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US Marine Corps Major General (MGEN), Thomas A. Braaten (left), Commander Marine Corps Bases Eastern Area, Mr. David Warren Bell (center), and Mr. Hank Gotard, Veteran Services Officer (right) pose for a picture after Mr. Bell received his Prisoner of War Medal on September 12, 2000. Mr. Bell was an U.S. Soldier during World War II, (Battle of the Bulge) and became a Prisoner of War

US Marine Corps Major General (MGEN), Thomas A. Braaten (left), Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Constantine R. Sigelakis Release Stat... More

Production. Minesweepers. He's still being strong at seventy-two. George Cardy gave up what he considered a soft job, watchman on a yacht, to take up his old work of servicing marine engines in an Eastern shipyard now turning out minesweepers. "One is as young as he feels," says Mr. Cardy, who is a grandfather and has a son in the Marines. Gibbs Cass Company

Production. Minesweepers. He's still being strong at seventy-two. Geor...

Public domain photograph of United States agriculture in the 1930s, country, farmer, farm, great depression, migration, dust bowl refugees, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. Minesweepers. He's still being strong at seventy-two. George Cardy gave up what he considered a soft job, watchman on a yacht, to take up his old work of servicing marine engines in an Eastern shipyard now turning out minesweepers. "One is as young as he feels," says Mr. Cardy, who is a grandfather and has a son in the Marines. Gibbs Cass Company

Production. Minesweepers. He's still being strong at seventy-two. Geor...

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Production. Parachute making. German-born Reinhard Lehman left his family in charge of his farm so that he could make these parachute harnesses in an Eastern plant. One of his sons is in the Marines, a nephew is in the Army. Pioneer Parachute Company, Manchester, Connecticut

Production. Parachute making. German-born Reinhard Lehman left his fam...

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Production. Parachute making. German-born Reinhard Lehman left his family in charge of his farm so that he could make these parachute harnesses in an Eastern plant. One of his sons is in the Marines, a nephew is in the Army. Pioneer Parachute Company, Manchester, Connecticut

Production. Parachute making. German-born Reinhard Lehman left his fam...

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An F-5E Tiger II adversary aircraft, painted in a Middle Eastern camouflage pattern, lands at the air station after a training mission. The F-5E is assigned to the Navy Fighter Weapons School, referred to as "Top Gun," which provides air combat maneuvering (ACM) training for Navy and Marine Corps pilots

An F-5E Tiger II adversary aircraft, painted in a Middle Eastern camou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Kirby Harrison Release Stat... More

Civilian workers use a mobile crane to offload US Marine Corps equipment from a container ship SS LYRA during Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

Civilian workers use a mobile crane to offload US Marine Corps equipme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Stat... More

Members of the 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade board a C-141B Starlifter aircraft for a flight to Berbera, Somalia, where they will participate in Exercise EASTERN WIND '83. EASTERN WIND is the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

Members of the 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade board a C-141B Starlifter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of Ame... More

A US Marine Corps sentry walks his post during Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83. He is wearing goggles and a scarf for protection from the constantly blowing sand

A US Marine Corps sentry walks his post during Exercise EASTERN WIND '...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Status: Released to... More

US Marine Corps vehicles are driven from the wharf area after being offloaded from a ship during Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

US Marine Corps vehicles are driven from the wharf area after being of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Stat... More

U.S. Marine Corps equipment is offloaded from the container ship SS LYRA during Exercise Eastern Wind '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise Bright Star '83. Two Somalian navy (ex-Soviet) Osa II Class fast attack craft (missile) are visible in the upper left

U.S. Marine Corps equipment is offloaded from the container ship SS LY...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EASTERN WIND '83BRIGHT STAR '83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GUNNERY SGT. R. W. Hower Release... More

US Marines and Somalian civilians load watermelons aboard a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter for delivery to the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LPH 1). The mayor of Berbera donated the watermelons to US Marines and sailors participating in Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

