Vietnam veterans represent a historic era in the annual
Vietnam veterans represent a historic era in the annual Carteret County Veterans Day parade in Morehead City, N.C., Nov. 11, 2017. The parade was to honor and recognize those who have and are currently serving ... More
An M1A2 Abrams tanks, assigned to 1st Battalion, 16th
An M1A2 Abrams tanks, assigned to 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, maneuver into fighting position during a battalion live-fire range during Agile S... More
Paula A. Pendrick, center, educates a group of Marines
Paula A. Pendrick, center, educates a group of Marines about tobacco cessation during a Women’s Equality Day event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 2, 2015. Women’s Equality Day is a day to... More
Jocelyn Jakubowski kicks off the 16th annual Christmas
Jocelyn Jakubowski kicks off the 16th annual Christmas tree lighting at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The event featured holiday music, refreshments, door prizes, visits from Santa ... More
Cpl. Krystopher C. Tompkins, a squad leader with Company
Cpl. Krystopher C. Tompkins, a squad leader with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, waits with his 1st Bn., 9th Marines counterpart to finish an Oct. 3, 2008 tour of 2nd B... More
A UC-35D wings along over the North Carolina countryside
A UC-35D wings along over the North Carolina countryside during a maintenance flight in March 2011. The UC-35 is one of several aircraft operated by Marine Transport Squadron 1 in recent years in support of it... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher H. Miller, an instructor at
Staff Sgt. Christopher H. Miller, an instructor at the drill instructor school, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., leads a group of football players at a Junior Rank football camp in Jacksonville, ... More
Drill instructors, players and coaches pose for a team
Drill instructors, players and coaches pose for a team picture at the Junior Rank Diamond Flight football camp in Gardena, Calif., April 1. Junior Rank will be partnering with Marine Corps Recruiting Command on... More
Cpl. Aaron Rayburn is submerged in a pool with combat
Cpl. Aaron Rayburn is submerged in a pool with combat gear at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. Rayburn, originally an air framer with Marine Transport Squadron 1, volunteered to becom... More
Mud runners gather in the staging area to participate
Mud runners gather in the staging area to participate in the challenge of the 2012 Hard Corps Race Series World Famous Mud Run near lake O'Neil, June 2. The Mud Run is a challenging 10K run with hills, tire obs... More
Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion
Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 1st Marine Logistics Group, warm up before a Toys for Tots run on Camp Pendleton, Calif., to benefit the local children, Dec. 13. CLB-13 donated more tha... More
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, halt during a training scenario at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 14. Ma... More
Sgt. Maj. Michael T. Mack, Wounded Warrior Regiment
Sgt. Maj. Michael T. Mack, Wounded Warrior Regiment sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. John P. Ploskonka, Marine Corps Installations Command sergeant major, cheer for the Marine sitting volleyball team as they made ... More
GySgt. Roberta Petrokovitch, the Marine Aviation Logistics
GySgt. Roberta Petrokovitch, the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 adjutant and a native of Cameron, Ariz., retires after 20 years of faithful and active service in the United States Marine Corps at the Mar... More
Marine guide on bearers forming up for the battalion
Marine guide on bearers forming up for the battalion run aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Aug 29, 2013. Col. Robin Gallant, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion led the formation to ... More
Houston football standout accepts invite to Semper Fi All-American Bow...
