella Middle and High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets t... More
Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding
Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding general, awards Cpl. Andrew Luna, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 fiscal clerk from Montebello, Calif., the Navy and Marine Corps ... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 serve their time during a jail and bail fundraiser here to support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, March 14, 2013. Marines and sailors d... More
Sgt. Balec Nelson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Balec Nelson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 radio operator from Kailua, Hawaii, and Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan McComb, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, drag a simulated casualty to ... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 cross the starting line of the Base 2 Base run here, March 16, 2013. The largest annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sigonella fitness event... More
Cpl. Andrew Luna, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl. Andrew Luna, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 fiscal clerk, from Azusa, Calif., carries the unit guideon during a formation run here, March 28, 2013. The Marines and sailors participa... More
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., idles on the flightline here before transporting Marines with... More
Staff Sgt. Kevin Houser, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Staff Sgt. Kevin Houser, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 combat engineer instructor from Bend, Ore., receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an awards and promotion ce... More
Cpl. Deanna Goddard, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl. Deanna Goddard, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 travel clerk from Tracy, Calif., reports to Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 commanding officer from Chicago,... More
1st Lt. Hubert Williams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
1st Lt. Hubert Williams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 adjutant from Brooklyn, N.Y., was evacuated by U.S. Marines from Sierra Leone in 1997 after the capital, Freetown, was overthrown ... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Eric Ancheta,
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Eric Ancheta, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 corpsman from Whittier, Calif., demonstrates intravenous access on Sgt. Joseph Swartz, Special-Purpose ... More
Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 team leader from Burlington, Wash., receives the rank of major from Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 commandi... More
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando salutes
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando salutes Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 team leader from Burlington, Wash., during a graduation ceremony in Toubacou... More
Sgt. Robert Luther, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Robert Luther, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa armory chief from Sudbury, Mass., and U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. David Rodriguez laugh at a joke during the general's command visi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jon Abboud, Special-Purpose
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jon Abboud, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa communications instructor from Haverford, Pa., instructs Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) service members on o... More
Charles Cox, Air Station Structural Fire and Emergency
Charles Cox, Air Station Structural Fire and Emergency Services Department fire inspector instructs Air Station Marines and civilians the various types, and proper use of fire extinguishers during a fire warde... More
An ammonium nitrate bomb detonates during explosive
An ammonium nitrate bomb detonates during explosive ordnance disposal sustainment training at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort demolition range, Nov. 14. The training is part of the Hazardous Duty Incentiv... More
Cpl. Tyler Craven, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 273
Cpl. Tyler Craven, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 combat engineer from Mebane, N.C., and Lance Cpl. Wyatt Almond, a MWSS-273 combat engineer from Baltimore, Md., clean their chainsaws during erosion control... More
The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Explosive Ordnance
The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Explosive Ordnance Disposal team hosted a unique class on improvised explosive devices and the terrorist mindset aboard the Air Station, March 17 – 21. The class was taught... More
An F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
An F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 lands aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort marking the return of the squadron to it’s home station, April 17. The Checkerboards deployed aboard the U... More
Chief Petty Officer Christopher Yaris, a Special-Purpose
Chief Petty Officer Christopher Yaris, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 corpsman from Austin, Pa., rinses brushes used to paint a fence at the San Giuseppe (St. Joseph) Church, Feb. 27, ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin and Staff Sgt. Frazier
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin and Staff Sgt. Frazier Beatty, both with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, pose with Ghana navy noncommissioned officers during physical training at the Ghana N... More
Sgt. Michael Wong, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Michael Wong, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance team leader from Honolulu, Hawaii, awaits takeoff to Burundi, Feb. 16, 2013. The team of Marines will instruct the Buru... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 carry a Combat Rubber Raid Craft, or Zodiac, during a physical training session here, Feb 22, 2013. Reconnaissance Marines train w... More
Navy Petty Officer 2nd class Patrick Spillane, a
Navy Petty Officer 2nd class Patrick Spillane, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 coxswain from North Salem, N.Y., climbs on the slopes of Mount Etna, Feb. 26, 2013. The group of Marines a... More
Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding
Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding general, congratulates Cpl. Andrew Luna, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 fiscal clerk from Montebello, Calif., for receiving the N... More
1st Lt. Hubert Williams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
1st Lt. Hubert Williams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 adjutant from Brooklyn, N.Y., supervises fellow Marines during a jail and bail fundraiser here to support the Navy-Marine Corps Re... More
Sgt. Balec Nelson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Balec Nelson, a Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 radio operator from Kailua, Hawaii, applies a tourniquet to a simulated casualty during the final exam of the Tactical Combat Casualty... More
A volunteer offers Marines with Special-Purpose Marine
A volunteer offers Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 water during the Base 2 Base run here, March 16, 2013. The largest annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sigonella fitness ... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 run in formation during unit physical training here, March 28, 2013. The Marines and sailors participated in an Easter themed fitn... More
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit unload
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit unload a C-130 Hercules here before traveling to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, deployed at sea, March 29, 2013. The Marines were returning to the Kearsarg... More
Cpl. Deanna Goddard, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Cpl. Deanna Goddard, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 travel clerk from Tracy, Calif., receives the rank of corporal during an awards and promotion ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella,... More
Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 teach hand and arm signals to Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos at Bel-Air military base in Dakar, Senegal, April 15, 2013. Mar... More
Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Maj. Mike Berentson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 team leader from Burlington, Wash., takes the uniformed services oath-of-office administered by Lt. Col. Daniel Whisnant, Special-Purp... More
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando receives
A Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commando receives a graduation certificate from Staff Sgt. Randy Wilson, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 team chief from Livermore, Calif., during... More
U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. David Rodriguez
U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. David Rodriguez speaks with Sgt. Luis Espinal, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa supply chief from Staten Island, N.Y., during the general's command visit to... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Wint, Special-Purpose
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Wint, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Africa logistics instructor from Long Island, N.Y., questions Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) service members during... More
Charles Cox, Air Station Structural Fire and Emergency
Charles Cox, Air Station Structural Fire and Emergency Services Department fire inspector instructs Air Station Marines and civilians the various types, and proper use of fire extinguishers during a fire warde... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 dig up
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 dig up and remove dead trees and debris on the beachfront of Hunting Island State Park, Feb. 14. The Sweathogs removed trees, concrete, and other debris from more t... More
The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Explosive Ordnance
The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Explosive Ordnance Disposal team hosted a unique class on improvised explosive devices and the terrorist mindset aboard the Air Station, March 17 – 21. The class was taught... More
Pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 return
Pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 return to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 17. The Checkerboards deployed aboard the USS Harry S. Truman in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime... More
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin and Staff Sgt. Frazier
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Gyabin and Staff Sgt. Frazier Beatty, both with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, review the importance of effective physical training with Ghana navy noncommissioned ... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 demonstrate how to high lift a Combat Rubber Raid Craft, or Zodiac, to a group of Marines and sailors before a physical training s... More
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 ascend Mount Etna during a conditioning event, Feb. 26, 2013. The group of Marines and sailors ascended more than 3,500 feet durin... More