I Marine Expeditionary Force (Fwd)
Hometown: Camp Pendleton, CA, US
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Featured Video
Major Travis Fulton San Diego Chargers Shout Out
Marine Major Travis Fulton currently deployed to Afghanistan, sends a shout out to his family at a San Diego Chargers game. Also available in High Definition.
Video by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | I-MEF-FWD | 07.27.2012
Recent Photos
(471 votes; 3.09)
Miami Dolphins alumni players, cheerleaders visit Camp...
U.S. Marines, Soldiers, and Airmen are visited by Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders and alumni football players on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan Oct. 02,...
Courtesy Photo | I-MEF-FWD | 10.02.2012
U.S. Marines, Soldiers, and Airmen are visited by Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders and alumni football players on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan Oct. 02,...
Courtesy Photo | I-MEF-FWD | 10.02.2012
Commandant, Sergeant Major of Marine Corps visit Marines...
Sergeant Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett addresses a crowd of Marines at Combat Outpost Shir Ghazi, Afghanistan while Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter | I-MEF-FWD | 07.17.2012
Sergeant Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett addresses a crowd of Marines at Combat Outpost Shir Ghazi, Afghanistan while Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter | I-MEF-FWD | 07.17.2012
Commandant, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visit...
Marines from on Camp Leatherneck listen to the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos July 17. General Amos and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P....
Photo by Sgt. James Mercure | I-MEF-FWD | 07.17.2012
Marines from on Camp Leatherneck listen to the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos July 17. General Amos and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P....
Photo by Sgt. James Mercure | I-MEF-FWD | 07.17.2012
Marine advisors mentor Afghan police in Kajaki
Master Sgt. Joseph Rice, an adviser with the Police Advisor Team 4, provides security during a patrol to a nearby Afghanistan Uniformed Police base in Kajaki...
Photo by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | I-MEF-FWD | 07.10.2012
Master Sgt. Joseph Rice, an adviser with the Police Advisor Team 4, provides security during a patrol to a nearby Afghanistan Uniformed Police base in Kajaki...
Photo by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | I-MEF-FWD | 07.10.2012
Combat Engineers aid mobility in Afghanistan
Vehicles maneuver down the road as part of the route clearance for Operation Jaws in Nahr-e Saraj, Afghanistan, June 22, 2012. The ten-day operation brought together...
Photo by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr | I-MEF-FWD | 06.22.2012
Vehicles maneuver down the road as part of the route clearance for Operation Jaws in Nahr-e Saraj, Afghanistan, June 22, 2012. The ten-day operation brought together...
Photo by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr | I-MEF-FWD | 06.22.2012
Afghan Led, Marine Mentored Leave Program Keeps ANA...
Afghan soldiers with the Afghan national Army 215th Corps have their luggage inspected before going on leave, June 6. Until recently, all leave for the Afghan...
Photo by Sgt. James Mercure | I-MEF-FWD | 06.06.2012
Afghan soldiers with the Afghan national Army 215th Corps have their luggage inspected before going on leave, June 6. Until recently, all leave for the Afghan...
Photo by Sgt. James Mercure | I-MEF-FWD | 06.06.2012
Recent Video
(125 votes; 3.20)
Major Travis Fulton San Diego Chargers Shout Out
Marine Major Travis Fulton currently deployed to Afghanistan, sends a shout out to his family at a San Diego Chargers game. Also available in High Definition.
Video by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | I-MEF-FWD | 07.27.2012
Marine Major Travis Fulton currently deployed to Afghanistan, sends a shout out to his family at a San Diego Chargers game. Also available in High Definition.
Video by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | I-MEF-FWD | 07.27.2012
1st Bn. 8th Marines Operation Trap House
Marines and sailors with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, partnered with Afghan National Army soldiers with the 215th Corps, search for, disrupt and...
Video by Sgt. James Mercure | I-MEF-FWD | 05.29.2012
Marines and sailors with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, partnered with Afghan National Army soldiers with the 215th Corps, search for, disrupt and...
Video by Sgt. James Mercure | I-MEF-FWD | 05.29.2012
ANSF and I MEF (Fwd) Press Conference Part 4 (of 4)
On a visit to the U.S., senior Afghan National Security Force leaders talk to reporters at Camp Pendleton, Calif. They discuss what they saw on their visit, as well...
Video by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter | I-MEF-FWD | 12.03.2011
On a visit to the U.S., senior Afghan National Security Force leaders talk to reporters at Camp Pendleton, Calif. They discuss what they saw on their visit, as well...
