Sgt. Jacob Kunst, on the job trainee, (left) and Gunnery
Sgt. Jacob Kunst, on the job trainee, (left) and Gunnery Sgt. Kurtis Hunt, explosive ordnance disposal tech, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, helps Natalie Stegall, 7, into a protective suit March 25. Hunt and othe... More
Children deploy at Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Children divided into “Sierra Company” for Operation Oohrah Kids tour a CH-53 “Sea Stallion” helicopter at Marine Corps Base Hawaii March 25. Capt. Kelly Attwood, training officer/weapons and tactics instructor... More
Sgt. Dustin Ramirez, tech controller, 3rd Marine Regiment,
Sgt. Dustin Ramirez, tech controller, 3rd Marine Regiment, forms a Marine school circle with the children divided into "Lima Company." Ramirez was one of several volunteers for Operation Oohrah Kids, a mock dep... More
Sgt. Dustin Ramirez, tech controller, 3rd Marine Regiment,
Sgt. Dustin Ramirez, tech controller, 3rd Marine Regiment, forms a Marine school circle with the children divided into "Lima Company." Ramirez was one of several volunteers for Operation Oohrah Kids, a mock dep... More
Candace L. Batschelet, a waitress at Miller’s Landing,
Candace L. Batschelet, a waitress at Miller’s Landing, serves soup to Gunnery Sgt. Paul G. Thayer and his wife, Elizabeth, during a recognition dinner at Miller’s Landing, April 19, for more than 480 people lik... More
Students of the Advanced Lifestyles, Insights, Networking,
Students of the Advanced Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills for Spouses class play a military knowledge game in Building 244 on Jan. 24. The Advanced LINKS for Spouses class is offered on a ... More
Children in Alpha Company march to Hangar 101 for Operation
Children in Alpha Company march to Hangar 101 for Operation Ooh-Rah KIDS, a mock deployment teaching children of Marines and sailors about the military. Like their parents, the children had pre-deployment brief... More
Miguel Juarez, a trainer with Marine & Family Programs,
Miguel Juarez, a trainer with Marine & Family Programs, teaches the “I Know Just What You Mean!” workshop at the Marine Corps Family Team Building on Mainside, May 1. The workshop is offered quarterly; however,... More
Col. Robert Castellvi, the chief of staff for I Marine
Col. Robert Castellvi, the chief of staff for I Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses family readiness officers during the I MEF Professional FRO Development Workshop at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 4. Family re... More
Attendees at the Family Readiness Volunteer Training
Attendees at the Family Readiness Volunteer Training class read a scenario about a spouse having a problem and use the skills they have learned to find a solution at the Marine Corps Family Team Building on Cam... More
MCB Hawaii leaders’ spouses train in family readiness
During a hands-on activity, spouses choose a hat and explain why it matches their personality while at the Command Team CO/Senior Enlisted Marine Spouse Training in the conference room at Building 244, July 26.... More
Spouses practice the crescent pose during a yoga workshop
Spouses practice the crescent pose during a yoga workshop at the Empowered Spouses Event at Mololani Community Center, May 10, 2013. Approximately 90 military spouses gathered at Mololani Community Center for t... More
Tony Rodriguez talks with Marines, sailors and their
Tony Rodriguez talks with Marines, sailors and their families during an emergency preparedness workshop May 7 at the chapel on Camp Kinser. The workshop focused on raising awareness about the importance of emer... More
It’s all about you: service members and families learn essential stres...
Participants construct a chart depicting life priorities and means of supporting the people in their lives during the Marine Corps Family Team Building “It’s All About You” workshop Dec. 11 at Camp Foster. The ... More
Sgt. Jordan Myles unloads a live Christmas tree from
Sgt. Jordan Myles unloads a live Christmas tree from a trailer during the Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Trees for Troops is an annual event sponsored by M... More
(Left to right:) Alyssa Bradley, a Clearwater, Kan.
