Recent Image Galleries

[44] USS Nimitz Action - (03-12-2010)
Airman Justin Fezel, aviation ordnanceman, of Sandy Valley, Nev., gives a thumbs up signifying th... (0 images)

[44] USS Nimitz Action - (03-12-2010)
Chief Petty Officer Brian Fox, hospital corpsman, announces Nimitz Idol results aboard the aircra... (0 images)

[44] USS Nimitz Action - (03-12-2010)
Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz staff members attend Nimitz Idol, a talent competiton, in the ship's ... (0 images)

[26] USS Ronald Reagan Activity - (03-11-2010)
Petty Officer 3rd Class Chad Herbstsommer, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, ta... (0 images)

[31] Marine Corps Junior Reserve Offi... - (03-11-2010)
A Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps candidate pumps up one of many repetitions i... (0 images)

[31] Geletko Retires, Walsh Assumes t... - (03-10-2010)
Sgt. Maj. James D. Walsh [left], shakes hands with his predecessor, Sgt. Maj. Mark M. Geletko, af... (0 images)

[44] USS Nimitz Continues Operations - (03-10-2010)
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron 86 launches from the a... (0 images)

[4] FROs Welcomed to 1st MLG - (03-10-2010)
Leonila Thompson, 35, from El Centro, Calif., family readiness officer with 1st Maintenance Batta... (0 images)

[31] Osprey Landing at Naval Hospital... - (03-11-2010)
The MV-22 Osprey made huge medical implications March 9, when one landed at the Robert E. Bush Na... (0 images)

[31] 'First Team' Returns to Amphibio... - (03-11-2010)
Lance Cpl. Bryan St. Armand, a graduate of the Combat Rubberized Reconnaissance Crafts Repair Cou... (0 images)

[44] USS Nimitz Conducts Drills - (03-09-2010)
Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Pressley, an aircrew survival equipmentman of Columbia, S.C., as... (0 images)

[7] Working With Strykers - (03-09-2010)
Sgt. Chad Podish of the 25th Infantry Division, 1-21st Infantry ground guides Pvt. Troy Barnes dr... (0 images)

[6] 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion Co... - (03-12-2010)
Seaman Vince Edward Chu Lo, a corpsman with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, gives medical treatmen... (0 images)

[8] 82nd Annual Academy Awards - (03-09-2010)
While other teens her age are planning for prom, Miley Cyrus is courted by a sea of photographers... (0 images)

[42] Iraqi Elections in Baghdad - (03-08-2010)
At Baghdad's Provincial Directorate of Police, Spc. Derek Schreiner monitors a traffic control po... (0 images)

News Stories

[31] Osprey landing at Naval Hospital provides new life-saving option

The MV-22 Osprey, long touted by the Marines as an advanced, flexible, transformational and all-around "great piece of gear," didn�t do anything spectacular in a landing zone capability exercise at LZ 16 at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital here March 9. The tilt-rotor helicopter flew in relatively quietly, hovered, kicked up a little dust and then landed smoothly.
(03/11/10)

[31] Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps goes commando

Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Sweetwater High School in National City, Calif., traveled to the Combat Center this week to participate in and learn about what real Marines do on a day-to-day basis, and get a taste of Marine life in the Fleet.
(03/11/10)

[4] Bulk fuel specialists conduct full scale training operation

Training doesn't halt when Marines leave their military occupancy school; it continues throughout their military careers.
(03/10/10)

[52] SPAWAR Sponsors Navy Recruits
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command is the sponsor of a new generation of Sailors. Six senior enlisted members of SPAWAR traveled to the Recruit Training Center Great Lakes to participate in the "commissioning ceremony" early this week for a company of 80 recruits.
(03/10/10)

[31] Geletko retires, Walsh assumes the post

Headquarters Battalion welcomed a new sergeant major when Sgt. Maj. James D. Walsh relieved Sgt. Maj. Mark M. Geletko during a post and relief and retirement ceremony March 5 at the Combat Center�s Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field.
(03/10/10)

[14] 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band drummers 'keepin' the beat
Keeping time at parades, making special effects sounds at concerts and tapping out cadences during feature performances are all in a day's work for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing drum line.
(03/9/10)

