Staff Sgt. Trevor Crutcher, a recruiter from Recruiting
Staff Sgt. Trevor Crutcher, a recruiter from Recruiting Sub Station Mount Juliet, Recruiting Station Nashville, explains different career options in the Marine Corps to college student attending the 40th Annual... More
For the next several weeks in advance of the Marine
For the next several weeks in advance of the Marine Corps’ 243rd Birthday, we are republishing stories that appeared on our pages on this date in history. We hope it will give you an appreciation for our Corps’... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to present their unit's colors during the rededication of colors ceremony on Camp Lejeune N.C., May 17, 2018. 3rd Battalion, 8t... More
The remains of U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. John M. Tillman
The remains of U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. John M. Tillman lay in a casket draped with the American colors during a burial service at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, April 6, 2018. Tillman w... More
Todd Gurley II, a native of Tarboro, N.C., gets his
Todd Gurley II, a native of Tarboro, N.C., gets his helmet adjusted during practice for the Semper Fidelis Bowl Jan. 3. A running back for the West team, Gurley hasn't decided which of the many scholarship offe... 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. Corey A. Jones inspects Sgt. 1st Class Leon P.
Sgt. Corey A. Jones inspects Sgt. 1st Class Leon P. Nelson’s rappel harness during rappel training June 24 at the Northern Training Area. Nelson joined 10 other soldiers from the 100th Battalion at the jungle l... More
1st Lt. Kanika S. Childers, an aviation supply officer,
1st Lt. Kanika S. Childers, an aviation supply officer, speaks to a crowd of young-college and high school minority students during the United Negro College Fund Empower Me Tour at Bethune-Cookman University in... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarvis Walker, a recruiter with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarvis Walker, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Jacksonville, presents Derrell Scott, a running back for the Havelock High School football team, with a jersey during h... 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
Sgt. Christy Miller, a drill instructor, encourages
Sgt. Christy Miller, a drill instructor, encourages officer candidate Tierra Baker to "sound off," March 21, 2014. The officer candidates were given an introduction to what Officer Candidates School would be li... More
Capt. Adesina Aladetohun, an officer selection officer
Capt. Adesina Aladetohun, an officer selection officer for Recruiting Station Baton Rouge, speaks to a college student at a career exploration event at the 40th annual National Society of Black Engineers Conven... 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
Jamycal Hasty, a running back from Longview, Texas,
Jamycal Hasty, a running back from Longview, Texas, poses with his mother and father holding a 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey Sept. 5 during the High Football Rivalry Series game between Tyler Hig... 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
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
John Humphrey Recognized for Academic and Athletic Excellence; selecte...
Recruiting Station Houston Commanding Officer, Major Robert Arbegast and Sgt. Christopher Parks, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Station Houston, present John Humphrey, a wide receiver with the Clear Fal... More
Semper Fidelis All-Americans P.J. Mbanasor, (center
Semper Fidelis All-Americans P.J. Mbanasor, (center right) Cornerback at Hendrickson High School and Connor Lanfear, (center left) Offensive Tackle at Jack C. Hays High School conduct an interview with Ashley K... 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
Cameron Townsend Recognized for Academic and Athletic Excellence; sele...
Recruiting Station Houston Commanding Officer, Major Robert Arbegast, and Sergeant Jonathon D. Bradley, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Station Houston, present Cameron Townsend, an outside linebacker wi... 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
Austin Joyner, a cornerback for the Marysville-Pilchuck
Austin Joyner, a cornerback for the Marysville-Pilchuck High School Tomahawks and 17-year-old native of Marysville, Wash., was presented his Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl jersey by Capt. William Nelson, the ... 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
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
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
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
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
Carlton Davis, a cornerback from Miami Norland High
Carlton Davis, a cornerback from Miami Norland High School in Miami, Fla., arrives at player registration in Carson, Calif., on Dec. 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. “I hope to take aw... More
Brian Lewerke, a quarterback from Pinnacle High School
Brian Lewerke, a quarterback from Pinnacle High School in Phoenix arrives at player registration in Carson, Calif., on Dec. 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Lewerke said he looks forwa... More
Nick Conner, a linebacker from Dublin, Ohio, arrives
Nick Conner, a linebacker from Dublin, Ohio, arrives at player registration in Carson, Calif., on Dec. 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. “I think having the drill instructors at our pra... More
Austin Joyner, a cornerback from Marysville-Pilchuk
Austin Joyner, a cornerback from Marysville-Pilchuk High School in Marysville-Pilchuk, Wash., arrives at player check in Carson, Calif. on Dec 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fi All-American Bowl. “I am looking... 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
Noah Green, an offensive tackle from Boiling Springs
Noah Green, an offensive tackle from Boiling Springs High School, Boiling Springs, S.C., arrives at player check in Carson, Calif. on Dec 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fi All-American Bowl. “I am looking forw... More
Sheriron Jones, a quarterback from Rancho Verde High
