US Military Pictures & Videos

Photo By: Lance Cpl. Larry Babilya
May 09,2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Marine with Company B conducts live fire AT-4 training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. May 8. Marines with B Co., Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., endured a day of training at MCB Quantico. The exercise included repetitions of the obstacle course, a 5-mile endurance course, the Leadership Reaction Course, and a live, AT-4 fire for the squad leaders.

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Photo By: Cpl. Alejandro Pena
May 09,2013



Shir Ghazay, Helmand province, Afghanistan - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Cannella, left, and Cpl. Wilmer Rivas, tank mechanics from Margate, Fla., and Lennox, Calif., respectively, both assigned to Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, prepare a tank track while conducting maintenance on a M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle on forward operating base Shir Ghazay, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. Cannella and Rivas, along with other Marines, replaced the tracks on the vehicle to ensure operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena/Released)

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Photo By: Cpl. Alejandro Pena
May 09,2013



Shir Ghazay, Helmand province, Afghanistan - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Martin Cahill, right, ground guides Lance Cpl. Samuel Bagwell as he backs a M1A1 Abrams tank on forward operating base Shir Ghazay, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. Cahill and Bagwell are both tank crewmen from Sacramento, Calif. and Tampa, Fla., respectively, and are both assigned to Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena/Released)

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Photo By: Cpl. Alejandro Pena
May 09,2013
Shir Ghazay, Helmand province, Afghanistan - U.S. Marines assigned to 42nd Battalion Georgian Liaison Team (GLT) 8 unload weapons and gear after returning from a mounted patrol on forward operating base Shir Ghazay, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. The Marines of GLT-8 work and train with Georgian Army soldiers assigned to the 42nd Battalion and are deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena/Released)

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Photos By: David Chapman
May 23,2013
Camp Pendleton, Ca - Infiltration Course

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May 23,2013
Photo By: Erin Walkey
Albany, GA - Members of the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee arrive at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., in an Army UH-60 Black Hawk during their annual visit here, May 16. The members received a windshield tour of the base, command briefs from MCLB Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command, a tour of Production Plant Albany and a visit to the Landfill Gas-to-Energy site.

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May 23,2013
Photos By: Cpl. Kowshon Ye
Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan - A U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8), Regimental Combat Team 7 provides security during a mission rehearsal on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. The Marines and Sailors of 2/8 conducted the rehearsal in preparation for a partnered operation with their Afghan National Army counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kowshon Ye/Released)

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May 23,2013
Photo By: Cpl. Codey Underwood
Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan - Marines with the landing support platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion-31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an M-240B machine gun during a crew-served weapon shoot here, May 20. The unit is currently conducting CLB Exercise, the 31st MEU’s logistics combat element pre-deployment training, designed to refresh skills and tactics prior to operating outside of garrison. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Photo By: Lance Cpl. Henry Antenor
May 22,2013
CAMP KINSER, Okinawa Japan, CAMP KINSER, Okinawa Japan, Japan - Cpl. Cynthia S. Raiche leads her team during a 7-ton truck-pull event at Roberts Field on Camp Kinser on May 14 as part of the 3rd Maintenance Battalion "wrench-off." The event was designed so the battalion's five companies could compete against each other in various challenges such as: a Humvee pit crew relay, weapons systems disassembly and reassembly relay, log toss relay and the truck-pull. Raiche is a maintenance management specialist with Engineer Maintenance Company, 3rd Maintenance Bn., Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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Photo By: Sgt. Tammy Hineline
May 22,2013
Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan - A CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter lands at Patrol Base (PB) Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, Jr., commanding general of Regional Command (Southwest), and other staff traveled to PB Boldak to tour facilities and meet Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tammy K. Hineline/Released)

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Photos By: Cpl. Jennifer Pirante
May 21,2013
St. George, UT - A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey helicopter prepares to depart the runway at St. George Airport, May 9, 2013. Marines and Sailors established a forward refueling point (FRP) to resupply military aircraft with necessary fuel and equipment to conduct ground realistic urban training at a forward location. This training exercise is in preparation for the 13th MEU's upcoming WESTPAC 13-2 deployment.