[4] FROs welcomed to 1st MLG

Within every unit, there is a designated representative who is the point of contact for initiation of all command communication and interaction of all families with in the unit.
(03/9/10)

[4] Writing women back into history
Approximately 13,000 female Marines are serving active duty and there are more than 5,100 female Marine reservists. This month designates the 30th anniversary of the National Women's History Month project and offers leaders an opportunity to recognize the contributions women have made for the Corps.
(03/9/10)

[50] Southern California WASP reminiscess, prepares to receive Congressional Gold Medal

A bill passed last summer awarded the country's highest civilian honor to the women's Air Force service pilots, who broke gender boundaries to fly support missions during World War II. The remaining WASPs are gathering in Washington, D.C., to accept their medals in a ceremony on Wednesday.
(03/8/10)

[42] Courage under fire -- U.S. Soldiers praise Iraqi police for election operations

This is a story about courage. It's a tribute to the Iraqi police, the brave citizens who stepped forward to vote March 7 during Iraq's national election, and a slew of American Soldiers who participated in a part of Iraq history.
(03/7/10)

[6] Second Combat Engineer Battalion Corpsman helps the elderly of Marjah

After an eight-hour post, Seaman Vince Edward Chu Lo, a corpsman for 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, finally reached his long awaited sleeping bag. But moments after sitting down, the words, �Doc Lo�, were shouted, and Lo knew it was back to business.
(03/7/10)

[6] Where are the Taliban? Insurgents avoiding Marines, Afghan national army in Marjah

The Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, patrol down the dusty streets of Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, aware of their surroundings and looking for any signs of trouble.
(03/6/10)

[6] An attempt to return to normalcy; Marines, Afghan Forces set about securing, rebuilding key sites in Marjah
Moving down streets littered with trash and past walls riddled with bullet holes, a joint patrol of Afghan national police, Afghan soldiers and Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, make their way through Marjah City's bazaar, Feb. 22.
(03/6/10)

[34] Presidio Soldiers take on leadership challenges, obstacles

"You never know who will emerge as a leader," said Capt. Christopher Green, commander of Co. B, 229th Military Intelligence Battalion Company.
(03/5/10)

[31] Strokes of success; 'First Team' wife to premiere at Red Arrow art gallery
Too often Marine spouses move to the Hi-Desert and fail to ever see the hidden opportunities scattered throughout the local communities. For artist Lily Stockman, that wasn't the case.
(03/5/10)

Recent Publications

	[7] 03.11.2010 "Shohna ba Shohna"; Lt. Dan Band Concert; Abrams award Soldiers...3; Girl Scouts clean Parks...7; Battalion Safety day...9; 25th ID, Stryker Brigade Here...10; War Movie is Best.....		[4] 03.09.2010 Bulk fuel specialist conduct full scale training operation; FROs welcomed to 1st MLG; Marines held to higher MCMAP standards; March is Women's History Month; 1st MLG Marines leave for Afghanista...
	[4] 11.30.1999		[4] 11.30.1999
	[16] 03.01.2010 Three Company C, 1-168th, crews take home medevac awards; Race to aid quake victims; Quick reactions in Koso...		[16] 02.01.2010 Embedding mental health care; French connection; 163rd gains new Predato...
	[7] 03.04.2010 IMCOM commander visits Fort Irwin; lt. dan Band in concert; Barracks Groundbreaking ... 7; Mardi Gras Celebration ...10-11; family resiliency training .....		[4] 03.02.2010 FRSS capability helps response time for injured service members on front lines; Conover takes reins as Regimental Sgt. Maj.; 7th ESB Marines participate in excavator licensing course; Food Service Company stands on their own; Carr wins Marine of the Year award for 1st ...
	[7] 02.25.2010 defender 6/ lead 6 Sends ............3 Blackhorse Troopers celebrate fallen comrade's life Spouse Job opportunity Stop loss Special pay new Barracks coming Soon.........7 canadians thank ntc ...................9 canadiansconcludetraining..10-11 USB devices Ban .........................13 army Honors Haig ........................		[4] 02.23.2010 Wearing Wayne's boots: Jane shoots target, throws genades then jumps off the deep end; Iron Fist beats death with health care; 14 Area chow hall takes the gold in quarterly competition; Famous flag raising photo not the origi...
	[7] 02.18.2010 699th Maintenance Uncasing ceremony marks homecoming New Barracks Complex Black history Celebration ...Page 3 engineers Change CommandPage 7 snow in Mojave desert........Page 9 Battle-ready Canadians ... Page 12 Blind and in Command ... Page...		[4] 02.16.2010 Marine Engineer Survive Marjah Blast, Operation Moshtarak, U.S. Marine walks away from shot to helmet in Afghanistan, financial classes help during economic ...
	[4] 11.30.1999		[43] 10.23.2009
	[43] 10.30.2009		[43] 11.04.2009

