Leatherneck.com

Cpl. Ian M. Dollard

jinelson — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:17:57 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Cpl. Ian M. Dollard dons the Silver Star Medal he received Mar. 21 on Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Dollard braved enemy bullets to rescue his platoon commander from an enemy ambush during his deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08. Photo submitted 03/27/2008 Taken by Cpl. Ray Lewis

48 comments

Armed Forces Cross Country Championship

jinelson — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:06:11 -0500

by: jinelson

Description: SAN DIEGO - 2nd Lt. Sean Barrett, a San Diego native and member of the All-Marine Cross Country Team, ran in the Armed Forces Cross Country Championship Mission Bay Park in San Diego Feb. 16, Barrett finished fourth in the male 12-kilometer race which was won by Navy Lt. Aaron Lanzel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Goacher) (Released) Photo submitted 02/21/2008 Taken by Lance Cpl. Austin Goacher

3/1

jinelson — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:03:50 -0500

by: jinelson

Description: Marines of 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine trudge by muddy water here Feb. 1. The unit conducted the six-mile post-deployment hump through some of the base�s most rugged terrain. Photo submitted 02/21/2008 Taken by Cpl. Ray Lewis

6 comments

2/2

jinelson — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:12:30 -0500

by: jinelson

Description: Pfc. Jose Alfredo Martinez Rodriguez of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, patrols down lane four of the Military Operations in Urban Terrain facility here Jan. 28. This training is part of the Battalion Field Exercise in preparation for a deployment to Iraq. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Murray) (RELEASED) Photo submitted 02/01/2008 Taken by Lance Cpl. Joshua Murray

8/2 II MEF

jinelson — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:04:40 -0500

by: jinelson

Description: Sgt. Maj. Andre Johnson, the outgoing sergeant major of 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, passes the noncommissioned officer’s sword to Col. John K. Love, the regimental commanding officer, during a post and relief ceremony here Dec 17. Sgt. Maj. Rudy Resto received the sword and the duties of regimental sergeant major. Johnson is retiring after 30 years of service. Photo submitted 12/28/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Zahn

1 comment

10th Marines

jinelson — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:03:24 -0500

by: jinelson

Description: Batteries T and G, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, set up the Marine Corps’ newest artillery weapon, the M777A2 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer cannon, during a firing exercise here Dec. 19. The cannons, aka “triple sevens,” replaced the M198 Medium Howitzer cannons adopted in 1982. Photo submitted 12/28/2007 Taken by Cpl. Christopher Lyttle

2 comments

1/2 II MEF

jinelson — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:02:04 -0500

by: jinelson

Description: Pfc. Christopher Chancellor, a mortarman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, relays the command to fire before he drops a round into the barrel of the M224 60mm lightweight company mortar system here Dec. 8. The crew participated in a 10-day urban training exercise to prepare for an upcoming deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As an assistant gunner in a mortar team, it is Chancellor’s responsibility to efficiently load rounds into the gun. Photo submitted 12/28/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt

2 comments

1/2 II MEF

jinelson — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:00:11 -0500

by: jinelson

Description: Pfc. Kyle Keller, a mortarman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, adjusts the elevation and deflection on an M224 60mm lightweight company mortar system here Dec. 8. Proper adjustments are critical to the accuracy of the weapon. The mortar team participated in a 10-day urban training exercise to prepare for an upcoming deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Photo submitted 12/28/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt

MAG-16

jinelson — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:06:36 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: ESCONDIDO, Calif. – President George W. Bush stands with fire fighters Oct. 25, who battled the California wild fires. The president along with California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited several burn areas and concluded their visit with a press conference in Escondido, Calif. Photo submitted 10/26/2007 Taken by Cpl. George J. Papastrat

1 comment

MAG-16

jinelson — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:05:23 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: A 660 gallon bucket attached to a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing drops its water on fires at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The aircraft and its crew supported fire fighting efforts in the San Diego County Oct. 23. Photo submitted 10/26/2007 Taken by Cpl. George J. Papastrat

MAG-16

jinelson — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:04:22 -0400

BLT 3/8

jinelson — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:34:23 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: A mortarman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, fires a mortar round during a company-level combined-arms exercise held outside of Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Oct. 4, 2007. BLT 3/8 is currently deployed as the Ground Combat Element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe) Photo submitted 10/15/2007 Taken by Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe

BLT 3/8

jinelson — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:33:03 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: A tank with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, rolls through the dusty Kuwaiti desert during a combined-arms exercise held outside of Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Oct. 4, 2007. BLT 3/8 is currently deployed as the Ground Combat Element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable). (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe) Photo submitted 10/15/2007 Taken by Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe

BLT 3/8

jinelson — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:31:47 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Marines and sailors of Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, radio for support during a company-level combined-arms exercise held outside of Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Oct. 4, 2007. BLT 3/8 is currently deployed as the Ground Combat Element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe) Photo submitted 10/15/2007 Taken by Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe

