Regional Command Southwest
Hometown: Leatherneck/Bastion, , AF
Current Personnel:
Staff Sgt. Crystal Black
Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter
1st Lt. Joanna Cappeto
Cpl. Ammon Carter
Sgt. Timothy Chesnavage
Lance Cpl. Cesar Contreras
Chief Warrant Officer Jorge Dimmer
Lance Cpl. Catie Edwards
Cpl. Mark Garcia
Cpl. Nicholas Gillen
Cpl. Meghan Gonzales
Cpl. Meghan Gonzales
Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez
Cpl. Andrew Good
Sgt. John Jackson
Lance Cpl. Devin Jantzi
Cpl. John Kennicutt
Cpl. Marcus Kuiper
2nd Lt. Philip Kulczewski
Cpl. Timothy Lenzo
Marionne Mangrum
Sgt. James Mercure
Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter
1st Lt. Joanna Cappeto
Cpl. Ammon Carter
Sgt. Timothy Chesnavage
Lance Cpl. Cesar Contreras
Chief Warrant Officer Jorge Dimmer
Lance Cpl. Catie Edwards
Cpl. Mark Garcia
Cpl. Nicholas Gillen
Cpl. Meghan Gonzales
Cpl. Meghan Gonzales
Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez
Cpl. Andrew Good
Sgt. John Jackson
Lance Cpl. Devin Jantzi
Cpl. John Kennicutt
Cpl. Marcus Kuiper
2nd Lt. Philip Kulczewski
Cpl. Timothy Lenzo
Marionne Mangrum
Sgt. James Mercure
Cpl. Gregory Moore
Lt. Col. Martin Morris
Lance Cpl. Jason Morrison
1st Lt. Scott Murdock
Cpl. Samuel Nieves
OR-4 Paul Oldfield
Lance Cpl. Ismael Ortega
Sgt. Keonaona Paulo
Lance Cpl. Joseph Peterson
Sgt. Logan Pierce
Lance Cpl. Alexander Quiles
Lance Cpl. Robert Reeves
OR-4 Vivienne Rodrigues
Lance Cpl. Joshua Rudy
Sgt. Christopher Rye
Lance Cpl. Sean Searfus
Regional Command Southwest Team
Lt. Col. Stewart Upton
Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore
Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr
Cpl. Michael Warren
Lt. Col. Martin Morris
Lance Cpl. Jason Morrison
1st Lt. Scott Murdock
Cpl. Samuel Nieves
OR-4 Paul Oldfield
Lance Cpl. Ismael Ortega
Sgt. Keonaona Paulo
Lance Cpl. Joseph Peterson
Sgt. Logan Pierce
Lance Cpl. Alexander Quiles
Lance Cpl. Robert Reeves
OR-4 Vivienne Rodrigues
Lance Cpl. Joshua Rudy
Sgt. Christopher Rye
Lance Cpl. Sean Searfus
Regional Command Southwest Team
Lt. Col. Stewart Upton
Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore
Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr
Cpl. Michael Warren
Featured Video
Col. Trumpfheller Gives a Shout out to the Aztecs
Air Force Col. Mike Trumpfheller gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming football game against the Air Force. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.03.2012
Recent Photos
(7381 votes; 3.00)
1/7 Marines help ANSF, Sangin Government stand tall
Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, relax while waiting to return home after a seven-month deployment, Sept. 25, 2012. The battalion...
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | RC-SW | 10.07.2012
Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, relax while waiting to return home after a seven-month deployment, Sept. 25, 2012. The battalion...
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | RC-SW | 10.07.2012
Marines continue time-honored tradition in Sangin
Lance Cpl. Lamarr Johnson, left, an administrative clerk, and Lance Cpl. Henry Cervantes, an administrative clerk, both with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,...
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | RC-SW | 10.06.2012
Lance Cpl. Lamarr Johnson, left, an administrative clerk, and Lance Cpl. Henry Cervantes, an administrative clerk, both with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,...
Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | RC-SW | 10.06.2012
Enduring Freedom
An AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) sits at Camp...
Photo by Cpl. Gregory Moore | RC-SW | 10.04.2012
An AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) sits at Camp...
Photo by Cpl. Gregory Moore | RC-SW | 10.04.2012
Transitioning to training: Infantryman mentors ANA on...
During his second combat deployment, Cpl. Micah Howard continues to faithfully serve his country. Howard, a squad leader with 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd...
Photo by Cpl. Mark Garcia | RC-SW | 10.04.2012
During his second combat deployment, Cpl. Micah Howard continues to faithfully serve his country. Howard, a squad leader with 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd...
Photo by Cpl. Mark Garcia | RC-SW | 10.04.2012
Landing support specialist turned security team leader:...
Sgt. Bryan Hall, the security team leader for 4th Platoon, Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, briefs his...
Photo by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.04.2012
Sgt. Bryan Hall, the security team leader for 4th Platoon, Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, briefs his...
Photo by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.04.2012
Marines train Afghan Local Police
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin T. Fischer, left, explosives ordinance disposal specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 15, Regimental Combat Team 6 teaches a class...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez | RC-SW | 10.04.2012
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin T. Fischer, left, explosives ordinance disposal specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 15, Regimental Combat Team 6 teaches a class...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez | RC-SW | 10.04.2012
Recent Video
(887 votes; 2.88)
Col. Trumpfheller Gives a Shout out to the Aztecs
Air Force Col. Mike Trumpfheller gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming football game against the Air Force. Also available in high...
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.03.2012
Air Force Col. Mike Trumpfheller gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming football game against the Air Force. Also available in high...
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.03.2012
Capt. Rubeo gives a shout out to the Aztecs
Capt. Rocco Rubeo gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming football game against Air Force Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.02.2012
Capt. Rocco Rubeo gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming football game against Air Force Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.02.2012
Cpl. Valdez Gives Shout Out to SDSU Aztecs
Cpl. Luis Valdez gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming game against Air Force. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.01.2012
Cpl. Luis Valdez gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming game against Air Force. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.01.2012
Cpl. Ocana Gives Shout Out to SDSU Aztecs
Cpl. Edward Ocana gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming game against Air Force. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.01.2012
Cpl. Edward Ocana gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming game against Air Force. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.01.2012
Lt. Brigid Maruszak
Navy Lt. Brigid Maruszak gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming game against Air Force. Also available in high definition
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.01.2012
Navy Lt. Brigid Maruszak gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming game against Air Force. Also available in high definition
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.01.2012
Sgt. Michael Morris - SDSU Aztecs
Sgt. Michael Morris gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming game against Air Force. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.01.2012
Sgt. Michael Morris gives a shout out to the San Diego State Aztecs for their upcoming game against Air Force. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.01.2012
Recent News Stories
(630 votes; 3.01)
Marines aid Afghan soldiers secure area
Entering the Trek Nawa District of Helmand province, Afghanistan, Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, made a...
Story by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr | RC-SW | 10.09.2012
Entering the Trek Nawa District of Helmand province, Afghanistan, Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, made a...
Story by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr | RC-SW | 10.09.2012
Statement from ISAF'S Regional Commander Southwest on...
The following statement is from the commander of the International Security Assistance Force Regional Command Southwest, Gen. Charles ‘Mark’ Gurganus.
Courtesy Story | RC-SW | 10.07.2012
The following statement is from the commander of the International Security Assistance Force Regional Command Southwest, Gen. Charles ‘Mark’ Gurganus.
Courtesy Story | RC-SW | 10.07.2012
1/7 Marines help ANSF, Sangin Government stand tall
It has been seven long months for the Marines and sailors of 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, but they will soon return home to family and...
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | RC-SW | 10.07.2012
It has been seven long months for the Marines and sailors of 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, but they will soon return home to family and...
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | RC-SW | 10.07.2012
Landing support specialist turned security team leader:...
