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Warrior athlete, recipient of Grateful Nation Award

“I just do my job, and there’s no quitting,” said Sgt. Amanda Eason, a career planner with the Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico.Eason was nominated for the Grateful Nation Award by her battalion commander, Col. Todd Oneto. The award is given annually to six veterans from each of the five branches of the U.S. military

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Staff Sgt. Harrison Porquin fires a rifle at a moving target during a skeet range at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion held a weapons safety class and participated in the range as part of their Firearms Mentorship Program to promote proper weapons safety and education in a recreational manor. The program allows Marines to maintain their basic rifleman skills and receive further education on safety measures while handling weapons. Porquin is a warehouse chief with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Staff Sgt. Harrison Porquin fires a rifle at a moving target during a skeet range at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion held a weapons safety class and participated in the range as part of their Firearms Mentorship Program to promote proper weapons safety and education in a recreational manor. The program allows Marines to maintain their basic rifleman skills and receive further education on safety measures while handling weapons. Porquin is a warehouse chief with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Firearms Mentorship Program offers 2nd LAAD Bn. Marines’ creative fun gun safety information

Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion participatedin a skeet range as part of a weapons handling and safety class with the FirearmsMentorship Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 7.Members of the Firearms Mentorship Program are among the fewunit-sponsored fire arms programs in the Marine Corps. The program allows

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Workers drill holes in the wall of the existing Marine Corps museum at Triangle, Va., Sept. 24, 2015. A forklift will fit into the holes to carry away the entire section of wall. This space will be the site of an expanded education suite, a Marine Sports Hall of Fame, a Hall of Valor Gallery, a Marine Corps Combat Art Gallery, and two additional galleries depicting Marine Corps history from 1976 to the present day. - Workers drill holes in the wall of the existing Marine Corps museum at Triangle, Va., Sept. 24, 2015. A forklift will fit into the holes to carry away the entire section of wall. This space will be the site of an expanded education suite, a Marine Sports Hall of Fame, a Hall of Valor Gallery, a Marine Corps Combat Art Gallery, and two additional galleries depicting Marine Corps history from 1976 to the present day.

Final phase of construction at NMMC proceeding on schedule

A small, silver lining when mired in traffic on Interstate 95 northbound is catching a glimpse of the massive construction project on-going behind the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The project is more than an addition. It is the completion of the plan for the museum that was in place even before it opened to the public in 2006.

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An explosive ordnance disposal Marine explains how a metal detector works to an onlooker during San Diego Fleet Week 2015 at Naval Base Coronado, Calif., Sept. 20, 2015. Thirty-seven Marines from 7th ESB presented static displays during the event to demonstrate the quality of military assets to the citizens of San Diego. - An explosive ordnance disposal Marine explains how a metal detector works to an onlooker during San Diego Fleet Week 2015 at Naval Base Coronado, Calif., Sept. 20, 2015. Thirty-seven Marines from 7th ESB presented static displays during the event to demonstrate the quality of military assets to the citizens of San Diego.

7th ESB Marines support San Diego Fleet Week

Thirty-seven Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion presented static displays during San Diego Fleet Week 2015 aboard Naval Base Coronado, Calif. Sept 19-20, 2015.Fleet Week is a celebration of the sea services wherein Marines showcase service capabilities and offer the community an opportunity to see their Marine Corps first hand. Fleet Week

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A UH-1Y Huey lands at Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Sept. 10, 2015, as part of Marine Week Phoenix. Marine Week Phoenix allows the Marine Corps to showcase its capabilities to the people of Phoenix who may not know about the Marine Corps. - A UH-1Y Huey lands at Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Sept. 10, 2015, as part of Marine Week Phoenix. Marine Week Phoenix allows the Marine Corps to showcase its capabilities to the people of Phoenix who may not know about the Marine Corps.