Sheriron Jones, a quarterback from Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley, Calif., arrives at player registration in Carson, Calif., on Dec. 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. “I feel... More
Jackson Harris, a tight end from Columbia High School
Jackson Harris, a tight end from Columbia High School in Columbia, Tenn., arrives at player registration in Carson, Calif., on Dec. 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. “I feel like it’s g... More
Rashard Causey Jr., a cornerback from Saint Thomas
Rashard Causey Jr., a cornerback from Saint Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., arrives at player registration in Carson, Calif., on Dec. 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. “I’m exc... More
Rob Dowdy, a player from Westerville South High School
Rob Dowdy, a player from Westerville South High School in Columbus, Ohio, arrives at player registration in Carson, Calif., on Dec. 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. “I’m looking forwa... More
C.J. Sanders, a wide receiver from Notre Dame High
C.J. Sanders, a wide receiver from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif., arrives at player check-in in Carson, Calif., on Dec. 30 for the Marine Corps’ Semper Fi All-American Bowl. “This bowl will all... More
(Left to Right) U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors
(Left to Right) U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors Staff Sgt. Victor Rodriguez, Sgt. John F. Walker, and Staff Sgt. John L. Walker Jr. watch Semper Fidelis All-American football players [West Team] conduct the... More
Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Team West inside linebacker
Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Team West inside linebacker Drew Berger, a Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, native, mentally prepares for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jan. 4, 2015, at The StubHub Center in Carson... More
Marine leads out Semper Fi All-Americans
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John L. Walker, a drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, leads out the Team West players before the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jan. 4, 2015, at The StubHu... More
Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28
Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 run in water during an Aquatic Maximum Power Intensity Training class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 7, 2015. Running in water increases... More
VMAQT-1 hosts Airman, trains flying the Marine Corps way
Air Force Capt. Jason D. Larish dons flight equipment before a flight with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2015. Larish is taking ... More
Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler speaks with the Marines
Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler speaks with the Marines of Marine Aircraft Group 14 during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 21, 2015. Beydler spoke to the Marines face-to-face to reinfo... More
MWSS-274 builds endurance, sharpens readiness during condition hike
Marines with Marine Wings Support Squadron 274 conducted a three-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 26, 2015. The hike is part of a readiness initiative across all eleme... More
A KC-130J Super Hercules carrying more than 80 Marines
A KC-130J Super Hercules carrying more than 80 Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, makes a final turn during its return to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 27, 2015. The... More
Cpl. Justin M. Goodchild, left, assists Pfc. Luis A.
Cpl. Justin M. Goodchild, left, assists Pfc. Luis A. Chavez locate a simulated enemy target during ground-based air defense training at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 3, 2015. Both Goodchild a... More
Service members from all United States military branches
Service members from all United States military branches pose for a picture with the Charlotte Hornets during a Military Care Event in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 4, 2015. During the event, the service members and pl... More
Seahawk Marines return from U.S. CENTCOM deployment
Lance Cpl. Sean P. Meara reunites with his girlfriend, Christa Rogoza, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 5, 2015, after returning from a six-month deployment to Qatar. Meara is an aircraft co... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Demarcus Deboe, a Senior
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Demarcus Deboe, a Senior Drill Instructor at Parris Island, S.C., instructs poolees from Recruiting Sub-Station Sterling Heights and Recruiting Sub-Station Madison Heights during a ... More
More than 20 applicants for the U.S. Marine Corps settle
More than 20 applicants for the U.S. Marine Corps settle into their seats for a ceremony at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., May 19, 2015. The event included a mass swear in the cer... More
Scott Brooks, a recipient of the $150,000 Naval Reserve
Scott Brooks, a recipient of the $150,000 Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps scholarship, poses for a photograph with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Glenn A. Cocagne, a canvassing recruiter with Recruiting Station ... More
Recruiting Station Detroit’s female Marine poolees
Recruiting Station Detroit’s female Marine poolees conduct the flexed-arm hang during the bi-annual female pool function at the Boys and Girls Club of Troy, Mich., June 20, 2015. The ladies started the day off ... More
Poolees with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Madison
Poolees with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Madison Heights conduct a hill circuit workout during RSS Madison Heights’ weekly warrior training in Madison Heights, Mich., July 29, 2015. The poolees started ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin C. Bland, a native of
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin C. Bland, a native of Joiner, Ark., and canvasing recruiter for Recruiting Sub-Station Madison Heights, encourages his daughter Karmen, as she slips down a slide during Recruiting S... More