Video by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter | I-MEF-FWD | 12.03.2011
ANSF and I MEF (Fwd) Press Conference Part 3 (of 4)
On a visit to the U.S., senior Afghan National Security Force leaders talk to reporters at Camp Pendleton, Calif. They discuss what they saw on their visit, as well...
Video by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter | I-MEF-FWD | 12.03.2011
On a visit to the U.S., senior Afghan National Security Force leaders talk to reporters at Camp Pendleton, Calif. They discuss what they saw on their visit, as well...
Video by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter | I-MEF-FWD | 12.03.2011
ANSF and I MEF (Fwd) Press Conference, Part 2 (of 4)
On a visit to the U.S., senior Afghan National Security Force leaders talk to reporters at Camp Pendleton, Calif. They discuss what they saw on their visit, as well...
Video by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter | I-MEF-FWD | 12.03.2011
On a visit to the U.S., senior Afghan National Security Force leaders talk to reporters at Camp Pendleton, Calif. They discuss what they saw on their visit, as well...
Video by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter | I-MEF-FWD | 12.03.2011
ANSF and I MEF (Fwd) Press Conference, Part 1
On a visit to the U.S., senior Afghan National Security Force leaders talk to reporters at Camp Pendleton, Calif. They discuss what they saw on their visit, as well...
Video by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter | I-MEF-FWD | 12.03.2011
On a visit to the U.S., senior Afghan National Security Force leaders talk to reporters at Camp Pendleton, Calif. They discuss what they saw on their visit, as well...
Video by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter | I-MEF-FWD | 12.03.2011
Recent News Stories
(27 votes; 3.89)
Marine advisors mentor Afghan police in Kajaki
Marines with the Kajaki Police Advisor Team have been working with local security officials since they arrived in Afghanistan, nearly a month ago.
Story by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | I-MEF-FWD | 07.22.2012
Marines with the Kajaki Police Advisor Team have been working with local security officials since they arrived in Afghanistan, nearly a month ago.
Story by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | I-MEF-FWD | 07.22.2012
Combat Engineers aid mobility in Afghanistan
Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), performed route clearance, June 19-29, in support of Operation Jaws in Nahr-e Saraj,...
Story by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr | I-MEF-FWD | 07.04.2012
Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), performed route clearance, June 19-29, in support of Operation Jaws in Nahr-e Saraj,...
Story by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr | I-MEF-FWD | 07.04.2012
Afghan led, Marine mentored leave program keeps ANA...
The pride of Afghanistan is in its soldiers. The pride of the Afghan soldier is in his family.
Story by Sgt. James Mercure | I-MEF-FWD | 06.08.2012
The pride of Afghanistan is in its soldiers. The pride of the Afghan soldier is in his family.
Story by Sgt. James Mercure | I-MEF-FWD | 06.08.2012
Last Marine team returns home from Iraq
It was a small homecoming by Camp Pendleton standards – nothing like when a battalion returns. No hand-painted signs, food tents, or Patriot Guard-escorted busses....
Story by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | I-MEF-FWD | 11.08.2011
It was a small homecoming by Camp Pendleton standards – nothing like when a battalion returns. No hand-painted signs, food tents, or Patriot Guard-escorted busses....
Story by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | I-MEF-FWD | 11.08.2011
Camp Pendleton Marines complete Exercise Sentinel Fury
The Marines and sailors of I Marine, Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group are normally responsible for things such as administrative support, but from, Oct. 31 -...
Story by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | I-MEF-FWD | 11.05.2011
The Marines and sailors of I Marine, Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group are normally responsible for things such as administrative support, but from, Oct. 31 -...
Story by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | I-MEF-FWD | 11.05.2011
9th Communication conducts company-level field exercise
Marines with Charlie Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participated in a company level communication exercise designed to ensure all...
Story by Lance Cpl. Mark Garcia | I-MEF-FWD | 10.27.2011
Marines with Charlie Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participated in a company level communication exercise designed to ensure all...
Story by Lance Cpl. Mark Garcia | I-MEF-FWD | 10.27.2011
Recent Audio
(4 votes; 4.50)
Teaching College
Learning to read and write is pretty much taken for granted in America. In Afghanistan, where there's a shortage of qualified teachers, this essential skill can...
Audio by Sgt. Shawn Coolman | I-MEF-FWD | 10.02.2010
Learning to read and write is pretty much taken for granted in America. In Afghanistan, where there's a shortage of qualified teachers, this essential skill can...