ASU's day with Marines

The Marine Corps visited Arizona State University, Sept. 10, 2015 as part of Marine Week Phoenix. The students were given the chance to see a UH-1Y Huey and AH-1W Super Cobra landing at ASU Tempe Campus. After the helicopter landings the students had the opportunity to interact with the pilots and their aircraft.“Watching the helicopters touch down

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The All-Marine soccer team visits McKale Memorial Center at the University of Arizona during the tour of their sports facilities in Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 9, 2015. The event was the first the All-Marine soccer team supported as part of Marine Week Phoenix. - The All-Marine soccer team visits McKale Memorial Center at the University of Arizona during the tour of their sports facilities in Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 9, 2015. The event was the first the All-Marine soccer team supported as part of Marine Week Phoenix.

Marine Soccer Team kicks off Marine Week with soccer match vs University of Arizona

The All-Marine soccer team visited the University of Arizona for a tour of their sports facilities and an exhibition soccer match, Sept. 9. 2015. The event was the first the All-Marine soccer team supported as part of Marine Week Phoenix.“This is huge military town,” said Greg Burns, the athletic director of the University of Arizona. “We

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Two Marines with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group and sailors take pictures of the Blue Angels C-130T Hercules, known as “Fat Albert,” prior to flying as the aircraft’s passengers in Seattle, August 2. Blue Angels pilots and crew members accepted active-duty service members as passengers for the Boeing Seafair Air Show August 1-2, 2015. - Two Marines with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group and sailors take pictures of the Blue Angels C-130T Hercules, known as “Fat Albert,” prior to flying as the aircraft’s passengers in Seattle, August 2. Blue Angels pilots and crew members accepted active-duty service members as passengers for the Boeing Seafair Air Show August 1-2, 2015.

'Fat Albert’ flies Marines during Boeing Seafair Air Show

Two San Diego-based Marines flew as passengers of the Blue Angel’s C-130T Hercules, known as “Fat Albert,” during Seafair Fleet Week in Seattle, August 2.“Fat Albert” sports the Blue Angels colors of blue and yellow and performed during the Boeing Seafair Air Show July 31 to August 3. Members of the Blue Angels opened seats aboard “Fat Albert” to

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Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, discuss the findings of an area search during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 22, 2015. The Marines faced various scenarios during the exercise, which included IEDs located in buildings, sports stadiums, and explosives used in hostage situations, each of which prepared the EOD technicians to face threats found on deployments and at home. - Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, discuss the findings of an area search during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 22, 2015. The Marines faced various scenarios during the exercise, which included IEDs located in buildings, sports stadiums, and explosives used in hostage situations, each of which prepared the EOD technicians to face threats found on deployments and at home.

Marines prepare for worst during EOD exercise

Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, conducted an EOD field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 13–23. The exercise allowed the Marines to take on a multitude of challenges they may encounter on deployments and in garrison. In training, however, they could learn from their

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Sgt. Maj. Robert Vanoostrom and Anthony Rios poses for a photo during the cycling awards ceremony hosted in front of Lejeune Hall at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 21, 2015. Rios is a member of the 2015 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games All-Marine Team. The 2015 DoD Warrior Games, held at MCB Quantico June 19-28, is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill, and injured Service members and veterans from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command, and the British Armed Forces. - Sgt. Maj. Robert Vanoostrom and Anthony Rios poses for a photo during the cycling awards ceremony hosted in front of Lejeune Hall at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 21, 2015. Rios is a member of the 2015 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games All-Marine Team. The 2015 DoD Warrior Games, held at MCB Quantico June 19-28, is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill, and injured Service members and veterans from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command, and the British Armed Forces.

New lease on life; Marine adapts, overcomes injury

The 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games provides wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans from the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and British Armed Forces with a place to challenge themselves and each other.For Anthony Rios, a member of the All-Marine Team, this will be a new chapter in his life.

