What I’ve Learned: George Becker
Becker is a former Marine who maintains a role in the communications field as a civilian. Upon being stationed in Twentynine Palms in 1999 as a radio repair technician, Becker continues to call the Morongo Basin home.
Marines enjoy a meal at the field mess on Camp Foster
Marines enjoy a meal at the field mess on Camp Foster Nov. 9. The field mess was established for an inspection by the National Restaurant Association to determine the best field mess in the Marine Corps. The as... More
Marines land en masse on Ie Shima
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, land on Ie Shima Nov. 28 in preparation for Ryukyu Warrior. The Marines were transported to Ie Shima via KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft ta... More
Soldiers jump sky-high with Flying Tigers
U.S. Army paratroopers with 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group Airborne, are dropped out of a Marine CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter over Ie Shima, Japan, Nov. 29. The helicopter crew supported static-line pa... More
Petty Officer 1st Class, Vito R. Dipiazza (right),
Petty Officer 1st Class, Vito R. Dipiazza (right), a corpsman with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, assists Lance Cpl. Erik T. Muskavitch (left), a radar technician with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, who suff... More
IE SHIMA, Japan — Lance Cpl. Alejandro Junco (right)
IE SHIMA, Japan — Lance Cpl. Alejandro Junco (right) and Lance Cpl. Ethan R. E. Kingsbury (left) train using the “jaws of life” tool during Ryukyu Warrior 12 on Ie Shima Dec. 6. The “jaws of life” tool is used ... More
Marines drive a P-19 aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle
Marines drive a P-19 aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle to a simulated training exercise during Ryukyu Warrior 12 on Ie Shima Dec. 6. The truck contains its own pressure pumps and firefighting equipment, incl... More
Marines and members of the Japan Ground Self Defense
Marines and members of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force attended a presentation hosted by Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble on Marine Corps chain of command structure and leadership techniques at the Ocean Breeze ... More
American, Okinawan students play ball in name of friendship
Kadena Panthers boys basketball team member Preston Harris shoots over Kazuta Hiyane of Kohan High School during the championship game that concluded the 6th annual Okinawan American Shootout at the Camp Foste... More
Judith B. Cefkin, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S.
Judith B. Cefkin, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok arrives on Camp Suranaree for the opening ceremony Feb. 7 to kick off Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. The exercise is an annual Thai-U.S. co-s... More
Representatives from participating nations come together
Representatives from participating nations come together to formally begin Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 Feb. 7. Participating nations’ representatives from Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, U.S., Singapore, Malaysia and... More
Marines and sailors stand in formation during a morning
Marines and sailors stand in formation during a morning ritual at the Ratchasima Wittayalai-Two High School in which the service members visited, Feb. 9, to boost camaraderie and interact with Thai students, du... More
Royal Thai Army 2nd Lt. Prakasit Roopthaisong (left),
Royal Thai Army 2nd Lt. Prakasit Roopthaisong (left), C-7 watch officer, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Mark Debauge (center), civil military operations, and Australian Army Maj. Ray Hingst (right), C-7 civil military ope... More
A U.S. Marine utilizes his rifle combat optic with
A U.S. Marine utilizes his rifle combat optic with fellow U.S. Marines and Royal Thai Marine counterparts during a bilateral combined arms live fire exercise Feb. 15 during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. The trainin... More
U.S. and Royal Thai generals stand as the president
U.S. and Royal Thai generals stand as the president of the mess, Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses those in attendance here Feb. 16 during Exercise Co... More
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 drive a decorated
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7 drive a decorated Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement through the19th Annual Twentynine Palms Winter Light Parade and tree lighting ceremony in Twentynine Palms, Calif.... More
Convention brings heroes, villains together
The Norris family shows off their prize-winning group costume depicting characters from the movie “The Last Airbender” during the second annual Comic Convention at the Camp Foster Library Feb. 25. The event bro... More
Hina dolls, shown here, represent the hope that the
Hina dolls, shown here, represent the hope that the future will bring peace and a husband for one’s young daughter.
