Story by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 05.08.2014
Every Marine, a rifleman. A Marine Corps mantra instilled in recruits brains beginning the first day of basic training, what all Marines stand for, no matter their military occupational specialty....
Story by Sgt. Bobby Yarbrough | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 10.18.2012
“Stop the vehicle,” yelled Capt. James Slocum to the driver behind the wheel of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle. Slocum grimaces as he grabs the handheld radio. “There is something in the road ahead. It doesn’t look right.”...
Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.20.2012
Marines conducted a field-training exercise here April 16-20 to reinforce their knowledge of basic infantry tactics, techniques and procedures....
Story by Senior Airman Jessica Lockoski | 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 09.17.2011
As a golden sun falls behind a cluster of mountains north of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, a foot patrol team of international Airmen comb through surrounding villages, farm fields and terrain occupying the area’s ancient dry lake bed. They make use of what little daylight is left....
Story by Lance Cpl. Bruno Bego | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.23.2011
As route repairs takes engineers further into Marjah, Afghanistan, foot patrols play a vital role in maintaining the area’s security....