US Marines and Somalian civilians load watermelons aboard a CH-53 Sea ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Stat... More

US Marines set up a reverse osmosis water purification unit (ROWPU) during Exercise EASTERN WIND 83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 83

US Marines set up a reverse osmosis water purification unit (ROWPU) du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EASTERN WIND 83, BRIGHT STAR 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Status... More

An aerial view of the depreservatin area, where US Marine Corps vehicles are prepared for operation after being offloaded from the container ship SS LYRA during Exercise EASTERN WIND '83. EASTERN WIND is the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

An aerial view of the depreservatin area, where US Marine Corps vehicl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Stat... More

US Marines add chemicals to a reverse osmosis water purification unit (ROWPU) during Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

US Marines add chemicals to a reverse osmosis water purification unit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Stat... More

US Marines conduct water purification operations during Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

US Marines conduct water purification operations during Exercise EASTE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Stat... More

A Somalian civilian delivers water to the US Marine compound during Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83. The water comes from a contaminated well and requires super-chlorination to be safe

A Somalian civilian delivers water to the US Marine compound during Ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Status: Released to... More

Two Somalian soldiers pose for a photo during Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83. The soldier on the right has an M16A1 rifle he borrowed from a US Marine, and the soldier on the left has an AKM 7.62 mm assault rifle

Two Somalian soldiers pose for a photo during Exercise EASTERN WIND '8...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Status: Released to... More

Members of the 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade head for a C-141B Starlifter aircraft to begin the 31-hour trip back to Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California. They have just concluded their participation in Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

Members of the 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade head for a C-141B Starlif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Stat... More

The coach and members of the women Marine's basketball team poses for a photo with the Eastern Regional Basketball Tournament first place award at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

The coach and members of the women Marine's basketball team poses for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... More

The coach of the women Marine's basketball team accepts an award after his team won the Eastern Regional Basketball Tournament at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

The coach of the women Marine's basketball team accepts an award after...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Jones Release St... More

US Army Captain Moore, US Army Civil Affairs, visits with Maurice S.M. Makhanu, Provincial Commissioner for the North Eastern Province, during his visit to Garissa during Operation NOBLE RESPONSE '98. (Duplicate image, see also DM-SD-01-06034 or search 980302-M-4605W-005)

US Army Captain Moore, US Army Civil Affairs, visits with Maurice S.M....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE RESPONSE '98 Base: Garrisa Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT R.A. Ward, Usmc Release Status: Released to... More

A United States Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft drops food on a drop zone in the North Eastern Province of Kenya during Operation NOBLE RESPONSE '98, Joint Task Force Kenya

A United States Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft drops food on a d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE RESPONSE '98 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CPL M.A. Butler, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A United States Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft flys over the Rift Valley in the North Eastern Province of Kenya, during Operation NOBLE RESPONSE '98, Joint Task Force Kenya

A United States Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft flys over the Rif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE RESPONSE '98 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CPL M.A. Butler, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Marine recruits pound pavement on Parris Island

Marine recruits pound pavement on Parris Island

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, run during physical training July 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits participate in more than 3... More

A recruit from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

A recruit from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training

A recruit from Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gets his service coat tailored to him Jan. 9, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Every recruit is issued uniforms and goes through a fitting process to... More

Sgt. Joseph L. Giglio, a water survival instructor

Sgt. Joseph L. Giglio, a water survival instructor

Sgt. Joseph L. Giglio, a water survival instructor with Support Battalion, evaluates recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during basic water survival training June 13, 2016. Giglio, 31, is... More

U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit

U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, wait in line for inspection Aug. 29, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits are fitted in each uniform before it is tailored and issued... More

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Judson T. Cash, Platoon 2074,

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Judson T. Cash, Platoon 2074,

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Judson T. Cash, Platoon 2074, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his first recruit training haircut July 11, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Cash, 19, from Alexandria, Al... More

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, rappels down a wall Oct. 24, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. This training mimics descending from a helicopter skid or a building using... More

