Candi Hyter, a volunteer with the Children Giving Gifts
Candi Hyter, a volunteer with the Children Giving Gifts non-profit organization, carries Jasmine Isette and helps her pick out a gift for her father, December 1, 2012. During the event at the 5th Marine Regimen... More
Sergeant Major Karl Simburger, the 1st Combat engineer
Sergeant Major Karl Simburger, the 1st Combat engineer sergeant major, calls off the names of the three fallen Marines during a memorial ceremony here at Camp SanMateo, Dec. 6, 2012. This tradition has been mai... More
Sergeant Major Karl Simburger, the 1st Combat engineer
Sergeant Major Karl Simburger, the 1st Combat engineer sergeant major, calls off the names of the three fallen Marines during a memorial ceremony here at Camp SanMateo, Dec. 6, 2012. This tradition has been mai... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew Aldrich, a light armored vehicle
Lance Cpl. Matthew Aldrich, a light armored vehicle crewman serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, is awarded a Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Lt. Col. Gilbert Juarez, and Sgt. Maj. Do... More
A photo of Sgt. William Stacey, a squad leader who
A photo of Sgt. William Stacey, a squad leader who served with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, adorns the parade field here at Camp San Mateo, Feb. 15, 2013. Stacey was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star ... More
Major Gen. Ronald L. Bailey (center), the 1st Marine
Major Gen. Ronald L. Bailey (center), the 1st Marine Division commanding general, lectures junior officers at the senior leader mentorship seminar here Feb. 21, 2013. The goal of the seminar was to introduce Na... More
Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st
Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, pins the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, here, ... More
Corporal Jason Lintz, a squad leader serving with Golf
Corporal Jason Lintz, a squad leader serving with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, performs warm up exercises with his wife Amanda Lintz during the battalion's Jane Wayne Day here, March 16, 20... More
Marines serving with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion bow
Marines serving with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion bow their heads in honor of Staff Sgt. Caleb Medley during a memorial ceremony here, March 25, 2013. Medley, a reconnaissance man who served as a field radio op... More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Kien, a rifleman serving with 2nd
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Kien, a rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, shows Samuel Tsosie, a retired Marine who served as a Navajo Code Talker during World War II, an M16 service rifle here at C... More
A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with
A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion unloaded out of a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane during a strategic mobility exercise here, April 24, 2013. The exe... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, prepare to start their assault on an enemy position during a training exercise here, May 15, 2013. The training was designed to give fire team leaders an... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, explain how to work the M777 Lightweight Howitzer to the children here, May 23, 2013. The community service event was provided to strengthen relations b... More
General John Kelly, the commanding general for U.S.
General John Kelly, the commanding general for U.S. Southern Command, unveils the 5th Marines Operation Enduring Freedom Memorial here, June 6, 2013. The memorial has the names of fallen Marines and sailors who... More
Corporal Tom Conchie, a New Zealand Army soldier serving
Corporal Tom Conchie, a New Zealand Army soldier serving with 2nd, 1st Battalion, loads his magazine during a live fire shoot house at range 216 during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 here, June 13. The New Zealanders... More
New Zealand Army soldiers study a terrain model at
New Zealand Army soldiers study a terrain model at the Infantry Immersion Trainer here during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013, June 13. The IIT gave the New Zealander’s a taste of what they might encounter in future c... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, march onto the Camp San Mateo parade deck, during a change of command ceremony here, June 28, 2013. Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, the incoming commanding offi... More
Maddy Halton, a volunteer with the non-profit organization
Maddy Halton, a volunteer with the non-profit organization Children Giving Gifts, escorts Ashley and John Willis, during a gift-giving event at the 5th Marine Regiment Instructional Facility, December 1, 2012. ... More
Major General Ronald Bailey, the commanding general
Major General Ronald Bailey, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, pays his respects to the fallen Marines of 1st Combat Engineer Battalion here at Camp San Mateo, Dec. 6, 2012. The memorial ceremony i... More
Major General Ronald Bailey, the commanding general
Major General Ronald Bailey, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, pays his respects to the fallen Marines of 1st Combat Engineer Battalion here at Camp San Mateo, Dec. 6, 2012. The memorial ceremony i... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew Aldrich, a light armored vehicle
Lance Cpl. Matthew Aldrich, a light armored vehicle crewman serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, stands proud with his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on his chest here, Jan. 18, 201... More
Major Gen. Ronald L. Bailey (left), the commanding