(Left to right:) Alyssa Bradley, a Clearwater, Kan. native; Rebecca Cragholm, a Roseville, Calif. native; Adriana Hahn, a Castro Valley, Calif. native; and Crystal Croone, a Smithfield, Va. native; attend a Lif... More
Chantal Labrie (right), a volunteer mentor and an Ottawa,
Chantal Labrie (right), a volunteer mentor and an Ottawa, Canada native, and Susan Gadd, a Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills trainer, prepare various giveaways and additional resources prior ... More
Children use a fire hose under the supervision of a
Children use a fire hose under the supervision of a Marine during the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills Mini-Marine Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 12. Marines from th... More
A child raises his hand during the Lifestyle, Insights,
A child raises his hand during the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills Mini-Marine Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 18. The event was divided into individual stations, eac... More
Children prepare to run a mock Combat Fitness Test
Children prepare to run a mock Combat Fitness Test during Mini Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 3. The event was sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina. MCCS-SC offers... More
A firefighter demonstrates fire safety to a local child
A firefighter demonstrates fire safety to a local child during Kids Fest in downtown Beaufort, April 7. April is Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The firefighter is with Beaufort Co... More
Aaron Peterson presents his scholarship award with
Aaron Peterson presents his scholarship award with his family during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort May 4. The Military Spouses Club awarded the scholarship based on achievement, character ... More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, listen in on a class describing the importance of communication in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2020. The class was hosted by the M... More
Adrea Facio (right), military spouse on Marine Corps
Adrea Facio (right), military spouse on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., demonstrates her nail products to, Cheryle Magorno, a multimedia specialist on MCLB Barstow, at Marine Corps Family Team Buil... More
Children divided into "Sierra Company" for Operation
Children divided into "Sierra Company" for Operation Oohrah Kids tour a CH-53 "Sea Stallion" helicopter at Marine Corps Base Hawaii March 25. Capt. Kelly Attwood, training officer/weapons and tactics instructor... More
Children divided into “Sierra Company” for Operation
Children divided into “Sierra Company” for Operation Oohrah Kids tour a CH-53 “Sea Stallion” helicopter at Marine Corps Base Hawaii March 25. Capt. Kelly Attwood, training officer/weapons and tactics instructor... More
Gunnery Sgt. Bryon Bebout, explosive ordnance disposal
Gunnery Sgt. Bryon Bebout, explosive ordnance disposal tech staff non-comissioned officer in charge, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, helps Natalie Stegall, 7, into a protective mask March 25. Bebout and other EOD ... More
Marines, sailors and civilians gather at Miller’s Landing
Marines, sailors and civilians gather at Miller’s Landing April 19 to recognize more than 480 volunteers who gave their time to improve the Cherry Point community in 2010.
Shelly Salinas and Sandra Sharpless think of the right
Shelly Salinas and Sandra Sharpless think of the right answer to write on their paddle during a game at the Advanced Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills for Spouses class on Jan. 24 in Buildi... More
Mahlik Booze, 7, carefully makes his way down from
Mahlik Booze, 7, carefully makes his way down from a fire truck with help from Lance Cpl. Javier Mirelez, firefighter, Marine Corps Air Station Hawaii. Booze was one of more than 145 children participating in O... More
Service members, military spouses and DoD civilians
Service members, military spouses and DoD civilians attended the “I Know Just What You Mean!” workshop at the Marine Corps Family Team Building on Mainside, May 1. The purpose of the new workshop, created by be... More
Wayne Bell, family readiness officer with I Marine
Wayne Bell, family readiness officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force, discusses with other readiness officers challenges he has faced and things he has done to overcome them, at the I MEF Professional FRO Dev... More
Family members of service members attend a Family Readiness
Family members of service members attend a Family Readiness Volunteer Training class at the Marine Corps Family Team Building on Camp Pendleton, May 24. The class explains the structure of the program, roles an... More
Christy Covell practices a leg lift in a yoga workshop
Christy Covell practices a leg lift in a yoga workshop during the Empowered Spouses Event at Mololani Community Center, May 10, 2013. Approximately 90 military spouses gathered at Mololani Community Center for ... More
Maralyn I. O’Brien, left, Capt. Bruce H. Byrd, center,