Sailor earns accolades for providing first aid, CPR
Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael S. Davis received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for saving a Japanese man’s life during an award ceremony on Camp Kinser March 7. Davis earned the award for helping... More
Lifeguard uses Red Cross life-saving skills to resuscitate victim
Chuck Miller, right, reads a citation to Robert J. Bamm III, middle, during an award ceremony at Camp Kinser March 13. Bamm was presented with the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award for the Professional Respon... More
Michelle Moore-Robinson shakes hands with Hironobu
Michelle Moore-Robinson shakes hands with Hironobu Sugawara during his visit to Camp Kinser Elementary School March 27. Sugawara and three other members of the Kusennuma City Assembly in mainland Japan visited ... More
Military policeman saves victim with automated external defibrillator
Cpl. Tristan I. Hobson checks the trunk of a patrol car for supplies on Camp Foster March 28. Hobson saved a local community member’s life on Camp Kinser Feb. 18 with the aid of an automated external defibrilla... More
Members of the military community enjoyed a hike to
Members of the military community enjoyed a hike to Hiji Falls hosted by Marine Corps Community Services March 31. Hiji Falls, the largest waterfall on Okinawa, is located in the northern region of the island a... More
Corpsmen conduct heat casualty training
Seaman Jaron B. Kilbury is covered in ice water during heat casualty training conducted at the Kinser Group Aid Station on Camp Kinser April 5. The method shown is primarily used in a field environment and cons... More
Children await the signal to begin during an Easter
Children await the signal to begin during an Easter egg hunt at the Camp Kinser Commissary April 6. The hunt followed the Proud to be a Military Child event that allowed children to experience some of the train... More
Service members and their families listen to opening
Service members and their families listen to opening remarks from Col. John E. Kasperski during the proud to be a military kid event here, April 6. The event incorporated different aspects of what Marines do on... More
Judo instructor honored for 15 years of teaching
Paul E. Newman, right, accepts an award for instructor of the year from the president of the Okinawan Judo Association at the Okinawan Budokan in Naha April 7. Newman was the first American recognized by the Ok... More
12th Marine Regiment departs for Korea
Marines use a tractor to load supplies onto a high-speed vessel headed for Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7 at Kin Red Beach training area, near Camp Hansen, July 9. The exercise demonstrates the mutual cont... More
Pfc. Christopher J. Frigon high-fives a child from
Pfc. Christopher J. Frigon high-fives a child from Itoman City’s Tai Chu En orphanage while at Camp Kinser July 16. Frigon is a data network specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Gr... More
Pfc. Christopher J. Frigon prepares to give a high-five
Pfc. Christopher J. Frigon prepares to give a high-five to a child from the Tai Chu En orphanage during a community relations event at Camp Kinser July 16. Every year, there are many community relations events ... More
Energy drinks mistaken for healthy, helpful
Excessive sugar, which is found in many energy drinks, spikes insulin levels for a brief amount of time giving the body energy. When the sugar is used up, insulin levels drop drastically, causing fatigue, which... More
Lance Cpl. Robert E. Potz cleans up the park during
Lance Cpl. Robert E. Potz cleans up the park during the 35th Annual Tedako Festival in Urasoe International Park July 21. More than 50 Marines and sailors assisted in keeping the grounds clean during the two-da... More
A young eisa dancer pauses during a performance at
A young eisa dancer pauses during a performance at the 35th Annual Tedako Festival at Urasoe International Park July 21. Eisa dancing is derived from a Buddhist prayer dance to send ancestors off to the afterli... More
Members of the Urasoe City Chamber of Commerce listen
Members of the Urasoe City Chamber of Commerce listen to an employee from the cook-chill facility on Camp Kinser Aug. 10. The chamber members were invited for a tour of Camp Kinser to gain a better understand o... More
Candy M. DeBusk applies her costume makeup prior to
Candy M. DeBusk applies her costume makeup prior to the Kachashi Contest at the 35th Annual Hagoromo Festival at Ginowan Kaihin Park Aug. 12. The team was one of five that received recognition in the competitio... More
Anthony Apongan separates accessory carrying cases
Anthony Apongan separates accessory carrying cases associated with the AN/PRC-148 radio set at Camp Kinser Sept. 7. Apongan is a member of a nine-man team responsible for receiving, assessing, tracking and inve... More
Anthony Apongan separates accessory carrying cases
Anthony Apongan separates accessory carrying cases associated with the AN/PRC-148 radio set at Camp Kinser Sept. 7. Apongan is a member of a nine-man team responsible for receiving, assessing, tracking and inve... More
Sgt. Harry J. Benoit grips the MK19 40 mm grenade launcher
Sgt. Harry J. Benoit grips the MK19 40 mm grenade launcher during training at range 9 at Camp Hansen Sept. 12. During the training, Marines learned about the capabilities and purpose of the weapon system, weapo... More
Marines fire a shoulder-launched multipurpose assault
Marines fire a shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon on Camp Schwab Sept. 19. Marines participated in a two-day weapons training event, which included firing the M249 squad automatic weapon, M240B mediu... More
Lance Cpl. Steven Jimenez guides a forklift during
Lance Cpl. Steven Jimenez guides a forklift during a mobility exercise at Camp Foster Oct. 19. The exercise is conducted annually by Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to increase proficiency and capabilities for... More
Return ballots, make voices heard
Absentee ballots allow service members, civilian employees and their families to vote while stationed overseas.