New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st

New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st

New U.S. Marine Corps recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, wait for their first orders June 5, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. These orde... More

Rct. Robert J. Foston, Platoon 1078, Charlie Company,

Rct. Robert J. Foston, Platoon 1078, Charlie Company,

Rct. Robert J. Foston, Platoon 1078, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, tries on a uniform Aug. 17, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Foston, 22, from Roseville, Mich., is scheduled to graduate Oct. 7,... More

Drill instructors mentor recruits of Platoon 2036,

Drill instructors mentor recruits of Platoon 2036,

Drill instructors mentor recruits of Platoon 2036, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, on emergency medical care April 13, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits must demonstrate an understanding of bas... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Illian, a field training

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Illian, a field training

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Illian, a field training instructor with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, teaches recruits of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, how to use a compass during low or n... More

Recruits of Platoon 1057, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 1057, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 1057, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, perform a close-order drill movement June 20, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinforces ... More

Recruits of Platoon 1058, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 1058, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit

Recruits of Platoon 1058, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, take notes on the basics of marksmanship June 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits spend a week learning and practicing marksmanship... More

Drill Instructor Sgt. Leonard R. Webb Jr., encourages

Drill Instructor Sgt. Leonard R. Webb Jr., encourages

Drill Instructor Sgt. Leonard R. Webb Jr., encourages recruits of Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, to move quickly to their seats Aug. 15, 2016 on Parris Island, S.C. Webb, 28, is from Smyrna, T... More

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. John Uebelacker, Platoon 3061,

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. John Uebelacker, Platoon 3061,

U.S. Marine Corps Rct. John Uebelacker, Platoon 3061, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, swims 25 meters during water survival training June 26, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Uebelacker, 18, from Fai... More

Rct. Gabriel M. Larrimore, Platoon 2034, Fox Company,

Rct. Gabriel M. Larrimore, Platoon 2034, Fox Company,

Rct. Gabriel M. Larrimore, Platoon 2034, Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, reviews his data book before firing April 28, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Larrimore, 21, from Havre de Grace, Md., is sched... More

Rct. Elijah E. Bell, left, and Rct. Aaron C. Bridgeman,

Rct. Elijah E. Bell, left, and Rct. Aaron C. Bridgeman,

Rct. Elijah E. Bell, left, and Rct. Aaron C. Bridgeman, both with Platoon 1057, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawl on a combat training course July 19, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Bell, 21, f... More

Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Jennifer L. Miehle,

Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Jennifer L. Miehle,

Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Jennifer L. Miehle, Platoon 4035, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, leads her recruits in a guided discussion about the importance of integrity July 17, 2016, on P... More

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Thiara

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Thiara

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Thiara Espinoza Simons prepares to start an initial drill evaluation with Platoon 4028, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, June 19, 2017, on Parris Islan... More

Rct. Collin J. Kelleher, Platoon 1028, Alpha Company,

Rct. Collin J. Kelleher, Platoon 1028, Alpha Company,

Rct. Collin J. Kelleher, Platoon 1028, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practices the sitting position March 1, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Kelleher, 24, from Cincinnati, is scheduled to graduate... More

Gunnery Sgt. Zane E. Moorman, a Parris Island drillmaster,

Gunnery Sgt. Zane E. Moorman, a Parris Island drillmaster,

Gunnery Sgt. Zane E. Moorman, a Parris Island drillmaster, inspects Sgt. Omar J. Reza, a senior drill instructor with Platoon 1052, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, July 13, 2016, on Parris Island... More

160810-M-ZW564-028 Rct. Ashlee D. Stroud, Platoon 4036,

160810-M-ZW564-028 Rct. Ashlee D. Stroud, Platoon 4036,

160810-M-ZW564-028 Rct. Ashlee D. Stroud, Platoon 4036, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, swings across a Confidence Course obstacle, Aug. 10, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Stroud, 21, from Boynton ... More

Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, warm up before a physical training session Aug. 25, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Recruits do various exercises meant to strengthen the main muscle grou... More

