Cpl. Jeffery Smedley takes a moment to reflect on his
Cpl. Jeffery Smedley takes a moment to reflect on his time in the Marine Corps while stationed at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The 22-year-old Warrington, Pa., native is an intelligence analyst with Headquarter... More
School construction builds strong foundation for Exercise Cobra Gold
Marines and sailors with the Royal Thai Navy and Indonesian service members spread concrete over a foundation at the Ban Khlong Bangbor school in Rayong, Thailand, Jan. 20 as part of humanitarian and civic assi... More
Gunnery Sgt. Larry J. Arnold makes a note in his data
Gunnery Sgt. Larry J. Arnold makes a note in his data book during the Far East Division Matches. Arnold, the detachment chief for civil affairs, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is... More
Cmdr. Puthaparn, a nurse with the Royal Thai Navy and
Cmdr. Puthaparn, a nurse with the Royal Thai Navy and instructor with Tactical Casualty Combat Care team along with Petty Officer 3rd Class John A. Bitella, a hospital corpsman with 3rd Medical Battalion team, ... More
Marines from Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault
Marines from Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and a Royal Thai Marine patrol and search for improvised explosive devices as part of count... More
Marines conduct counter-IED training at Cobra Gold 2012
Marines with Amphibious Assault Company and a Royal Thai Marine patrol and search for improvised explosive devices as part of counter-IED training. The training event is one of multiple training evolutions duri... More
Staff Sgt. Peter A. Scott, a platoon sergeant with
Staff Sgt. Peter A. Scott, a platoon sergeant with Combat Engineer Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, gives a demolition handling and usage class during demo... More
Lt. Col. Kirk D. Mullins, battalion commander for Combat
Lt. Col. Kirk D. Mullins, battalion commander for Combat Assault Battalion (left) greets 3rd Marine Logistics Group, commanding general, Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw, upon his arrival to observe the training fa... More
Members of the courtesy patrol discuss the night’s
Members of the courtesy patrol discuss the night’s events at a stop during their tour of duty here Feb 13. The patrol lasts for four hours and covers a 15-kilometer radius based on the liberty policy. They make... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal N. Straub, a Mena,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal N. Straub, a Mena, Ark., native, explains the benefits using a simulated mannequin for training to local Royal Thai doctors during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. Straub, a hospital co... More
Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 comes to an end
U.S. Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney (left center), Air Chief Marshal Boonyarit Kerdsuk, Royal Thai Air Force’s deputy chief of the defense forces (right center), and representatives from other participating natio... More
Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh is congratulated by Brig.
Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Terry Williams after administering the oath of office at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York, May, 21. Poorbaugh became th... More
Capt. Timothy Irish gives a speech at the 2015 Sheepshead
Capt. Timothy Irish gives a speech at the 2015 Sheepshead Bay High School graduation at Kingsborough Community College, June 26, 2015. Irish remarked on how being driven and well-rounded will the new graduates ... More
Lance Cpl. Brice T. Bergman, a 20-year-old North Platte,
Lance Cpl. Brice T. Bergman, a 20-year-old North Platte, Neb., native, conducts a prefire inspection on a M2 .50 caliber machine gun. Bergman is a small-arms repair technician with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Bat... More
Marines from use telescopes to look for shooting groups
Marines from use telescopes to look for shooting groups during the annual Far East Division Matches, which is a marksmanship shooting competition, held here. Shooters compete for individual medals as unit troph... More
A Royal Thai Marine establishes security by setting
A Royal Thai Marine establishes security by setting up the cordoned off area that the simulated IED was found during training. Other U.S. Marines from Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd M... More
Royal Thai and U.S. Marines practice combat life saving
Royal Thai and U.S. Marines practice combat life saving techniques using simulated casualty victims as part of CLS drills here Feb. 10 during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. The exercise is a recurring multinational ... More
“Using the simulated mannequin helps build confidence
“Using the simulated mannequin helps build confidence and patient interaction skills,” said Mena, Ark., native Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal N. Straub. Straub is a hospital corpsman with Tactical Medical Simu... More
Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw, 3rd Marine Logistics
Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, commanding general, gets in a few “reps” at the Marine Corps Community Services-sponsored gym on camp. Crenshaw was touring the training facilities used... More
Master Sgt. Kent L. Corbett (right), the operations
Master Sgt. Kent L. Corbett (right), the operations chief for Combat Engineer Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force helps a Marine setup his demolition package d... More