An MV-22B Osprey takes off after landing support specialists
An MV-22B Osprey takes off after landing support specialists attached a 7,000-pound concrete block during dual-point external training on Ie Shima Oct. 25. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 recently switched... More
A Marine snaps a football during the flag football
A Marine snaps a football during the flag football event at the 2nd annual super squadron competition at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 26. “Here, aboard MCAS Futenma, we are all about one team, one figh... More
Commissary on Wheels rolls through northern camps
Marines and sailors from Camps Hansen and Schwab visit the Commissary on Wheels April 27 at the Camp Hansen Post Exchange. “Everything we do is for the service members,” said Frank Santos, a produce manager for... More
Landing support specialists attach a 7,000-pound cement
Landing support specialists attach a 7,000-pound cement block to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during dual-point external training at Landing Zone Swan in the Central Training Area, May 10. The training co... More
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists practice evacuating a simulated casualty from a hazardous area May 24 during a reconnaissance fitness test at Camp Hansen. The CBRN Marines per... More
Senior leaders from multiple Asia-Pacific nations began
Senior leaders from multiple Asia-Pacific nations began planning and preparations for operation of the Multinational Coordination Centre in Muara, Brunei Darussalam, June 12 during the Association of Southeast ... More
Medical personnel from the Malaysian Army listen to
Medical personnel from the Malaysian Army listen to a brief prior to engaging in the Force Integration Training (FIT) Program for the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defence Ministers Meeting (A... More
Eighteen nations combined into teams to compete against
Eighteen nations combined into teams to compete against each other in a sports field meet at Berakas Army Garrison Camp, Brunei Darussalam, June 14 to promote camaraderie and good relations. The competition too... More
First Adm. Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd
First Adm. Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Tamit, along with other multinational military leaders, attend the opening ceremony to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Humanitarian Assistance/D... More
Malaysian Lt. Col. Dr. Ngoo Kay Seong, left, speaks
Malaysian Lt. Col. Dr. Ngoo Kay Seong, left, speaks with the U.S. Navy medical professionals at the Level 2 hospital in Muara, Brunei Darussalam, June 18. Surgeons, doctors and nurses from the armed forces of I... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Scott I. Hampton
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Scott I. Hampton sets up the solar power portion of the miniature deployable assistance water purification system at a disaster site in Biang, Brunei Darussalam, June 19 as par... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling, along with other
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling, along with other multinational military leaders, await the arrival of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, Hassanal Bolkiah, at the Multinational Coordination Cent... More
Junior Chamber International Japan visits Camp Foster
Members of the Junior Chamber International Japan listen to a brief from Robert D. Eldridge June 28 on Camp Foster. Eldridge presented the information to the junior members to help them better understand the ro... More
Okinawa families make splash with service members
Lance Cpl. Ricardo Gonzalez plays with children from the Asunaro Nursery School of Nago City Aug. 10 at Oura Wan Beach on Camp Schwab. “The biggest thing for us was just the opportunity to be able to come,” sai... More
Marines prepare for exercise KMEP 13-8 with bang
Marines fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 16 in preparation for the Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. The U.S. artillerymen began firing alongside ROK Marines... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. David R. Morgan, left, discusses
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. David R. Morgan, left, discusses fire missions with Republic of Korea Marines at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 17 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. The exercise underline... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines prepare to fire
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines prepare to fire artillery side by side at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 17, signaling the bilateral portion of Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. KMEP 13-8 is a regul... More
U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen follow Army medical
U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen follow Army medical personnel to a UH-60 L Helicopter during simulated medical evacuation training at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 18 as part of the Korean Marine Exchange... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. David R. Morgan, center, and
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. David R. Morgan, center, and interpreters with the Republic of Korea observe as ROK Marines set up artillery firing position at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 18 during Korean Marin... More
