The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation pledged $30,000 in scholarships to the seven children of fallen Marines Feb. 21 in Washington. The four explosive ordnance disposal technicians died from a blast during a range maintenance operation November 2013 Camp Pendleton, Calif. The foundation created the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine Memorial Scholarship in memory of these Marines. - The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation pledged $30,000 in scholarships to the seven children of fallen Marines Feb. 21 in Washington. The four explosive ordnance disposal technicians died from a blast during a range maintenance operation November 2013 Camp Pendleton, Calif. The foundation created the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine Memorial Scholarship in memory of these Marines.
Capt. Brian Jordan and Lt. Col. William Chesarek , helicopter pilots, are the only two Marines to receive the British Distinguished Flying Cross since World War II. The award’s precedence is equal to the Silver Star Medal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin M. Boling/Released) - Capt. Brian Jordan and Lt. Col. William Chesarek , helicopter pilots, are the only two Marines to receive the British Distinguished Flying Cross since World War II. The award’s precedence is equal to the Silver Star Medal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin M. Boling/Released)
Lance Cpl. Gregory A. Juedes was presented the Purple Heart by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos Feb. 10, 2014. Juedes was injured by a rocket-propelled grenade after it struck his mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle during a mounted patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan. - Lance Cpl. Gregory A. Juedes was presented the Purple Heart by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos Feb. 10, 2014. Juedes was injured by a rocket-propelled grenade after it struck his mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle during a mounted patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Derrick Wilkerson logs a consolidation sheet during a field exchange program Feb. 6, 2014, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron provided training to Marines to teach bulk refueling techniques, lab analysis and issuance of aviation fuels. Wilkerson is a 9th Engineer Support Battalion bulk fuel technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Naoto Anazawa) - Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Derrick Wilkerson logs a consolidation sheet during a field exchange program Feb. 6, 2014, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron provided training to Marines to teach bulk refueling techniques, lab analysis and issuance of aviation fuels. Wilkerson is a 9th Engineer Support Battalion bulk fuel technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Naoto Anazawa)