Members of the courtesy patrol pause outside an
Members of the courtesy patrol pause outside an establishment during their nightly rounds here Feb 13. The patrol lasts for four hours and covers a 15-kilometer radius based on the liberty policy. They make ran... More
2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is pinned to his new rank
2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is pinned to his new rank of second lieutenant by his mother, Kim Grierson, during a commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May... More
Capt. Timothy Irish and Sheepshead Bay High School
Capt. Timothy Irish and Sheepshead Bay High School staff stand during a musical duet of the National Anthem before the commencement ceremony of the 2015 Sheepshead Bay High School graduating class at Kingsborou... More
“My data book is filled with little reminders of what
“My data book is filled with little reminders of what I need to do, like ‘Trust your sites,’” said Gunnery Sgt. Larry J. Arnold, the detachment chief for civil affairs, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine... More
Sgt. Matthew J. Medzis, a counter improvised explosive
Sgt. Matthew J. Medzis, a counter improvised explosive device instructor with Combat Assault Battalion for Exercise Cobra Gold 2012, gives a class on how to spot IEDS and how to properly use the metal detecting... More
Marines “pop smoke” to start burning the time cord.
Marines “pop smoke” to start burning the time cord. The Marines from Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force conducted multiple detonations and used various techniques duri... More
Seaman Joseph N. Baiamonte, a hospital corpsman with
Seaman Joseph N. Baiamonte, a hospital corpsman with 3rd Medical Battalion, Slidell, La., native, shows a fiber optic glide scope to 3rd Marine Logistics Group, commanding general, Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw.... More
“The simulated mannequin can mimic abnormal symptoms
“The simulated mannequin can mimic abnormal symptoms as well as normal symptoms,” said by Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal N. Straub, a hospital corpsman with Tactical Medical Simulation Center, III Marine Exped... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. James Miramonte briefs the
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. James Miramonte briefs the night’s courtesy patrol before heading out. The guidance for the courtesy patrols comes from general order-1 signed by Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw, commandin... More
2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh shares a moment with his
2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh shares a moment with his wife after his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40... More
“I’m Possible!” Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams
“I’m Possible!” Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams issued a rallying cry to the 2015 Sheepshead Bay High School graduating class at their commencement June 26, 2015, at Kingsborough Community College. Adams ... More
Sgt. Jonathan E. Shue and Gunnery Sgt. Larry J. Arnold
Sgt. Jonathan E. Shue and Gunnery Sgt. Larry J. Arnold talk during the Far East Division Matches. Both Marines shot their personal best in the individual competition section of the event and hope to earn a pers... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary K. Beveridge, of Layton,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary K. Beveridge, of Layton, Utah, works with a Royal Thai Marine engineer on how to best use the metal detecting equipment during the practical application part of Counter IED training... More
Mena, Ark., native, Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal
Mena, Ark., native, Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal N. Straub (center), operates an electronic simulated mannequin while local Royal Thai doctors examine it during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. Straub, a hospital c... More
Third Marine Logistics Group, commanding general, Brig.
Third Marine Logistics Group, commanding general, Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw speaks with the medical staff from 3rd Medical Battalion, who is working with Royal Thai, U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines during... More
Students and staff of the Okinawa Staff Noncommissioned
Students and staff of the Okinawa Staff Noncommissioned Officers’ Academy begin the three-mile run portion of the physical fitness test as part of the curriculum for their respective courses. Over the next seve... More
2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh and his family listen to
2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh and his family listen to a panel of guest speakers during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York May, 21. Poorbaugh became the fi... More
“I’m Possible!” Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams
“I’m Possible!” Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams issued a rallying cry to the 2015 Sheepshead Bay High School graduating class at their commencement June 26, 2015 at Kingsborough Community College. Adams g... More
Marines in the Pacific region compete in the annual
Marines in the Pacific region compete in the annual Far East Division Matches which is a marksmanship shooting competition held here. Shooters compete for individual medals as unit trophies during the event.