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Widow Christine Phillips (C) walks with a military escort as members of the US Army honor guard perform a full military honors burial service for US Army Staff Sergeant Francis G. Phillips IV at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on May 20, 2013. AFP PHOTO/JIM WATSON

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Members of the US Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment 'The Old Guard' perform a full military honors burial service for US Army Staff Sergeant Francis G. Phillips IV at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on May 20, 2013. AFP PHOTO/JIM WATSON

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Sophia Phillips (C) receives a flag from Brig. General James Parquarette (R) as her mother and widow Christine Phillips (2nd R) watches as members of the US Army honor guard perform a full military honors burial service for US Army Staff Sergeant Francis G. Phillips IV at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on May 20, 2013. AFP PHOTO/JIM WATSON

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Photo By: Lance Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer
May 28,2013
Camp Pendleton, Calif. - Four 105mm Howitzers fire in rhythmic succession during a ceremonial 21-gun salute held at the Marine Corps Installations-West Command building here on Memorial Day May 27. Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment operated the guns and performed the ceremony below the national ensign flown at half-mast in remembrance of service members that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

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Photo By: Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone
May 28,2013
USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), At Sea, At Sea - An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadon (VMM) 266, (Reinforced), descends onto the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge as an MV-22B Osprey prepares to takeoff, at sea, May 27, 2013. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

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Photos By: Staff Sgt. Ezekiel Kitandwe
May 28,2013
Delaram, Helmand province, Afghanistan - U.S. Marines assigned to the the Police Advisor Team Delaram (PAT-D) returns from a patrol in Delaram, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2013. The Marines and Sailors with PAT-D took on the role of instructors and mentors for their Civil Order Police counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe/Released)

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Photo By: Staff Sgt. Ezekiel Kitandwe
May 28,2013
Delaram, Helmand province, Afghanistan - U.S. Marines assigned to the the Police Advisor Team Delaram (PAT-D) prepare to depart police headquarters during a partnered operation with Civil Order Police in Delaram, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2013. The Marines and Sailors with PAT-D took on the role of instructors and mentors for their Civil Order Police counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe/Released)

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Photo By: Cpl. Daniel Wulz
May 28,2013
Frejus, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France - United States Marines of 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division participated in a training exhibition with the French 21st Marine Infantry Regiment, in Frejus, France, May 23. Throughout the day, the U.S. Marines demonstrated techniques of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and afterwards took part in the French marines' obstacle course. After completing their training, the U.S. Marines visited a static display of French weaponry and the museum of the French Marines.

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Photo By: Sgt. Michael Cifuentes
May 29,2013
YORBA LINDA, Calif., Ca - Sergeant John T. Finch, a trumpet player serving with the 1st Marine Division Band, plays taps to honor those who fought and died during the Vietnam War at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum for the Vietnam Prisoner of War 40th Annual Homecoming Reunion here, May 23, 2013. Nearly 200 former Vietnam POWs and their families gathered at the Nixon Presidential Library on the 40th anniversary of when President Nixon hosted the service members for the largest dinner ever held at the White House, May 24, 1973, on the South Lawn. A seven-man rifle detail and color guard from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion also supported the event.

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Photo By: Lance Cpl. James Gulliver
May 29,2013
San Juan Capistrano, Ca - Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, explain how to work the M777 Lightweight Howitzer to the children here, May 23, 2013. The community service event was provided to strengthen relations between the regiment and the city of San Juan Capistrano. The children were allowed to participate in several events set up by the Marines including a combat fitness test and a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration.

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Photo By: Sgt. Michael Cifuentes
May 29,2013
Camp Pendleton, Ca - Amphibious Assault Battalion in preparation for Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 28. Dawn Blitz is a Marine Expeditionary Brigade level training evolution that readies Marines and sailors for amphibious missions worldwide. The Marines and sailors conducting Dawn Blitz serve with 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, a unit reinforced with infantry, aviation support and logistics support.

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May 29,2013
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Cpl. Gernard Rathbun, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit armorer and native of Albion, Penn., disassembles an M249 squad automatic weapon during regular maintenance at the 22nd MEU armory at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2013. (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/released)

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May 29,2013
USS Carter Hall, At Sea, At Sea - Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors of the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) work together to complete a resupply at sea, May 28, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael S. Lockett/Released)

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