Sgt. Phong Khai Che, food serveice specialist, Headquarters Battalion, stares at a player across the table during the Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament hosted by the Single Marine Program at The 5th Street Zone, March 28, 2014. Along with newcomers, seasoned veterans saw the entertainment in the event, even with years of experience in card games. - Sgt. Phong Khai Che, food serveice specialist, Headquarters Battalion, stares at a player across the table during the Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament hosted by the Single Marine Program at The 5th Street Zone, March 28, 2014. Along with newcomers, seasoned veterans saw the entertainment in the event, even with years of experience in card games.
Cpl. Steven Anderson, rifleman, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, kisses his wife, Hannah Anderson, for the first time in seven-months at Del Valle Field during a homecoming, March 22, 2014. Marines and sailors with 3/7 were welcomed home after returning from a deployment to Afghanistan. - Cpl. Steven Anderson, rifleman, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, kisses his wife, Hannah Anderson, for the first time in seven-months at Del Valle Field during a homecoming, March 22, 2014. Marines and sailors with 3/7 were welcomed home after returning from a deployment to Afghanistan.
Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment conduct a live-fire exercise utilizing M16A4 service rifles and hand grenades aboard Range 701 as part of a company squad competition aboard the Combat Center Feb. 12, 2014. The competition included live-fire in addition to physical endurance as a test of the Marines’ operational capability. - Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment conduct a live-fire exercise utilizing M16A4 service rifles and hand grenades aboard Range 701 as part of a company squad competition aboard the Combat Center Feb. 12, 2014. The competition included live-fire in addition to physical endurance as a test of the Marines’ operational capability.
Audrey Mickelson, client service assistant, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, looks over receipts for quick assist loans to make sure all the information is accurate Feb. 3 at the Village Center Office. The NMCRS offers counseling for young Marines on finances and money management. - Audrey Mickelson, client service assistant, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, looks over receipts for quick assist loans to make sure all the information is accurate Feb. 3 at the Village Center Office. The NMCRS offers counseling for young Marines on finances and money management.
Maj. Gen. Larry Nicholson, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, speaks to Marines with 1st Tank Battalion after a select few received combat-related medals at the unit’s tank ramp, Jan. 21, 2014. Nicholson presented the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Cpl. Matthew Gonzales, Company A, 1st Tanks, and Sgt. Asturo Zavala Jr., Co. A, 1st Tanks. Nicholson also presented a Bronze Star to Capt. Christopher Ashinhurst, Company D, 1st Tanks, and a Purple Heart to Sgt. Fredy Esquivel, Company C, 1st Tanks. - Maj. Gen. Larry Nicholson, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, speaks to Marines with 1st Tank Battalion after a select few received combat-related medals at the unit’s tank ramp, Jan. 21, 2014. Nicholson presented the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Cpl. Matthew Gonzales, Company A, 1st Tanks, and Sgt. Asturo Zavala Jr., Co. A, 1st Tanks. Nicholson also presented a Bronze Star to Capt. Christopher Ashinhurst, Company D, 1st Tanks, and a Purple Heart to Sgt. Fredy Esquivel, Company C, 1st Tanks.
Jay Mohr, comedian, Leatherneck Comedy Tour, performs for an audience of Marines and sailors during the Leatherneck Comedy Tour at the base theater Jan. 10, 2014. - Jay Mohr, comedian, Leatherneck Comedy Tour, performs for an audience of Marines and sailors during the Leatherneck Comedy Tour at the base theater Jan. 10, 2014.