Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 01.29.2015
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Abrego Jr. believes actions speak louder than words, and takes a hands-on approach to mentoring his Marines. He believes Marines gain a better perspective on what it means to be a Marine if they have a strong leader they can emulate. Abrego, 40, is from San Antonio, and is the company gunnery sergeant for Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.22.2014
Gunnery Sergeant Otis James and his wife Lytasha hold a plaque honoring them as the Havelock Military Affairs Committee Family of the Quarter following a ceremonial dinner at El Cerro Mexican Bar and Grill in Havelock, N.C., July 22, 2014. James and his wife received the award for dedicating themselves to better the Havelock community. James is currently serving as the company gunnery sergeant......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.22.2014
Gunnery Sergeant Otis James and his family stand with Havelock Military Affairs Committee representatives after being recognized as the Family of the Quarter at a ceremonial dinner at El Cerro Mexican Bar and Grill in Havelock, N.C., July 22, 2014. James and his wife, Lytasha, dedicate themselves to volunteering with the Girl Scouts of America, Havelock t-ball and local schools. James is......
Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.19.2014
Lance Cpl. Elias J. Burne, front, and Lance Cpl. Cody Gammons provide covering fire March 19 during response to ambush training as part of a field training exercise in the Central Training Area, Okinawa. After taking simulated enemy fire, the Marines returned suppressive fire, which allowed other Marines to flank the attackers. Burne and Gammons are law enforcement specialists with Company A,......
Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.19.2014
Cpl. Adrian J. Flores, right, calls his higher headquarters regarding simulated enemy activity March 19 during a patrol as part of a field training exercise in the Central Training Area, Okinawa. During the scenario, the patrol leader reported notional threats to the operations center to ensure other patrols would be aware of new situations in the area. Flores is a law enforcement specialist......
Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.19.2014
Pfc. Austin J. Baker, center, provides security March 19 during a patrol as part of a field training exercise in the Central Training Area, Okinawa. When the squad reached a path leading off the road, the patrol was halted and a team would clear the area to ensure it was safe. Baker is a law enforcement specialist with Company A, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force......
Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.18.2014
Marines execute a security patrol March 18 at Landing Zone Pigeon in the Central Training Area during a field training exercise. The Marines practiced skills they will use in a deployed environment. The Marines are with Company A, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF....
Photo by Cpl. Ed Galo | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 08.23.2012
Staff Sgt. Christopher Webb, company gunnery sergeant, Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 6, checks over rosters to ensure Marines with Headquarters Company, have proper billeting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 23, 2012. When Webb first joined the Marine Corps, he had to have reconstructive knee surgery twice and had to fight to stay in the Corps....