Major Gen. Ronald L. Bailey (left), the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, and Col. Roger Turner, the commanding officer of 5th Marine Regiment, salute for the national anthem during a Bronze Star Medal... More
Lieutenant Gen. John A. Toolan (right), the 1st Marine
Lieutenant Gen. John A. Toolan (right), the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and Major Gen. Ronald L. Bailey (left) the 1st Marine Division commanding general, speak to junior officers at the ... More
Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general with 1st
Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general with 1st Marine Division, pins the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, here... More
Amanda Lintz executes a choke hold on her husband,
Amanda Lintz executes a choke hold on her husband, Cpl. Jason Lintz, a squad leader serving with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, during the battalion's Jane Wayne Day here, March 16, 2013. The... More
Staff Sgt. Mark Rawson, a team leader serving with
Staff Sgt. Mark Rawson, a team leader serving with Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, speaks during a memorial ceremony here, March 25, 2013. Staff Sgt. Caleb Medley, a reconnaissance m... More
Samuel Tsosie, a retired Marine who served as a Navajo
Samuel Tsosie, a retired Marine who served as a Navajo Code Talker during World War II, speaks to Marines serving with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, here at Camp San Mateo, March 27, 2013. Tsosie served w... More
A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with
A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion unloaded out of a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane during a strategic mobility exercise here, April 24, 2013. The air... More
Lance Cpl. Andrew Smrecek, a rifleman serving with
Lance Cpl. Andrew Smrecek, a rifleman serving with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, loads and makes ready, before assault training exercise here, May 15, 2013. The training was designed to giv... More
Sergeant Steven Soper, an artilleryman serving with
Sergeant Steven Soper, an artilleryman serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, rakes away debris from a garden here, May 23, 2013. Marines from the battalion participated in helping the citizens of Sa... More
General John Kelly, the commanding general for United
General John Kelly, the commanding general for United States Southern Command, delivers a speech to Marines and sailors serving with 5th Marine Regiment here June 6, 2013. General Kelly spoke of the heroism dis... More
New Zealand Army soldiers line up during a live-fire
New Zealand Army soldiers line up during a live-fire shoot house at range 216 during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 here, June 13. The New Zealanders practiced clearing rooms to prepare them for close quarter combat ... More
New Zealand Army soldiers communicate with role-players
New Zealand Army soldiers communicate with role-players portraying civilians of foreign countries at the Infantry Immersion Trainer here during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013, June 13. The role-players imitated situa... More
Sergeant Maj. Rudy Gonzales, the sergeant major of
Sergeant Maj. Rudy Gonzales, the sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, carries the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Terry Johnson, the outgoing commanding officer of 1st Bn., 5th Marines, during a c... More
Nathan Herrera picks out a present to wrap for his
Nathan Herrera picks out a present to wrap for his father, Sgt. Felix Herrera, during an event hosted by the Children Giving Gifts non-profit organization at the 5th Marine Regiment Instructional Facility, Dece... More
A picture of Lance Cpl. Alec R. Terwiske, a native
A picture of Lance Cpl. Alec R. Terwiske, a native of Dubois, Ind., is on display at the memorial ceremony here at Camp San Mateo, Dec. 6, 2012. Terwiske was committed to his fellow Marines and his family, said... More
A picture of Lance Cpl. Alec R. Terwiske, a native
A picture of Lance Cpl. Alec R. Terwiske, a native of Dubois, Ind., is on display at the memorial ceremony here at Camp San Mateo, Dec. 6, 2012. Terwiske was committed to his fellow Marines and his family, said... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew Aldrich, a light armored vehicle
Lance Cpl. Matthew Aldrich, a light armored vehicle crewman serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, marches back to formation after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal here, J... More
Robin Stacey holds her son’s award citation for the
Robin Stacey holds her son’s award citation for the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for valor that he received posthumously during a ceremony at the 5th Marine Regiment parade field here Feb... More
Vice Adm. Gerald R. Beaman, U.S. 3rd Fleet commander,
Vice Adm. Gerald R. Beaman, U.S. 3rd Fleet commander, discusses leadership principles with junior officers at the senior leader mentorship seminar here, Feb. 21, 2013. The officers attending this event sought t... More
Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with
Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, salutes Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, during his award ceremony here, March ... More
Corporal Jason Lintz, a squad leader serving with Golf
Corporal Jason Lintz, a squad leader serving with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, holds a punching bag for his wife Amanda Lintz during the battalion's Jane Wayne Day here, March 16, 2013 The ... More
Marines serving with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion gather
Marines serving with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion gather to honor Staff Sgt. Caleb Medley during a memorial ceremony here, March 25, 2013. Medley, a reconnaissance man who served as a field radio operator with ... More