After becoming a Marine less than five years ago, Sgt. Bryan Hall has spent much of his time in Afghanistan. He is currently serving on his third deployment in...
Story by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.06.2012
After becoming a Marine less than five years ago, Sgt. Bryan Hall has spent much of his time in Afghanistan. He is currently serving on his third deployment in...
Story by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.06.2012
Marines continue time-honored tradition in Sangin
It is a military tradition carried out on U.S. bases throughout the world. The raising and lowering of the American flag is not just another duty for Marines,...
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | RC-SW | 10.06.2012
It is a military tradition carried out on U.S. bases throughout the world. The raising and lowering of the American flag is not just another duty for Marines,...
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | RC-SW | 10.06.2012
Transitioning to training: infantryman mentors ANA on...
Growing up, Cpl. Micah Howard knew he wanted to do something to serve his country.
Story by Cpl. Mark Garcia | RC-SW | 10.04.2012
Growing up, Cpl. Micah Howard knew he wanted to do something to serve his country.
Story by Cpl. Mark Garcia | RC-SW | 10.04.2012
Recent Audio
(45 votes; 3.03)
Petty Officer 2nd Class (HM2) Trenton Belin
Petty Officer 2nd Class (HM2) Trenton Belin, from Bainbridge, Ga., talks to a WTUF-FM/WPAX-AM reporter about his duties as a Navy hospital corpsman providing medical...
Audio by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | RC-SW | 08.08.2012
Petty Officer 2nd Class (HM2) Trenton Belin, from Bainbridge, Ga., talks to a WTUF-FM/WPAX-AM reporter about his duties as a Navy hospital corpsman providing medical...
Audio by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | RC-SW | 08.08.2012
Petty Officer Shatavia Howell
Petty Officer Shatavia Howell, Stone Mountain, Ga., talks to a WABE-FM reporter about her job as a personnel specialist, growing up in Georgia, being passionate,...
Courtesy Audio | RC-SW | 08.01.2012
Petty Officer Shatavia Howell, Stone Mountain, Ga., talks to a WABE-FM reporter about her job as a personnel specialist, growing up in Georgia, being passionate,...
Courtesy Audio | RC-SW | 08.01.2012
Col. Hooks
Talks with Seapower Magazine about the plan of action for his command and the things they are doing to prepare to withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Audio by 1st Lt. Joanna Cappeto | RC-SW | 07.30.2012
Talks with Seapower Magazine about the plan of action for his command and the things they are doing to prepare to withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Audio by 1st Lt. Joanna Cappeto | RC-SW | 07.30.2012
PS3 Shatavia Howell,
PS3 Shatavia Howell, Atlanta, Ga. talks to a WRAS-FM reporter in Atlanta, Ga., about her job as a personnel specialist, joining the Navy after high school, cultural...
Audio by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | RC-SW | 07.27.2012
PS3 Shatavia Howell, Atlanta, Ga. talks to a WRAS-FM reporter in Atlanta, Ga., about her job as a personnel specialist, joining the Navy after high school, cultural...
Audio by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | RC-SW | 07.27.2012
Sgt. Chelsea McCourt
Sgt. Chelsea McCourt, Conyers, Ga., talks to a WGAU-AM reporter in Athens, Ga., about her job keeping track of all personnel in and out of country, joining the...
Audio by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | RC-SW | 07.26.2012
Sgt. Chelsea McCourt, Conyers, Ga., talks to a WGAU-AM reporter in Athens, Ga., about her job keeping track of all personnel in and out of country, joining the...
Audio by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | RC-SW | 07.26.2012
Sgt. James Peacock
Sgt. James Peacock, from Warner Robins, Ga., talks to a WDUN-AM reporter about his duties as a explosive ordnance disposal technician deployed to Afghanistan.
Audio by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | RC-SW | 07.20.2012
Sgt. James Peacock, from Warner Robins, Ga., talks to a WDUN-AM reporter about his duties as a explosive ordnance disposal technician deployed to Afghanistan.
Audio by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | RC-SW | 07.20.2012