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Marine given second chance completes his last Warrior Games

The 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games is a place where wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force Special Operations Command and British Armed Forces can come together and have a spirited and fun competition.“I believe the Warrior Games gives the service members and veterans a second

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Cpl. Alex Nguyen (left), a native of Fremont, Nebraska, tries to maneuver past his defender, Staff Sgt. Phillip Shockley, a native of Scuffleton, North Carolina, during wheelchair basketball practice for the Marine team, Sept. 20, in preparation for the 2014 Warrior Games. The Marine team is comprised of active duty and veteran wounded, ill and injured Marines who are attached to or supported by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, the official unit of the Marine Corps charged with providing comprehensive non-medical recovery care to wounded, ill and injured Marines. - Cpl. Alex Nguyen (left), a native of Fremont, Nebraska, tries to maneuver past his defender, Staff Sgt. Phillip Shockley, a native of Scuffleton, North Carolina, during wheelchair basketball practice for the Marine team, Sept. 20, in preparation for the 2014 Warrior Games. The Marine team is comprised of active duty and veteran wounded, ill and injured Marines who are attached to or supported by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, the official unit of the Marine Corps charged with providing comprehensive non-medical recovery care to wounded, ill and injured Marines.

Wounded Warrior prepares to compete in 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games

Combat Engineer Sgt. Alex Nguyen from Fremont, Nebraska, spends his days in and out of Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia. He routinely goes from physical therapy appointments to doctor’s appointments and back to physical therapy. In between his medical visits, however, Nguyen has developed a hobby that defies the limitations of his injury –

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2015 DoD Warrior Games

The first Department of Defense Warrior Games, hosted by the United States Marine Corps, will take place aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, June 19-28. This is the sixth year the Warrior Games have taken place and the first time they have been organized by the Department of Defense.The Department of Defense created the Military Adaptive Sports

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Navy corpsmen from 2nd Medical Battalion, along with supplemental Health Services Augmented Personnel, practice loading and unloading of simulated patients into the search and rescue aircraft during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2015. The purpose of the exercise was to train and prepare the HSAP’s for deployment to exercises African and Eager Lion. - Navy corpsmen from 2nd Medical Battalion, along with supplemental Health Services Augmented Personnel, practice loading and unloading of simulated patients into the search and rescue aircraft during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 23, 2015. The purpose of the exercise was to train and prepare the HSAP’s for deployment to exercises African and Eager Lion.

2nd Med BN trains health services augmented personnel in preparation for African, Eager Lion

Navy Corpsmen with 2nd Medical Battalion and the supplemental health services augmented personnel that they were training waited eagerly for the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter touch down on the field at Training Landing Zone Canary. The wind blew through their hair, sending dust flying into their eye protection, while the noise of the helicopter’s

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April is the month of the Military Child. The Month of the Military Child honors all military children and the daily sacrifices and challenges they make. - April is the month of the Military Child. The Month of the Military Child honors all military children and the daily sacrifices and challenges they make.

Military children being honored

The Marine Corps life not only affects troops but the ones dearest to them.Children of Marines deal with the early mornings, constant moves and the deployment of a parent or parents for months at a time. There are more than 100,000 children sacrificing alongside their parents. The Month of the Military Child, observed in April, honors these

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Special guests observe a ground breaking outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, March 27, 2015. The ground breaking is the ceremonial initation of the construction of an expansion to the site that will update the museum on the Marine Corps history during the Post-Vietnam War era. - Special guests observe a ground breaking outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, March 27, 2015. The ground breaking is the ceremonial initation of the construction of an expansion to the site that will update the museum on the Marine Corps history during the Post-Vietnam War era.

