Marines TV

U.S . Marine Corps Cpl. Sahara Luna, a combat videographer assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, speaks on the life of a combat videographer whilst being deployed at Kuwait, May 25, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a multiple force provider designed to employ ground, logistics and air capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert G. Gavaldon)

There are a plethora of different military occupational specialties (MOS) in the Marine Corps; different jobs and skill sets that keep the Marine Corps mission ready. Today we dive into the combat videographer MOS and take you “On the Job.” You’ve seen the end result, but have you ever wondered how much work actually goes in to making a video for the Marine Corps? Well wonder no more. In this behind the scenes video you will see some of the hard work combat videographers do to tell the Marine Corps story. The combat videographer MOS falls under the Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) occupational field along with the combat mass communicator, combat photographer and combat graphic specialist MOS’s. The mission of COMMSTRAT is to advise commanders and staffs on communication strategy matters; develop and integrate communication plans; communicate with internal, domestic, and international audiences; and produce written and visual information products in order to build understanding, credibility, and trust with audiences critical to mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andrew King)

Communication Strategy and Operations Marines conduct a memorial ruck run at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, May 15, 2019. The run is dedicated to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sara A. Medina, a combat photographer, and Lance Cpl. Jacob Hug, a combat videographer, both were assigned to Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Cpl. Medina and Lance Cpl. Hug were on board a UH-1Y Huey helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469 that crashed May 12, 2015 during a humanitarian mission after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Richard Limone)

Retired Marine Maj. Norman T. Hatch passed away, April 22, 2017. Hatch was a videographer in the Island Hopping Campaign during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Hunter L. Helis)

Midshipmen learn hand and arm signals, squad formations, and M-9 service pistol marksmanship as part of the Core Training of Midshipmen program, also known as CORTRAMID, at Camp Pendleton, May 31, 2016. The training provides a small taste of the experience, skills and knowledge that it takes to be a Marine or Naval officer.

This production depicts the mission of Combat Camera as a whole. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imargery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Esqueda/Released)

U.S. service members participate in a Dignified Transfer Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor/ Hickam, Hawaii July 26, 2015. During the ceremony, the remains of approximately 36 U.S. Marines who had fallen during World War II at the Battle of Tarawa were returned to the United States. Also available in high definition. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. René Lucerobonilla/ RELEASED)

This video production gives an overview of Expeditionary Force 21 concepts showcased during Exercise Talisman Sabre 15. U.S. Marines and the Australian Defense Force personnel participate in joint exercise Talisman Sabre 15 in Darwin, Australia, July 8-18, 2015. Talisman Sabre provides an invaluable opportunity to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase the U.S. and Australia's ability to plan and execute contingency response from combat missions to humanitarian efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Sgt. Harold S. Johnson/Released) Music provided via: www.freeplaymusic.com Interviews by: Lt Col Rodney Legowski, Operations Officer, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Sgt Joshua Oaks, Combat Logistics Regiment 3 Narration by: Cpl Wes Lucko, III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs Imagery by: MCIPAC Combat Camera, 1st Marine Dvision Combat Camera, Australian Defense Force Public Affairs

U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct hazardous material training during Exercise Desert Scimitar 2015 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 11, 2015. DS 15 is a combined arms exercise focused on the training and preparation of 1STMARDIV for deployment as the Ground Combat Element of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Sergeant James D. Pauly IV/Released)

Former and current U.S. Marines gather at the Marine Corps Museum to remember the battle of Iwo Jima in Quantico, Va. Feb. 20, 2015. February 19th marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the battle, which resulted in 27 U.S service members being awarded the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl Gregory D. Boyd, Cpl. Jasmine J. Richey and Cpl. Paul D. Gregory)

Shane Lemieux, an offensive tackle for the West Valley High School Rams varsity football team and 17-year-old native of Yakima, Wash., was recently selected for the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and received his jersey from Seattle and Yakima-based Marines at West Valley High School in Yakima, Wash., Oct. 31, 2014. Lemieux is among approximately 100 student athletes from across the nation selected to participate in the game at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015. He joins Marysville-Pilchuck High School standout Austin Joyner as the only 2015 selectees from Washington State. Also available in high definition. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Reece Lodder)