BLT 3/8

jinelson — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:30:35 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Pouring out of the bellies of Assault Amphibian Vehicles, Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, added to the firepower during a live-fire company-level combined-arms exercise held outside of Camp Buehring, Kuwait Oct. 4, 2007. BLT 3/8 is currently deployed as the Ground Combat Element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable). (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe) Photo submitted 10/15/2007 Taken by Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe

2 comments

Corporals Course

jinelson — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:53:42 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Marines attending the corporals conference march back from Elliot's Beach. The conference's intent was to increase the level of good leadership used by corporals who have not been to the corporals course. Photo submitted 08/23/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Noel Gonzalez

MCRD Parris Island

jinelson — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:13:00 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Cpl. Mark W. Smallwood, permanent change of station noncommissioned officer, Depot Consolidated Administration Center, stands next to the Iwo Jima monument on Parris Island. Smallwood overcame a life of drugs and alcohol, joined the Marine Corps and completely turned his life around. He will hit his four year mark in the Corps on Dec. 16, 2007. Photo submitted 08/15/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Noel Gonzalez

1 comment

11th MEU

jinelson — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:37:36 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit quickly pull casualties to safety after being ambushed during a convoy exercise July 23, at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. The Marines and sailors had to react to a mass casualty event and successfully recover all injured U.S. personnel and civilians. The realistic pre deployment training was focused on building the confidence and abilities of the Marines and sailors of the unit before they deploy later this year.

11th MEU

jinelson — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:36:23 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit signals gets his fellow Marines attention to notify them of an angry mob closing on their position July 23 during a convoy exercise at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. Photo submitted 07/26/2007 Taken by Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti

Court Reporter School

jinelson — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:17:00 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Recent graduates (left to right) Sgts. Solomon Rodgers Jr., Crystal Lopez, Kara Myers and Emanual Hudson, pose for a picture after receiving their diplomas at the court reporters graduation ceremony June 30. Photo submitted 07/19/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Margaret Clark

2 comments

2/23

jinelson — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:29:41 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: SHIROKYI LAN TRAINING RANGE, Ukraine – 1st Sgt. Erazmo Ornelas, G Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment looks on as Georgian soldiers fire the M-16 service rifle here July 11 during exercise Sea Breeze. The Marines and Georgians were familiarized with and fired weapons from their respective countries. Weapons included the M-16, AK47, AK74, 9 mm pistol, M-203 and P25 grenade launchers, AT-4 and Rocket Propelled Grenade launcher. Exercise Sea Breeze is in its tenth year and focuses on strengthening partnerships and fostering maritime safety and security capabilities to conduct peacekeeping operations in the Black Sea region. With 13 nations participating on land and at sea the U.S. forces here focused on ground training with service members from Moldova, Macedonia, Georgia, Armenia, Germany and the Ukraine, the host of the exercise. Photo submitted 07/17/2007 Taken by Gunnery Sgt. Donald E. Preston

31st MEU

jinelson — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:27:52 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, QUEENSLAND, Australia – Gunner Kristofer Williams, with the 108th Battery, 4th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Army, waits aboard a U.S. Naval landing craft June 22 to go ashore with fellow Australian soldiers and U.S. Marines during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007. Having stayed more than a week aboard the Australian Royal Navy vessel HMAS Kanimbla, the Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment and Australian soldiers comprising and attached to 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment boarded the American craft to receive transportation to the beach. Talisman Saber 2007 is a joint bilateral exercise between U.S. and Australian armed forces. BLT 2/1 is the ground combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Photo submitted 07/16/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Eric D. Arndt

RDS_1794low

jinelson — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:37:57 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Marines of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 head off on a motivational run in celebration of their 56th birthday. The squadron also held a cake-cutting ceremony to honor their history. Photo submitted 07/13/2007 Taken by Staff Sgt. Richard D. Stephens Tiltrotor Squadron 162

31st MEU

jinelson — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:39:38 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Eck readies his M-60 machine gun for a surprise ambush on opposing forces during exercise Talisman Sabre 2007 in Shoalwater Bay, Australia, on June 22, 2007. Eck is attached to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. The biennial exercise is designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations, which will help improve combat readiness and interoperability. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Lock, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

K3/6

jinelson — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:36:25 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James K. Williamson (right) and his unit return to base at the end of a security patrol in Karmah, Iraq, on June 22, 2007. The Marines are assigned to 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. DoD photo by Cpl. Neill A. Sevelius, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