Recent Video

[12] Daily News Update – March 11
This edition features stories on the Navy changing evaluations for Sailors returning from individual augmentee (IA) assignments, and the Nurse Corps accepting applications for the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Gearhiser. (03/11/10)

[12] Daily News Update: Barton Point Restoration Project
This edition features a story on volunteers from Diego Garcia participating in the Barton Point Restoration Project aimed at decreasing non-native coconut trees with more native trees to increase the variety of species on the island. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Keding. (03/11/10)

[12] Daily News Update: Commissioning of USS Dewey
This edition features a story on the Navy Commissioning USS Dewey (DDG 105) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Calif. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Gearhiser. (03/11/10)

[12] Daily News Update: Navy Reserve 95th Birthday Reenlistment Ceremony
This edition features a story on 95 Navy Reservists coming together in the nation�s capital to re-enlist as a tribute to the Navy Reserve�s 95th birthday. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Hill. (03/11/10)

[12] Daily News Update: National Geographic Films USS Florida
This edition features the crew of the USS Florida guided-missile submarine being a part of a National Geographic special. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Xander Gamble. (03/11/10)

[12] Daily News Update: Washington State Navy Day
This edition features a story on the Washington state government holding a special Navy Day for regional Navy senior leadership. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Whetshire. (03/11/10)

[12] Daily News Update - March 10
This edition features a story on the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Ray Mabus, being inducted as an honorary Chief Petty Officer (CPO) at the Naval Academy, Adm. Dan Holloway, the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Director, wanting family readiness to be a priority for Sailors and their families, and the USNS Comfort leaving Haiti after the crew completed its humanitarian relief mission there. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Gearhiser. (03/10/10)

[12] Daily News Update: CNO Accepts Optimas Award
This edition features a story on the Chief of Naval Operations, Gary Roughead, accepting the Workforce Management Magazine Optimas Award on behalf of the Navy. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Gearhiser. (03/10/10)

[12] Daily News Update: Lt. Gen. Keen and Mr. Banbury Thank USNS Comfort Crew
This edition features a story on Lt. Gen. P.K. Keen, Commanding General, Joint Task Force (JTF) Haiti, and Tony Banbury, Representative, United Nations (UN) Stabilization Mission in Haiti, visiting the USNS Comfort crew to thank them for their efforts and the lives they saved during Operation Unified Response. (03/10/10)

[12] Daily News Update: Guard and Protect
This edition features a story on Sailors from Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) security and soldiers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) conducting their annual Guard and Protect exercise. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Shelander. (03/10/10)

[12] Daily News Update: Relief Society Raise Awareness for Military Saves Campai
This edition features a story on the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society bringing volunteers together at a commissary to promote the National Military Saves Campaign by hosting a coupon savings event. Hosted by Chelsea Steinbrecher. (03/10/10)

[12] Daily News Update: Environmental March Madness at JBPHH
This edition features a story on Sailors from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH) volunteering during the March Madness Base Beautification event to promote environmental stewardship. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Ciccarelli. (03/10/10)

[29] 1st Marine Division Anniversary Video, Part 1
1st Marine Division 69th anniversary video, celebrating the rich history and traditions of the division. Part 1 of 3. (03/9/10)

[29] 1st Marine Division Anniversary Video, Part 2
1st Marine Division 69th anniversary video, celebrating the rich history and traditions of the division. Part 2 of 3. (03/9/10)

[29] 1st Marine Division Anniversary Video, Part 3
1st Marine Division 69th anniversary video, celebrating the rich history and traditions of the division. Part 3 of 3. (03/9/10)

Recent Audio

[6] Lt. Col. Worth
Talks to an ABC Radio reporter about Operation Moshtarak, the significance of the Afghanistan flag being raised in the city of Marajah and working with the Afghan army during Operation Moshtarak

[6] Sgt. Donahue
Talks to a WGN-AM reporter in Chicago, Ill., about his deployment in Afghanistan, his job and duties, his response to additional troops arriving there next year, and family an friends. Marines Afghanistan.