Marine Corps Museum grows to showcase Corps legacy

The National Museum of the Marine Corps hosted a ceremony Mar. 27, 2015, officially starting the construction of an expansion. The new expansion will cover historical events since the post-Vietnam era, to include the Gulf War and the Global War of Terrorism, as well as campaigns and engagements in Somalia, Kosovo, and Grenada.“The museum is vital

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Noah Duncan (right), Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida's, traumatic brain injury program manager, and hospitalman Elijah Shaul (left), of NH Jacksonville’s Mental Health Department, discuss with retired Navy Chief Pedro Velez, traumatic brain injury and its associated problems, March 27. TBI is a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. To raise awareness of TBI, the Brain Injury Association of America recognizes National Brain Injury Awareness Month every March. - Noah Duncan (right), Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida's, traumatic brain injury program manager, and hospitalman Elijah Shaul (left), of NH Jacksonville’s Mental Health Department, discuss with retired Navy Chief Pedro Velez, traumatic brain injury and its associated problems, March 27. TBI is a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. To raise awareness of TBI, the Brain Injury Association of America recognizes National Brain Injury Awareness Month every March.

March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month

Every 23 seconds traumatic brain injury strikes, claiming 1.4 million new American victims each year. It knows no boundaries, and does not discriminate by age, gender, ethnicity or socio-economic status. March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support the more than 5.3 million Americans, who are living with

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Col. Stephen E. Liszewski was recently selected to be the 86th Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He is an alumni of the Naval Academy Class of 1990. - Col. Stephen E. Liszewski was recently selected to be the 86th Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He is an alumni of the Naval Academy Class of 1990.

86th Naval Academy commandant announced

Col. Stephen E. Liszewski was recently selected to be the 86th Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He is an alumni of the Naval Academy Class of 1990. Similar to the Dean of Students at a civilian university, the Commandant is responsible for the day-to-day conduct, military training and professional

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Lance Cpl. Andrew Tucker (left) and Master Sgt. Timothy Harvey coordinate artillery strikes with Bravo Battery over military radios from the Fire Direction Center March 8, 2015, during Operation Spartan Fury 15.2 at Pohakuloa Training Area. The military radios are referred to as the “hooks.” - Lance Cpl. Andrew Tucker (left) and Master Sgt. Timothy Harvey coordinate artillery strikes with Bravo Battery over military radios from the Fire Direction Center March 8, 2015, during Operation Spartan Fury 15.2 at Pohakuloa Training Area. The military radios are referred to as the “hooks.”

1/12 concludes battalion phase of Spartan Fury

The battalion phase of Operation Spartan Fury 15.2 drew to a close for 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment at Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big Island of Hawaii, March 10, 2015.

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Marines, veterans, and international allies compete a wheelchair basketball game during the Marine Corps Trials in various Paralympic events at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California March 4-12. Other events include: archery, cycling, field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming and track. - Marines, veterans, and international allies compete a wheelchair basketball game during the Marine Corps Trials in various Paralympic events at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California March 4-12. Other events include: archery, cycling, field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming and track.

Can’t keep Darkhorse down: Overcoming adversity

After taking the reins in Sangin District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, began a hard-fought battle. By the time their tour ended in April 2011, the Marines of the battalion suffered the highest casualty rate of any U.S. Marine unit during the past 10 years of Operation Enduring Freedom, losing 25 Marines and

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James Panceyres, a cycling coach for the 2015 Marine Corps Trials, passes on knowledge of cycling on the road to wounded warriors that are joining him for a bike ride aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 6, 2015. Panceyres has been passing on cycling knowledge to wounded warriors ever since he became a coach for the Marine Corps Trials. - James Panceyres, a cycling coach for the 2015 Marine Corps Trials, passes on knowledge of cycling on the road to wounded warriors that are joining him for a bike ride aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 6, 2015. Panceyres has been passing on cycling knowledge to wounded warriors ever since he became a coach for the Marine Corps Trials.

