A Marine with Security Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group surveys the area around a known improvised explosive device during training here, Feb. 24. Security Co. participated in a considerations for movement in an IED enviroment course, Feb. 23-24, before providing convoy security in their upcoming deployment to Iraq's Al Anbar province. - A Marine with Security Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group surveys the area around a known improvised explosive device during training here, Feb. 24. Security Co. participated in a considerations for movement in an IED enviroment course, Feb. 23-24, before providing convoy security in their upcoming deployment to Iraq's Al Anbar province.
JoAnn Lyles (left) accepts the Navy Cross Medal from Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter (right) on behalf of Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter, during a Navy Cross ceremony at the Museum of the Marine Corps, Feb. 20. “Jonathan and Jordan were shining examples of the finest of America’s next generation,” Winter said. “When faced with danger they had no time to go to their chain of command and no time to assess the situation, they were forced to rely on their discipline and their training.” - JoAnn Lyles (left) accepts the Navy Cross Medal from Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter (right) on behalf of Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter, during a Navy Cross ceremony at the Museum of the Marine Corps, Feb. 20. “Jonathan and Jordan were shining examples of the finest of America’s next generation,” Winter said. “When faced with danger they had no time to go to their chain of command and no time to assess the situation, they were forced to rely on their discipline and their training.”
No matter where Marines find themselves, they always have the opportunity to further their education. A good education can help Marines stay competitive within the Marine Corps, as well as in the civilian world. - No matter where Marines find themselves, they always have the opportunity to further their education. A good education can help Marines stay competitive within the Marine Corps, as well as in the civilian world.
Staff Sgt. Ysidro Gonzalez (right), platoon sergeant for Regimental Combat Team 8’s Personal Security Detail, says seeing one of his former recruits succeed in his Marine Corps career makes him proud of his time as a drill instructor. Sgt. Jaime Osornio (left), a radio operator with RCT- 8’s Communications section, says the lessons he learned from Gonzalez have helped make him a successful Marines. - Staff Sgt. Ysidro Gonzalez (right), platoon sergeant for Regimental Combat Team 8’s Personal Security Detail, says seeing one of his former recruits succeed in his Marine Corps career makes him proud of his time as a drill instructor. Sgt. Jaime Osornio (left), a radio operator with RCT- 8’s Communications section, says the lessons he learned from Gonzalez have helped make him a successful Marines.
Lance Cpl. Marcus McMurray, a command-operations-center journal clerk with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 8, decides to take a donated shirt from the chapel annex here. Marines and sailors enjoy the ability to leisurely stroll through the well organized store, sifting through free hygiene items and other donated goods. - Lance Cpl. Marcus McMurray, a command-operations-center journal clerk with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 8, decides to take a donated shirt from the chapel annex here. Marines and sailors enjoy the ability to leisurely stroll through the well organized store, sifting through free hygiene items and other donated goods.
Families of Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division await the battalion’s return from a deployment to Iraq here, Feb. 17. The Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines were deployed throughout Iraq during their seventh month tour and concentrated on stabilization. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian M. Woodruff) (RELEASED) - Families of Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division await the battalion’s return from a deployment to Iraq here, Feb. 17. The Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines were deployed throughout Iraq during their seventh month tour and concentrated on stabilization. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian M. Woodruff) (RELEASED)
(Left to right) Capt. Roy Bechtold, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, supervises Lance Cpl. Michael Cummings as he prepares to fire an AT-4 anti-tank rocket while Lance Cpl. Jason Barts provides security during the reconnaissance assault course here. The training included simulated ambushes, setting up ambushes and familiarization with M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mines. The training allowed the men to practice necessary skill sets to hone their basic infantry tactics and skills. Elements of the battalion are scheduled to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David A. Weikle) (RELEASED) - (Left to right) Capt. Roy Bechtold, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, supervises Lance Cpl. Michael Cummings as he prepares to fire an AT-4 anti-tank rocket while Lance Cpl. Jason Barts provides security during the reconnaissance assault course here. The training included simulated ambushes, setting up ambushes and familiarization with M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mines. The training allowed the men to practice necessary skill sets to hone their basic infantry tactics and skills. Elements of the battalion are scheduled to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David A. Weikle) (RELEASED)
Maj. Todd Peppe (left), the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment’s Headquarters and Service Company commander and camp commandant for Camp Korean Village, Iraq, inspects the outer perimeter of the base’s security with Gunnery Sgt. Trent Narra, the company gunny and assistant camp commandant Jan. 30. Camp Korean Village, located in the western region of Iraq’s Al Anbar Province, is a key Coalition logistics hub and base of operations for service members from the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps. (Official USMC photo by Capt. Paul L. Greenberg) - Maj. Todd Peppe (left), the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment’s Headquarters and Service Company commander and camp commandant for Camp Korean Village, Iraq, inspects the outer perimeter of the base’s security with Gunnery Sgt. Trent Narra, the company gunny and assistant camp commandant Jan. 30. Camp Korean Village, located in the western region of Iraq’s Al Anbar Province, is a key Coalition logistics hub and base of operations for service members from the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps. (Official USMC photo by Capt. Paul L. Greenberg)
Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter, from Sag Harbor, N.Y., is scheduled to receive a Navy Cross medal, posthumously, at a ceremony February 20 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps near Quantico, Va. Haerter was an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and was killed in action while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. - Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter, from Sag Harbor, N.Y., is scheduled to receive a Navy Cross medal, posthumously, at a ceremony February 20 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps near Quantico, Va. Haerter was an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and was killed in action while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.