The awards being presented to the Marines and sailor with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Oct. 24, 2013. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye) - The awards being presented to the Marines and sailor with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Oct. 24, 2013. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)
Retired Marine Major Jennifer Marino arrives at 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 22, 2013 after riding from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Marino retired from the Marine Corps and rode across the country to meet with gold star families. - Retired Marine Major Jennifer Marino arrives at 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 22, 2013 after riding from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Marino retired from the Marine Corps and rode across the country to meet with gold star families.
Sergeant William P. Reckley, a section leader with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Ayden, N.C., pulls open a door while assaulting Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native. - Sergeant William P. Reckley, a section leader with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Ayden, N.C., pulls open a door while assaulting Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.
A Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, loads his gear onto a 7-ton truck aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2013. Third Bn., 6th Marines recently conducted an activation and personnel movement drill for II Marine Expeditionary Force and executed a movement to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to test how quickly the unit can mobilize if a crisis occurs. - A Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, loads his gear onto a 7-ton truck aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2013. Third Bn., 6th Marines recently conducted an activation and personnel movement drill for II Marine Expeditionary Force and executed a movement to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to test how quickly the unit can mobilize if a crisis occurs.
Marines with Delta Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, fires their new multi-purpose high explosive round during a range here, Oct. 10, 2013. The Marines of the battalion have been in Afghanistan since July supporting the infantry. - Marines with Delta Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, fires their new multi-purpose high explosive round during a range here, Oct. 10, 2013. The Marines of the battalion have been in Afghanistan since July supporting the infantry.
Smoke covers an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, after it fires the main gun at Range SR-10, during a training exercise with an RQ-11 Raven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Oct. 15, 2013. The tank crews worked alongside scouts, who controlled the UAVs. The UAVs collected reconnaissance on the enemy and relayed the information to the tank crews before they attacked the objective. - Smoke covers an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, after it fires the main gun at Range SR-10, during a training exercise with an RQ-11 Raven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Oct. 15, 2013. The tank crews worked alongside scouts, who controlled the UAVs. The UAVs collected reconnaissance on the enemy and relayed the information to the tank crews before they attacked the objective.
General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, presents the Sgt. Maj. Wilber Bestwick Award to Staff Sgt. Jon E. Osborn, the acting first sergeant of Delta Co., 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and Montgomery, Texas native, for his contributions to the unit’s combat readiness, Sept. 26, 2013. Since 2011, Osborn has worked tirelessly to keep his unit combat ready. He has previously served as a platoon sergeant, acting platoon commander, operations chief and the unit’s master gunner, and he has served with 2nd LAR for a total of seven years. Named for the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, the award is given to an enlisted Marine in a ground combat element of the operating forces who has made an outstanding contribution to increased combat readiness within the organization. - General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, presents the Sgt. Maj. Wilber Bestwick Award to Staff Sgt. Jon E. Osborn, the acting first sergeant of Delta Co., 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and Montgomery, Texas native, for his contributions to the unit’s combat readiness, Sept. 26, 2013. Since 2011, Osborn has worked tirelessly to keep his unit combat ready. He has previously served as a platoon sergeant, acting platoon commander, operations chief and the unit’s master gunner, and he has served with 2nd LAR for a total of seven years. Named for the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, the award is given to an enlisted Marine in a ground combat element of the operating forces who has made an outstanding contribution to increased combat readiness within the organization.
Corporal George Lynch, a squad leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division briefs his squad before clearing a building during military operations in urban terrain training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 7, 2013. The squad practiced security patrols throughout the MOUT town and practiced using proper technique to clear rooms one-by-one. - Corporal George Lynch, a squad leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division briefs his squad before clearing a building during military operations in urban terrain training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 7, 2013. The squad practiced security patrols throughout the MOUT town and practiced using proper technique to clear rooms one-by-one.
Corporal Trevor L. Jones, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, holds the guide-on after the corporal’s course motivational hike Sept. 26, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. A total of 54 corporals started the course and graduated Sept. 27, 2013. - Corporal Trevor L. Jones, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, holds the guide-on after the corporal’s course motivational hike Sept. 26, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. A total of 54 corporals started the course and graduated Sept. 27, 2013.
Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 10 Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division use pack mules to transport their food, water and ammunition in the rugged terrain of Toiyabe National Forest, Calif., while participating in Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training from Aug. 14 through Sept. 14, 2013. Because of the high elevations where the training took place the Marine couldn’t depend on helicopter support for resupply. Similarly, the rugged terrain prevented trucks and other motorized vehicles from conducting resupply missions, so the service members relied the animals to transport there equipment and supplies. - Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 10 Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division use pack mules to transport their food, water and ammunition in the rugged terrain of Toiyabe National Forest, Calif., while participating in Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training from Aug. 14 through Sept. 14, 2013. Because of the high elevations where the training took place the Marine couldn’t depend on helicopter support for resupply. Similarly, the rugged terrain prevented trucks and other motorized vehicles from conducting resupply missions, so the service members relied the animals to transport there equipment and supplies.