Jun 26 2019

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Sgt. Annika Moody

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Isaac Blunt fends off an Air Force defender at the DoD Warrior Games wheelchair basketball tournament in Tampa, Florida, June 24, 2019. The 2019 Warrior Games consist of 13 Paralympic-style sports, and more than 300 athletes representing the U.S. Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command, and five international teams.

May 13 2019

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Pfc. Karis Mattingly

Lance Cpl. Jesse Hester, a native from Orlando, Fla., with 3rd Battalion 6th Marines, Camp Lejuene, pose for a photo during the Friendship Festival May 11, 2019, on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan. The local community, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and U.S. service members experience a day dedicated to Japanese and Marine Corps tradition and culture events.

May 13 2019

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Pfc. Karis Mattingly

U.S. Marines display the American and Japanese flag attached to the M777’s for the Friendship Festival May 11, 2019, on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan. The local community, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and U.S. service members experience a day dedicated to Japanese and Marine Corps tradition and culture events.

May 13 2019

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Pfc. Karis Mattingly

The local children play in the bushes during the Friendship Festival May 11, 2019, on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan. The local community, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and U.S. service members experience a day dedicated to Japanese and Marine Corps tradition and culture events.

May 13 2019

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Pfc. Karis Mattingly

A local child explores the aircraft static display for the Friendship Festival May 11, 2019, on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan. The local community, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and U.S. service members experience a day dedicated to Japanese and Marine Corps tradition and culture events.

Mar 21 2019

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Cpl. Gabino Perez

U.S. Marines with Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and contractors with Facilities Maintenance Department, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receive “thank you” letters from students at Santa Margarita Elementary School on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2019. The students of the elementary school wrote personal “thank you” letters to the Marines and contractors for building a bridge over and repairing a sinkhole in Carnes Road that resulted in the evacuation and temporary closing of the school on Feb. 4. The sinkhole was caused by erosion resulting from persistent heavy rain storms that swept through Southern California.

Mar 02 2019

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Sgt. Julien Rodarte

A U.S. Marine Corps athlete practices during the 2019 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 27. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sports participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members and veterans. Additionally, the competition is an opportunity for participants to demonstrate physical and mental achievements and serves as the primary venue to select Marine Corps participants for the DoD Warrior Games.

Mar 02 2019

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Sgt. Warren Smith

British Royal Marine Jack Agu participates in archery during the 2019 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 28. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sports participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members and veterans.

Mar 02 2019

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Sgt. Warren Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Blake DeLeon practices shooting during the 2019 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Mar. 1. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sports participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members and veterans. Additionally, the competition is an opportunity for participants to demonstrate physical and mental achievements and serves as the primary venue to select Marine Corps participants for the DoD Warrior Games.

Mar 02 2019

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Cpl. Samantha Bray

A Georgian athlete participates in hand cycling during the 2019 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sports participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members and veterans. Additionally, the competition is an opportunity for participants to demonstrate physical and mental achievements and serves as the primary venue to select Marine Corps participants for the DoD Warrior Games.

Feb 27 2019

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Sgt. Aaron Patterson

U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Central Command, listen to U.S. Navy Lt. Kawika Segundo, a medical officer with Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, provide instructions to fill out registration forms for the Salute to Life bone marrow donation program. The program was created to encourage service members and their families to register as bone marrow donors.

Feb 27 2019

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Sgt. Aaron Patterson

Lance Cpl. Kael M. Joseph, an automatic rifleman with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Central Command, provides saliva samples required to complete the Salute to Life bone marrow donation registration program. The program was created to encourage service members and their families to register as bone marrow donors.

Jan 25 2019

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Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Robert Twineham, operations manager with Industrial Waste Utilization, loads drums of hazardous material waste onto a trunk at the Marine Wing Support Squadron-372 60 day HAZMAT storage site, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 23, 2019. Twineham was transporting the hazardous waste from the site to a waste management facitlity where it would be recycled.

Jan 25 2019

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Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Robert Twineham, operations manager with Industrial Waste Utilization, labels hazardous waste drums at the Marine Wing Support Squadron-372 60 day hazardous material storage site at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 23, 2019. Twineham was preparing the hazardous waste for transport form the site to a waste management facility where it would be recycled.

Oct 09 2018

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Pfc. Christian Ayers

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mark Hanford and Sgt. Nicholas Elston, U.S. Navy Lt. Maundo Lee and Brian Bonzo, and Philippine Marine Corps Capt. Rodilson Malic, pose for a photo with Philippine local, Bryan S. Rodriguez, who they assisted after a motorcycle crash in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2018.