Combat Engineers

jinelson — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:34:42 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: U.S Marine Combat Engineers and Republic of Korea Marines use Mark 2 Bridge Erection Boats to tug an Improved Ribbon Bridge carrying a Korean T-54 Medium Tank across the Ganghwa Inlet, near Camp Gempo, Republic of Korea, on Oct. 15, 2004. The U.S. and Korean Marines are participating in Korean Incremental Training Program 05-1, a three- pronged exercise focused on engineer, medical, and interoperability training between the host nation and different services. DoD photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy E. LeMaster, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

22nd MEU

jinelson — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:00:44 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to set up blocking positions for their counterparts during a portion of the unit's Certification Exercise June 22, 2007. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU were conducting a simulated non-combatant evacuation of American personnel from the beleaguered, notional country of Amberland. The role-players added needed realism to the training as the Marines prepare for deployment. Photo submitted 07/02/2007 Taken by Sgt. Ezekiel R Kitandwe

1 comment

22nd MEU

jinelson — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:59:08 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Lance Cpl. Joseph Soucy of Hannibal, Mo., provides security at one of the five checkpoints set up by the Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during a simulated non-combatant evacuation training exercise held June 22, 2007. The training exercise was one of the requirements the Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU were required to complete during this portion of their pre-deployment training. Photo submitted 07/02/2007 Taken by Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe

11th MEU

jinelson — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:54:44 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.,--A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Radio Reconnaissance Team glances off at the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter that he is about to board June 27, here. Photo submitted 06/29/2007 Taken by Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti

11th MEU

jinelson — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:53:15 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: A Marine with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit holds security as members of his platoon conduct raid drills in preparation for a heliborne raid June 28, here. Photo submitted 06/29/2007 Taken by Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti

11th MEU

jinelson — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:52:06 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: A scout sniper assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit covers the advance of Marines as they prepare for a raid June 28, here. Photo submitted 06/29/2007 Taken by Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti

31st MEU

jinelson — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:47:58 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, QUEENSLAND, Australia – Marines from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, trek along a road here, June 24, on a unit movement during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007. Talisman Saber is conducted to train an U.S. and Australian joint task force and operations staff in crisis action planning for execution of contingency operations. The exercise involves more than 32,000 personnel from both nations that will focus on improving interoperability and enhancing regional stability. Photo submitted 06/25/2007 Taken by Cpl. Kamran Sadaghiani

SPMAGTF 24

jinelson — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:46:23 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: ANCON, Peru – (June 15, 2007) Vehicles of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 conduct a successful offload from the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) by Landing Craft Unit on the beach at Ancon. SPMAGTF 24 is deployed in support of Partnership of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise conducted to increase and improve regional security and cooperation among nations of the Western Hemisphere. Photo submitted 06/25/2007 Taken by Sgt. Justin Park

SPMAGTF 24

jinelson — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:45:03 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: ANCON, Peru – (June 15, 2007) Sgt. Anthony A. Davis of Harlem, N.Y., directs Lance Cpl. Andrew Moore of San Bruno, Calif., in the stacking of MRE pallets on the beach at Ancon, following a successful offload from the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) by Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24. SPMAGTF 24 is deployed in support of Partnership of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise conducted to increase and improve regional security and cooperation among nations of the Western Hemisphere. Photo submitted 06/25/2007 Taken by Sgt. Justin Park

SPMAGTF 24

jinelson — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:43:33 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: ANCON, Peru – (June 10, 2007) Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 embark onboard the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) in Iquique, Chile, for transit to Peru. SPMAGTF 24 is deployed in support of Partnership of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise conducted to increase and improve regional security and cooperation among nations of the Western Hemisphere. Photo submitted 06/25/2007 Taken by Maj. Dan Huvane

RCT-6

jinelson — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:30:49 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Cpl. Jason D. Soley, 21, from Westchester, Pa., shakes the hand of Col. Richard L. Simcock, the commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 6, after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, with combat distinguishing device in a ceremony here June 20. Soley, a member of L Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, received the award for his heroic actions on March 13. While conducting Operation Northern Forge Soley, the squad leader for 2nd squad, 3rd platoon, and his Marines were attacked by insurgent forces in a complex, combined arms attack. He calmly and effectively handled the situation, moving from position to position without regard for his own safety. His courage and selflessness in the face of the enemy inspired the Marines in his squad and kept their minds focused on the mission. Photo submitted 06/24/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Christopher Zahn

3rd MEB

jinelson — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:29:21 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, QUEENSLAND, Australia – Vehicles from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, arrive at Freshwater Beach here, June 21, during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007. The vehicles were staged by Landing and Support Marines who helped prepare convoys during the exercise. Photo submitted 06/25/2007 Taken by Cpl. Kamran Sadaghiani

11th MEU

jinelson — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:43:18 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: FIRE BASE GLORIA, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. –Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit learn combat climbing techniques prior to moving out on an exercise during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) training exercise June 12, here. Marines with the BLT conducted four separate missions involving different scenarios and in both day and night time conditions. The training was instructed and carried out by Special Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force from here. Photo submitted 06/15/2007 Taken by Sgt. Bryson K. Jones

