Gunnery Sgt. Aarron Calderon, the drill master for
Gunnery Sgt. Aarron Calderon, the drill master for Marine Barracks Washington, holds Chesty XV at Marine Barracks Washington, March 19, 2018. Chesty XV is expected to start training within the next week. (Marin... More
Recruit Chesty XV inspects his canteen on the parade
Recruit Chesty XV inspects his canteen on the parade field at Marine Barracks Washington, March 19, 2018. He is the latest addition to the Marine Corps lineage of mascots. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Tary... More
The F-35B Lighting II flies over MacDill Air Force
The F-35B Lighting II flies over MacDill Air Force Base Fla. Tuesday April 4, 2018. The purpose of the visit was to inform CENTCOM senior leaders of the capabilities of the aircraft and how it meets the demands... More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, officer In
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, officer In charge of 2nd Marine Division Band, conducts the band at the “Concert Hall de Soissons” in Soissons, France, May 25, 2018, as part of the Battle of Belleau W... More
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march off
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march off after the ceremony of The Battle of Belleau Wood Centennial at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, France, May 27, 2018. The Ceremony commemorated the sacrific... More
Chesty XIV meets Chesty XV for the first time at Marine
Chesty XIV meets Chesty XV for the first time at Marine Barracks Washington, March 19, 2018. Chesty the XV is beginning his training to become the new Marine Corps Mascot and will be taking over the position by... More
Cpl. Chesty XIV stands over Recruit Chesty XV on a
Cpl. Chesty XIV stands over Recruit Chesty XV on a PT stand at Marine Barracks Washington, March 19, 2018. Chesty XV is wearing his glow belt and observing his portholes with Chesty XIV. Chesty XV is awaiting t... More
The F-35B Lightning II flies over MacDill Air Force
The F-35B Lightning II flies over MacDill Air Force Base Fla. Tuesday April 4, 2018. The purpose of the visit was to inform CENTCOM senior leaders of the capabilities of the aircraft and how it meets the deman... More
Marines with 2nd Marine Division Band perform a concert
Marines with 2nd Marine Division Band perform a concert at the “Concert Hall de Soissons” in Soissons, France May 25, 2018. This is the third year the Marines have played this concert. (Marine Corps photo by LC... More
Marines with the firing detail of the 6th Marine Regiment
Marines with the firing detail of the 6th Marine Regiment stand ready during the Battle of Belleau Wood Centennial ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, France, May 27, 2018. The Ceremony commemorated ... More
Cpl. Chesty XIV stands over Chesty XV wearing a Campaign
Cpl. Chesty XIV stands over Chesty XV wearing a Campaign Cover at Marine Barracks Washington, March 19, 2018. Chesty the XIV has served for five years and awaits Chesty the XV to complete training to take his ... More
F-35B Lighting II visited MacDill Air Force base Fla.
F-35B Lighting II visited MacDill Air Force base Fla. Tuesday April 4, 2018. The purpose of the visit was to inform CENTCOM senior leaders of the capabilities of the aircraft and how it meets the demands of the... More
Staff Sgt. Allen L. Phillips, a trumpet player with
Staff Sgt. Allen L. Phillips, a trumpet player with the 2nd Marine Division Band, plays a solo with the Jazz Ensemble during the band's performance at the “Concert Hall de Soissons” in Soissons, France on May 2... More
Corporal Chesty XIV stands on PT platform above Recruit
Corporal Chesty XIV stands on PT platform above Recruit Chesty XV at Marine Barracks Washington, March 19, 2018. Recruit Chesty will shadow Cpl. Chesty XIV until Recruit Chesty XV takes over the position as Mar... More
The F-35B Lighting II sits in a hanger on MacDill Air
The F-35B Lighting II sits in a hanger on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. April 4, 2018. The purpose of the visit was to inform CENTCOM senior leaders of the capabilities of the aircraft and how it meets the deman... More
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band play trumpet
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band play trumpet at the “Concert Hall de Soissons” in Soissons, France on May 25, 2018. The band played the concert as part of the celebrations during the Battle of Belleau... More
Recruit Chesty XV climbs over a PT stand to reach his
Recruit Chesty XV climbs over a PT stand to reach his canteen at Marine Corps Barracks Washington March 19, 2018. Recruit Chesty was in need of hydration after taking his first steps of being a first phase recr... More
Lt. Col. Chad Vaughn, an F-35B Lightning II pilot stationed
Lt. Col. Chad Vaughn, an F-35B Lightning II pilot stationed at Marine Aircraft Group 11, out of Yuma, Ariz. briefs GEN. Joseph L. Votel, commander of United States Central Command. The purpose of the visit was... More
Master Sgt. Michael Diuguid, enlisted conductor, bows
Master Sgt. Michael Diuguid, enlisted conductor, bows to the crowd after the 2nd Marine Division Band plays at the “Concert Hall de Soissons” in Soissons, France May 25, 2018. This is the third year the Marines... More
Recruit Chesty XV chews on his portholes taking a break
Recruit Chesty XV chews on his portholes taking a break after running around with Corporal Chesty XIV at Marine Corps Barracks Washington March 19, 2018. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Taryn Escott/released)