Mar 28 2018

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Cpl. Ariana Acosta

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joanna Rolle (right), a member of the female engagement team, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command demonstrates proper injured personnel evacuation procedures Feb. 19, 2018. The female engagement team collaborated with Jordan Armed Forces to build rapport and exchange knowledge in order to prepare the soldiers for a future role as a quick reaction force. They covered medical procedures, entry and vehicle control point measures, weapons handling, patrolling, and search methods.

Mar 12 2018

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Sgt. Allison Lotz

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., participate in the opening ceremony of Yuma Military Appreciation Day in Downtown Historic Yuma, Ariz., on March 10, 2018. Military Appreciation Day is held to show the importance of the relationship between the City of Yuma and our service members and veterans.

Mar 08 2018

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Sgt. Courtney White

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) recognized the sacrifices and successes of 100 years of women in the United States Marine Corps during the men’s semifinals of the CIAA Basketball Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, March 2. During the tournament, the CIAA took time to recognize the contributions and successes of 100 years of women in the Marine Corps with a presentation during the men's semifinals. The CIAA Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 27 to March 3, 2018 in Charlotte.

Mar 08 2018

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Sgt. Courtney White

Tony Credle Jr. poses with his certificate of merit during the men’s semifinals of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Basketball Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, March 2. During the tournament, the CIAA also took time to recognize the contributions and successes of 100 years of women in the Marine Corps with a presentation during the men's semifinals. The CIAA Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 27 to March 3, 2018 in Charlotte. Credle is a senior at Fayetteville State University.

Mar 08 2018

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Sgt. Courtney White

The United States Marine Corps recognized outstanding student athlete advisory committee (SAAC) students during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) men’s semifinals of the CIAA Basketball Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, March 2. During the tournament, the CIAA took time to recognize the contributions and successes of 100 years of women in the Marine Corps with a presentation during the men's semifinals.

Feb 22 2018

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Staff Sgt. Justin Silvers

Students from the Nongphipadungkitwittaya School perform a dance called Chab Krab at a ceremony, Feb. 22, 2018 in Korat, Kingdom of Thailand. During the ceremony, a newly constructed, multi-purpose building was officially opened at at the school. The building was constructed by Royal Thai Army Soldiers from the 3rd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army Soldiers from the 411th Engineer Battalion, 9th Mission Support Command, and Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Soldiers from the 74th Group Army, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2018. Cobra Gold 18 maintains a consistent focus on Humanitarian Civic Assistance, community engagement, and medical activities conducted during the exercise to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations.

Feb 22 2018

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Staff Sgt. Justin Silvers

Preecha Kampookang, Director of the Office of Nakhonratchasima Primary - Educational Service Area 3, speaks at a ceremony, Feb. 22, 2018 in Korat, Kingdom of Thailand. During the ceremony, a newly constructed, multi-purpose building was officially opened at Nongphipadungkitwittaya School. The building was constructed by Royal Thai Army Soldiers from the 3rd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army Soldiers from the 411th Engineer Battalion, 9th Mission Support Command, and Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Soldiers from the 74th Group Army, during exercise Cobra Gold 2018. Cobra Gold 18 maintains a consistent focus on Humanitarian Civic Assistance, community engagement, and medical activities conducted during the exercise to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations.

Feb 22 2018

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Staff Sgt. Justin Silvers

Service members from the Kingdom of Thailand, United States, China, and a Buddhist Monk stand before a newly constructed, multi-purpose building, Feb. 22, 2018 during a ceremony in Korat, Kingdom of Thailand. The building was constructed at Nongphipadungkitwittaya School, and was officially opened during the ceremony. It was built by Royal Thai Army Soldiers from the 3rd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army Soldiers from the 411th Engineer Battalion, 9th Mission Support Command, and Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Soldiers from the 74th Group Army, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2018. Cobra Gold 18 maintains a consistent focus on Humanitarian Civic Assistance, community engagement, and medical activities conducted during the exercise to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations.

Feb 08 2018

I MEF Marines strengthen community ties

Lance Cpl. Cutler Brice

Pfc. Jacob Arbiscogautieri, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System operator, with I Marine Expeditionary Force, helps children down from the cab of a HIMARS vehicle while it is staged prior to the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl Parade, Dec. 28, 2017. In 2017, I MEF Marines and Sailors supported more than 140 community events.