31st MEU

jinelson — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:40:58 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: ABOARD USS JUNEAU – Marines and Sailors from the 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit launch combat rubber reconnaissance crafts from the stern of the USS Juneau (LPD 10) during an amphibious landing rehearsal of the coast of Queensland, Australia, June 15. The rehearsal was in preparation for Exercise Talisman Saber 2007. Talisman Saber is conducted to train an U.S. and Australian joint task force and operations staff in crisis action planning for execution of contingency operations. The exercise involves more than 32,000 personnel from both nations that will focus on improving interoperability and enhancing regional stability. Photo submitted 06/16/2007 Taken by Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin

11th MEU

jinelson — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:38:54 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. –A simulated improvised explosive device sends up a cloud of dust and dirt during a raid here June 6 conducted by Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Photo submitted 06/07/2007 Taken by Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti

11th MEU

jinelson — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:37:06 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. –Sailors with Assault Craft Unit-5 guide humvees onto a landing craft air-cushioned before disembarking to conduct a raid on a simulated insurgent stronghold June 6, here. The LCACs transported Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and their vehicles, close to the objective as part of a simulated ship to shore assault. Photo submitted 06/07/2007 Taken by Cpl. Scott M. Biscuiti

2nd MLG

jinelson — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:27:22 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Master Sgt. Michael Burghardt watches as a Marine throws a training grenade May 30. Marines attending the course threw training grenades before throwing two live grenades. Photo submitted 06/07/2007 Taken by Cpl. Warren Peace

2nd MLG

jinelson — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:25:56 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Corporal Christopher A. Greene waits patiently as he donates blood here, June 6. The blood donated here goes to the men and women deployed to Iraq and Afghanastan as well as military hospitals around the world. Greene is an administative clerk with the 2nd Marine Logisitcs Group. Photo submitted 06/07/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Aaron Rooks

1/12

jinelson — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:56:33 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: (From right to left) Sgt. Michael Bigley, a Regional Detention Facility 3 security chief, 1st Lt. Roe Lemons, the executive officer, Lance Cpl. Mikell Young, an RDF guard and Cpl. Robert Meisner, the detention operations noncommissioned officer all attached to Bravo Battery, Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, are just a few of the Marines who maintain and secure the detention facilities. Photo submitted 06/05/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Ashley Hoffman

26th MEU

jinelson — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 12:57:44 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Sgt. Ralph A. Cocco, a pointman from Reconnaissance Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 2/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads a recon team into position to perform an ambush at a range in the Middle East, May 25. The Recon Plt. was conducting live-fire ambush training alongside regional forces. Photo submitted 06/02/2007 Taken by Cpl. Jeremy Ross

26th MEU

jinelson — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 12:56:02 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Pfc. James R. Bruner from Company F, Battalion Landing Team 2/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sites his M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon during bilateral training exercise Eastern Maverick in Qatar, April 7. Photo submitted 06/03/2007 Taken by Cpl. Jeremy Ross

26th MEU

jinelson — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 12:55:13 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Marines from Company F, Battalion Landing Team 2/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct live-fire training during bilateral training exercise Eastern Maverick in Qatar, April 12. Photo submitted 06/03/2007 Taken by Cpl. Jeremy Ross

26th MEU

jinelson — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 12:54:20 -0400

B 1/1

jinelson — Sun, 27 May 2007 11:06:17 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: A machine gunner with Bravo company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, engages enemy forces with suppressive fire during the company’s combined arms training at Range 400 here, May 18, 2007. The Range 400 is utilized by deploying units to train rifle companies in techniques used when attacking fortified areas, and is possibly the most dynamic live-fire range in the Marine Corps. “400” is the only range in the Marine Corps where overhead machine gun and rifle fire is authorized. Waivers also allow Marines to close within 250 meters of 81mm mortar fire. At most ranges 400 meters in the minimum. Range 400 gives the Marines of Bravo the most realistic training experience. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg( Released) Photo submitted 05/27/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

A 1/1

jinelson — Sun, 27 May 2007 11:03:53 -0400

by: jinelson

Description: Lance Cpl. Levi R. Prewitt, a rifleman with Bravo company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, patrols before being engaged by enemy forces during the company’s combined arms training at Range 400 here, May 18, 2007. The Range 400 is utilized by deploying units to train rifle companies in techniques used when attacking fortified areas, and is possibly the most dynamic live-fire range in the Marine Corps. “400” is the only range in the Marine Corps where overhead machine gun and rifle fire is authorized. Waivers also allow Marines to close within 250 meters of 81mm mortar fire. At most ranges 400 meters in the minimum. Range 400 gives the Marines of Bravo the most realistic training experience. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg( Released) Photo submitted 05/27/2007 Taken by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg