Cpl. Nickolas Collins meets his son, 6-month-old Karson Collins, for the first time Wednesday morning at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Collins returned early Wednesday from a seven-month deployment to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, with Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment. Collins' wife, Annette Collins, made a sign saying, "I've waited my whole life to meet you" and dressed Karson in American flag-themed shorts and a shirt printed with "Awesome like daddy" for the occasion. - Cpl. Nickolas Collins meets his son, 6-month-old Karson Collins, for the first time Wednesday morning at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Collins returned early Wednesday from a seven-month deployment to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, with Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment. Collins' wife, Annette Collins, made a sign saying, "I've waited my whole life to meet you" and dressed Karson in American flag-themed shorts and a shirt printed with "Awesome like daddy" for the occasion.
A Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman gives the signal for all clear before entering a pool during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker. - A Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman gives the signal for all clear before entering a pool during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.
Two Marines set security in preparation of an explosive breach into an enemy compound during a training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., July 28, 2014. 1st Marine Division Schools, Urban Leaders course recently held training for Marines from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment and 1st Combat Engineers Battalion. - Two Marines set security in preparation of an explosive breach into an enemy compound during a training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., July 28, 2014. 1st Marine Division Schools, Urban Leaders course recently held training for Marines from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment and 1st Combat Engineers Battalion.
Marines with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, fire mortars in support of adjacent rifleman units aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 29, 2014. The section of mortars was part of a five-day live-fire range to test the unit's capabilities to conduct a squad-sized attack on simulated enemy positions. - Marines with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, fire mortars in support of adjacent rifleman units aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 29, 2014. The section of mortars was part of a five-day live-fire range to test the unit's capabilities to conduct a squad-sized attack on simulated enemy positions.
Sergeant Major Mark Arvizu, the Sgt. Maj. of 11th Marine Regiment, passes the regimental colors to Col. Stephen Liszewski, the former commanding officer of 11th Marines, during the regimental change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. Liszewski was also awarded the Legion of Merit during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released) - Sergeant Major Mark Arvizu, the Sgt. Maj. of 11th Marine Regiment, passes the regimental colors to Col. Stephen Liszewski, the former commanding officer of 11th Marines, during the regimental change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. Liszewski was also awarded the Legion of Merit during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)
Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, provide security during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16, 2014. The training was part of a battalion field exercise where Marines continued to improve their urban combat skills with the assistance of the Infantry Immersion Trainer. The IIT provides a training facility for practical application of tactical skills and decision making in an immersive, scenario-based training environment. - Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, provide security during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16, 2014. The training was part of a battalion field exercise where Marines continued to improve their urban combat skills with the assistance of the Infantry Immersion Trainer. The IIT provides a training facility for practical application of tactical skills and decision making in an immersive, scenario-based training environment.
A Marine with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, wrestles his parachute to the ground after landing from a static line jump aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2014. The company practiced both freefall and static line jumps from a CH-43E helicopter to better prepare for potential combat operations anywhere they are needed worldwide. - A Marine with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, wrestles his parachute to the ground after landing from a static line jump aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2014. The company practiced both freefall and static line jumps from a CH-43E helicopter to better prepare for potential combat operations anywhere they are needed worldwide.
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, extinguish a simulated fire during a Woodland Firefighting Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 26, 2014. The weeklong training was led by firefighters from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Camp Pendleton Fire Department. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons) - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, extinguish a simulated fire during a Woodland Firefighting Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 26, 2014. The weeklong training was led by firefighters from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Camp Pendleton Fire Department. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons)
Retired Marine Lieutenant Gen. John F. Sattler presents a behind the scenes look into development and operations during the second Battle of Fallujah during a Professional Military Education class aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 18, 2014. Sattler gave the Marines an idea of how plans were developed and executed during the battle. - Retired Marine Lieutenant Gen. John F. Sattler presents a behind the scenes look into development and operations during the second Battle of Fallujah during a Professional Military Education class aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 18, 2014. Sattler gave the Marines an idea of how plans were developed and executed during the battle.