Blake Blackmar, a defensive end from Clear Lake High School, accepts his Semper Fi All American Bowl Jersey, and Samuel Smith Jr., Head Coach for Clear Creek, accepts a T-shirt and hat from Sgt. Thomas J. Sando... More
Maj. Seth W. MacCutcheon, commanding officer of Marine
Maj. Seth W. MacCutcheon, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Atlanta, speaks to the Peachtree Ridge High School football team during a jersey presentation at Peachtree Ridge High School in Su... More
Mardre London, a Fort Lauderdale, FL, native, is in
Mardre London, a Fort Lauderdale, FL, native, is in Carson, Calif., to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at The Stubhub Center on Jan. 5, 2013, which will air on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. PST. The Sempe... More
Mike Johnson, the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl
Mike Johnson, the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl athletic director, addresses players during the welcome aboard meeting Dec. 31. The Semper Fidelis Football Program helps build effective leaders and quality c... More
Players from the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl East
Players from the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl East Team attend the first day of practice for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at Fullerton College stadium, Jan. 1, 2014. The Semper Fidelis All-American ... More
Keyon Brown, a native of Hardy County, FL, practices
Keyon Brown, a native of Hardy County, FL, practices defensive drills during the first day of practice for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at Fullerton College in Fullerton, Calif., Jan. 1. Brown, who is a... More
Tyler Newsome, the kicker for the Semper Fidelis
Tyler Newsome, the kicker for the Semper Fidelis All-American East Team and Carrollton, Ga., native, kicks field goals aboard the Fullerton College stadium in Fullerton, Calif., Jan. 1, 2014. The Semper Fidelis... More
Corey Martinez, an offensive guard for the Semper Fidelis
Corey Martinez, an offensive guard for the Semper Fidelis All-American East Team and Tampa Bay, Fla. native, attends the first day of practice aboard the Fullerton College stadium in Fullerton, Calif., Jan. 1, ... More
Drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San
Drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego speak with some of the nation's top football players Jan. 2, 2014, during practice at Fullerton College in Fullerton Calif., for the Semper Fidelis Al... More
Sgt. Brian Craddock, drill instructor at Marine Corps
Sgt. Brian Craddock, drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif. speaks with players of the Semper Fidelis All-American East Team at Fullerton College, Jan. 2, 2014. The Semper Fidelis All... More
Sgt. Bryan Craddock, a drill instructor with Marine
Sgt. Bryan Craddock, a drill instructor with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, briefs Team East about what he expects from them during the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice at Fullerton College Jan.... More
A group of defensive players pose the sign for the
A group of defensive players pose the sign for the East Team while taking a break during the second day of practice in lieu of the 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at Fullerton College in Fullerton, Calif.... More
Mikel Horton, a native of West Chester, Oh., goes through
Mikel Horton, a native of West Chester, Oh., goes through a series of drills designed to increase speed and agility at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice, at Fullerton College Jan. 3, 2014. The bowl ... More
Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general of Marine
Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and Marines attending the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl East team’s final practice discuss their game predictions at Fullert... More
Maj. General Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general of
Maj. General Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, speaks to East Team’s coaches at the final practice before the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. The bowl brings selecte... More
Gunnery Sgt. Michael Wampler (left) and Sgt. Carlos
Gunnery Sgt. Michael Wampler (left) and Sgt. Carlos Arguello (right), drill instructors stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, do warm-up exercises at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl practice a... More
Athletes participating in the Semper Fidelis All-American
Athletes participating in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl face off Jan. 5, 2014 at the StubHub Center. The East Vs. The West clash competing for the title of number one. The bowl brings selected players to... More
Tyler Newsome, a punter and kicker for the East team,
Tyler Newsome, a punter and kicker for the East team, looks on during the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at The StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 5. Newsome, a native of Carrollton, GA, is committed to t... More
Quentin Gibson, from Archbishop Shaw High School in
Quentin Gibson, from Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero, La., talks with his coach during the Semper Fidelis All-American bowl in Carson, Calif., Jan. 5. The Bowl brings selected players together with U.S. ... More
Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl East Team wide receiver
Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl East Team wide receiver Lamar Parker, a Miami, Fla., native, evades an opposing team member Jan. 5, 2014, at The StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. The bowl brings selected player... More
Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben, the 18th chaplain of
Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben, the 18th chaplain of the United States Marine Corps, leads the stadium in prayer at the Semper Fidelis All-American bowl Jan. 5, at The StubHub Center. The Semper Fidelis All-Ameri... More
Colonel Robert Golden, Chief of Staff of the Marine
Colonel Robert Golden, Chief of Staff of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, talk to community members about the Marine Corps and the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Like the Marine Corps' core values of hon... More
Pfc. Brady A. Christian, the honor graduate for platoon
