From Marines in the snowy ranges of Norway to those paying respects in wartime memorials, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of November.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Grace Kindred
Cmdr. Doran Kelvington, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Recruit Training Regiment Chaplain conducts the end of his retirement ceremony, a Naval tradition known as rendering honors. Rendering honors is a tradition practiced to honor officers as they aboard or depart a Navy ship.
A U.S. Marine Corps Chaplain conducts the end of his retirement ceremony, a Naval tradition known as rendering honors aboard the USS Midway, San Diego, Nov. 4.
European Engagements
Photo by Cpl. Brennon Taylor
Norwegian Soldier and Norwegian Veterans talk to a U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, during Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony in Bardufoss, Norway, Nov. 1, 2019. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners.
Norwegian Soldier and Norwegian Veterans talk to a U.S. Marine during Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony in Bardufoss, Norway, Nov. 1.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall
U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma conduct low light hand line drills during live burn training on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 21, 2019. Hand line drills focus on techniques to push fuel fires away from aircraft, ARFF Marines train monthly to enhance their readiness when responding to emergencies on the flight line.
U.S. Marines conduct low light hand line drills during live burn training on MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Nov. 21.
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Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly a UH-1Y Venom past the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha during an air power demonstration. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
U.S. Marines fly a UH-1Y Venom past the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during an air power demonstration, Nov. 19.
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Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brennon Gant, an administrative specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary, Unit test his gas mask prior to an Individual Protective Equipment Confidence training at the gas chamber aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 15, 2019. The exercise helps familiarize Marines and Sailors with their CBRN equipment and enhance their proficiency in CBRN defense situations.
A U.S. Marine tests his gas mask prior to an Individual Protective Equipment Confidence training at the gas chamber aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 15.
Ready, Set, Fire
Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Hamilton
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fires a Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon during a live-fire range in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 6, 2019. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners.
A U.S. Marine fires a Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon during a live-fire range in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 6.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Kolby Leger
Capt. George McArthur, the Headquarters Company Commander for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element, observes an MV-22B Tiltrotor aircraft land before a conditioning hike in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Nov 27, 2019. More than 150 Marines and Sailors Flew to a landing zone six miles away, marching back with a sustainment load, personal protective equipment, and weapons in preparation for an upcoming deployment. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.
A U.S. Marine observes an MV-22B Tiltrotor aircraft land before a conditioning hike in the Central Training Area, Japan, Nov 27.
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Photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, fast ropes from a MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 during fast roping drills, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 26, 2019. The training was designed to produce readiness by building confidence, familiarize the Marines with air assets, and prepare them for crisis response operations.
A U.S. Marine fast ropes from a MV-22B Osprey during fast roping drills, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 26.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey Mathews
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Ruggiero, Regimental Jump Team, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, drives toward a command post during Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 7, 2019. MWX 1-20 was a force on force exercise designed to challenge the Marine Air Ground Task Force, other U. S. forces,and allied nations’ militaries against a peer adversary in a free-play environment in order to assist the forces with meeting current and future real-world operational demands.
A U.S. Marine drives toward a command post during Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise at Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 7.
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Photo by Sgt. David Bickel
A U.S. Marine crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) 161 attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command 19.2 scans the horizon for enemy threats in an undisclosed location, Nov. 25, 2019. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a quick reaction force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region.
A U.S. Marine crew chief scans the horizon for enemy threats in an undisclosed location, Nov. 25.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Ujian Gosun
U.S. Marines conduct helicopter drills with UH-60 Black Hawks during exercise Fuji Viper 20-2 on Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 21, 2019. Fuji Viper is a regularly scheduled training evolution that allows infantry units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. This iteration of the exercise is executed by an activated reserve unit, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, as part of the unit deployment program.
U.S. Marines conduct helicopter drills on Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 21.
Tropical Storm 2019
Photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Soto
A Belgian Army AW109 Eurocopter with the 1st Wing Mobile Air Operation Team, prepares to land during a jungle survival training event in Akanda, Gabon, Nov. 20, 2019. U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, are working and training with partner-nation militaries giving U.S. forces the opportunity to refine processes and procedures, increase proficiency, and enhance the ability to respond to contingencies across the region. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Soto)
A Belgian Army AW109 Eurocopter prepares to land during a jungle survival training event in Akanda, Gabon, Nov. 20.
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Photo by Pfc. Patrick King
U.S. Marines with 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a hike on Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 2, 2019. The regiment is participating as the adversary force in the execution of the MAGTF Warfighting Exercise 1-20. MWX is the largest unscripted, force-on-force, exercise conducted by the 2nd Marine Division in several decades.
U.S. Marines hike on Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 2.
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Photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer during an air power demonstration. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during an air power demonstration Nov. 19.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Morgan Burgess
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black lead a motivational run on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Nov. 5. The run was held in celebration of the Marine Corps’ upcoming 244th birthday.
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black lead a motivational run on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Nov. 5.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Solak
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division participate in charity ruck march in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 27, 2019. The Marines hiked from the Camp Lejeune main gate to the United Way's Children Healthy Eating on the Weekend house. The march supports CHEW! program which provides underprivileged children with donated food every weekend.
U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in charity ruck march in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 27.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois
Master Gunnery Sgt. Keith Martinez, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, marches during the 2019 Veteran’s Day Parade in New York, New York, Nov. 11, 2019. The Veteran’s Day Parade is hosted annually to commemorate the service and sacrifice of service members and their families.
A U.S. Marine Corps drum major marches during the 2019 Veteran’s Day Parade in New York, New York, Nov. 11.
Twilight Hike
Photo by Marine Corps Pfc. Patrick King
Marines conduct a hike during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 2, 2019.
U.S. Marines hike on Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 2.
Wreath laying ceremony parade rehearsal
Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois
Colonel Donald J. Tomich, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., renders a salute during a parade rehearsal at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2019. The Marines rehearsed for the annual wreath laying ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois.)
A U.S. Marine renders a salute during a parade rehearsal at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 7.
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Photo by Sgt. Akeel Austin
U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, take part in the 244th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 4, 2019. The annual ceremony was held in honor of the 244th Marine Corps birthday. It included a historical uniform pageant to honor Marines of the past, present and future while signifying the passing of traditions from one generation to the next.
U.S. Marines and Sailors take part in the 244th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 4.