Regimental Combat Team-7, 1st Marine Division Public Affairs
Hometown: Twentynine Palms, CA, US
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Featured Video
Col. A.E. Renforth
Col. A.E. Renforth talks to an MSNBC reporter about civilian casualties in Afghanistan and the Afghan security forces taking over.
Video by 1st Lt. Spencer Kenyon | RCT7-MD | 08.02.2013
Recent Photos
(3173 votes; 3.25)
2D Intel Battalion Change of Command CeremonyU.S. Marines and guests stand to recognize the playing of the Marines' Hymn during the change of command ceremony in Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 11, 2014. The change of...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Cappellini | RCT7-MD | 06.11.2014
Noncombatant Evacuation Operation, Humanitarian...U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl Jonathan Slappey, left, supply administrations operations specialist 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment (2/9), 2nd Marine Division...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Abraham Lopez | RCT7-MD | 05.13.2014
2/6 Change of CommandU.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James W. Lively, incoming commanding officer, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), gives his remarks...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Abraham Lopez | RCT7-MD | 05.21.2014
2nd Marine Division Morning Colors and Award CeremonyU.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division, conducts the 2nd Marine Division Band during the morning colors and awards...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Cappellini | RCT7-MD | 05.15.2014
Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus Retirement CeremonyU.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) Band play "Barnum and Bailey's March" before a retirement ceremony for Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, deputy...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza | RCT7-MD | 05.15.2014
2nd Tank Battalion Deployment for Training Exercise (DFT)U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Tuckett, gunner, Alpha Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, ground guides an M1A1 Abrams tank during a Deployment for...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelly Street | RCT7-MD | 03.28.2014
Recent Video
(164 votes; 3.78)
Col. A.E. RenforthCol. A.E. Renforth talks to an MSNBC reporter about civilian casualties in Afghanistan and the Afghan security forces taking over.
Video by 1st Lt. Spencer Kenyon | RCT7-MD | 08.02.2013
Col. Sparky RenforthCol. Sparky Renforth talks to a KSWB-TV reporter about the Afghan forces taking over their country and the last Marine regiment in Afghanistan, the 7th Marine...
Video by 1st Lt. Spencer Kenyon | RCT7-MD | 07.31.2013
Col. Renforth's Casing of the Colors Ceremony SpeechUsable soundbites from Col. A.E. "Sparky" Renforth's ceremony speech. Renforth is the commanding officer for RCT-7. Accompanying B-roll available. Also available in...
Video by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.31.2013
RCT-7 Casing of the Colors CeremonyRCT-7 casing of the colors ceremony as the last Marine RCT in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Includes shots of the ceremony. Accompanying interview available with...
Video by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.31.2013
Col. Renforth Talks About RCT-7's AccomplishmentsCol. A.E. "Sparky" Renforth, the commanding officer of RCT-7, talks about the RCT, its accomplishments, and the significance of the RCT color casing ceremony. Also...
Video by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.27.2013
Afghan Soldiers Train With Their Communications...Afghan National Army soldiers train with their communications equipment. Marine advisers assist them. Shots include soldiers setting up a satellite receiver,...
Video by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.01.2013
Recent News Stories
(165 votes; 3.78)
Lucky Number Seven: Marine ‘Gunner’ reflects on...In the summer of 2010, I met Matthew Carpenter, a Chief Warrant Officer 3, on my first deployment to Helmand province, Afghanistan. I was a combat correspondent...
Story by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 08.01.2013
Last infantry regiment closes chapter in HelmandWith temperatures in the 110s, Marines and sailors with Regimental Combat Team 7 closed the final page on a chapter in Helmand province during a casing of the colors...
Story by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.31.2013
‘America’s Battalion’ tests their strength in...A crowd of Marines gathered outside of the Harvest Falcon Gym to watch 20 Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, compete in the unit’s Strong Man...
Story by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.31.2013
US soldiers improve Afghan farming capabilitiesDespite sweltering heat, many Afghans in Helmand province can be found working in their fields during the day.
Story by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.22.2013
Last Marine Infantry Regimental Headquarters Prepares to...
Due to the transfer of lead security responsibility to the Afghan National Security Forces, Regimental Combat Team 7 will leave Helmand province in August as the last...
Story by 1st Lt. Spencer Kenyon | RCT7-MD | 07.22.2013
Due to the transfer of lead security responsibility to the Afghan National Security Forces, Regimental Combat Team 7 will leave Helmand province in August as the last...
Story by 1st Lt. Spencer Kenyon | RCT7-MD | 07.22.2013
Marines awarded medals for lifesaving effortsRonald Reagan said “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world, but the Marines don't have that problem.”
Story by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.19.2013
Recent Audio
(63 votes; 3.50)
Col. Austin Renforth
Col. Austin Renforth, commanding officer, RCT-7, talks to Leatherneck Magazine about conditions in RC-SW.
Audio by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.28.2013
Col. Austin Renforth, commanding officer, RCT-7, talks to Leatherneck Magazine about conditions in RC-SW.
Audio by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.28.2013
Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Irwin
Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Irwin KCDZ 107.7 FM Online in Twentynine Palms, California about his work in Afghanistan.
Courtesy Audio | RCT7-MD | 07.25.2013
Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Irwin KCDZ 107.7 FM Online in Twentynine Palms, California about his work in Afghanistan.
Courtesy Audio | RCT7-MD | 07.25.2013
Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Irwin
Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Irwin talks to a Crawford Broadcasting reporter, for the Hero of the Week segment, about his duties as a combat team legal chief performing...
Audio by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.25.2013
Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Irwin talks to a Crawford Broadcasting reporter, for the Hero of the Week segment, about his duties as a combat team legal chief performing...
Audio by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.25.2013
Sgt. Cliff (Floyd) Fox
Sgt. Cliff (Floyd) Fox talks to a about his work in the Marines with multiplexing communications and internet.
Audio by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.18.2013
Sgt. Cliff (Floyd) Fox talks to a about his work in the Marines with multiplexing communications and internet.
Audio by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.18.2013
Sgt. Floyd C. Fox
Marine Sgt. Floyd C. Fox, talks to a Crawford Broadcasting reporter, for the "Hero of the Week" segment, about why he joined the Marine Corps and his duties as a...
Audio by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.18.2013
Marine Sgt. Floyd C. Fox, talks to a Crawford Broadcasting reporter, for the "Hero of the Week" segment, about why he joined the Marine Corps and his duties as a...
Audio by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.18.2013
Cpl. Luis A. Martinez
Cpl. Luis Martinez talks to a Crawford Broadcasting reporter about his job with supply in Afghanistan and cultural experiences as well as why he joined the Marine Corps.
Audio by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.11.2013
Cpl. Luis Martinez talks to a Crawford Broadcasting reporter about his job with supply in Afghanistan and cultural experiences as well as why he joined the Marine Corps.
Audio by Sgt. Ned Johnson | RCT7-MD | 07.11.2013
