Cpl. James Coe, reconnaissance Marine, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, provides security for his fellow Marines after exiting a KC-130 at the Sweet Water training area, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012. - Cpl. James Coe, reconnaissance Marine, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, provides security for his fellow Marines after exiting a KC-130 at the Sweet Water training area, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012.
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)
Petty Officer 1st Class Aristotle Tuvera, Hospital Corpsman, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, meets his daughter Aisis, 6 months, for the first time during a 1/7 homecoming event Sept. 15 at Del Valle Field. - Petty Officer 1st Class Aristotle Tuvera, Hospital Corpsman, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, meets his daughter Aisis, 6 months, for the first time during a 1/7 homecoming event Sept. 15 at Del Valle Field.
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, of Iwakuni, Japan, look to recover a downed helicopter in the Combat Center’s Landing Zone Sand Hill training area Sept. 13, 2012. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, of Iwakuni, Japan, look to recover a downed helicopter in the Combat Center’s Landing Zone Sand Hill training area Sept. 13, 2012.