New U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Kate-Lynne Hartley, Platoon

New U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Kate-Lynne Hartley, Platoon

New U.S. Marine Corps Rct. Kate-Lynne Hartley, Platoon 4020, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, notifies her next-of-kin of her safe arrival at Parris Island, S.C., on March 19, 2018. Each recruit w... More

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, push through the final steps of the Crucible Sept. 10, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Crucible is the final test a recruit must pass before earning the... More

Rct. Victoria N. Schweitzer, Platoon 4031, November

Rct. Victoria N. Schweitzer, Platoon 4031, November

Rct. Victoria N. Schweitzer, Platoon 4031, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, clears a culvert Aug. 9, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Schweitzer, 18, is from Phoenix and is scheduled to graduate Se... More

Rct. Bryan A. Franco, Platoon 3081, Lima Company, 3rd

Rct. Bryan A. Franco, Platoon 3081, Lima Company, 3rd

Rct. Bryan A. Franco, Platoon 3081, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at attention while his cover is cleaned Aug. 31, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. This photo is normally identified as a Mari... More

US Marine Corps Major General Thomas A. Braaten (left), Commander, Air Bases Eastern Area, awards US Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class David C. Clipson (right) a search and rescue inflight corpsman of Marine Transport Squadron One, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his performance of duty during hurricane Floyd

US Marine Corps Major General Thomas A. Braaten (left), Commander, Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Constantine R. Sigelakis Releas... More

Major General Thomas A. Braaten, Commander Air Bases Eastern Area and Colonal Rogers take time to give their thanks to the Marines wives that completed the Key Volunteer class

Major General Thomas A. Braaten, Commander Air Bases Eastern Area and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Jeremy Trimble Release Status: ... More

US Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) CHIEF James Sirigos uses frankincense during an Eastern Orthodox Resurrection ceremony in the Chapel on board USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). Sailors and Marines stationed on the aircraft carrier celebrated Easter Sunday at sea with an offering of five religious services. Truman is on station in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) CHIEF James Sirigos ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Donna J. Doyle, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

Light enhanced photography, fisheye lens view, showing an explosion resulting after US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines of Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 3/6, and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) destroyed a series of tunnels discovered in the Zhawar Kili area of Eastern Afghanistan, while conducting search and destroy missions, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Light enhanced photography, fisheye lens view, showing an explosion re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Zhawar Kili Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Nathan E. Eason, USMC Release Stat... More

Thad Woodard, President of the North Carolina Bankers Association, presents a check for $20,000 to Major General (MGEN) Flannagen, Commanding General (CG) of Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Bases Eastern Area and Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Karl S. Elebash, Executive Officer (EO) of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) at New River

Thad Woodard, President of the North Carolina Bankers Association, pre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Pendracki, Usmc Release... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Joseph J. McMenamin (standing foreground center), Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) and Eastern Recruiting Region, and USMC Sergeant Major (SGM) Ardnt, MCRD, Parris Island, give a round of applause following a performance by the United Service Organization (USO) female vocal trio The Liberty Belles at the General's Christmas Concert, held aboard MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Joseph J. McMenamin (s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T. Hardin, USMC R... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Robert M. Flanangan, Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Eastern Area, and Commanding General, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC), presents a 20 Year Service Pin to Linda Parent, his aid, to honor her 20 years of service to the Marine Corps

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Robert M. Flanangan, Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Richard W. Court Release Statu... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Joseph J. McMenamin, Commanding General (CG), Eastern Recruiting Region (ERR), Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), and his wife, Mrs. Celia McMenamin (couple on the left) and USMC Colonel (COL) Michael A. Malowchowski, CHIEF of STAFF (CS), ERR/MCRD Parris Island, SC (right) are seen with members of the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society after a luncheon, hosted by BGEN and Mrs. McMenamin, celebrating the Societys service to Sailors and Marines for over 100 years

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Joseph J. McMenamin, C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL M. N. Garcia, USM... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Majors (SGM) Wylie, Estrada, Milton, and Robbins (left to right) socialize at the first social gathering held for the 2004 Executive Off-Site Visit Team in the Commanding Generals (CG) quarters, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Majors (SGM) Wylie, Estrada, Milton, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose O. Mediavilla... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee (right), the 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), speaks with two other members of the 2004 Executive Off-Site Visit team at the first social gathering for the Generals, Sergeant Majors, and their spouses. The event was held at the Commanding Generals (CG) quarters, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee (right), the 33r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose O. Mediavilla... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Joseph J. McMenamin (right), Commanding General (CG), Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), speaks to USMC Colonel (COL) Kevin L. Kelley, Commanding Officer (CO), Recruit Training Regiment, MCRD Parris Island, SC, at the first social gathering held for the 2004 Executive Off-Site Visit Team in the CGs quarters, Eastern Recruiting Region, MCRD Parris Island, SC

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Joseph J. McMenamin (r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose O. Mediavilla... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Generals and Sergeant Majors, and their spouses, socialize at the first social gathering held for the 2004 Executive Off-Site Visit Team in the Commanding Generals (CG) quarters, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Generals and Sergeant Majors, and their spouses...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose O. Mediavilla... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Generals and Sergeant Majors, and their spouses, go through the buffet line at the first social gathering held for the 2004 Executive Off-Site Visit Team in the Commanding Generals (CG) quarters, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Generals and Sergeant Majors, and their spouses...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose O. Mediavilla... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee (right), the 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), speaks with former Major General (MGEN) Phil Monohan (USMC, retired) at the first social gathering for the Generals, Sergeant Majors, and their spouses who comprise the 2004 Executive Off-Site Visit team. The event was held at the Commanding Generals (CG) quarters, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee (right), the 33r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose O. Mediavilla... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee (center of photograph), the 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), socializes with other members of the 2004 Executive Off-Site Visit team at the first social gathering for the Generals, Sergeant Majors, and their spouses. The event was held on the patio of the Commanding Generals (CG) quarters, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee (center of photo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose O. Mediavilla... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee, the 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), speaks to Generals and Sergeants Majors, and their spouses, prior to the first briefing session of the 2004 Executive Off-Site Visit. This talk was held in the Traditions Dining Facility located at Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee, the 33rd Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose O. Mediavilla... More

Mrs. McMenamin, wife of US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Joseph J. McMenamin, Commanding General (CG), Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), speaks to members of the 2004 Executive Off-Site Visit team at their first social gathering held in the CGs quarters, MCRD Parris Island, SC

Mrs. McMenamin, wife of US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose O. Mediavilla... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee (right), the 33rd Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), speaks with USMC Colonel (COL) Michael A. Malachowsky, CHIEF of STAFF, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), at the first social gathering for the Generals, Sergeant Majors, and their spouses who comprise the 2004 Executive Off-Site Visit team. The event was held at the Commanding Generals (CG) quarters, Eastern Recruiting Region, MCRD Parris Island, SC

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) Michael W. Hagee (right), the 33r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose O. Mediavilla... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Richard T. Tryon, Commanding General (CG), Eastern Recruiting Region (ERR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), speaks to a civilian at an annual Marine/Civilian Breakfast held in the Weapons Battalion (BN) mess hall at MCRD Parris Island, SC

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Richard T. Tryon, Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Bryson K. Jones, ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Richard T. Tryon, Commanding General (CG), Eastern Recruiting Region (ERR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), delivers the opening remarks to civilian personnel at an annual Marine/Civilian Breakfast held in the Weapons Battalion (BN) mess hall at MCRD Parris Island, SC

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Richard T. Tryon, Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Bryson K. Jones, ... More

Dr. Curtis Gilroy (left), Director of Accession Policy for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Richard T. Tryon (saluting), Commanding General (CG), Eastern Recruiting Region (ERR), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC), serve as the parade-reviewing officers as they observe USMC Marines of Igloo Company (I Co), 3rd Recruit Training Battalion (RTBN), and Poppa Company (P Co), 4th RTBN, march during the graduation ceremony at MCRD Parris Island, SC