Pfc. Brady A. Christian, the honor graduate for platoon 3016, stands at parade rest before marching onto the parade deck at graduation March 14, 2014. Christian, a Heath Springs, S.C. native, was recruited by S... More
Flags adorn gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery
Flags adorn gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags In event May 22, 2014. Since 1948, Soldiers from The Old Guard place American flags at some 275,000 gravesites in the cemetery. (Pho... More
Pfc. Andrei Escobar, the honor graduate for platoon
Pfc. Andrei Escobar, the honor graduate for platoon 2053 stands at parade before graduation, July 3, 2014. Narvaez, a Naples, Fla. native, was recruited by Staff Sgt. Sean Smith, a recruiter from Marine Corps R... More
An RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle launches for
An RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle launches for a training mission at Avon Park Air Force Range, Fla., Aug. 4, 2014. Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 conducted a 10-day field exercise, conducting b... More
Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28
Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 gather for a photo with the Devil Dog Dare course staff at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 13, 2014. MTACS-28 was the first 2nd Marine Airc... More
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines approach a
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines approach a simulated aircraft crash at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 14, 2014. The Marines honed their firefighting skills by dealing with the stress... More
Competitors take part in the 400-meter swim portion
Competitors take part in the 400-meter swim portion of Marine Corps Community Services' Sprint Triathlon/Relay at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 16, 2014. More than 150 competitors competed i... More
H&HS empowers Marines through Commander's Reading Program
A full set of books for ranks private through sergeant from the Commandant's Professional Reading List sit available throughout the different sections of Headquarters and Headquarter Squadron at Marine Corps Ai... More
A M-240B machine gun sits on the firing line during
A M-240B machine gun sits on the firing line during a live-fire range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 25, 2014. Marine Air Support Squadron 1 Marines refreshed their abilities on different weapons... More
Lt. Col. Wes Spaid, left, assists Capt. Derek Mills
Lt. Col. Wes Spaid, left, assists Capt. Derek Mills during an inspection of an AV-8B Harrier at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 26, 2014. Spaid is the Aviation Combat Element commander with th... More
The newly renovated mess hall at Marine Corps Air Station
The newly renovated mess hall at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point features a relaxing, modern atmosphere and a variety of meal options for Marines and Sailors here. The mess hall reopened Sept. 1 after a y... More
Capt. James Brophy, left, and 1st Lt. David Bick fly
Capt. James Brophy, left, and 1st Lt. David Bick fly a modified KC-130J Super Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 2, 2014. The aircraft is equipped with a Harvest Hercules Airborne We... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Byer, left, and Lance Cpl. Justin
Lance Cpl. Joshua Byer, left, and Lance Cpl. Justin Goodchild use a Defense Advanced GPS Receiver to check a heading during a land navigation test at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 3, 2014. ... More
Carl R. Gull makes his way to the top floor of the
Carl R. Gull makes his way to the top floor of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point fire department training facility Sept. 9, 2014, during a ceremonial stair climb in honor of the firefighters lost in the... More
Cherry Point’s mess hall opens for business
Cpl. Alex D. Tiburciocaceres, left, Pfc. Ulysses Jara, middle, and Lance Cpl. Ebrima Sambou enjoy a meal at the newly renovated mess hall at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 9, 2014. The mess ... More
Old Glory hangs between two all-terrain boom crane
Old Glory hangs between two all-terrain boom crane 50-tons at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 10, 2014. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 hung the colors for their fellow Marines ... More
American flags line the side walk of the Craven County
American flags line the side walk of the Craven County Community College Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point – Havelock campus Sept. 11, 2014, in honor of those who lost their lives during the attacks 13 year... More
Sgt. Rico L. Rose clears the back-blast area during
Sgt. Rico L. Rose clears the back-blast area during a simulated PL-87 Stinger missile shoot during a 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion’s section leader course and team leader course at Marine Corps Air Sta... More
Sgt. Elie Celestin, left, and Sgt. Peterson Augustin
Sgt. Elie Celestin, left, and Sgt. Peterson Augustin enjoy the sunrise during a 50-mile ride out to sea aboard the Carolina Princess Sept. 12, 2014. Both Celestin and Augustin were recently selected for promoti... More
Cherry Point Marines, Sailors battle for CFC Cup
Ten Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 react quickly at the start of a tug of war match during Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Combined Federal Campaign kick-off Sept. 19, 2014. MWSS-271 was ... More
Lateesha D. Taylor answers a call from a customer inquiring
Lateesha D. Taylor answers a call from a customer inquiring for information about an early retirement at the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System and Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification Syst... More
Cherry Point Marine lives “future of success” during Heritage Month
Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Coria works in the deployments section of the Installation Personnel Administration Center at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 25, 2014. Coria is an administrative speciali... More
The Marines of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2
The Marines of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 approach an intersection during a three-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 26, 2014.