Wounded Vietnam warrior makes a difference in today’s wounded warriors

The Wounded Warrior Regiment has gathered wounded warriors from around the world for the 2015 Marine Corps Trials aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 2015.The Trials are meant to give wounded warriors a chance to compete in sports based on their limitations while also building camaraderie and relations with other wounded

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PUULOA RANGE TRAINING FACILITY, Hawaii - Cpl. Christian Cox, a Marine with the Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 and a Tacoma, Wash., native, fires his M16 service rifle in the prone position at the 500-yard line during this year’s Pacific Division Matches at Pu’uloa Range Training facility Feb. 9, 2015. More than 190 Marines competed side-by-side to claim the title of rifle or pistol champion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam O. Korolev) - PUULOA RANGE TRAINING FACILITY, Hawaii - Cpl. Christian Cox, a Marine with the Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 and a Tacoma, Wash., native, fires his M16 service rifle in the prone position at the 500-yard line during this year’s Pacific Division Matches at Pu’uloa Range Training facility Feb. 9, 2015. More than 190 Marines competed side-by-side to claim the title of rifle or pistol champion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam O. Korolev)

Marines compete in 2015 Pacific Division Matches

More than 190 Marines from different units and 12 other service members from other branches competed side-by-side to qualify as this year’s top shooter during the first day of the Pacific Division Matches at Pu‘uloa Range Training Facility on Feb. 9, 2015.

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Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew , Training and Education Command Sergeant Major, took part in the 25th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March on March, 23, 2014. LeHew earned the Navy Cross for his actions as a gunnery sergeant during Operation Iraqi Freedom in March of 2003. - Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew, Training and Education Command Sergeant Major, took part in the 25th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March on March, 23, 2014. LeHew earned the Navy Cross for his actions as a gunnery sergeant during Operation Iraqi Freedom in March of 2003.

Striding in rememberance of Bataan Death March

Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew, the Sergeant Major of Training and Education Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., reflects on his completion of the 25th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March, held at White Sands Missile Range,New Mexico. He and Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, Commanding General of TECOM, will be taking part in this year's memorial event

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Recruit Esra D. Mullner, Platoon 3269, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at the position of attention at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Nov. 21. Mullner is a Boise, Idaho native and was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Boise, Idaho. - Recruit Esra D. Mullner, Platoon 3269, Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands at the position of attention at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Nov. 21. Mullner is a Boise, Idaho native and was recruited out of Recruiting Substation Boise, Idaho.

Boise, Idaho native overcomes tumor in spine to become a Marine

When Esra D. Mullner was taken to a doctor for consistent back pain he had no idea doctors would find a tumor in his spine.At the time, he was just 11 years old and doctors advised against the surgery because of the high risk and low success rate of the procedure.“I remember my mom told me and at the time I didn’t understand what a tumor was,” said

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Coach gives back to Wounded Warrior Regiment through sports

The Wounded Warrior Regiment dedicates itself to ensuring troops receive rehabilitation and recovery for injuries sustained during military service. Some have chosen to volunteer with the regiment to support the Marines and help raise their spirits.Elvin Chandra has chosen to contribute to this effort by bringing them together through volleyball.

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Uncommon Valor A Common Virtue: Amputee conquers disability

Like many of the Marines of the Wounded Warrior Regiment, Joshua Smith is an amputee. But like most Marines, Smith tells an uncommon story that brings him together with other Marines.While on recruiting duty, Smith lost his limb during a shotgun accident at home. “I was getting ready to clean it, I dropped it and instead of letting it go I tried to

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Referees for the 4th Annual Joint Services Sitting Volleyball Tournament toss a coin to determine which team will serve at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. on Nov. 20, 2014. Every November since 2008, the Department of Defense and each branch of the armed forces promotes wounded warrior programs, activities and personal feats of recovery through Warrior Care Month. - Referees for the 4th Annual Joint Services Sitting Volleyball Tournament toss a coin to determine which team will serve at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. on Nov. 20, 2014. Every November since 2008, the Department of Defense and each branch of the armed forces promotes wounded warrior programs, activities and personal feats of recovery through Warrior Care Month.