Feb 08 2018

I MEF Marines strengthen community ties

Lance Cpl. Cutler Brice

Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force drive light armored vehicles by cheering crowds during the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl Parade, in San Diego, Dec. 28, 2017. In 2017, I MEF Marines and Sailors supported more than 140 community events.

Feb 08 2018

I MEF Marines strengthen community ties

Lance Cpl. Cutler Brice

Marines and sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force salute the flag during the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl National Anthem, Dec. 28, 2017. In 2017, I MEF Marines and Sailors supported more than 140 community events.

Feb 05 2018

Hawaii-based Marines participate in Okinawan language program

Sgt. Ricky Gomez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Headley Hall (left) and Petty Officer 3rd Class Tylor Tharp (right) high five children during a visit to Namisato Preschool in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2018. Marines visited the school for a community relations event that helps the children learn basic English. Hall, a Chicago native, is an administrative clerk and Tharp, a St. Augustine, Florida native, is a religious program specialist. Both Marines are with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. The Marines continue fostering relations with the local population and building bonds with allies.

Feb 05 2018

Hawaii-based Marines participate in Okinawan language program

Sgt. Ricky Gomez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mac Sautia sits with children during a visit to Namisato Preschool in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2018. Marines visited the school during a community relations event to help children learn basic English. Sautia, an Oceanside, California native, is a radio technician with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. Marines continue fostering relations with the local population and building bonds with allies.

Feb 05 2018

Hawaii-based Marines participate in Okinawan language program

Sgt. Ricky Gomez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Darren Broughton reads Where the Wild Things Are to children during a visit to Namisato Preschool in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2018. Marines visited the school as a community relations event that helps the children learn basic English. Broughton, an Odessa, Texas native, is a team leader with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.. Marines continue fostering relations with the local population and building bonds with allies.

Jan 26 2018

3rd MAW Marine receives award for saving life of a UPS driver

Sgt. David Bickel

Staff Sgt. Hai Vuong, an imagery analyst from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, received the Liberty Mutual Lifesaver Award from Liberty Mutual Insurance and UPS at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Jan. 26. Vuong saved the life of a UPS driver by using his Marine training to remove him from his wrecked truck. Vuong waited with the driver until emergency medical personnel arrived.

Jan 25 2018

Marine recruiter steps in for a father daughter dance

Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

U.S. Staff Sgt. Brian D. Raney and Raven Campbell eat dinner at The Alley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Jan. 20, 2018. The local restaurant donated the before the pair participated in a father-daughter dance. Raney is a recruiter currently stationed as with Recruiting Station Nashville, 6th Marine Corps District, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Jan 25 2018

Marine recruiter steps in for a father daughter dance

Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brian D. Raney and Raven Campbell dance at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Jan. 20, 2018. Raney stepped in as the father figure for the father-daughter dance. Raney is a recruiter currently stationed with Recruiting Station Nashville, 6th Marine Corps District, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Jan 25 2018

Marine recruiter steps in for a father daughter dance

Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brian D. Raney, the station commander for Recruiting Substation Murfreesboro, rides in a limo with Girl Scouts to a father-daughter dance at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Jan. 20, 2017. Raney stepped in as the father figure for one of the Girl Scouts, Raven Campbell. Raney is a recruiter currently stationed with Recruiting Station Nashville, 6th Marine Corps District, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Jan 25 2018

Marine recruiter steps in for a father daughter dance

Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brian D. Raney waits for Raven Campbell to exit the limo at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Jan. 20, 2018. Raney and the community came together to make the father-daughter dance a special night for Raven. Raney is a recruiter currently stationed with Recruiting Station Nashville, 6th Marine Corps District, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Jan 25 2018

Marine recruiter steps in for a father daughter dance

Sgt. Mandaline Hatch

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brian D. Raney, the station commander for Recruiting Substation Murfreesboro, stands with Raven Campbell outside of their limo for a father-daughter dance at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Jan. 20, 2017. Raven did not have a father to go with but dreamed of attending the dance with a Marine. Raney stepped in to make her dreams come true. Raney is a recruiter currently stationed with Recruiting Station Nashville, 6th Marine Corps District, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

Jan 24 2018

Local and US communities compete in Ginowan City road race

Pfc. Kelcey Seymour

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – The Marine Corps’ teams, team Alpha and team Omega, pose for a group photo before the 41st Annual Ginowan City Traffic Safety Campaign Road Race Jan. 20 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The race was a way for the local and U.S. communities to bond through friendly competition and learn the importance of traffic safety. The relay race took place on, and around the outer perimeter of MCAS Futenma, stretching over eight miles.