Lance Cpl. Rigoberto Rodriguez carries Lance Cpl. Davey
Lance Cpl. Rigoberto Rodriguez carries Lance Cpl. Davey Villalobos toward the finish line during the fireman carry event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 26, 2014. The fireman’s carry was o... More
Carl Michael slides a sword into a box containing his
Carl Michael slides a sword into a box containing his assistant, Danielle Hollingsworth, during a performance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 29, 2014. Michael is a master magician who bec... More
Arizona Marines Announce Phoenix Semper Fidelis All-American
Caleb Peart, a senior at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Ariz. and the starting defensive end for the varsity football team, is a United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All-American. This is the second con... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Maxheimer, center, and Gunnery
Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Maxheimer, center, and Gunnery Sgt. John Marsh prepare to release a Container Delivery System from the back of a KC-130J Super Hercules over a drop zone near Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 29, ... More
Arizona Marines Announce Michigan State Commit as Semper Fidelis All-A...
Arizona Marines announced Brian Lewerke, a senior at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Ariz. and the starting quarterback for the varsity football team, as a United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis All-America... More
Master gunnery sergeant retires after 30 years of service
Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven C. Post, left, receives his retirement certifications and an American flag from Col. John C. Vara and Sgt. Maj. Thomas W. Foster during a retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Stati... More
Pilots and crew members with Marine Heavy Helicopter
Pilots and crew members with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 board a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., before conducting aerial refueling training off the coast of North... More
Arizona Marines Present Michigan State Commit Semper Fidelis All-Ameri...
Brian Lewerke, the quarterback for Pinnacle High School in Phoenix and a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American, receives a jersey during a presentation by Arizona Marines on his home field before Pinnacle's homecomi... More
Marines, Sailors and their families throw their arms
Marines, Sailors and their families throw their arms up during a free concert featuring the band Sevendust at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2014. The concert was a part of Marine Corps C... More
Marines of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training
Marines of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 inspect and prepare seven EA-6B Prowlers fly to fly in formation over Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2014. The flights we... More
DOD civilian retires after 40 years of service
Col. Chris Pappas III, presents Jeannie R. Johnson with career service award from the Secretary of the Navy during her retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 20, 2014. Johnson ... More
A UH-60 Black Hawk connects with the fuel hose of a
A UH-60 Black Hawk connects with the fuel hose of a KC-130J Super Hercules during aerial refueling training at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 22, 2014. The Black Hawk belongs to the Army’s 160th Special Operat... More
Capt. Orlando R. Samudio pilots a KC-130J Super Hercules
Capt. Orlando R. Samudio pilots a KC-130J Super Hercules during a tandem training flight above Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 24, 2014. The pilots honed skills pertaining to disparate terrain to avoid ground t... More
A KC-130J Super Hercules waits for take-off during
A KC-130J Super Hercules waits for take-off during sunset at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 24, 2014. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 which performed a detachment flight t... More
Dadeville student selected for national bowl game
Sgt. Jesse Cody, a Marine with Recruiting Station Montgomery, introduces Anfernee Jennings as Dadeville High Schools' Semper Fi-All American Athlete during the schools pep rally Oct. 24, 2014 in Dadeville, Ala.... More
Gunnery Sgt. John Marsh, left, Staff Sgt. Christopher
Gunnery Sgt. John Marsh, left, Staff Sgt. Christopher Maxheimer, center, and Master Sgt. James R. Holdaway prepare a container delivery system prior to airborne training at Fort Benning, Ga., Oct. 25, 2014. All... More
Sailors and civilian contractors work together to maintain
Sailors and civilian contractors work together to maintain a Landing Craft Mechanized-8 boat at Jarrett Bay Boatworks ship yard, Beaufort, N.C., Oct. 28, 2014. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has two LCM-... More
Fletcher Adams selected for SFAAB
Fletcher Adams, a defensive tackle for Brandon High School, is presented a jersey for being selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl on Jan. 4, 2015. The jersey was presented by Marine Corps Rec... More
Col. Chris Pappas III, left, receives his annual flu
Col. Chris Pappas III, left, receives his annual flu shot from Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph A. Johnson at the Naval Health Clinic aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 31, 2014. Pappas is t... More
The birthday cake for the Marine Corps’ 239th birthday
The birthday cake for the Marine Corps’ 239th birthday celebration meal at the mess hall at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., is staged on a display table before being served to Marines, Nov. 5, 2014... More
Lance Cpl. Sean Nesbitt, left, and Lance Cpl. DuWaye
Lance Cpl. Sean Nesbitt, left, and Lance Cpl. DuWaye Jones speak with a representative from the City of Durham Police Department during the career education fair at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., ... More
Maj. Julian Flores watches a drive during the inaugural
Maj. Julian Flores watches a drive during the inaugural Prowler Day event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 7. Prowler Day is an event for all the EA-6B Prowler squadrons at Cherry Point to ... More
Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, front left, and Sgt.
Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, front left, and Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson, front right, lead the Marines and Sailors of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing during a motivational run Nov. 7, 2014 at Marine Corps Air ... More
Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 1 carry the
Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 1 carry the squadron’s colors during the annual Chieftain Run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 13, 2014. The squadron ran three-miles in formation t... More
Community gathers for annual Recycling Day 5K Fun Run/Walk
Travis Watson and Leah Knowlton give a thumbs-up during the annual Recycling Day 5K Fun Run/Walk at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov.14, 2014. The fun run was open to all willing to show support... More
Lance Cpl. Patrick E. Schanz strains potatoes in preparation
Lance Cpl. Patrick E. Schanz strains potatoes in preparation for a field mess meal for the W.P.T. Hill Award food service competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 18, 2014. Schanz is a f... More
Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 542 reunite with
Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 542 reunite with family at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014, after returning from a more than six-month deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionar... More
Maj. James S. Tanis lands an AV-8B Harrier during field
Maj. James S. Tanis lands an AV-8B Harrier during field carrier landing practice sustainment training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 5, 2014. Marine Attack Squadron 231 is slated to d... More
Sgt. Maj. Benjamin L. Pangborn speaks with students
Sgt. Maj. Benjamin L. Pangborn speaks with students attending the Equal Opportunity Representative Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 4, 2014. More than 25 Marines from all across the E... More
Families at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point,
Families at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., pose with Santa Claus during the 15th annual Christmas tree lighting at the Marine Corps Exchange Dec. 5, 2014. The tree lighting brought Marines, Sailor... More
Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron
Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., return to the United States at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec, 6. 2014 after sp... More
First Lady Michelle Obama shakes hands as she finishes
First Lady Michelle Obama shakes hands as she finishes sorting presents with the Marines and children of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling during a Toys for Tots event Dec. 10, 2014. The mission of the U. S. Marine ... More
MCCS hosts annual Health, Fitness Fair
Marine Corps Community Services hosted the annual Health and Fitness Fair at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Service members had an opportunity to visit more than 40 vendors during t... More
Lance Cpl. Jaylen M. Thomas stands at rest while judges
Lance Cpl. Jaylen M. Thomas stands at rest while judges critique his meal during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014. Thomas prepared the winning me... More
Noah Jefferson, a defensive tackle at Liberty High
Noah Jefferson, a defensive tackle at Liberty High School in Las Vegas, receives a jersey from Marines for the 2015 Semper Fi All-American Bowl Dec. 12. Jefferson, a University of Southern California commit, is... More
Lance Cpl. Homero Campos, left, and Lance Cpl. Chara
Lance Cpl. Homero Campos, left, and Lance Cpl. Chara J. Savoey, set up a hasty communications tower at Bombing Target Range 11, Piney Island, N.C., Dec. 18, 2014. Campos is an unmanned aerial vehicle maintainer... More
A fire engine pumps water during a fire relay drill
A fire engine pumps water during a fire relay drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 17, 2014. Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services conducted a joint training drill with eight local fire... More
Minneapolis Athlete Selected for Semper Fi Bowl
Drayton Carlberg, a student at De La Salle High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, poses with Bob Sansevere on 105fm The Ticket, December 22, during a radio interview. Schmidt was selected to play in the United ... More
Dwayne Lawson, a quarterback from Hillsborough High
Dwayne Lawson, a quarterback from Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Fla., arrives at player check-in in Carson, Calif., on Dec. 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fi All-American Bowl. “I really don’t know what t... More
Richard Moore, a linebacker from Cedar Hill High School
Richard Moore, a linebacker from Cedar Hill High School in Cedar Hill, Texas, arrives at player registration in Carson, Calif., on Dec. 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. “I’m looking fo... More