Marines TV

During World War II, a small operational detachment from the Office of Strategic Services parachuted behind enemy lines, into the German-controlled French Alps, to arm, train and organize the French resistance fighters on August 1, 1944. The OSS team was led by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Peter Ortiz, and consisted of five other Marines, an Army Air Corps Captain, and a French resistance fighter wearing a Marine Corps uniform. The operation ultimately led to them being surrounded by German forces in the town of Centron, where the team willingly surrendered to save the local civilian population. Eighty years later, their actions are remembered by U.S. and French service members and civilians. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher and Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)

Leading from the front and inspiring future generations of Marines is what makes a Marine officer unique. Lance Cpl. Nikole Tavenner, a Marine reservist with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 and an officer applicant, talks about how she is pursuing a commission in the Marine Corps to better the lives of the Marines around her. This story includes soundbites from Lance Cpl. Nikole Tavenner, Charlottesville, Va. This story is available in high definition.

Package about Airmen helping a local community during Exercise Balikatan. Produced by Sgt. Andrew Milner.