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U.S. Marine Corps Gen.  James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, arrives at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Feb. 4, 2012. Amos traveled to Afghanistan to visit troops and commanders throughout the battlespace.

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps,

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps,

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, meets with leaders at the Jungle Warfare Training Center to discuss the importance of the center and the unique training opportunities it provides to Mari... More

Flexed-arm hang out, pullups in

Flexed-arm hang out, pullups in

Lance Cpl. Katelyn M. Hunter conducts pullups during an initial assessment at Camp Foster on Dec. 12. Hunter is a combat photographer with combat camera, G-3/5, operations and training, Marine Corps Base Camp B... More

Commandant swears in newest OCS graduates

Commandant swears in newest OCS graduates

Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the officers-to-be of the Officer Candidates School’s Charlie Co. before swearing them in at the National Museum of the Marine Corps Friday morning.

Royal Marines Maj. Gen. Ed Davis, left, the commandant

Royal Marines Maj. Gen. Ed Davis, left, the commandant

Royal Marines Maj. Gen. Ed Davis, left, the commandant general Royal Marines; U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, second from left, the commandant of the Marine Corps; and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, second... More

A Marine measures the placement of his ribbons on his

A Marine measures the placement of his ribbons on his

A Marine measures the placement of his ribbons on his service “C” uniform Jan. 7 at Camp Foster. Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th commandant of the United States Marine Corps, has directed that service uniforms wil... More

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion stand in formation during an award ceremony here, Jan. 22, 2013. The Marines wore the service uniform to the ceremony as directed by the commanding genera... More

Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, left, and Maj. Gen. Charles

Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, left, and Maj. Gen. Charles

Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, left, and Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson stand before guests and members of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler during a change of command ce... More

Gen. James F. Amos (right), the 35th Commandant of

Gen. James F. Amos (right), the 35th Commandant of

Gen. James F. Amos (right), the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Lance Cpl. Uriel Reyes Jr. (left), a Santa Ana, Calif., native and school clerk for Headquarters and Support Company, 8th Enginee... More

Kurt Tong, left, retired Marine Lt. Gen Lawrence F.

Kurt Tong, left, retired Marine Lt. Gen Lawrence F.

Kurt Tong, left, retired Marine Lt. Gen Lawrence F. Snowden, middle, and Gen. James F. Amos walk toward the Reunion of Honor memorial March 19 during the annual Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, formerly kno... More

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, and 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett talk to the staff of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa on a stop to Stuttg... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force, at the Butler Officers Club on Camp Foster, Okinaw... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett (middle),

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett (middle),

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett (middle), sergeant major of the Marine Corps, introduces long time family friend Cpl. Erin Castle (left), to Gen. James F. Amos (right), commandant of the Marine C... More

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps,

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps,

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to instructors at the Jungle Warfare Training Center about the work they are doing to train Marines. Amos toured the center and discussed its train... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment at Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam in Sangin, Helmand pro... More

A Marine measures the placement of his ribbons on his

A Marine measures the placement of his ribbons on his

A Marine measures the placement of his ribbons on his service “C” uniform Jan. 7 at Camp Foster. Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th commandant of the United States Marine Corps, has directed that service uniforms wil... More

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion stand in formation during an award ceremony here, Jan. 22, 2013. The service uniform is now required wear at all 1st Marine Division ceremonies as directe... More

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson receives the organizational

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson receives the organizational

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson receives the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri June 14 outside building one on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. The transfer transfer of organizat... More

Gen. James F. Amos, left, retired Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence

Gen. James F. Amos, left, retired Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence

Gen. James F. Amos, left, retired Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden, middle, and Kurt Tong lay a wreath at the Reunion of Honor memorial March 19 during the annual Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, formerl... More

Sergeant Major Micheal P. Barrett, the 17th Sergeant

Sergeant Major Micheal P. Barrett, the 17th Sergeant

Sergeant Major Micheal P. Barrett, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, answers a question from a Marine of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, during a stop to Stuttgart, Germany, with the 35th... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps and his wife Bonnie Amos, 1st lady of the Marine Corps, listen to Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, commanding general of Marine Corps Installation... More