U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen follow Army medical
U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen follow Army medical personnel to a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during simulated medical evacuation training at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 18 as part of the Korean Marine... More
Cpl. Griffith D. Moore puts fuses on M777A2 155 mm
Cpl. Griffith D. Moore puts fuses on M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer rounds Aug. 21 at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. Throughout the exercise, Republic of Korea a... More
U.S. Marines patrol through a military operations in
U.S. Marines patrol through a military operations in urban terrain town at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, Aug. 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. The Marines trained in the MOUT... More
An "after" photo of the sign for an Okinawa shrine
An "after" photo of the sign for an Okinawa shrine aboard Camp Courtney. Maj. Jonathan M. George noticed the old sign during a morning run and decided to take on the project of restoring it with his son. George... More
Islandwide exercise tests disaster response
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Maj. Hideki Shoji lifts Petty Officer 3rd Class Jamie E. Walters while practicing medical evacuation carries at Camp Foster Oct. 23 during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2013. ... More
Gift packages for 20 pregnant military spouses are
Gift packages for 20 pregnant military spouses are displayed here Dec. 2, 2013 during a "Christmas Baby Shower" Luncheon. Heading the event were club members of the Assistance League of Palm Springs Desert Area... More
Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, meet with Vintage
Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, meet with Vintage Country Club members during the Vintage Country Club Annual Holiday Party in Indian Wells, Calif., Dec. 8. The annual event allowed club members to provide the... More
Lance Cpl. Kolby Blair, postal clerk, Headquarters
Lance Cpl. Kolby Blair, postal clerk, Headquarters Battalion, retrieves incoming mail at the Combat Center Post Office Dec. 11. During the holiday season, postal Marines work twice as hard to make sure service ... More
Golf tournament raises awareness, money for Toys for Tots
Daniel Mintz, mayor of Twentynine Palms, and Mario Villescas, human resources officer with the Combat Center, stand with Marines at the Combat Center’s Marine Corps Exchange Dec. 12 to donate more than $500 in ... More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 7th Marine
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 7th Marine Regiment, lift a mattress found in the desert into a dump truck during a community clean-up effort in Wonder Valley, Calif., Dec. 14, 2013. During a meeting, ... More
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding General, talks with Professional Golfers’ Association West club members during a Toys for Tots dinner at the PGA West clubhouse in La Quinta, Calif., Dec. 14,... More
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from Desert Hot Springs High School, march into building 1707 at the Combat Center to practice marksmanship training skills on the Indoor Simulated Ma... More
Cpl. Norberto Torres, automotive organizational mechanic,
Cpl. Norberto Torres, automotive organizational mechanic, Combat Logistics Company 13, plays with elementary school students during a visit to Joshua Tree Elementary School, Joshua Tree, Calif., Jan. 8. Five Ma... More
Cpl. Jredwin Yballa, ammunition technician, Headquarters
Cpl. Jredwin Yballa, ammunition technician, Headquarters Battalion, and Lance Cpl. Ravi Persad, administrative specialist, HQ Bn, enjoy a meal and conversation during the Hearts for Art Gala at La Quinta Resort... More
Lance Cpl. Caleb Carrier, M1A1 tank crewman, 1st Tank
Lance Cpl. Caleb Carrier, M1A1 tank crewman, 1st Tank Battalion, works with children during a writing lecture at Palm Vista Elementary School in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 15. Marines with 1st Tanks visited... More
Students with the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics
Students with the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School march to the 18th green at the Professional Golfers’ Association of America Tour West in La Quinta, Calif., Jan. 18, during the Humana Challenge M... More
The Combat Center color guard stands at attention during
The Combat Center color guard stands at attention during the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring Freeman Stokes for his dedication to service at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25, 2014. Stoke... More
eMarine implements new smartphone features
The website eMarine rolled out a new mobile access site on Jan. 22, 2014, that allows users to quickly check up on their units’ command information, most recent photographs, announcements, frequently asked ques... More
The Combat Center’s base color guard presented the
The Combat Center’s base color guard presented the colors during the final day of the 2014 King of the Hammers event in Johnson Valley, Calif., Feb. 7. Competitors in the event started the race side-by-side, wi... More
Three students from high schools within the Morongo
Three students from high schools within the Morongo Unified School District watch a K9 demonstration at the Combat Center training tank during the 11th Annual Job Shadowing Event, Feb. 19, 2014. The three stude... More
