Trackers rarely need anything extra. They can live with the bare essentials: combat vehicle crewman uniforms, steel toe boots, gloves, eye protection, flak, Kevlar, rifle, sling, 9/16ths wrench, 15/16ths wrench and a sleeping system. Everything necessary is already inside the AAV. Outside of the gear that trackers are supposed to have, there isn’t anything that they would need. But Williams has his essentials. He packs Monsters, Ramen noodles and a portable camp stove — necessities as he calls them. - Trackers rarely need anything extra. They can live with the bare essentials: combat vehicle crewman uniforms, steel toe boots, gloves, eye protection, flak, Kevlar, rifle, sling, 9/16ths wrench, 15/16ths wrench and a sleeping system. Everything necessary is already inside the AAV. Outside of the gear that trackers are supposed to have, there isn’t anything that they would need. But Williams has his essentials. He packs Monsters, Ramen noodles and a portable camp stove — necessities as he calls them.
The 2013 Holcomb Trophy winners and their coaching team present their trophies to the crowd of Marines and family members inside the base theater during an award ceremony here, March 08, 2013. The team will be compete in the Marine Corps Championships held at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. (Official Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney) - The 2013 Holcomb Trophy winners and their coaching team present their trophies to the crowd of Marines and family members inside the base theater during an award ceremony here, March 08, 2013. The team will be compete in the Marine Corps Championships held at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. (Official Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney)
Corporal Michael Kelly, a fires watch chief with Regimental Combat Team 7 and 28-year-old native of Omaha, Neb., has a bachelor's in history and loves to inspire fellow Marines with stories of warriors-past. “As warriors we must never lose touch with what we are. Warriors and great men of the past have set the standard for what it means to be a warrior and must be remembered,” Kelly said. “Their legacies and deeds have shown what it means to be brave and maintain honor in the face of danger, defining what it means to be a soldier.” - Corporal Michael Kelly, a fires watch chief with Regimental Combat Team 7 and 28-year-old native of Omaha, Neb., has a bachelor's in history and loves to inspire fellow Marines with stories of warriors-past. “As warriors we must never lose touch with what we are. Warriors and great men of the past have set the standard for what it means to be a warrior and must be remembered,” Kelly said. “Their legacies and deeds have shown what it means to be brave and maintain honor in the face of danger, defining what it means to be a soldier.”
Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, pins the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, here, March 8, 2013. Nalls received the medal for saving the life of Sgt. Erick Gutierrez, a squad leader with 1st LAR, during a patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Nalls fell into a nine-foot-deep, 15-foot-wide canal, and was being treated for hypothermia when he learned that Gutierrez had also fallen in the canal. He immediately jumped back into the frigid water and dragged Gutierrez to the riverbank, saving his life. - Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, pins the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, here, March 8, 2013. Nalls received the medal for saving the life of Sgt. Erick Gutierrez, a squad leader with 1st LAR, during a patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Nalls fell into a nine-foot-deep, 15-foot-wide canal, and was being treated for hypothermia when he learned that Gutierrez had also fallen in the canal. He immediately jumped back into the frigid water and dragged Gutierrez to the riverbank, saving his life.
Lance Cpl. Jacob Arthur, a crew chief serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion and a native of Los Angeles, spots for his partner during the 2013 Western Division Matches here, March 5. Over the course of two weeks, the competitors receive coaching from members of the Marine Corps Shooting Team and shoot for score on both rifle and pistol ranges. The shooting consists of rapid fire, slow fire and one-handed pistol shooting, all on targets smaller than what is used during annual rifle qualification. - Lance Cpl. Jacob Arthur, a crew chief serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion and a native of Los Angeles, spots for his partner during the 2013 Western Division Matches here, March 5. Over the course of two weeks, the competitors receive coaching from members of the Marine Corps Shooting Team and shoot for score on both rifle and pistol ranges. The shooting consists of rapid fire, slow fire and one-handed pistol shooting, all on targets smaller than what is used during annual rifle qualification.
