Corina Gonzalez and her family pose for a group photo in front of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Gonzalez is a Marine Corps veteran and loving mother who volunteers at numerous organizations throughout MCAS Iwakuni, and has proven to be a diligent and dedicated member of the community. - Corina Gonzalez and her family pose for a group photo in front of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Gonzalez is a Marine Corps veteran and loving mother who volunteers at numerous organizations throughout MCAS Iwakuni, and has proven to be a diligent and dedicated member of the community.
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Christopher Lisle, Regional Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue Chief with Marine Aircraft Control Group-28, left, and Lance Cpl. Devin Lisle, firefighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 751, father and son, pose for a photo on Marine Corps Air Station New River, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, May 12, 2023. This marked Master Sgt. Lisle’s last live fire training of his career, putting out the fire with his son by his side. - U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Christopher Lisle, Regional Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue Chief with Marine Aircraft Control Group-28, left, and Lance Cpl. Devin Lisle, firefighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 751, father and son, pose for a photo on Marine Corps Air Station New River, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, May 12, 2023. This marked Master Sgt. Lisle’s last live fire training of his career, putting out the fire with his son by his side.
III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs during the “Holiday Extravaganza” parade on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12. - III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs during the “Holiday Extravaganza” parade on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12.
A new Marine is welcomed by a loved one during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 5. - A new Marine is welcomed by a loved one during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 5.
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U.S. Marines with Bravo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a photo in Djibouti during Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal, September 13, 2018. - U.S. Marines with Bravo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a photo in Djibouti during Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal, September 13, 2018.
Clement E. Hill holds the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously awarded to his father Pfc. Burnie W. Hill, a Montford Point Marine May 31, 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. In 1942, African Americans were given the opportunity to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Nearly 20,000 African Americans from 1942-1949 were trained separately from their white counterparts at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. - Clement E. Hill holds the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously awarded to his father Pfc. Burnie W. Hill, a Montford Point Marine May 31, 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. In 1942, African Americans were given the opportunity to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Nearly 20,000 African Americans from 1942-1949 were trained separately from their white counterparts at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Chikako McMasters, a Vietnam war hero’s daughter, stands in front of a portrait and biography of her father that are located at the entrance of Dorris Hall - Chikako McMasters, a Vietnam war hero’s daughter, stands in front of a portrait and biography of her father that are located at the entrance of Dorris Hall, the renamed staff non-commissioned officer barracks on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 22, 2017. Recently, Chikako discovered she was the daughter of Staff Sgt. Claude H. Dorris, a Navy Cross recipient in Vietnam, which gave her a deeper connection to the Marine Corps. McMasters is a native of Okinawa, Japan.
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship day May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the air station and our Japanese hosts. The event offers a culturally enriching experience that displays aviation performances, demonstrations and provides food and entertainment for guests of the largest single-day event in Iwakuni. - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship day May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the air station and our Japanese hosts. The event offers a culturally enriching experience that displays aviation performances, demonstrations and provides food and entertainment for guests of the largest single-day event in Iwakuni.
Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments.The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos had been retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog. - Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments.The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos had been retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog.
Pfc. Corey Kush, a rifleman with 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, receives a haircut in the barracks aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2015. Marines with the platoon volunteered for their heads to be shaved in support of the platoon sergeant's daughter, Katie Whatley, who is fighting cancer. - Pfc. Corey Kush, a rifleman with 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, receives a haircut in the barracks aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2015. Marines with the platoon volunteered for their heads to be shaved in support of the platoon sergeant's daughter, Katie Whatley, who is fighting cancer.
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