Patriots Hockey defenseman Kevin Shotas, a Marine first lieutenant serving as the executive officer for Bravo Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, attempts to score during a game against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at the STAPLES Center here, April 18, 2013. Patriots Hockey is a team dedicated to serving the military community and wounded warriors by raising funds and awareness for different nonprofit organizations. The team raised money for the Semper Fi Fund by selling t-shirts, jerseys and other Patriots Hockey gear at the STAPLES Center that evening. - Patriots Hockey defenseman Kevin Shotas, a Marine first lieutenant serving as the executive officer for Bravo Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, attempts to score during a game against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at the STAPLES Center here, April 18, 2013. Patriots Hockey is a team dedicated to serving the military community and wounded warriors by raising funds and awareness for different nonprofit organizations. The team raised money for the Semper Fi Fund by selling t-shirts, jerseys and other Patriots Hockey gear at the STAPLES Center that evening.
First term Marines have the most opportunities to reenlist as riflemen, and there are 139 quotas, or boat spaces, available. Unlike career Marines, first term Marines must compete with other Marines for boat spaces within each military occupational specialty. Once all the boat spaces are filled, a Marine must find a new MOS or separate from the Marine Corps. - First term Marines have the most opportunities to reenlist as riflemen, and there are 139 quotas, or boat spaces, available. Unlike career Marines, first term Marines must compete with other Marines for boat spaces within each military occupational specialty. Once all the boat spaces are filled, a Marine must find a new MOS or separate from the Marine Corps.
Lance Cpl. Kyle Ford, an electrical engineer technician specialist with Regimental Combat Team 7, works on a generator here, April 15. Ford, a 21-year-old native of Wantagh, N.Y., is responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs of the generators in the RCT-7 area of operations. - Lance Cpl. Kyle Ford, an electrical engineer technician specialist with Regimental Combat Team 7, works on a generator here, April 15. Ford, a 21-year-old native of Wantagh, N.Y., is responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs of the generators in the RCT-7 area of operations.
Marines serving with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, hike an 11-mile route with a full combat load to their next training destination here, April 2, 2013. The hike began at 6:30 a.m. and finished approximately four hours later. The company conducts hikes weekly to build strength, confidence and unit-readiness. Hikes also give small-unit leaders an opportunity to lead Marines and build camaraderie. - Marines serving with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, hike an 11-mile route with a full combat load to their next training destination here, April 2, 2013. The hike began at 6:30 a.m. and finished approximately four hours later. The company conducts hikes weekly to build strength, confidence and unit-readiness. Hikes also give small-unit leaders an opportunity to lead Marines and build camaraderie.
Lance Cpl. Luis Herrera and Lance Cpl. Kevin Rhodes, forward observers serving with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, observe key features in the terrain before conducting a training and readiness examination during a live-fire exercise here, April 3, 2013. Rhodes, a 20-year-old native of Quincy, Mass., and Herrera, a 23-year-old-native of Chino, Calif., are training to deploy with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - Lance Cpl. Luis Herrera and Lance Cpl. Kevin Rhodes, forward observers serving with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, observe key features in the terrain before conducting a training and readiness examination during a live-fire exercise here, April 3, 2013. Rhodes, a 20-year-old native of Quincy, Mass., and Herrera, a 23-year-old-native of Chino, Calif., are training to deploy with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Corporal Scott Johnson, a special security representative and systems administrator with Regimental Combat Team 7, holds his opponent during a submission grappling tournament here, April 7, 2013. Johnson, a 23-year-old native of Flagstaff, Ariz., is responsible for safeguarding classified information, but loves to spend his free time competing in sports. - Corporal Scott Johnson, a special security representative and systems administrator with Regimental Combat Team 7, holds his opponent during a submission grappling tournament here, April 7, 2013. Johnson, a 23-year-old native of Flagstaff, Ariz., is responsible for safeguarding classified information, but loves to spend his free time competing in sports.
Navy Lt. Dennis White, a psychiatrist with the Regimental Combat Team 7 Observational Stress Control and Readiness Team, discusses a Traumatic Brain Injury pie chart with Petty Officer 3rd Class Allan Lee, a corpsman with the RCT-7 OSCAR Team, here, Nov. 9, 2012. The OSCAR Team provides counseling and mental health support to Marines and sailors in the RCT-7 area of operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kowshon Ye) - Navy Lt. Dennis White, a psychiatrist with the Regimental Combat Team 7 Observational Stress Control and Readiness Team, discusses a Traumatic Brain Injury pie chart with Petty Officer 3rd Class Allan Lee, a corpsman with the RCT-7 OSCAR Team, here, Nov. 9, 2012. The OSCAR Team provides counseling and mental health support to Marines and sailors in the RCT-7 area of operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kowshon Ye)
Lance Cpl. Nathan Gibson (left) and Pfc. Alfredo Mireles (right), mortarmen serving with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, show David Cortez, a former corporal who served with the regiment during Operation Iraqi Freedom and a native of Moreno Valley, Calif., how the M-327 Expeditionary Fire Support System operates during a 10-year OIF reunion here, April 5, 2013. Veterans toured the regiment’s headquarters throughout the day, learned about modern weapon systems used by artillerymen and spoke with Marines who now serve with the regiment. - Lance Cpl. Nathan Gibson (left) and Pfc. Alfredo Mireles (right), mortarmen serving with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, show David Cortez, a former corporal who served with the regiment during Operation Iraqi Freedom and a native of Moreno Valley, Calif., how the M-327 Expeditionary Fire Support System operates during a 10-year OIF reunion here, April 5, 2013. Veterans toured the regiment’s headquarters throughout the day, learned about modern weapon systems used by artillerymen and spoke with Marines who now serve with the regiment.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sergeant Major Michael L. Kufchak, the 1st Marine Division sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. David L. Jobe, the oncoming sergeant major, salute Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, the 1st Marine Division commanding general, during a post, relief and retirement ceremony here, April 5, 2013. Jobe, a native of Burleson, Texas, relieved Kufchak, a native of Youngstown, Ohio. During his last tour, Jobe served as the 8th Marine Regiment sergeant major on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., where he deployed in 2012 to Helmand province, Afghanistan, with Regimental Combat Team 8.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sergeant Major Michael L. Kufchak, the 1st Marine Division sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. David L. Jobe, the oncoming sergeant major, salute Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, the 1st Marine Division commanding general, during a post, relief and retirement ceremony here, April 5, 2013. Jobe, a native of Burleson, Texas, relieved Kufchak, a native of Youngstown, Ohio. During his last tour, Jobe served as the 8th Marine Regiment sergeant major on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., where he deployed in 2012 to Helmand province, Afghanistan, with Regimental Combat Team 8. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)
Corporal James Carter, an administrative specialist with Regimental Combat Team 7, volunteers his time at Camp Pendleton, Calif., to share his experiences with the Eagle Young Marines, a group that teaches boys ages 8-18 about discipline and leadership through military values. "It's great to see the discipline and knowledge begin to change (Eagle Young Marines') lives," Carter said. "I like knowing that I made a difference." - Corporal James Carter, an administrative specialist with Regimental Combat Team 7, volunteers his time at Camp Pendleton, Calif., to share his experiences with the Eagle Young Marines, a group that teaches boys ages 8-18 about discipline and leadership through military values. "It's great to see the discipline and knowledge begin to change (Eagle Young Marines') lives," Carter said. "I like knowing that I made a difference."