Dr. Curtis Gilroy (left), Director of Accession Policy for the Office ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Bryson K. Jones, ... More

Joe Zarzycki stands at attention for a photo at the

Joe Zarzycki stands at attention for a photo at the

Joe Zarzycki stands at attention for a photo at the Officer Selection Office Ann Arbor, Mich., to complete the officer selection process. Zarzycki, who is following a family tradition, will attend the Platoon L... More

Marines introduced the concept of Company Level Intelligence

Marines introduced the concept of Company Level Intelligence

Marines introduced the concept of Company Level Intelligence Cells (CLIC) to Land Forces brigade officers and noncommissioned officers of the Baltic allies in Lithuania from Nov. 24 - Dec. 3, 2015. The training... More

Pfc. Amanda H. Issa prepares for a graduation ceremony

Pfc. Amanda H. Issa prepares for a graduation ceremony

Pfc. Amanda H. Issa prepares for a graduation ceremony Sept. 30, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Issa, 21, from Madison Heights, Mich., grew up in Mosul, Iraq, and moved to the U.S. in May 2011. (Photo by Lance Cp... More

Rct. Kaylee A. Phillips, a 17-year-old native of Cumming,

Rct. Kaylee A. Phillips, a 17-year-old native of Cumming,

Rct. Kaylee A. Phillips, a 17-year-old native of Cumming, Ga., is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Phillips is trainin... More

Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony tour comes to Parris Island

Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony tour comes to Parris Island

Marines with the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps play during a performance March 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines played a variety of modern and traditional music before an audience of more than 1,... More

Marines with the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps march

Marines with the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps march

Marines with the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps march during a performance March 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines played a variety of modern and traditional music before an audience of more than 1... More

Pvt. Thirasak Boonrueangsri, Platoon 1034, Bravo Company,

Pvt. Thirasak Boonrueangsri, Platoon 1034, Bravo Company,

Pvt. Thirasak Boonrueangsri, Platoon 1034, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship May 12, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate kno... More

Naturalization Ceremony - May 12,2016

Naturalization Ceremony - May 12,2016

Pfc. Derry M. Patterson, Platoon 1034, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship May 12, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowled... More

Bend, Ore., native a Marine corps drill instructor on Parris Island

Bend, Ore., native a Marine corps drill instructor on Parris Island

Staff Sgt. Vitali I. Kholodov currently serves as a Marine Corps drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Kholodov joined the Marine... More

Pfc. Dzmitryi Kavaliou, Platoon 1044, Charlie Company,

Pfc. Dzmitryi Kavaliou, Platoon 1044, Charlie Company,

Pfc. Dzmitryi Kavaliou, Platoon 1044, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship June 16, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowl... More

Pfc. Jim Beaubrun, Platoon 3056, Mike Company, 3rd

Pfc. Jim Beaubrun, Platoon 3056, Mike Company, 3rd

Pfc. Jim Beaubrun, Platoon 3056, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. Citizenship Aug. 4, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of t... More

Pfc. Lizeth Ramos Ortiz, Platoon 4033, Oscar Company,

Pfc. Lizeth Ramos Ortiz, Platoon 4033, Oscar Company,

Pfc. Lizeth Ramos Ortiz, Platoon 4033, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowl... More

Pvt. Cesar A. Arce Morera, Platoon 3077, Kilo Company,

Pvt. Cesar A. Arce Morera, Platoon 3077, Kilo Company,

Pvt. Cesar A. Arce Morera, Platoon 3077, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate know... More

161005-M-ZW564-003 Pfc. Jordan N. Dickey,

161005-M-ZW564-003 Pfc. Jordan N. Dickey,

161005-M-ZW564-003 Pfc. Jordan N. Dickey, honor graduate for Platoon 1072, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp Oct. 5, 2016. Dickey is from Gloucester, Va. (Photos b... More

