Marine wives and girlfriends shop through complimentary dresses Saturday, during the first Belle of the Ball event at the Community Center on base. The event taught formal affair etiquette to wives and girlfriends who may have never been exposed to black tie events. It also familiarized them with the Marine Corps customs and history regarding the Birthday Ball. (Official USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Kurkimilis / Released) - Marine wives and girlfriends shop through complimentary dresses Saturday, during the first Belle of the Ball event at the Community Center on base. The event taught formal affair etiquette to wives and girlfriends who may have never been exposed to black tie events. It also familiarized them with the Marine Corps customs and history regarding the Birthday Ball. (Official USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Kurkimilis / Released)
LCpl. Philip Villaire, rifleman, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, hugs his mother, Gigi Madamba (left), and his girlfriend, Danielle Boushey, before he boarded a bus and deployed. - LCpl. Philip Villaire, rifleman, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, hugs his mother, Gigi Madamba (left), and his girlfriend, Danielle Boushey, before he boarded a bus and deployed.
Capt. Kyle Opel, student, Intermediate Marine Air Ground Task Force Logistics Operations Course 4-12, looks at his completion certificate during the class’ graduation ceremony at the Combat Centers’ Officer’s Club Aug 31, 2012. - Capt. Kyle Opel, student, Intermediate Marine Air Ground Task Force Logistics Operations Course 4-12, looks at his completion certificate during the class’ graduation ceremony at the Combat Centers’ Officer’s Club Aug 31, 2012.
Capt. Anthony Bariletti, ground combat element academic officer, Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group, receives a Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device at the MCTOG compound Aug. 31, 2012 - Capt. Anthony Bariletti, ground combat element academic officer, Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group, receives a Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device at the MCTOG compound Aug. 31, 2012
Cpl. John Stewie, mechanic, 1st Tank Battalion, throws the 42-pound Tank Bar in the Tank Bar Toss during the unit’s field meet at Del Valle Field Aug. 31, 2012. - Cpl. John Stewie, mechanic, 1st Tank Battalion, throws the 42-pound Tank Bar in the Tank Bar Toss during the unit’s field meet at Del Valle Field Aug. 31, 2012.