Maralyn I. O’Brien, left, Capt. Bruce H. Byrd, center, and Colt R. Teuscher work together to think of various natural emergencies they might experience on Okinawa as part of an emergency preparedness workshop M... More
Volunteers drag an 11-foot tree into the grass during
Volunteers drag an 11-foot tree into the grass during the annual Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Trees for Troops is an annual event sponsored by Marine Cor... More
Chantal Labrie, a volunteer mentor and an Ottawa, Canada
Chantal Labrie, a volunteer mentor and an Ottawa, Canada native, teaches a Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills class aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 18, 2015. “Right after I took my first... More
Rebecca Cragholm, a Roseville, Calif., native, participates
Rebecca Cragholm, a Roseville, Calif., native, participates in “The Maze” during a Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills class aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 18, 2015. During “The Maze,” p... More
A child wears protective gear under the supervision
A child wears protective gear under the supervision of a Marine during the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills Mini-Marine Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 12. Marines fr... More
A Marine runs with a child during the Lifestyle, Insights,
A Marine runs with a child during the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills Mini-Marine Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 18. More than 87 military children form the Tri-comm... More
Children take aim at the toy rifle range during Mini
Children take aim at the toy rifle range during Mini Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 3. The event was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina to show the children what t... More
A Marine gives a child a demonstration of a Humvee
A Marine gives a child a demonstration of a Humvee at Kids Fest in downtown Beaufort, April 7. Kids Fest was held to help raise awareness for Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The ev... More
Julianna Miller and Brittany Jamieson speak to scholarship
Julianna Miller and Brittany Jamieson speak to scholarship recipients and their family members aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort May 4. The presentation was hosted by the MCAS Beaufort Military Spouses C... More
Cpl. Dat Nguyen, a Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine
Cpl. Dat Nguyen, a Marine with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Sarah Heitink, a volunteer coordinator with the Marine Corps Family Team Building organization, present to the class th... More
Victor Matos, 10, shows off a protective flak jacket
Victor Matos, 10, shows off a protective flak jacket Marines and sailors use during deployment. Matos is one of 127 children participating in Operation Oohrah Kids at Marine Corps Base Hawaii March 25. The dayl... More
Mai Love, 7, applies camouflage makeup to her face
Mai Love, 7, applies camouflage makeup to her face with help from Lance Cpl. Carmen Hatton, signals intelligence, 3rd Radio Battlalion March 25. Love was one of 127 children part of Operation Ooh-Rah Kids, a mo... More
Victor Matos, 10, shows off a protective flak jacket
Victor Matos, 10, shows off a protective flak jacket Marines and sailors use during deployment. Matos is one of 127 children participating in Operation Oohrah Kids at Marine Corps Base Hawaii March 25. The dayl... More
Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, commanding officer of MCAS
Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point, presents Linda Eldredge, the chairwoman of the Red Cross volunteers of Cherry Point, a trophy in recognition of the Red Cross’ role aboard the ... More
Learning about the acronyms used in the Marine Corps,
Learning about the acronyms used in the Marine Corps, children participating in Operation Ooh-Rah KIDS attempt to match each phrase together. The event included a classes about handling military life and a tour... More
Linda Ragland (left), the family readiness officer
Linda Ragland (left), the family readiness officer for Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, converses with Tara Caulboy, a Marine spouse, during the “I Know Just What You Mean!” workshop ... More
Family readiness officers discuss ways in which they
Family readiness officers discuss ways in which they can improve their customer support and family relations during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Professional FRO Development Workshop at Camp Pendleton, Cali... More
The Family Readiness Program teaches family members
The Family Readiness Program teaches family members of service members how to offer services to assist commands in developing effective readiness programs while helping supporting unit families become prepared ... More
Marine and Family Programs division hands out cookies
Marine and Family Programs division hands out cookies and cupcakes after a flash mob performance in the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 13. Children Youth and Teen Program, fam... More
April Davis (left) plays the role of attacker as J.J.