Sergeants Earl Roost and Ryan Vanarsdall, motor transportation operators with Georgian Liaison Team, 32nd Georgian Light Infantry Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 7, salute during a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Jonathan Davis, Mar. 2. “It is important to acknowledge that Staff Sgt. Davis has provided us with the greatest gift of his leadership. He took the ownership of training Sgt. Roost and Sgt. Vanarsdall to take the lead in his absence,” said Maj. Rudy Salcido, the commanding officer of the GLT. “The fight goes on just like Staff Sergeant Davis would have wanted it.” - Sergeants Earl Roost and Ryan Vanarsdall, motor transportation operators with Georgian Liaison Team, 32nd Georgian Light Infantry Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 7, salute during a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Jonathan Davis, Mar. 2. “It is important to acknowledge that Staff Sgt. Davis has provided us with the greatest gift of his leadership. He took the ownership of training Sgt. Roost and Sgt. Vanarsdall to take the lead in his absence,” said Maj. Rudy Salcido, the commanding officer of the GLT. “The fight goes on just like Staff Sergeant Davis would have wanted it.”
Corporal Ignacio Zamarron, an administrative clerk with Regimental Combat Team 7 and a 22-year-old native of San Jose, Calif., has enjoyed his time in the Marine Corps and is preparing to attend college to get an accounting degree. “He has the best work ethic I have ever seen,” said Sgt. Sunshine Yubeta, the Classified Material Control Center Chief with Regimental Combat Team 7. “He can do whatever he sets his mind to.” - Corporal Ignacio Zamarron, an administrative clerk with Regimental Combat Team 7 and a 22-year-old native of San Jose, Calif., has enjoyed his time in the Marine Corps and is preparing to attend college to get an accounting degree. “He has the best work ethic I have ever seen,” said Sgt. Sunshine Yubeta, the Classified Material Control Center Chief with Regimental Combat Team 7. “He can do whatever he sets his mind to.”
Lance Cpl. Brandon Fawkes, a maintenance management specialist serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, runs the final mile of a biathlon during a battalion-wide competition here, Feb. 26, 2013. Fawkes, a 23 year-old native of Woodstock, Ill., said this biathlon is similar to the Spartan races he competed in, but the weight of his gear made this biathlon harder. - Lance Cpl. Brandon Fawkes, a maintenance management specialist serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, runs the final mile of a biathlon during a battalion-wide competition here, Feb. 26, 2013. Fawkes, a 23 year-old native of Woodstock, Ill., said this biathlon is similar to the Spartan races he competed in, but the weight of his gear made this biathlon harder.
Corporal Brent Graham, a field radio operator with Regimental Combat Team 7 and 21-year-old native of Clinton, Ind., has gained experience and even seen combat during his deployment to Helmand province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. "Cpl. Graham is an extremely hard worker. That's why he was selected to go on RCT-7's last mission," said Staff Sgt. Cedric Swan, the radio chief with RCT-7. "And once there, Graham rose to the challenge and represented himself and 7th Marines in an exceptional manner in the midst of eminent danger." - Corporal Brent Graham, a field radio operator with Regimental Combat Team 7 and 21-year-old native of Clinton, Ind., has gained experience and even seen combat during his deployment to Helmand province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. "Cpl. Graham is an extremely hard worker. That's why he was selected to go on RCT-7's last mission," said Staff Sgt. Cedric Swan, the radio chief with RCT-7. "And once there, Graham rose to the challenge and represented himself and 7th Marines in an exceptional manner in the midst of eminent danger."
On Friday June 1 the gators of 3DAABN sent upwards of 100 marines to partake in the World Famous MARSOC Mudrun. The race was 10 kilometers through the hills and mud of Camp Pendleton . Cpl Frye of Alpha Company had this to say: "It was awesome…and a great example of unit cohesion." - On Friday June 1 the gators of 3DAABN sent upwards of 100 marines to partake in the World Famous MARSOC Mudrun. The race was 10 kilometers through the hills and mud of Camp Pendleton . Cpl Frye of Alpha Company had this to say: "It was awesome…and a great example of unit cohesion."