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding
Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding General, meets with various members of Military Officers Association of America during a luncheon at Desert Springs Resort clubhouse in Palm Desert, Calif., F... More
A Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 color guard
A Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 color guard from the Combat Center prepares to march during the 27th annual Black History Month Parade & Town Fair in downtown Palm Springs, Calif., Feb. 22, 2014. Th... More
Staff Sgt. Brian Pierce, administration chief, 4th
Staff Sgt. Brian Pierce, administration chief, 4th Tank Battalion, stands with other Marines with 4th Tanks during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for retired Montford Point Marine Joseph Beaver at the Tole... More
Combat Center Mthe arines visited the Friendly Hills
Combat Center Mthe arines visited the Friendly Hills Elementary School March 3, 2014, to interact with students during National Education Association’s Read Across America Day. Read Across America Day, is a nat... More
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from Desert Hot Springs High School practice their routine prior to the American Friends of our Armed Forces Salute the Troops dinner at Toscana Count... More
Niki Mcbain, emergency manager, Combat Center, speaks
Niki Mcbain, emergency manager, Combat Center, speaks to students, staff and alumni from various Southern California universities during a tour through the Combat Center, March 4, 2014. The tour participants, m... More
Active-duty women and wives of active-duty service
Active-duty women and wives of active-duty service members from the Combat Center attended the 7th Annual Heart To Heart Luncheon at the Desert Princess Golf Resort in Cathedral City, Calif., March 8, 2014. The... More
Players battle for the ball during opening night of
Players battle for the ball during opening night of the Combat Center’s 2014 Intramural Outdoor Soccer League at the newly renovated Felix Field, March 10, 2014. This season, the 12 teams will be split into two... More
Marines and sailors aboard the Combat Center enjoy
Marines and sailors aboard the Combat Center enjoy music and dance prior to the Leatherneck Comedy Tour show at the base theater, March 14, 2014. The show featured comedians Byron Bowers, Jim McCue and Ben Glei... More
Pvt. Jaleel Thacker, student, Marine Corps
Pvt. Jaleel Thacker, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, cleans a water barrel at the Brenda, Scott and Tootie Ranch in Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 16, 2014. The BST ranch rescues and nu... More
Cpl. Zachary Leeds, rifleman, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines,
Cpl. Zachary Leeds, rifleman, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, hits a ball out of the sand during the 3/4 Commander’s Cup at the Desert Winds Golf Course, March 21. Immediately following the tournament, 3/4 held the... More
Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine
Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, returned to the Combat Center after a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan, March 22. Family, friends and fellow Marines awaited the arrival of thei... More
Face of electronics at Combat Center Exchange
Katie Walker, known as the face of electronics at the Combat Center Exchange, is known for her free spirit personality and love of electronics.
Navy Capt. Anthony Opilka, periodontist, 23rd Dental
Navy Capt. Anthony Opilka, periodontist, 23rd Dental Company, performs a crown lengthening on Sgt. Aaron Gross, fire supportman, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, during a procedure at the 23rd Dental Clinic... More
Carboni is a Marine with G-6 communication and information
Carboni is a Marine with G-6 communication and information systems who shares a passion for being a Marine and for automobiles. he drives a sports car that is no longer made, and one day aspires to own a Lamborghini.
Gunnery Sgt. Craig Wilcox, Company A gunnery sergeant,
Gunnery Sgt. Craig Wilcox, Company A gunnery sergeant, Headquarters Battalion, reports to Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding General, during his meritorious promotion to gunnery sergeant at Lan... More
Paxton Velliquette, 4, rides a pony during the Headquarters
Paxton Velliquette, 4, rides a pony during the Headquarters Battalion Hippity Hoppity Family Day event at Desert Winds Golf Course, Friday. The family day was open to HQBN Marines and families, and offered vari... More
What I’ve Learned: Lance Cpl. Simon Kellogg 20, Detroit, Mich., admini...
Lance Cpl. Simon Kellogg is an administrative specialist with Headquarters Battalion who grew up in a low-income area in Detroit. Since joining the Marine Corps, Kellogg has taken advantage of every opportunity... More
Lou Green, volunteer, Retired Activities Office, shakes
Lou Green, volunteer, Retired Activities Office, shakes hands with Col. James B. Hanlon, Combat Center chief of staff, after receiving an award during the second Installation Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at ... More
Paul Gattuso, principal, Condor Elementary School,
Paul Gattuso, principal, Condor Elementary School, addresses students and their parents during a performance and achievement ceremony at the school, April 11, 2014. The awards, which happen three times a year, ... More