Marines

Photos

Filter

Marine Maj. Randal Walsh, left, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station San Antonio, presents a certificate of appreciation to the wife of Capt. Antonio Hinojosa during Hinojosa’s retirement ceremony at “The Quadrangle,” a long-standing former Army Quartermaster Depot aboard Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio. “The Quadrangle” was the site Hinojosa chose for his retirement ceremony. Hinojosa, a mustang with 20 years of service, most recently served as the executive officer of Recruiting Station San Antonio.

Marine Maj. Randal Walsh, left, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station San Antonio, presents a certificate of appreciation to the wife of Capt. Antonio Hinojosa during Hinojosa’s retirement ceremony at “The Quadrangle,” a long-standing former Army Quartermaster Depot aboard Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio. “The Quadrangle” was the site Hinojosa chose for his retirement ceremony. Hinojosa, a mustang with 20 years of service, most recently served as the executive officer of Recruiting Station San Antonio.

Photo by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dan Epright

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- Gunnery Sgt. Billy D. Randall leads side-straddle hops for the Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth after thier unit run here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 90 troops together for physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- Gunnery Sgt. Billy D. Randall leads side-straddle hops for the Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth after thier unit run here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 90 troops together for physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- The Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth do cool-down stretches after thier unit run here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 90 troops together for physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- The Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth do cool-down stretches after thier unit run here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 90 troops together for physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- Sergeant Major JB Edwards calls cadence for the Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth during thier unit run here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 90 troops together for physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- Sergeant Major JB Edwards calls cadence for the Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth during thier unit run here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 90 troops together for physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- The Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth participate in a unit run here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 90 troops together for physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- The Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth participate in a unit run here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 90 troops together for physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- Sgt. Jonathan Batzlaff and other Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth run through the street during physical training here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 80 troops together for PT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 29, 2009) -- Sgt. Jonathan Batzlaff and other Marines of Recruiting Station Fort Worth run through the street during physical training here. This was the first time the Marines, also known as the "Spartans," were able to get all 80 troops together for PT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

TEMPE, Ariz. - Philip Wheat, a student at Arizona State University, is currently working on his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in hopes to one day become an astronaut. To help him accomplish his dream, Wheat chose to become an Marine Corps pilot. Wheat hopes to attend Officer Candidates School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. in June 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman) (Released)

TEMPE, Ariz. - Philip Wheat, a student at Arizona State University, is currently working on his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in hopes to one day become an astronaut. To help him accomplish his dream, Wheat chose to become an Marine Corps pilot. Wheat hopes to attend Officer Candidates School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. in June 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman) (Released)

Photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Philip Wheat, a 28-year-old Tempe, Ariz. native, made the decision to become a Marine Corps officer upon the completion of his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University. Before making his decsision, Wheat worked with his father at their family business at a flight instructor. Wheat hopes to one day become a Marine Corps pilot and an astronaut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman) (Released)

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Philip Wheat, a 28-year-old Tempe, Ariz. native, made the decision to become a Marine Corps officer upon the completion of his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University. Before making his decsision, Wheat worked with his father at their family business at a flight instructor. Wheat hopes to one day become a Marine Corps pilot and an astronaut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman) (Released)

Photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman

Briana Menendez, 13, an honorary Marine, poses in her bedroom at her home in Fort Worth, Texas Jan. 25. Briana passed away peacefully in her bed Jan. 27 due to her leukemia.

Briana Menendez, 13, an honorary Marine, poses in her bedroom at her home in Fort Worth, Texas Jan. 25. Briana passed away peacefully in her bed Jan. 27 due to her leukemia.

Photo by Marine Cpl. Kyle T. Ramirez

After returning from the hospital early January, Briana Menendez, 13, an Honorary Marine, spends the majority of time at home resting in her room, which is decorated much to the tastes of a young teenage girl. Along with an oxygen tank and hospice supplies, the room is complete with dozens of balloons and stuffed animals.

After returning from the hospital early January, Briana Menendez, 13, an Honorary Marine, spends the majority of time at home resting in her room, which is decorated much to the tastes of a young teenage girl. Along with an oxygen tank and hospice supplies, the room is complete with dozens of balloons and stuffed animals.

Photo by Marine Cpl. Kyle T. Ramirez

Close-up of Honorary Marine Pin earned by Briana Menendez during a ceremony Jan. 25 at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base.

Close-up of Honorary Marine Pin earned by Briana Menendez during a ceremony Jan. 25 at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base.