[6] PFC O'Campo
Talks to a WGN-AM reporter in Chicago, Ill., about his deployment in Afghanistan, his job and duties, his response to additional troops arriving there next year, and family an friends. Marines Afghanistan.

[6] Capt. Terrell
Talk to a Washington Post reporter about the work he is doing in the Kunar Province with Operation Cobra's Anger and what it is like to be a service Marine deployed during the holidays serving his country. Afghanistan

[24] BG Lanza Interview with Spc. Michael Pleyte
Brig. Gen. Stephen Lanza, MNF-I spokesman, speaks with Spc. Michael Pleyte live on AFN-I Freedom Radio. Topics include: USF-I Transition, Iranian incursion into Iraq, Iraqi business and Holiday message to troops.

[6] Col. Newman
Talks to an ABC radio reporter in New York about current operations in Afghanistan including Operation Cobra's Anger.

[42] 1st Lt. Schrader
Talks to a Virginian Pilot reporter in Norfolk, Va., about growing up in Virginia Beach, receiving the Bronze Star medal, her deployment experience, going out with the platoon, what life skills she has learned, enjoying the Iraqi food, what her Soldiers have taught her, communicating with home, feeling proud of her job as a CBRN Specialist and the time she was able to use her knowledge of chemicals on a mission. Audio only.

[15] Petty Officer 1st Class Torres
Talks to a Star Community Newspapers reporter about his responsibilities overseas, when he joined the military, why he decided to join the military, where he has been deployed to during his military career and his future career plans with the military

[12] Creating Energy Abundance, Efficiency and Diversity
Barbara McQuiston, Special Assistant for Energy at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, will discuss DARPA's comprehensive research and development effort aimed at creating technologies that can lead to tactical energy independence. DARPA's goal is to generate cost-effective alternative energy technologies for the military by addressing energy generation, conversion, control, and conservation from sustainable sources. By addressing the military's own energy needs and security, we can contribute to larger solutions that are relevant to us all.

[26] Cmdr. Haas
Talks to a KNSD reporter about being a part of the U.S.S. Ronald Regan Strike Force, his mission, any contact with pirates, when he is expecting to return home, plans for when he returns home and what he would like people back in the United States to know about how much service members appreciate home and the support from back home

[26] Petty Officer 3rd Class Galloway, Part 1
Talks to a reporter from KTSA-AM in San Antonio, Texas, about his duties as a RADAR technician aboard the USS Ronald Reagan currently stationed in the Persian Gulf, why he joined the Navy, places he has been and the work he does to maintain his equipment. Part 1 of 2.

[26] Petty Officer 3rd Class Galloway, Part 2
Talks to a reporter from KTSA-AM in San Antonio, Texas, about training aboard ship while not in port, handling responsibilities at home while away, his upcoming deployment to Afghanistan as an individual augmentee, why he joined the Navy, his long-term career plans and sends greetings to his family. Part 2 of 2.

[26] Petty Officer 2nd Class Garcia
Talks to a KTSA-AM reporter in San Antonio, Texas, about the mission of the USS Ronald Reagan, her mission as a mass communications specialist, what it is like to live on a Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, and various other topics.

[26] Lieutenant Junior Grade Gilbeau
Talks to a KNSD-TV ( NBC) reporter in San Diego, Calif, about what motivated her to join the Navy and be a pilot.

[26] Petty Officer 1st Class Tufts
Talks to a KNSD-TV reporter about what his job responsibilities are, what a typical day is like for him, what gives him the most satisfaction in what he does, the hardest part of a deployment, what he took with him on deployment, what he is looking forward to the most when he gets home and sends a greeting to family and friends.