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps,

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps,

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to instructors at the Jungle Warfare Training Center about the work they are doing to train Marines. Amos toured the center and discussed its train... More

Bonnie Amos, front, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned

Bonnie Amos, front, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned

Bonnie Amos, front, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment at Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam in Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. Amos and her husband,... More

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson addresses his new commands

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson addresses his new commands

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson addresses his new commands June 14 outside building one on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. Hudson accepted command of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine C... More

Gen. James F. Amos (right), the 35th Commandant of

Gen. James F. Amos (right), the 35th Commandant of

Gen. James F. Amos (right), the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, gives the oath of enlistment to Lance Cpl. Uriel Reyes Jr. (left), a Santa Ana, Calif., native and school clerk for Headquarters and Support ... More

Japanese distinguished visitors lay a wreath March

Japanese distinguished visitors lay a wreath March

Japanese distinguished visitors lay a wreath March 19 during the annual Reunion of Honor ceremony. This year’s ceremony commemorated the 69th anniversary of the battle on Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima, Jap... More

After his speech to all Marines within the Stuttgart

After his speech to all Marines within the Stuttgart

After his speech to all Marines within the Stuttgart Area, General James F. Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, answer q... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines and Sailors of the III Marine Expeditionary Force at the Butler Officers Club on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 10... More

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps,

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps,

Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, tour the Jungle Warfare Training Center and discuss the training opportunities i... More

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett,

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett,

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps; Bonnie Amos; an unidentified British marine; Royal Marines Maj. Gen. Ed Davis, the commandant general Royal Mar... More

Marine Corps Installations Pacific color guard present

Marine Corps Installations Pacific color guard present

Marine Corps Installations Pacific color guard present the colors for the MCIPAC and Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler change of command ceremony June 14 outside building 1 on Camp Foster. Maj. Gen. Pete... More

Retired Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden gives a

Retired Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden gives a

Retired Marine Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden gives a speech March 19 during the annual Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima. “My hope is that both sides will continue to support and jo... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines and Sailors of 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) at the theate... More

George Taylor, 86-year-old Chicago native and original

George Taylor, 86-year-old Chicago native and original

George Taylor, 86-year-old Chicago native and original "Montford Pointer," talks with Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, during the Montford Point Marine Association's 46th Annual National Conv... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos (left), commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos (left), commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos (left), commandant of the Marine Corps, and Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan (right), commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (FWD), eat chow with Marines from 1st Light... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant of the Marine Corps, exchanges greetings with Marine flight crew members during a visit with Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regime... More

Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr addresses guests and

Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr addresses guests and

Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr addresses guests and members of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, and Okinawa community members June 14 outside building one on Camp Fos... More

Kurt Tong, left, retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden,

Kurt Tong, left, retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden,

Kurt Tong, left, retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden, middle, and Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, pay respects at the Reunion of Honor memorial March 19 during the annual Reunion of Honor c... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tanner Daugin, center, a team

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tanner Daugin, center, a team

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tanner Daugin, center, a team leader, with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, receives a copy of the declaration of independence, his promoti... More

Retired Marine Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant

Retired Marine Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant

Retired Marine Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, stands at attention as colors are presented in his honor at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 8, 2018. Amos was the retirin... More

William Foreman (right), a Baltimore native and original

William Foreman (right), a Baltimore native and original

William Foreman (right), a Baltimore native and original "Montford Pointer," shares a moment with Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, during the Montford Point Marine Association's 46th Annual N... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant of the Marine Corps, exchanges greetings with Marine flight crew members during a visit with Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regime... More

Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, right, speaks with Maj.

Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, right, speaks with Maj.

Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, right, speaks with Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson about the pleasure of serving alongside Marine Corps Installations Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and, sailors, Jap... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines and Sailors of 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) at the theater on Camp Schwab, Okin... More

Retired Marine Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant

Retired Marine Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant

Retired Marine Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, shakes the hand of Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, outgoing commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, at Marine Corps Support... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment at Forward Operating Base Kajaki, Helmand province, Af... More

Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr, left, Maj. Gen. Charles

Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr, left, Maj. Gen. Charles

Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr, left, Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, center, and Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, right, stand before guests and members of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine Corps Base Camp ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front, the commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment at Forward Operating Base Kajaki, Helmand province, Afghanis... More

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson receives the organizational

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson receives the organizational

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson receives the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri June 14 outside Building 1 on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. The transfer of the organizational c... More

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., incoming commandant of

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., incoming commandant of

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., incoming commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, receives the Marine Corps battle color from outgoing Commandant Gen. James F. Amos during a passage of command ceremony at Marine Barrac... More

Bonnie Amos, center, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned

Bonnie Amos, center, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned

Bonnie Amos, center, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment as her husband, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Miche... More

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson addresses his new commands

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson addresses his new commands

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson addresses his new commands June 14 outside building one on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. Hudson accepted command of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine C... More

Bonnie Amos, front, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned

Bonnie Amos, front, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned

Bonnie Amos, front, speaks to U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment at Forward Operating Base Kajaki, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. Amos and her husband, U.S. Marine Co... More

Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, right, speaks with Maj.

Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, right, speaks with Maj.

Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, right, speaks with Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson about the pleasure of serving alongside Marine Corps Installations Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines, sailors, Japan S... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, signs a re-enlistment certificate for Cpl. Auburn L. Bryan, not shown, during a visit with Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Ma... More

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson receives the organizational

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson receives the organizational

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson receives the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri June 14 outside Building 1 on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. The transfer of the organizational c... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, stands next to Cpl. Auburn L. Bryan, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, before Bryan's re-enlistment ceremony at... More

Marine Corps Installations Pacific color guard present

Marine Corps Installations Pacific color guard present

Marine Corps Installations Pacific color guard present the colors for the MCIPAC and Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler change of command ceremony June 14 outside Building 1 on Camp Foster. Maj. Gen. Pete... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front center,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front center,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front center, the commandant of the Marine Corps, stands next to Cpl. Auburn L. Bryan, right, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, before Bryan's re-enlistme... More

From front left, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Auburn L. Bryan

From front left, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Auburn L. Bryan

From front left, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Auburn L. Bryan stands by as Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, prepare for... More

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, right foreground, talks with Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos during a Defense Chiefs Strategic Dialog with the U.S.... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front right,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front right,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, stands at attention facing Cpl. Auburn L. Bryan, with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, as Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barre... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front right,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front right,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, participates in a re-enlistment ceremony for Cpl. Auburn L. Bryan, front left, during a visit with Marines assigned to the ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, arrives for a visit at Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam in Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. (U.S. Marine Co... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, exchanges greetings with a Marine during a visit at Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam in Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan, ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, visits with Marines at Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps phot... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with a Marine while visiting Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013.... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant of the Marine Corps, visits Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant of the Marine Corps, and staff members fly aboard an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013, while en route t... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front right,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front right,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, front right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, arrives for a visit at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps pho... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, second from left,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, second from left,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, second from left, the commandant of the Marine Corps, arrives for a visit at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corp... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, left, the commandant of the Marine Corps, is served food while visiting Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps pho... More

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett,

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett,

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, and Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, dine with Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronim... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, visit a mess hall at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, H... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center right,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center right,

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center right, the commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, center left, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, dine with Marines at Forward Operat... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, the commandant of the Marine Corps, visits with Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by... More

U.S. Marine Corps Commandant James F. Amos and First

U.S. Marine Corps Commandant James F. Amos and First

U.S. Marine Corps Commandant James F. Amos and First Lady of the Marine Corps Bonnie Amos great wounded warriors as they cross the finish line of the 38th Annual Marine Corps Marathon, Washington, D.C., Oct. 27... More

A Talk from the Top (11838261306)

A Talk from the Top (11838261306)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos addresses Marines and sailors deployed to Camp Dwyer in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans/Released)