Cpl. Scott McKenzie, a 22-year-old native of Saratoga, Calif. and an administrative clerk with Regimental Combat Team 7, was combat meritoriously promoted to his current rank, Feb. 2, here. "There's a lot more responsibility, as with any rank," McKenzie said. "You become more of a leader and begin to teach Marines the things your NCOs taught you." - Cpl. Scott McKenzie, a 22-year-old native of Saratoga, Calif. and an administrative clerk with Regimental Combat Team 7, was combat meritoriously promoted to his current rank, Feb. 2, here. "There's a lot more responsibility, as with any rank," McKenzie said. "You become more of a leader and begin to teach Marines the things your NCOs taught you."
Cpl. Brandon Harper, a 29-year-old native of Detroit and the Headquarters Company clerk with Regimental Combat Team 7, is honored to serve on a deployment and volunteered to raise and lower the American flag at the RCT Headquarters. "I would describe him as honorable," said Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Marshall, HQ Co. gunnery sergeant with RCT-7. “He tries to always do the right thing in every situation.†- Cpl. Brandon Harper, a 29-year-old native of Detroit and the Headquarters Company clerk with Regimental Combat Team 7, is honored to serve on a deployment and volunteered to raise and lower the American flag at the RCT Headquarters. "I would describe him as honorable," said Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Marshall, HQ Co. gunnery sergeant with RCT-7. “He tries to always do the right thing in every situation.â€
Bonnie Amos, wife of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, talks about her recent trip to visit Marines overseas during a military spouses’ conference here Jan. 31, 2013. Mrs. Amos spent the holidays in December 2012 traveling to different posts throughout Afghanistan in an effort to experience deployment life with Marines and convey it in her own words to military spouses on the home front. She said she believes the reason Marines have such high esprit de corps is due to the love and support they receive from their families back home. Mrs. Amos traveled with Gen. Amos, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett. - Bonnie Amos, wife of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, talks about her recent trip to visit Marines overseas during a military spouses’ conference here Jan. 31, 2013. Mrs. Amos spent the holidays in December 2012 traveling to different posts throughout Afghanistan in an effort to experience deployment life with Marines and convey it in her own words to military spouses on the home front. She said she believes the reason Marines have such high esprit de corps is due to the love and support they receive from their families back home. Mrs. Amos traveled with Gen. Amos, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett.
CARLSBAD, Calif. – John F. Farritor, a retired first sergeant and the oldest Marine in the room, bites into a birthday cake presented to him by Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, the 1st Marine Division commanding general, during a dinner in celebration of the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the 1st Marine Division at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013. Farritor, 93-year-old member of the 1st Marine Division Association, and a resident of Vista, Calif., served as an artilleryman from 1941 to 1971. He saw action in the Korean War in the 11th Marine Regiment under the command of Maj. Gen. Oliver P. Smith.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer) - CARLSBAD, Calif. – John F. Farritor, a retired first sergeant and the oldest Marine in the room, bites into a birthday cake presented to him by Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, the 1st Marine Division commanding general, during a dinner in celebration of the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the 1st Marine Division at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013. Farritor, 93-year-old member of the 1st Marine Division Association, and a resident of Vista, Calif., served as an artilleryman from 1941 to 1971. He saw action in the Korean War in the 11th Marine Regiment under the command of Maj. Gen. Oliver P. Smith. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)
Marine Corps Cpl. Rocio Sanchez left her career as a singer to enlist in the Marine Corps and is deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. - Marine Corps Cpl. Rocio Sanchez left her career as a singer to enlist in the Marine Corps and is deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan.
Afghan National Army soldiers patrol over the frost covered ground during Operation New Hope, Kajaki, Afghanistan, Jan. 16. Moments after, they would receive fire from multiple enemy positions. During the operation, the ANA partnered with the Afghan National Civil Order Police and the Afghan Uniform Police in an effort to bring peace, stability and increase the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s influence in the area. - Afghan National Army soldiers patrol over the frost covered ground during Operation New Hope, Kajaki, Afghanistan, Jan. 16. Moments after, they would receive fire from multiple enemy positions. During the operation, the ANA partnered with the Afghan National Civil Order Police and the Afghan Uniform Police in an effort to bring peace, stability and increase the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s influence in the area.
Haji Mohammad, a village elder, passes a notebook to a student at a local school in Shir Ghazay, Afghanistan, Jan. 17, 2012. The school supplies were donated by the Marines of Georgian Liaison Team 6, Regimental Combat Team 7, Regional Command Southwest, which they received from their families, friends and companies. - Haji Mohammad, a village elder, passes a notebook to a student at a local school in Shir Ghazay, Afghanistan, Jan. 17, 2012. The school supplies were donated by the Marines of Georgian Liaison Team 6, Regimental Combat Team 7, Regional Command Southwest, which they received from their families, friends and companies.
Three 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment batteries fired a combined 400 High Mobility Rocket Artillery System rounds during 2012 in Helmand province in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. “It’s been very significant that the battery I command has hit this milestone, killed the enemy, and been able to save Marines’ lives,” said Capt. Jason Reukema, commanding officer of Sierra Battery, 5th Bn., 11th Marines. - Three 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment batteries fired a combined 400 High Mobility Rocket Artillery System rounds during 2012 in Helmand province in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. “It’s been very significant that the battery I command has hit this milestone, killed the enemy, and been able to save Marines’ lives,” said Capt. Jason Reukema, commanding officer of Sierra Battery, 5th Bn., 11th Marines.
Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion stand in formation during an award ceremony here, Jan. 22, 2013. The Marines wore the service uniform to the ceremony as directed by the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey. The service uniform is increasingly being worn throughout the Marine Corps because of guidance from commanders and the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos. The service uniform requires strict maintenance and attention to be worn properly, and it trains Marines to pay attention to minute details.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Scanlan) - Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion stand in formation during an award ceremony here, Jan. 22, 2013. The Marines wore the service uniform to the ceremony as directed by the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey. The service uniform is increasingly being worn throughout the Marine Corps because of guidance from commanders and the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos. The service uniform requires strict maintenance and attention to be worn properly, and it trains Marines to pay attention to minute details.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Scanlan)