Injured, ill veterans volley for recovery at Pentagon

In honor of Warrior Care Month, the Office of Warrior Care Policy hosted the 4th Annual Joint Services Sitting Volleyball Tournament at the Pentagon Athletic Center in Arlington, Virginia on Nov. 20, 2014.Every November since 2008, the Department of Defense and each branch of the armed forces promotes wounded warrior programs, activities and

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A Marine from Black Sea Rotational Force 14 explains how to use an AT4 to Romanian soldiers during Platinum Lynx 15.3. Marines and Sailors on BSRF 14 worked hand-in-hand with Romanian Land Forces during exercise Platinum Lynx 15.3 in Focsani, Romania. Training included weapons familiarization classes, live-fire ranges and call-for-fire ranges, among more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released) - A Marine from Black Sea Rotational Force 14 explains how to use an AT4 to Romanian soldiers during Platinum Lynx 15.3. Marines and Sailors on BSRF 14 worked hand-in-hand with Romanian Land Forces during exercise Platinum Lynx 15.3 in Focsani, Romania. Training included weapons familiarization classes, live-fire ranges and call-for-fire ranges, among more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Marines, Romanian partnerships during Platinum Lynx 15

Marines and Sailors from the Black Sea Rotational Force, along with members of the Romanian Land Forces and 300th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, worked hand-in-hand during training events on exercise Platinum Lynx 15 in Focsani, Romania, Nov. 2-7, 2014.Service members trained with their Romanian partners in patrolling, live-fire ranges and weapons

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More than 3,000 children participated in the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Nov. 25 at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Children ages 5-12 had the opportunity to get active and run a one-mile lap for fun around the five-sided building. - More than 3,000 children participated in the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Oct. 25 at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Children ages 5-12 had the opportunity to get active and run a one-mile lap for fun around the five-sided building.

Children master mile during Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run

More than 3,000 children participated in the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Oct. 25 at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Children ages 5-12 had the opportunity to get active and run a one-mile lap for fun around the five-sided building. The event is held annually the day before the Marine Corps Marathon.“We are promoting the mission of the

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New Orleans - John Zimmer, a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, stands in the octagon minutes before his fight at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4th, 2014, in Patterson, La. This was Zimmer’s first time competing in a mixed martial arts fight. - New Orleans - John Zimmer, a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, stands in the octagon minutes before his fight at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4th, 2014, in Patterson, La. This was Zimmer’s first time competing in a mixed martial arts fight.

Marine Makes MMA Debut

Sitting backstage at the Patterson Civic Center in Louisiana, minutes before his debut mixed martial arts fight, John Zimmer kept his nerves down by cracking jokes.“If I win this fight, I just want the other guy to know that he got beaten up by a nerd,” said Zimmer, a security specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve and a

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jacob Rich prepares to practice for the 100m Men's Wheel event for the 2014 Invictus Games at Mayesbrooks Training Center in London, Sept. 10, 2014. The Invictus Games is an opportunity for wounded, ill, and injured service members from around the world to recover and rehabilitate through competing in adaptive sports. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jacob Rich, an adaptive athlete,prepares to practice for the 100m Men's Wheel event for the 2014 Invictus Games at Mayesbrooks Training Center in London, Sept. 10, 2014. The Invictus Games is an opportunity for wounded, ill, and injured service members from around the world to recover and rehabilitate through competing in adaptive sports.

Marine finds resilience, perseverance through competition

Misconception may lead to thinking a terminally ill person as bedridden in a small, dimly lit hospital room with fluids being intravenously dripped in their arms, they would need assistance doing the simplest of tasks. Marine Staff Sgt. Jacob Rich, a wounded warrior athlete and 2014 Invictus Games medalist, proves the contrary.“A hundred percent

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Hospitalman First Class Jamie Sclater, a native to Annandale, Virginia, aims down range with other shooters during shooting practice for the Marine team, September 24, in preparation for the 2014 Warrior Games. The Marine team has been training since September 15 in order to build team cohesion and acclimate to the above 6,000 ft. altitude of Colorado Springs. The Marine team is comprised of both active duty and veteran wounded, ill and injured Marines who are attached to or supported by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, the official unit of the Marine Corps charged with providing comprehensive non-medical recovery care to wounded, ill and injured Marines. - Hospitalman First Class Jamie Sclater, a native to Annandale, Virginia, aims down range with other shooters during shooting practice for the Marine team, September 24, in preparation for the 2014 Warrior Games. The Marine team has been training since September 15 in order to build team cohesion and acclimate to the above 6,000 ft. altitude of Colorado Springs. The Marine team is comprised of both active duty and veteran wounded, ill and injured Marines who are attached to or supported by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, the official unit of the Marine Corps charged with providing comprehensive non-medical recovery care to wounded, ill and injured Marines.

