Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service, WASHINGTON
The commander of U.S. Pacific Command kicked off the longest-running U.S. military exercise in the Pacific in Thailand today, calling the 13,000 multinational participants guardians of future peace and prosperity.Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III marked the opening of the 32st iteration of Cobra Gold hosted by Thailand and the United States since
Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite, MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO
Sweat dripped off her brow as, seated cross-legged in front of a class of 24 students, she bent forward saying, “Namaste,” meaning ‘I salute you’ in Hindu. She had just finished leading the class in a 90-minutelong Hot Yoga session.When not wearing digital camouflage, Sgt. Yari Kobus, personnel chief, Marine Helicopter Squadron One, is a yoga
Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr., WASHINGTON
Retiring Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta expressed his gratitude today for all those he served with through five decades of public service to the nation during his farewell ceremony here.The Armed Forces Farewell tribute, hosted by President Barack Obama, and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, drew a distinguished
Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service, KABUL, Afghanistan
There are measures of success every day in Afghanistan and the out-going commander of NATO's International Security Assistance Force is very confident of victory.Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen spoke to reporters traveling with Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shortly before turning over command to Marine
Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service, KABUL, Afghanistan
U.S. and NATO leaders today congratulated Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen for a job well done as commander of the alliance's International Security Assistance Force and praised Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. as the strategic leader needed for the next phase of the command.At a ceremony here, Allen passed Dunford the flags of the NATO
American Forces Press Service, WASHINGTON
The following statement made by Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta was read at today's transfer of command ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan:To the men and women of ISAF: Thank you for fighting and serving in tough conditions every day. Through your dedication and sacrifice, you are changing the course of history in a volatile and dangerous part of the
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