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,

Recruits of Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait to board buses Oct. 5, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Approximately 6,000 recruits in training evacuated to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany due t... More

Rct. Cole C. Fiorille, Platoon 3096, India Company,

Rct. Cole C. Fiorille, Platoon 3096, India Company,

Rct. Cole C. Fiorille, Platoon 3096, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, watches as evacuation transportation arrives Oct. 6, 2016. To ensure the safety of approximately 6,000 recruits in training, R... More

Marines from the Facilities Maintenance Division clear

Marines from the Facilities Maintenance Division clear

Marines from the Facilities Maintenance Division clear debris caused by Hurricane Matthew Oct. 9, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. FMD provides technical direction, staff cognizance, emergency support and maintenan... More

Rct. Kaia M. Nacion, Platoon 4039, November Company,

Rct. Kaia M. Nacion, Platoon 4039, November Company,

Rct. Kaia M. Nacion, Platoon 4039, November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, carries an ammunition can during the Crucible, Oct. 27, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Kaia along with her twin brother and old... More

Naturalization Ceremony – Nov. 3, 2016

Naturalization Ceremony – Nov. 3, 2016

Pfc. Ryan Cuizon, Platoon 2086, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Nov. 3, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of t... More

Earlimart, Calif., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine

Earlimart, Calif., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Mar...

Rct. Ana S. Madrigal, a 19-year-old native of Earlimart, Calif., is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Madrigal is train... More

Pfc. Mikaela N. Schram, with Platoon 4000, Papa Company,

Pfc. Mikaela N. Schram, with Platoon 4000, Papa Company,

Pfc. Mikaela N. Schram, with Platoon 4000, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned the company's highest physical fitness and combat fitness score. Schram, a native of Chilhowie, Va., earned a scor... More

Pfc. Brayden K. Hawley, Platoon 2012, Golf Company,

Pfc. Brayden K. Hawley, Platoon 2012, Golf Company,

Pfc. Brayden K. Hawley, Platoon 2012, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, receives his Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem from his brother, Drill Instructor Staff Sgt. Broghan J. Hawley, Feb. 4, 2017, on ... More

New York native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine

New York native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine

Rct. Nadra M. Khaled, an 18-year-old New York native, is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Khaled is training with Plat... More

Pfc. Akwasi Owusu Ansah, Platoon 2016, Hotel Company,

Pfc. Akwasi Owusu Ansah, Platoon 2016, Hotel Company,

Pfc. Akwasi Owusu Ansah, Platoon 2016, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship March 9, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowle... More

Rct. Johannez K. Damm, Platoon 1032, Charlie Company,

Rct. Johannez K. Damm, Platoon 1032, Charlie Company,

Rct. Johannez K. Damm, Platoon 1032, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, does crunches during an initial strength test March 10, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. Damm, 23, from Ocala, Fla., is schedule... More

Austin, Minn., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine

Austin, Minn., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine

Rct. Jerica M. Petersen, a 23-year-old Austin, Minn., native, is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Petersen is training... More

Pvt. Andre J. Mckay, Platoon 1018, Alpha Company, 1st

Pvt. Andre J. Mckay, Platoon 1018, Alpha Company, 1st

Pvt. Andre J. Mckay, Platoon 1018, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship 42831, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the E... More

Yuma, Ariz., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine

Yuma, Ariz., native training at Parris Island to become U.S. Marine

Rct. Maria C. Beltran Perez, an 18-year-old Yuma, Ariz., native, is currently in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in hopes of earning the title United States Marine. Beltran Perez is ... More

Recruits run 1.5 miles during an initial strength test

Recruits run 1.5 miles during an initial strength test

Recruits run 1.5 miles during an initial strength test April 7, 2017, on Parris Island, S.C. After passing the initial strength test, these recruits will be assigned to Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battal... More

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