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Staff Sgt. William Hollifield, the plans chief for Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, stands at attention as Brig. Gen. Timothy C. Hanifen, right, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, and Lt. Col. Joseph Woodward, the 2nd MAW (Fwd.) deputy operations officer, pin on his staff sergeant chevrons during his meritorious promotion ceremony, May 13. - Staff Sgt. William Hollifield, the plans chief for Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, stands at attention as Brig. Gen. Timothy C. Hanifen, right, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, and Lt. Col. Joseph Woodward, the 2nd MAW (Fwd.) deputy operations officer, pin on his staff sergeant chevrons during his meritorious promotion ceremony, May 13.

Coordinator earns combat meritorious promotion

Promotion; every Marine wants one. It’s a sign from superiors that Marines are ready to accept more responsibility, and ready to lead the Marines around them. A meritorious promotion does not just mean that a Marine is ready for the added responsibility, but has also set themselves apart from their peers. Staff Sgt. William Hollifield, the plans

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AL QAIM, Iraq ? Sailors at the HSSE here treat a patient during a mass casualty exercise. The exercises occur twice a week, but this was the fist conducted with the FRSS from Al Taqaddum. The eight sailors from the FRSS are to provide surgical capabilities here for the duration of the increased operational tempo of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. - AL QAIM, Iraq ? Sailors at the HSSE here treat a patient during a mass casualty exercise. The exercises occur twice a week, but this was the fist conducted with the FRSS from Al Taqaddum. The eight sailors from the FRSS are to provide surgical capabilities here for the duration of the increased operational tempo of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.

Al Qaim medical facility receives upgrade

The Health Service Support Element of Detachment 2, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), upgraded its capabilities to support the increased operational tempo of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. Eight sailors of the Forward Resuscitative Surgical Suite from Al Taqaddum enabled the upgrade by bringing the necessary

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DULAB, Iraq ? Pvt. Colin J. McNabb, a combat engineer with Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, keeps his eye on the road during a recent mission here. A native of Davenport, Iowa, he?s part of the RCT-2 Route Clearance Platoon. It?s their mission to minimize the number of improvised explosive devices along vehicle routes within the Denver area of operation. - DULAB, Iraq ? Pvt. Colin J. McNabb, a combat engineer with Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, keeps his eye on the road during a recent mission here. A native of Davenport, Iowa, he?s part of the RCT-2 Route Clearance Platoon. It?s their mission to minimize the number of improvised explosive devices along vehicle routes within the Denver area of operation.

Combat team's Route Clearance Platoon - The ultimate road trippers

Officially, the season doesn’t start until June 21, but for the Marines and sailors of Regimental Combat Team 2, the “not so” lazy days of summer are already here. Calendar aside, it’s hard to argue with triple-digit temperatures. Back in the states, escaping the heat is only a road trip away. Hop in the car and head to the beach – problem solved.

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COMBAT OUTPOST RAWAH, IRAQ – Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Daugherty, a retail Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, hands a Marine his purchase in the COP’s new post exchange. “We are here to provide the Marines, soldiers and sailors with the basic necessities, as well as a few niceties, of home,” said Daugherty. Official Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser. - COMBAT OUTPOST RAWAH, IRAQ – Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Daugherty, a retail Marine with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, hands a Marine his purchase in the COP’s new post exchange. “We are here to provide the Marines, soldiers and sailors with the basic necessities, as well as a few niceties, of home,” said Daugherty. Official Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser.

Combat Outpost gets 'ice cream truck'

Combat Outpost Rawah and the Marines who call it home, recently received a permanent post-exchange here. The COP, which is 150 miles northwest of Baghdad and 50 miles east of the Syrian border, has recently undergone numerous changes to improve safety, hygiene, and quality of life. Prior to the permanent exchange, the outpost would get a visit from

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MWTC Marines take a load off with pack mules

When the long and winding road becomes the steep and impassable mountain ridge, vehicles topple, gear is grounded and operations come to a grinding halt. But if Marines have pack mules on their side, all but the steepest terrain can be overtaken. With the help of instructors from the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport,

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Mountain Viper Marines take center stage in Armed Forces Day Parade

Nearly 3,000 residents cheered on Marines and sailors of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, driving down Main Street in Hawthorne, Nev., as part of the 57th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade here May 18. The Marines are participating in the Mountain Viper predeployment training program to prepare for their upcoming deployment to

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HAWTHORNE ARMY AMMUNITION DEPOT, Nev. ? Vehicles with Embedded Trainer Team 4-2 maneuver through steep trails May 15 as part of the Mountain Viper rough-terrain driving course. The ETTs practiced pushing their armored humvees to the limit while driving in terrain very similar to what they will experience while deployed to Afghanistan. - HAWTHORNE ARMY AMMUNITION DEPOT, Nev. ? Vehicles with Embedded Trainer Team 4-2 maneuver through steep trails May 15 as part of the Mountain Viper rough-terrain driving course. The ETTs practiced pushing their armored humvees to the limit while driving in terrain very similar to what they will experience while deployed to Afghanistan.

Mountain Viper Marines push vehicles to extremes in rough terrain course

Marines and sailors with Embedded Trainer Teams from 3rd Marine Division taking part in Mountain Viper Afghanistan predeployment training received first-hand experience pushing their humvees to the physical limits as part of the Rough Terrain Driving Course here. All seven ETTs spend three days with Back Country Driving School instructors in the

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Marine Corps crew team completes first season

The Henderson Hall Marine Corps crew team surged through the Occoquan Reservoir Nov. 4 and completed their first season at the Head of the Occoquan Regatta. Crossing the finish line in 20:15, the Marines had their best race of the year by defeating four of the 12 teams competing in the novice-category event. “I couldn’t be more thrilled,” said

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ABOARD USS BOXER (LHD 4) (April 28, 2007) -- Master Sgt Patrick L. Gallegos, headquarters commandant,15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) instructs the students in his business management course in a classroom aboard the USS Boxer (LHD 4). Off-duty education courses are open to all Marines aboard the USS Boxer (LHD 4) during the transit from the Arabian Gulf Region to Camp Pendleton, Calif after a twice extended Western Pacific deployment that began in Sept 2006. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), a part of Amphibious Ready Group 5, is currently deployed aboard the USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Dubuque (LPD 8), and USS Comstock (LSD 45). - ABOARD USS BOXER (LHD 4) (April 28, 2007) -- Master Sgt Patrick L. Gallegos, headquarters commandant,15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) instructs the students in his business management course in a classroom aboard the USS Boxer (LHD 4). Off-duty education courses are open to all Marines aboard the USS Boxer (LHD 4) during the transit from the Arabian Gulf Region to Camp Pendleton, Calif after a twice extended Western Pacific deployment that began in Sept 2006. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), a part of Amphibious Ready Group 5, is currently deployed aboard the USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Dubuque (LPD 8), and USS Comstock (LSD 45).