Photo by Marine Cpl. Joseph A. Lambach

A signed message from Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, was included in Briana Menendez' Honorary Marine package.

A signed message from Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, was included in Briana Menendez' Honorary Marine package.

Photo by Marine Cpl. Joseph A. Lambach

Marine Corps Photo

Marine Corps Photo

Photo by

BERTRAM, Texas - Private First Class Justin D. Lewis found the direction, discipline and dedication to follow his dream of becoming a police officer by joining the Marine Corps. His twin brother is now also set to go to boot camp to see if he, too, has what it takes to be a Marine. (Official USMC photo.)

BERTRAM, Texas - Private First Class Justin D. Lewis found the direction, discipline and dedication to follow his dream of becoming a police officer by joining the Marine Corps. His twin brother is now also set to go to boot camp to see if he, too, has what it takes to be a Marine. (Official USMC photo.)

Photo by

BURNET, Texas - Justin Lewis (left) and his twin brother, Jason, pose for a photo at their high school graduation from Burnet High School in 2001. The two went on to attend Concordia University in Austin and are now achieving their dreams of becoming police officers through the United States Marine Corps. (Courtesy Photo)

BURNET, Texas - Justin Lewis (left) and his twin brother, Jason, pose for a photo at their high school graduation from Burnet High School in 2001. The two went on to attend Concordia University in Austin and are now achieving their dreams of becoming police officers through the United States Marine Corps. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by

Cpl. Courtney J. Myers, Sgt. Steven M. Forrest, Sgt. Donavan G. Depatto and Cpl. Shawn M. Durfey, all members of the All-Marine Wresting Team, enjoy the set after making a guest appearance on Dallas' largest television morning news program, Fox 4 Good Day here Sept. 15. The wrestler's demonstrated techniques for the live broadcast while in between visits to local high schools throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, hosting clinics for young wrestlers looking to start their careers.

Cpl. Courtney J. Myers, Sgt. Steven M. Forrest, Sgt. Donavan G. Depatto and Cpl. Shawn M. Durfey, all members of the All-Marine Wresting Team, enjoy the set after making a guest appearance on Dallas' largest television morning news program, Fox 4 Good Day here Sept. 15. The wrestler's demonstrated techniques for the live broadcast while in between visits to local high schools throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, hosting clinics for young wrestlers looking to start their careers.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle T. Ramirez

Bella, an English Bulldog, born April 3, was selected to be the next mascot at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif. The champion-bred bully will replace Cpl. Molly who will be retired after seven years of service.

Bella, an English Bulldog, born April 3, was selected to be the next mascot at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif. The champion-bred bully will replace Cpl. Molly who will be retired after seven years of service.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Luis R. Agostini

Staff Sgt. Steven Irvin, program specialist, Recruiting Station San Antonio, playfully snarls at the 12-week old English Bulldog selected to be the next Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Mascot June 24.

Staff Sgt. Steven Irvin, program specialist, Recruiting Station San Antonio, playfully snarls at the 12-week old English Bulldog selected to be the next Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Mascot June 24.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Luis R. Agostini

Staff Sgt. Steven Irvin, program specialist, Recruiting Station San Antonio, inspects the 12-week-old Castroville, Texas, native English Bulldog during a media day held to introduce the new mascot June 24.

Staff Sgt. Steven Irvin, program specialist, Recruiting Station San Antonio, inspects the 12-week-old Castroville, Texas, native English Bulldog during a media day held to introduce the new mascot June 24.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Luis R. Agostini

OKLAHOMA CITY - Maj. William Chronister, commanding officer Recruiting Station Oklahoma City and Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, sergeant major RS OKC, walk in front of the Oklahoma City National Memorial on their way to present a wreath in memory of their fallen brother in arms Capt. Randolph Guzman and Sgt. Benjamin Davis. The fallen Marines were killed in the Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing April 19, 1995. "It is the duty of every Marine, not to forget our fallen and more importantly, always remember their sacrifice," said Chronister.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Maj. William Chronister, commanding officer Recruiting Station Oklahoma City and Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, sergeant major RS OKC, walk in front of the Oklahoma City National Memorial on their way to present a wreath in memory of their fallen brother in arms Capt. Randolph Guzman and Sgt. Benjamin Davis. The fallen Marines were killed in the Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing April 19, 1995. "It is the duty of every Marine, not to forget our fallen and more importantly, always remember their sacrifice," said Chronister.

Photo by Cpl. R. Drew Hendricks