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Bairstow, the commanding
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Bairstow, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, shows the battalion crest to Samuel Tsosie, a retired Marine who served as a Navajo Code Talker during World Wa... More
A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with
A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion unloaded out of a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane during a strategic mobility exercise here, April 24, 2013. The tra... More
Lance Cpl. Brian Nelson, a rifleman serving with Bravo
Lance Cpl. Brian Nelson, a rifleman serving with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, suppresses the enemy's position during a assault training exercise here, May 15, 2013. The exercise helped to ... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, show the children how to perform the combat fitness test here, May 23, 2013. There were more than 100 children participating in the event, giving them a... More
Family members of fallen Marines look for their loved
Family members of fallen Marines look for their loved one’s names during the 5th Marine Regiment Operation Enduring Freedom memorial dedication ceremony here, June 6, 2013. The memorial honors Marines and sailo... More
New Zealand Army soldiers prepare to clear a room during
New Zealand Army soldiers prepare to clear a room during a live-fire shoot house at range 216 during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 here, June 13. The range was designed to give the soldiers a chance to practice clos... More
A New Zealand Army soldier provides security at the
A New Zealand Army soldier provides security at the Infantry Immersion Trainer here during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013, June 13. The IIT gave the New Zealander’s a taste of what they might encounter in future comb... More
Lt. Col. Terry Johnson, (Left) the outgoing commanding
Lt. Col. Terry Johnson, (Left) the outgoing commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, passes the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, (center) the incoming commanding officer of the batt... More
Stephanie (right) and Maria Speer (left) pick out a
Stephanie (right) and Maria Speer (left) pick out a present to wrap for their mother during an event hosted by the Children Giving Gifts non-profit organization at the 5th Marine Regiment Instructional Facility... More
Three Marines serving with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion
Three Marines serving with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion pay their respects to the fallen during a memorial ceremony here at Camp San Mateo, Dec. 6 2012. "Taps" played, a 21-gun-salute sounded, and heads were b... More
Three Marines serving with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion
Three Marines serving with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion pay their respects to the fallen during a memorial ceremony here at Camp San Mateo, Dec. 6 2012. "Taps" played, a 21-gun-salute sounded, and heads were b... More
Bob Stacey holds his son’s Bronze Star Medal with Combat
Bob Stacey holds his son’s Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for valor that he received posthumously during a ceremony at the 5th Marine Regiment parade field here Feb. 15, 2013. Sergeant Will... More
Corporal Jason Lintz, a squad leader serving with Golf
Corporal Jason Lintz, a squad leader serving with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, instructs his wife Amanda Lintz as she fires the M4 carbine during the battalion's Jane Wayne Day here, March ... More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Kien, a rifleman serving with 2nd
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Kien, a rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, shakes hand with Samuel Tsosie, a retired Marine who served as a Navajo Code Talker during World War II, here at Camp San Ma... More
A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with
A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion unloaded out of a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane during a strategic mobility exercise here, April 24, 2013. The C-1... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, charge an enemy position during an assault training excercise here, May 15, 2013. The training was designed to give fire team leaders and squad leaders p... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, demonstrate how to perform push-ups to children here, May 23, 2013. The children participated in several events set up by Marines including a combat fit... More
Family members of fallen Marines look for their loved
Family members of fallen Marines look for their loved one’s names during the 5th Marine Regiment Operation Enduring Freedom memorial dedication ceremony here, June 6, 2013. The memorial honors Marines and sailo... More
New Zealand Army soldiers clear a room during a live-fire
New Zealand Army soldiers clear a room during a live-fire shoot house at range 216 during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 here, June 13. The range was designed to give the soldiers a chance to practice close quarter ... More
A New Zealand Army soldier treats a simulated casualty
A New Zealand Army soldier treats a simulated casualty at the Infantry Immersion Trainer here during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013, June 13. The IIT gave the New Zealander’s a taste of what they might encounter in f... More
Lt. Col. Terry Johnson, the outgoing commanding officer
Lt. Col. Terry Johnson, the outgoing commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, salutes the U.S. flag during a change of command ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck, here June 28, 2013. Jo... More
