Marines TV

Second Marine Division (Forward) is releasing a new six-part series today entitled "Commanding general reflects on Helmand." The series of intimate interviews with the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (Forward) highlights the challenges and successes the Marines and sailors of the division made during their tenure as the ground combat element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force and Regional Command (Southwest) during the last year. In the first installment Brig. Gen. Lewis Craparotta discusses the immense responsibility given to the Corps' junior leaders. He highlights the abilities of Lance Cpl. Christian Brown, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, who led his Marines through countless kinetic encounters in the battalion's area of operations. Also available in high definition

Second Marine Division (Forward) is releasing a new six-part series today entitled "Commanding general reflects on Helmand." The series of intimate interviews with the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (Forward) highlights the challenges and successes the Marines and sailors of the division made during their tenure as the ground combat element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force and Regional Command (Southwest) during the last year. In the first installment Brig. Gen. Lewis Craparotta discusses the immense responsibility given to the Corps' junior leaders. He highlights the abilities of Lance Cpl. Christian Brown, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, who led his Marines through countless kinetic encounters in the battalion's area of operations. Also available in high definition.

Female Engagement Team Marines, from Regimental Combat Teams Five and Eight, conduct reset training on Camp Leatherneck. They discuss their experiences and successes so that they can learn from each other. Available in high definition. Interview with Cpl. Brandy Bates of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Sgt. Jessica Lugo of Los Angeles, Calif.

Package about how Marines with 3/2 load and deliver supplies throughout the unit's area of operations. More than 14,000 miles and counting have already been logged, ridden, and traveled in their efforts to support the hundreds of service members bravely serving their country. Sgt. Carlos Perry is a Baltimore native and Lance Cpl. John Gaw is from Pendleton, Indiana. Both Marines are with the logistics train for the unit and are featured in the video package. The logistics train has delivered more than 18,000 cases of food and 250,000 gallons of fuel throughout the unit's occupying area. Soundbites include Carlos Perry - Motor Transport Operator with 3/2 and Lance Cpl. John Gaw - Motor Transport Operator with 3/2. Produced by Cpl. Marco Mancha. Also available in High Definition.

Package about Marine Tankers with with 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, perform heavy maintenance on the tanks to prevent any real damage resulting from the rough Afghan terrain, Combat Outpost Ouellette, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Sound bites include Capt. Daniel Hughes - Company Commander for Co. D., 1st Tanks and Sgt. Todd Cross - Section Leader with the unit. Produced by Cpl. Marco Mancha. Also available in High Definition.

Package of Benton Harbor, Mich., native, Staff Sgt. Michael Price, the casualty watch staff non-commissioned officer in charge, Manpower section, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), talks about becoming a communications Marine. Also available in high definition.

Personality feature on Chicago native Sgt. Quinton King, the adjutant non-commissioned officer in charge for Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (Forward). King focuses on the well-being of his Marines as he deploys for the first time. He is 25 years old and a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Includes sound bited from Sgt. Quinton King and Gunnery Sgt. Christopher McDougal. Produced by Lance Cpl. Marco Mancha. This video available in high definition.

Personality package of Staff Sgt. Martha Avellanet, the maintenance management chief for 2nd Marine Division. Produced by Lance Cpl. Marco Mancha. Afghanistan. Also available in high definition