Chief Petty Officer Greg Schoolcraft cuts a slice of cake for fellow Chief durig the birthday celebration for the ran of Chief Petty Officer. The rank of Chief Petty Oficer was established April 1, 1893. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Alan Addison) - Chief Petty Officer Greg Schoolcraft cuts a slice of cake for fellow Chief durig the birthday celebration for the ran of Chief Petty Officer. The rank of Chief Petty Oficer was established April 1, 1893. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Alan Addison)
Staff Sgt. Ryan Smith, the Public Affairs Chief with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 8, pitches a baseball to a Marine with RCT-8's Mobile Security Detachment during a baseball game. The MSD Marines organized the game and cookout to boost camaraderie and morale within the platoon. - Staff Sgt. Ryan Smith, the Public Affairs Chief with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 8, pitches a baseball to a Marine with RCT-8's Mobile Security Detachment during a baseball game. The MSD Marines organized the game and cookout to boost camaraderie and morale within the platoon.
Pfc. Kyle Goza, a motor transportation mechanic with Motor Transportation, Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 8, uses a fork-lift machine to lower an engine hood onto a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle here. The mechanics with Motor T have been pulling double-shifts providing security for responsible-withdrawal missions as well as operating on vehicles brought in for repair and regular tune-ups. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric C. Schwartz) - Pfc. Kyle Goza, a motor transportation mechanic with Motor Transportation, Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 8, uses a fork-lift machine to lower an engine hood onto a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle here. The mechanics with Motor T have been pulling double-shifts providing security for responsible-withdrawal missions as well as operating on vehicles brought in for repair and regular tune-ups. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric C. Schwartz)
A Marine from the Quick Reaction Force tries to avoid being attacked during a training exercise with military working dogs and their handlers. The period of training was designed to show the Marines the capabilities of military working dogs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alan Addison. - A Marine from the Quick Reaction Force tries to avoid being attacked during a training exercise with military working dogs and their handlers. The period of training was designed to show the Marines the capabilities of military working dogs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alan Addison.
A Marine instructor from 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 8, observes Iraqi Commandos from the 7th Iraqi Army, loading their weapons and preparing to fire, March 20, 2009. The live-fire exercise concluded the six-day weapons training exercise the Commandos conducted with RCT-8’s 2nd Recon Platoon. - A Marine instructor from 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 8, observes Iraqi Commandos from the 7th Iraqi Army, loading their weapons and preparing to fire, March 20, 2009. The live-fire exercise concluded the six-day weapons training exercise the Commandos conducted with RCT-8’s 2nd Recon Platoon.
Lance Cpl. Adam B. Monroe, a scout with 3rd Platoon, Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 8, provides security during a patrol near a house in northern Iraq. As the Marine Corps is known for its expeditionary prowess, maybe one of its best examples can be found patrolling the terrain of northern Iraq as Marines of 3rd Platoon, Company D interdict smuggling and have remained outside the wire for the majority of their deployment. - Lance Cpl. Adam B. Monroe, a scout with 3rd Platoon, Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 8, provides security during a patrol near a house in northern Iraq. As the Marine Corps is known for its expeditionary prowess, maybe one of its best examples can be found patrolling the terrain of northern Iraq as Marines of 3rd Platoon, Company D interdict smuggling and have remained outside the wire for the majority of their deployment.
Replacing an air filter on a Logistics Vehicle System, Cpl. Matthew Adams, LVS operator, 1st Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 8, ensures his vehicle is ready for the next resupply mission. Operators and mechanics continuously work on their vehicles to keep them ready for the next mission. - Replacing an air filter on a Logistics Vehicle System, Cpl. Matthew Adams, LVS operator, 1st Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 8, ensures his vehicle is ready for the next resupply mission. Operators and mechanics continuously work on their vehicles to keep them ready for the next mission.
Marines watch as Iraqi Soldiers from the Iraqi Army’s 7th Field Engineering Regiment remove buried munitions from a trench during a cache sweep. Marines from 1st Combat Engineer, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance, and 1st Reconnaissance Battalions participated in the cache sweep conducted March 12-16, 2009. - Marines watch as Iraqi Soldiers from the Iraqi Army’s 7th Field Engineering Regiment remove buried munitions from a trench during a cache sweep. Marines from 1st Combat Engineer, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance, and 1st Reconnaissance Battalions participated in the cache sweep conducted March 12-16, 2009.
Lance Cpl. Gabriel Aguilar, an ammo man with Fox Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance, Regimental Combat Team 8, inspects mortars inside a Light Armored Vehicle during a night exercise here. Aguilar is an intrinsic part of the vehicle’s three-man team, carefully inspecting each mortar before handing it off to mortarmen, making sure the proper round is sent downrange. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric C. Schwartz) - Lance Cpl. Gabriel Aguilar, an ammo man with Fox Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance, Regimental Combat Team 8, inspects mortars inside a Light Armored Vehicle during a night exercise here. Aguilar is an intrinsic part of the vehicle’s three-man team, carefully inspecting each mortar before handing it off to mortarmen, making sure the proper round is sent downrange. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric C. Schwartz)
Packed into the belly of a CH-53E helicopter at the Camp Korean Village Airfield March 10, 2009, Reserve Marines from 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 8, begin their long journey home, with many stops along the way. This has been the battalion’s third mobilization and second overseas deployment in support of Global War on Terror. - Packed into the belly of a CH-53E helicopter at the Camp Korean Village Airfield March 10, 2009, Reserve Marines from 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 8, begin their long journey home, with many stops along the way. This has been the battalion’s third mobilization and second overseas deployment in support of Global War on Terror.