Stories - Jun 2015

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Marines

Archive: June, 2015

2/7 honors retiring sergeant major, welcomes new

The passing of the noncommissioned officer sword was performed between retiring Sgt. Maj. Fredrick A. Smith, former battalion sergeant major, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and Sgt. Maj. Gabriel E. Macias, battalion sergeant major, 2/7, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 19, 2015.

What I’ve Learned: Raul E. Casanova

Pfc. Raul E. Casanova, warehouse clerk, Headquarters Battalion, native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, developed a passion for photography through his love of skateboarding. After the Marine Corps he hopes to pursue photography professionally.

Billiards evoke friendly competition

The cracking sounds of billiard balls marked the beginning of the Single Marine Program’s weekly pool tournament held at the 5th Street Zone, July 16, 2015.

Marines first to 'fight night'

Combat Center patrons gathered at Del Valle Field for a night of intense entertainment during the Leathernecks IV Mixed Martial Arts Fight Night, June 5, 2015.

Marines experience weapons from Greatest Generation

Operation Neptune, the largest amphibious assault in history betterknown as D-Day, began June 6, 1944, as Allied Forces liberated Normandy,France. In memory of D-Day, the Marines of the Combat CenterShooting Team participated in the Combat Center D-Day Match sponsored by theHigh Desert Competitive Shooting Club. The match was held at

'War Dogs' change of command

Lt. Col. Sean M. Hankard relinquished command of 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, to Lt. Col. Christopher T. Steele during a change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 1, 2015.

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms

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