The Fabian family poses outside at the 5th Marine Regiment
The Fabian family poses outside at the 5th Marine Regiment Instructional Facility while waiting for the doors to open for an event hosted by the Children Giving Gifts non-profit organization here, December 1, 2... More
Three Marines serving with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion,
Three Marines serving with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, march to place rifles next to the photographs of their fallen brothers here at Camp San Mateo, Dec 6, 2012. The service was held for Cpl. Alex Martinez ... More
Anna Stacey, sister of Sgt. William Stacey, holds her
Anna Stacey, sister of Sgt. William Stacey, holds her mother Robin Stacey in an embrace during a ceremony at the 5th Marine Regiment parade field here Feb. 15, 2013. Sergeant Stacey, a squad leader who served w... More
Marines and their family members stop to eat Meals,
Marines and their family members stop to eat Meals, Ready-to-Eat during the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment Jane Wayne Day here, March 16, 2013. Jane Wayne Day gives spouses and family members of Marines and... More
Lance Cpl. Paul Souza, a fire team leader serving with
Lance Cpl. Paul Souza, a fire team leader serving with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, treats a simulated casualty during an assault training here, May 15, 2013. The exercise gave the Marines... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, show the children of San Juan Capistrano moves from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program here, May 23, 2013. The children participated in several event... More
Marines serving with 5th Marine Regiment, bow their
Marines serving with 5th Marine Regiment, bow their heads in honor of their fallen brothers during the 5th Marines Operation Enduring Freedom memorial dedication ceremony here, June 6, 2013. The memorial has th... More
Corporal Conrad Wall, a New Zealand Army soldier serving
Corporal Conrad Wall, a New Zealand Army soldier serving with 2nd, 1st Battalion, holds his Steyr AUG assault rifle during a live-fire shoot house at range 216 during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 here, June 13. The... More
New Zealand Army soldiers carry away a simulated casualty
New Zealand Army soldiers carry away a simulated casualty at the Infantry Immersion Trainer here during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013, June 13. The IIT gave the New Zealander’s a taste of what they might encounter i... More
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, the incoming commanding officer
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, the incoming commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and Lt. Col. Terry Johnson, the outgoing commanding officer of 1st Bn., 5th Marines, salute their Marines during a... More
Three Marines serving with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion
Three Marines serving with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion place rifles at a battlefield memorial in honor of their fallen brothers, here at Camp San Mateo Dec, 6, 2012. The service was held for Cpl. Alex Martine... More
Robin Stacey greets friends of her son, Sgt William
Robin Stacey greets friends of her son, Sgt William Stacey, a squad leader who served with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, during an award ceremony at the 5th Marine Regiment parade field here Feb. 15, 2013... More
Private First Class Jordan Kemp, a rifleman serving
Private First Class Jordan Kemp, a rifleman serving with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides suppressive fire during an assault training exercise here, May 15, 2013. The training was des... More
Marines serving with 5th Marine Regiment salute while
Marines serving with 5th Marine Regiment salute while taps is played in honor of their fallen brothers during the 5th Marines Operation Enduring Freedom memorial dedication ceremony here, June 6, 2013. The memo... More
New Zealand Army soldiers prepare to clear a room during
New Zealand Army soldiers prepare to clear a room during a live-fire shoot house at range 216 during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 here, June 13. The range was designed to give the soldiers a chance to practice clos... More
A New Zealand Army soldier provides security at the
A New Zealand Army soldier provides security at the Infantry Immersion Trainer here during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013, June 13. The IIT gave the New Zealander’s a taste of what they might encounter in future comb... More
Sergeant Major Karl Simburger, the 1st Combat engineer
Sergeant Major Karl Simburger, the 1st Combat engineer sergeant major, calls off the names of the three fallen Marines during a memorial ceremony here at Camp SanMateo, Dec. 6, 2012. This tradition has been mai... More
Family members of fallen Marines and sailors look for
Family members of fallen Marines and sailors look for their loved one’s names during the 5th Marine Regiment Operation Enduring Freedom memorial dedication ceremony here, June 6, 2013. The memorial honors Marin... More
Lance Corporal Conrad Wall, a New Zealand Army soldier
Lance Corporal Conrad Wall, a New Zealand Army soldier serving with 2nd, 1st Battalion, gives an order to one of his soldiers at the Infantry Immersion Trainer here during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013, June 13. The... More
Lance Corporal Tom Conchie, Zealand Army soldier serving
Lance Corporal Tom Conchie, Zealand Army soldier serving with 2nd, 1st Battalion, provides security at the Infantry Immersion Trainer here during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013, June 13. The IIT gave the New Zealande... More