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QUIQUE, Chile ? (June 4, 2007) Commanding officer of DIM Lynch, Chilean Marine Capt. (Col.) Humberto Mella, salutes Col. Brent Dunahoe, commanding officer of SPMAGTF 24, before speaking to a combined formation held to welcome all to a day of professional military education and exchanges here. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 is currently in Chile supporting Partnership of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise that enhances regional cooperation and security among nations of the Western Hemisphere. - QUIQUE, Chile ? (June 4, 2007) Commanding officer of DIM Lynch, Chilean Marine Capt. (Col.) Humberto Mella, salutes Col. Brent Dunahoe, commanding officer of SPMAGTF 24, before speaking to a combined formation held to welcome all to a day of professional military education and exchanges here. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 is currently in Chile supporting Partnership of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise that enhances regional cooperation and security among nations of the Western Hemisphere.

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Bob Zimmerman raffles off a T-shirt for Wounded Warriors during an annual dinner at the Casa Guadalajara restaurant in Old Town, June 6. - Bob Zimmerman raffles off a T-shirt for Wounded Warriors during an annual dinner at the Casa Guadalajara restaurant in Old Town, June 6.

AL TAQADDUM, Iraq (June 17, 2007) ? Senior Chief Romeo S. Castillo cuts the cake for his fellow sailors in a ceremony here. The ceremony marked the 109th birthday of the Navy?s Hospital Corps. Castillo is the Navy?s senior enlisted leader with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd MLG (Fwd). - AL TAQADDUM, Iraq (June 17, 2007) ? Senior Chief Romeo S. Castillo cuts the cake for his fellow sailors in a ceremony here. The ceremony marked the 109th birthday of the Navy?s Hospital Corps. Castillo is the Navy?s senior enlisted leader with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd MLG (Fwd).

AL TAQADDUM, Iraq (June 12, 2007) ? Greg Minor signs an autograph for a soldier during a meet and greet session here. Thurl Bailey, Greg Minor and Shawn Bradley, retired National Basketball Association players, visited and played basketball with service members here as part of a program arranged by Morale, Welfare, Recreation, and Pro Sports MVP. The players first signed autographs and had face-to-face time with service members, many of whom talked about seeing them on television or at live games. Minor was a Boston Celtic from 1994 to 1999 and is an Orlando, Fla., native. - AL TAQADDUM, Iraq (June 12, 2007) ? Greg Minor signs an autograph for a soldier during a meet and greet session here. Thurl Bailey, Greg Minor and Shawn Bradley, retired National Basketball Association players, visited and played basketball with service members here as part of a program arranged by Morale, Welfare, Recreation, and Pro Sports MVP. The players first signed autographs and had face-to-face time with service members, many of whom talked about seeing them on television or at live games. Minor was a Boston Celtic from 1994 to 1999 and is an Orlando, Fla., native.

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152's new KC-130J sits in front of the first KC-130 bought by the Marine Corps in 1961 - Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152's new KC-130J sits in front of the first KC-130 bought by the Marine Corps in 1961

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Marines with Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji move through a simulated improvised explosive device lane on the Jiggs Fitness Trail during a corporals course May 21 through June 1. - Marines with Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji move through a simulated improvised explosive device lane on the Jiggs Fitness Trail during a corporals course May 21 through June 1.