April Davis (left) plays the role of attacker as J.J. Evans practices releasing her arm during a self-defense workshop at Mololani Community Center, May 10, 2013. Approximately 90 military spouses gathered at M... More
Tony Rodriguez talks to Marines, sailors and their
Tony Rodriguez talks to Marines, sailors and their families during an emergency preparedness workshop May 7 at the chapel on Camp Kinser. During the workshop, Rodriguez led exercises to help attendees think cre... More
Sgt. Jordan Myles moves Christmas trees into a pile
Sgt. Jordan Myles moves Christmas trees into a pile during the Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Trees for Troops is an annual event sponsored by Marine Corps... More
Ellen Brady (center), a Belton, S.C. native, and Monette
Ellen Brady (center), a Belton, S.C. native, and Monette Murdock, an Abilene, Kan. native, participate in an ice breaker activity during a Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills class aboard Marin... More
Chantal Labrie, a volunteer mentor and an Ottawa, Canada
Chantal Labrie, a volunteer mentor and an Ottawa, Canada native, teaches a Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills class in building 244 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 18, 2015. “Right after... More
A child carries an ammo can through a modified combat
A child carries an ammo can through a modified combat fitness test course during the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills Mini-Marine Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 12. ... More
A child learns marksmanship during the Lifestyle, Insights,
A child learns marksmanship during the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills Mini-Marine Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 18. The event was divided into individual stations,... More
Children run in a sack race during Mini Marines aboard
Children run in a sack race during Mini Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 3. The event was sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina to give kids a glimpse of the Marine C... More
Kids participate in a dance party at Kids Fest in downtown
Kids participate in a dance party at Kids Fest in downtown Beaufort, April 7. Kids Fest was held to help raise awareness for Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event was sponsored... More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, work together in groups to provide examples to the class on how to communicate effectively in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2020. Th... More
Members of “Charlie Company” smile wearing camouflage
Members of “Charlie Company” smile wearing camouflage makeup they applied with help from snipers during Operation Ooh-Rah Kids, a mock deployment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii March 25. They learned about Marine ... More
Marching around Marine Corps Base Hawaii, children
Marching around Marine Corps Base Hawaii, children with Operation Oohrah Kids sing cadence in formation March 25. The daylong program teaches children about Marine Corps vehicles like the CH-53 "Sea Stallion," ... More
Marching around Marine Corps Base Hawaii, children
Marching around Marine Corps Base Hawaii, children with Operation Oohrah Kids sing cadence in formation March 25. The daylong program teaches children about Marine Corps vehicles like the CH-53 "Sea Stallion," ... More
Marines who volunteer for the Single Marine Program
Marines who volunteer for the Single Marine Program gather for their volunteer appreciation pizza party at Cunningham’s April 20.
Several children tour a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
Several children tour a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during Operation Ooh-Rah KIDS, a mock deployment to help children learn about the Marine Corps. More than 140 children attended.
Pamela Smith (left), a Marine spouse, participates
Pamela Smith (left), a Marine spouse, participates in an interactive activity with Mary Henson, the Lifestyles, Insight, Networking, and Skills trainer at the Marine Corps Family Team Building, during the “I Kn... More
A family readiness officer writes down ideas and strategies
A family readiness officer writes down ideas and strategies to improve relations with families and develop better customer support skills at the I Marine Expeditionary Force Professional FRO Development Worksho... More
Elizabeth Carty explains the steps to be an effective
Elizabeth Carty explains the steps to be an effective family readiness volunteer at the Marine Corps Family Team Building on Camp Pendleton, May 24. Along with knowledge of the military life, volunteers in the ... More
Brett Akasaki (center), a student and Mark Kurano (second
Brett Akasaki (center), a student and Mark Kurano (second from right), head instructor of the Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kaneohe Team, demonstrate a defensive move during a self-defense workshop at Mololani Commun... More
Local Christmas tree farms donated 735 live Christmas
Local Christmas tree farms donated 735 live Christmas trees to service members and Department of Defense personnel during the annual Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 1... More
Crystal Croone (right), a Smithfield, Va. native; and
Crystal Croone (right), a Smithfield, Va. native; and Adriana Hahn, a Castro Valley, Calif. native; participate in an ice breaker activity during a Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills class abo... More
Children participate in a tug-of-war during the Lifestyle,
Children participate in a tug-of-war during the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills Mini-Marine Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 12. The event was divided into individual... More
A child learns marksmanship during the Lifestyle, Insights,
A child learns marksmanship during the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills Mini-Marine Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 18. L.I.N.K.S. is run by Marine Corps Family Team B... More
Children practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
Children practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques during Mini Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 3. Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina sponsored the event for the c... More
The Parris Island Marine Band performs at Kids Fest
The Parris Island Marine Band performs at Kids Fest in downtown Beaufort, April 7. Kids Fest was held to help raise awareness for Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event was spon... More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, listen to their instructor, Sarah Heitink, a volunteer coordinator with the Marine Corps Family Team Building Organization, on why it's impor... More
Sgt. Joyce Ramirez was the president of Cherry Point’s
Sgt. Joyce Ramirez was the president of Cherry Point’s Single Marine Program for the past two years, in addition to being an assistant warehouse chief for Marine Aircraft Group 14. She received a plaque for her... More
Children in Tango Company pump out several pushups
Children in Tango Company pump out several pushups during Operation Ooh-Rah KIDS, a mock deployment for children of Marines and sailors. Participating students were divided into companies learning about Marine ... More
Elizabeth Diaz, a family readiness officer with 1st
Elizabeth Diaz, a family readiness officer with 1st Marine Regiment, illustrates ideas for improving relations on how to support families during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Professional FRO Development Wor... More
Attendees at the Family Readiness Volunteer Training
Attendees at the Family Readiness Volunteer Training class take notes to help them be an effective family readiness volunteer at the Marine Corps Family Team Building on Camp Pendleton, May 24. The attendees le... More
Carrie Hopkins (left) practices a defensive move with
Carrie Hopkins (left) practices a defensive move with Christy Covell during a self-defense class at the Empowered Spouses Event at Mololani Community Center, May 10, 2013. Approximately 90 military spouses gath... More
Dozens of volunteers unload hundreds of live Christmas
Dozens of volunteers unload hundreds of live Christmas trees from a trailer during the Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Trees for Troops is an annual event s... More
A Marine shows a child the fundamentals of marksmanship
A Marine shows a child the fundamentals of marksmanship with a toy gun during the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills Mini-Marine Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 12. L.I... More
Children play tug of war during the Lifestyle, Insights,
Children play tug of war during the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills Mini-Marine Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 18. The event was divided into individual stations, ea... More
Participants of Mini Marines are sworn in aboard Marine
Participants of Mini Marines are sworn in aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 3. The event was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina to promote a family atmosphere. MCCS-SC offers... More
Children in Kilo Company practice drilling and marching
Children in Kilo Company practice drilling and marching near Hangar 101 during Operation Ooh-Rah KIDS, a mock deployment held at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The children later competed for top scores in a drill c... More
Chanel Kaneshiro (center), a student from the Relson
Chanel Kaneshiro (center), a student from the Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kaneohe Team, instructs Valerie Lacroix and Kim Maupin as they practice a defensive move during a self-defense class at the Empowered Spouse... More
Dozens of volunteers unload hundreds of live Christmas
Dozens of volunteers unload hundreds of live Christmas trees from a trailer during the Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Trees for Troops is an annual event s... More
Brett Akasaki (left), a student from the Relson Gracie
Brett Akasaki (left), a student from the Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kaneohe Team, instructs Carrie Hopkins and Christy Covell during a self-defense class at the Empowered Spouses Event at Mololani Community Center... More
April Davis (left) plays the role of attacker as J.J.
April Davis (left) plays the role of attacker as J.J. Evans practices escaping a chokehold during a self-defense workshop at Mololani Community Center, May 10, 2013. Approximately 90 military spouses gathered a... More
Erin Young, a Tahitian Zumba instructor, leads spouses
Erin Young, a Tahitian Zumba instructor, leads spouses in a Tahitian Zumba class during the Empowered Spouses Event at Mololani Community Center, May 10, 2013. Approximately 90 military spouses gathered at Molo... More
Spouses take a Tahitian Zumba class during the Empowered
Spouses take a Tahitian Zumba class during the Empowered Spouses Event at Mololani Community Center, May 10, 2013. Approximately 90 military spouses gathered at Mololani Community Center for the Empowered Spous... More
Erin Young, a Tahitian Zumba instructor, leads spouses
Erin Young, a Tahitian Zumba instructor, leads spouses in a Tahitian Zumba class during the Empowered Spouses Event at Mololani Community Center, May 10, 2013. Approximately 90 military spouses gathered at Molo... More
Mark Kurano, head instructor at the Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Mark Kurano, head instructor at the Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kaneohe Team, instructs Ilissa Cotton and Heather Stephenson during a self-defense class at the Empowered Spouses Event at Mololani Community Center, ... More