“Crimping!” shouted 1st Lt Joshua P. Rochelle, the
“Crimping!” shouted 1st Lt Joshua P. Rochelle, the 5th Platoon commander with Combat Engineer Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force as he prepares blasting caps ... More
Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw (left), 3rd Marine Logistics
Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw (left), 3rd Marine Logistics Group, commanding general, and Lt. Col. Kirk D. Mullins, battalion commander for Combat Assault Battalion, observed the snake handling portion of the j... More
2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is congratulated by Brig.
2nd Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, center, Juan Garcia, right, and Peter Awn during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New... More
Capt. Timothy Irish gives a speech at the 2015 Sheepshead
Capt. Timothy Irish gives a speech at the 2015 Sheepshead Bay High School graduation at Kingsborough Community College, June 26, 2015. Irish remarked on how being driven and well-rounded will make the new gradu... More
A Republic Of Korea Army battalion commander, Lt. Col.
A Republic Of Korea Army battalion commander, Lt. Col. Min Oh Choi (left), 3rd Marine Logistics Group sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Lawrence P. Fineran (using binoculars) and 3rd Marine Logistics Group, commanding... More
U.S. Marines from Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine
U.S. Marines from Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force wait for the controlled explosion in a trench. This demolition training helps train utility and heavy machine engi... More
Peter Awn arrives for the commissioning ceremony of
Peter Awn arrives for the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 yea... More
Capt. Timothy Irish congratulates students at the 2015
Capt. Timothy Irish congratulates students at the 2015 Sheepshead Bay High School graduation at Kingsborough Community College, June 26, 2015. Irish was the guest speaker for the commencement and remarked how b... More
Lt. Col. Min Oh Choi, a Republic of Korea Army battalion
Lt. Col. Min Oh Choi, a Republic of Korea Army battalion commander, greets 3rd Marine Logistics Group, commanding general, Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw who was observing the training facilities used by the Roy... More
Marines from Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division,
Marines from Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force securely tape a time-fuse for the multiple detonations happening during their training. This is one part of a multiple ... More
Brig. Gen. Terry Williams arrives for the commissioning
Brig. Gen. Terry Williams arrives for the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first ... More
Juan Garcia arrives for the commissioning ceremony
Juan Garcia arrives for the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marine in 40 y... More
Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh bows his head during the
Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh bows his head during the opening ceremonies of his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the firs... More
Peter Awn addresses attendees at the commissioning
Peter Awn addresses attendees at the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became the first Marin... More
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Juan Garcia speaks
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Juan Garcia speaks to the crowd at the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sergeant Patrick Poorbaugh at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Ted Graske (Ret.) presents the Mameluke
U.S. Navy Capt. Ted Graske (Ret.) presents the Mameluke or Officer’s Sword to Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York Ci... More
Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh stands at attention while
Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh stands at attention while his citation is read during his commissioning ceremony at the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorbaugh became t... More
Brig. Gen. Terry Williams gives his remarks to the
Brig. Gen. Terry Williams gives his remarks to the audience at the commissioning ceremony of Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh in the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York City, May, 21. Poorba... More
Brig. Gen. Terry Williams administers the oath of office
Brig. Gen. Terry Williams administers the oath of office to Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh during his commissioning ceremony in the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Columbia University, New York May, 21. Poorbaugh b... More
Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh stands poised to take
Staff Sgt. Patrick Poorbaugh stands poised to take charge as America’s newest Marine second lieutenant and Columbia University graduate during his commissioning ceremony in the Low Memorial Library Rotunda, Col... More