Cpl. John Robbart III, 02.07.2013
USS PELELIU – Sweating palms, grunting noises and cheering ran rampant during an arm wrestling tournament held on the troop mess decks of the USS Peleliu, Feb. 6.The challenge was the 10th competition of the Campbell Cup, a bi-monthly challenge that pits teams within the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group against each
Cpl. Bryan Nygaard, CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
The Down East Chapter of the Non Commissioned Officers Association of America presented Sgt. Maj. Robert G. VanOostrom, the II Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major, its annual Sergeant Major C.A. “Mack” McKinney Awards Ceremony, Feb. 8, at Sywanyk’s Scarlet and Gold Traditions in Jacksonville, N.C.“(VanOostrom) has been a big supporter of the
Staff Sgt. Kenneth Lewis, PHITSANULOK, Thailand
Multinational forces are making significant progress as they continue constructing new structures in five districts of the Kingdom of Thailand during ongoing engineering civic assistance projects part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2013.While the exercise officially begins Feb. 11, additional time was needed to ensure the buildings are complete before the
Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano, PHITSANULOK, Thailand
Marines are men and women of diverse cultures and ethnicities who volunteer to serve in the armed forces for many different reasons. What varies even more are the life experiences each Marine brings with them to the Corps.For Lance Cpl. Cuong V. Cao, a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine
Cpl. David Flynn, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Marines and representatives from the four military services joined forces with defense industry business professionals and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students during the 2013 Black Engineer of the Year Awards and Stars and Stripes Dinner at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel here, Feb. 8. The day’s events were
Lance Cpl. Todd Michalek, NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Kingdom of Thailand
Four MV-22B Ospreys landed at Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 8 in preparation for exercise Cobra Gold 2013.This marks the first time the aircraft has appeared in Thailand, which can be added to its list of accomplishments. The Ospreys are assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine
Public Affairs, CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.
The Marine & Family Programs officer is soliciting service members to attend an all day event on two college campuses to gain exposure to veteran centers, curriculum and admission policies and to network with college students and graduates.Only 20 service members will be selected to attend.All participants must meet the following
Lance Cpl. Sarah Wolff-Diaz, CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.
Marines and civilians gathered to celebrate a friend’s dedication and commitment to the Corps.Retired Lt. Col. Thomas K. Farrell was awarded the Commendation for Superior Civilian Service Award in the commanding general’s conference room here Feb. 1 for his service as the G-1 assistant chief of staff for Marine Corps Installations-West from January
Lance Cpl. Sarah Wolff-Diaz, CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.
Battered catfish bubbled in deep-fryers and buckets of pasta were added to seasoned cheese sauce as Marines hastily moved around the Las Pulgas Mess hall galley in preparation for the lunch rush. Unlike the daily routine of the Las Pulgas food-service specialists, Chef Mark Millwood provided the lunch menu on Feb. 6.Millwood is a former U.S. Navy
Lance Cpl. Trevon S. Peracca, SIMI VALLEY, Calif.
Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the birth of a man who has left his print forever in American and world history. The crowd stood tall and their hands laid over their hearts as Marine Band San Diego played the national anthem and the guests began softly singing along to the melody during the opening ceremony.A white-rose wreath was laid at