Audio by Sgt. Shawn Coolman | I-MEF-FWD | 10.02.2010
Afghan election interview
A sound interview regarding an Afghan woman voter in Lashkar Gah who overcame fears to cast a vote in the Sept. 18 election.
Audio by Lt.j.g. Jennifer Franco | I-MEF-FWD | 09.18.2010
A sound interview regarding an Afghan woman voter in Lashkar Gah who overcame fears to cast a vote in the Sept. 18 election.
Audio by Lt.j.g. Jennifer Franco | I-MEF-FWD | 09.18.2010
Afghan Senior Election Official
An Afghan Senior Election Official talks to a reporter from NPR about the issues of having an election in his country.
Courtesy Audio | I-MEF-FWD | 08.30.2010
An Afghan Senior Election Official talks to a reporter from NPR about the issues of having an election in his country.
Courtesy Audio | I-MEF-FWD | 08.30.2010
Lt. Col. Larry Henigan
Lt. Col. Larry Henigan talks to a War News Radio reporter from Swathmore, Pa., about his duties and responsibilities while deployed and the Accelerated Agricultural...
Courtesy Audio | I-MEF-FWD | 06.11.2010
Lt. Col. Larry Henigan talks to a War News Radio reporter from Swathmore, Pa., about his duties and responsibilities while deployed and the Accelerated Agricultural...
Courtesy Audio | I-MEF-FWD | 06.11.2010
Marine Capt. Emily Naslund
Marine Capt. Emily Naslund who is the Officer in Charge of the Female Engagement Team talks to a People Magazine reporter about issues of concern to women in Afghanistan.
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Butler | I-MEF-FWD | 05.25.2010
Marine Capt. Emily Naslund who is the Officer in Charge of the Female Engagement Team talks to a People Magazine reporter about issues of concern to women in Afghanistan.
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Butler | I-MEF-FWD | 05.25.2010
Maj. Gen. Richard Mills
Maj. Gen. Richard Mills of McLean, Va., talks to a USA Today reporter in Washington, D.C., about arriving in Afghanistan, their mission, alternatives of poppy for...
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Butler | I-MEF-FWD | 05.05.2010
Maj. Gen. Richard Mills of McLean, Va., talks to a USA Today reporter in Washington, D.C., about arriving in Afghanistan, their mission, alternatives of poppy for...
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Butler | I-MEF-FWD | 05.05.2010
Recent Publications
Eagle and the Crescent, The - 15.10.2006
Iraq's Army assumes control of forces near Fallujah; Commanding General's Message to Families; The Chaplain's Corner; Passing the torch In Ramadi, 1/6 takes over AO;...
Iraq's Army assumes control of forces near Fallujah; Commanding General's Message to Families; The Chaplain's Corner; Passing the torch In Ramadi, 1/6 takes over AO;...
Eagle and the Crescent, The - 22.05.2006
Iraqi army division takes helm at Blue Diamond, Sergeant Major's Message to Families, Camp Fallujah, Iraqi army division visits, briefs MNF-W staff, VMU-2 mechs maintain...
Iraqi army division takes helm at Blue Diamond, Sergeant Major's Message to Families, Camp Fallujah, Iraqi army division visits, briefs MNF-W staff, VMU-2 mechs maintain...
Eagle and the Crescent, The - 10.04.2006
Marine, Iraqi forces unite for Fallujah's security; Walking in the dark; Tank-infantry team denies insurgency around Fallujah; Marine air wing proves its versatility;...
Marine, Iraqi forces unite for Fallujah's security; Walking in the dark; Tank-infantry team denies insurgency around Fallujah; Marine air wing proves its versatility;...
Eagle and the Crescent, The - 23.03.2006
I MEF returns, takes charge in Al Anbar; Commander's Message to Families; living in denial; Marines in Iraq have all sides covered; Darkhorse' pauses, remembers its...
I MEF returns, takes charge in Al Anbar; Commander's Message to Families; living in denial; Marines in Iraq have all sides covered; Darkhorse' pauses, remembers its...
Eagle and the Crescent, The - 28.10.2005
Iraqi battalion begins with Wing Marines; Communication is the key; Iraqi police work toward a better future; Postal brings home to front lines of Iraq; Bulldogs in Iraq...
Iraqi battalion begins with Wing Marines; Communication is the key; Iraqi police work toward a better future; Postal brings home to front lines of Iraq; Bulldogs in Iraq...
Podcasts
Features stories about U.S. service members and Iraqi forces serving in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. Produced by U.S. Marines - I Marine Expeditionary Force (Fwd).