2014 Warrior Games begin

Known for their elite charisma and adaptability, the Marines competing here for the 2014 Warrior Games take on the true meaning of Espirit De Corps. They have overcome obstacles on and off the battlefield and will now compete in eight Paralympic-style sports to fight for gold in the 2014 Warrior Games from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5, 2014.All gave some and

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Retired Gen. James Mattis is presented the Freedom Award by Marine veteran Jeremiah Workman at the No Greater Sacrifice 2014 Freedom Award Family Day, Washington D.C., September 13, 2014. The Freedom Award is awarded to a service member who gives in selfless service to their nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath/Released) - Retired Gen. James Mattis is presented the Freedom Award by Marine veteran Jeremiah Workman at the No Greater Sacrifice 2014 Freedom Award Family Day, Washington D.C., September 13, 2014. The Freedom Award is awarded to a service member who gives in selfless service to their nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath/Released)

Gen. Mattis honored by No Greater Sacrifice

To most Marines this man is a legend. To other Americans he would just be another veteran sporting tightly cropped white hair and a face worn from years of combat. When he speaks listeners hear sincerity, confidence and blunt wisdom. He is a legend among those new and old to the Corps—He is retired Marine Gen. James Mattis. During the afternoon of

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard Burkett releases an arrow during the gold medal match against Canada’s Cpl. Luc Martin. Burkett won the gold medal in the mixed individual compound bow category of the Archery event at the Invictus Games. Over 400 competitors from 13 nations took part in the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick service members. Maj. Burkett enlisted in the Army in 1994 and was later commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1999. He has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan with multiple Marine Expeditionary Units, but was injured on his right leg, which led to an amputation below the knee, and a left knee replacement. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard Burkett releases an arrow during the gold medal match against Canada’s Cpl. Luc Martin. Burkett won the gold medal in the mixed individual compound bow category of the Archery event at the Invictus Games. Over 400 competitors from 13 nations took part in the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick service members. Maj. Burkett enlisted in the Army in 1994 and was later commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1999. He has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan with multiple Marine Expeditionary Units, but was injured on his right leg, which led to an amputation below the knee, and a left knee replacement.

Marine Corps archer takes gold by one point

Marine Corps Maj. Richard Burkett Jr. brought the United States another gold medal with his win in the Mixed Individual Compound Open archery match here Sept 12.Tensions were high as Burkett and the audience waited to hear the judge’s decision on his last shot, which was too close to call with the naked eye. After roughly two minutes of

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The Missfits, a men’s softball team combined of active-duty and retired Marines and one Department of Defense civilian, participated in the Military World’s Softball Tournament held in Panama City, Florida, Aug. 14-18. The team played five games, placing sixth in the tournament out of 27 teams, with a 3-2 record. - The Missfits, a men’s softball team combined of active-duty and retired Marines and one Department of Defense civilian, participated in the Military World’s Softball Tournament held in Panama City, Florida, Aug. 14-18. The team played five games, placing sixth in the tournament out of 27 teams, with a 3-2 record.

Missfits attend Military World’s Softball Tournament

The Missfits, a men’s softball team combined of active-duty and retired Marines and one Department of Defense civilian, participated in the Military World’s Softball Tournament held in Panama City, Florida, Aug. 14-18.The Missfits have been competing for three years in the tournament, which is part of the United States Specialty Sports Association

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Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 and Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School go head-to-head for the first time during the Preseason Jamboree at Felix Field, Aug. 27, 2014. Intramural tackle football is scheduled to be hosted every Wednesday at the same field. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 and Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School go head-to-head for the first time during the Preseason Jamboree at Felix Field, Aug. 27, 2014. Intramural tackle football is scheduled to be hosted every Wednesday at the same field.

Combat Center returns to Grid Iron

Felix Field is now a place for all Combat Center patrons to enjoy Americas favorite fall sport: football. Semper Fit has started up its intramural tackle football league after a two-year hiatus due to field construction. After more than two years of field construction, four teams comprised of personnel from different units competed in a preseason

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What I've Learned: Jade Lopez

Two of my biggest hobbies are hunting and playing soccer. I grew up with both of them and I still try and do both as much as possible.· Soccer was always around because of friends and family but I didn’t really fall in love with it until high school. My highschool coach taught me everything that I know. He taught me everything from the

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Marines and sailors are competing for a place on the All Navy and Marine Corps rugby team to represent our country in the Common Wealth Navies Rugby Cup located in New Zealand.There are currently 35 members of the All Navy and Marine Corps team, but only about 28 will be going to the rugby motherland. They claimed a 21-7 victory over the Oceanside Chiefs, a division two rugby team with three division titles and one national title, in their first local scrimmage at Paige Field House here, Aug. 30.(Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski) - Marines and sailors are competing for a place on the All Navy and Marine Corps rugby team to represent our country in the Common Wealth Navies Rugby Cup located in New Zealand.There are currently 35 members of the All Navy and Marine Corps team, but only about 28 will be going to the rugby motherland. They claimed a 21-7 victory over the Oceanside Chiefs, a division two rugby team with three division titles and one national title, in their first local scrimmage at Paige Field House here, Aug. 30.(Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski)

All Navy, Marine Corps rugby team prepares to compete in Common Wealth Navies Cup

The All Navy and Marine Corps Rugby Team claimed a 21-7 victory over the Oceanside Chiefs as part of a try-out camp at Paige Field House here, Aug. 30.Thirty-five Marines and sailors are competing to fill 28 open slots on the team to represent our country at the Common Wealth Navies Rugby Cup in the motherland of the sport, New Zealand.The Chiefs,

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Bench press competition returns to Combat Center

1st Lt. Chad Carlson, motor transportation officer, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, won the Bench Press Competition hosted by Semper Fit, High Intensity Tactical Training program and GNC at the East Gym, Aug. 28, 2014.

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Marines, soldiers, sailors, and airmen prepare their equipment and weapons for the 53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship on July 7, 2014, at Range 4, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico. The event will last for a week and will test servicemembers individual talent as well as their team work. - Marines, soldiers, sailors, and airmen prepare their equipment and weapons for the 53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship on July 7, 2014, at Range 4, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico. The event will last for a week and will test servicemembers individual talent as well as their team work.

One team, one fight: Competition breeds camaraderie

Shots rang out as several high-powered rifles sent rounds toward the targets of Range 4, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 7, 2014. Service Members had begun the 53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship.Shooting is one of the United States first sports with the first shooting competition on Long Island, New York.

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53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship fires up

Col. Austin E. Renforth, commanding officer of Marine Corps Training Command, fired the opening shot with an M-1 Garand Rifle to kick off the 53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship at Range 4, Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia July 6.Competitors from every branch of service will face off in 15 matches that

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Kelly Grissom, a Brazilian Jujitsu instructor, demonstrates a technique on a Senegalese man in Senegal, Nov. 2013. Kelly Grissom co-founded the Lion Heart Initiative, a plan to teach mixed martial arts to young urban youth of Senegal, West Africa, and create better opportunities for them. - Kelly Grissom, a Brazilian Jujitsu instructor, demonstrates a technique on a Senegalese man in Senegal, Nov. 2013. Kelly Grissom co-founded the Lion Heart Initiative, a plan to teach mixed martial arts to young urban youth of Senegal, West Africa, and create better opportunities for them.