Stories

Cpl. Joseph R. Manganaro, a Marine Corps Reserve mortarman and forward observer with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, poses by a firetruck while on duty as a firefighter and paramedic with the Stoughton Fire Department in Stoughton, Massachusetts, June 29, 2018. On June 13, 2018, Manganaro was on his way to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms to conduct training with his unit at Integrated Training Exercise 4-18, when he provided critical emergency medical care to a passenger aboard an American Airlines flight. - Cpl. Joseph R. Manganaro, a Marine Corps Reserve mortarman and forward observer with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, poses by a firetruck while on duty as a firefighter and paramedic with the Stoughton Fire Department in Stoughton, Massachusetts, June 29, 2018. On June 13, 2018, Manganaro was on his way to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms to conduct training with his unit at Integrated Training Exercise 4-18, when he provided critical emergency medical care to a passenger aboard an American Airlines flight.

Lance Cpl. Victor Barrios, a food service Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, begins preparing food for The Major General W. P. T. Hill Memorial Awards competition for food service excellence on June 22, 2018 in Twentynine Palms, California, during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18. This competition encourages excellence in garrison and field food service. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released) - Lance Cpl. Victor Barrios, a food service Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, begins preparing food for The Major General W. P. T. Hill Memorial Awards competition for food service excellence on June 22, 2018 in Twentynine Palms, California, during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18. This competition encourages excellence in garrison and field food service. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released)

Cpl. Michael T. Moss, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks with CWO5 Russell Johnson, a food service officer with Marine Forces Reserve and a judge of the Major General W. P. T. Hill Memorial Awards competition for Food Service Excellence, during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 22, 2018. The competitive spirit fostered by the Major General W.P.T. Hill awards program contributes to improved food service excellence and increased quality of life for our Marines and Sailors. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released) - Cpl. Michael T. Moss, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks with CWO5 Russell Johnson, a food service officer with Marine Forces Reserve and a judge of the Major General W. P. T. Hill Memorial Awards competition for Food Service Excellence, during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 22, 2018. The competitive spirit fostered by the Major General W.P.T. Hill awards program contributes to improved food service excellence and increased quality of life for our Marines and Sailors. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released)

Cpl. Alex T. Ruppert, an ammunition technician with Supply Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, based in Greenville, South Carolina, works at his computer during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 25, 2018. During ITX 4-18, Ruppert served as the records chief for the field ammunition supply point, which is used for storage and distribution of ammunition for training. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released) - Cpl. Alex T. Ruppert, an ammunition technician with Supply Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, based in Greenville, South Carolina, works at his computer during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 25, 2018. During ITX 4-18, Ruppert served as the records chief for the field ammunition supply point, which is used for storage and distribution of ammunition for training. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released)

Sgt. Catherine J. Salvador (center), an avionics technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft 41, 4th Marine Division, gives a "coyote salute" with her fellow Marines as one of the squadron's AH-1W Super Cobras takes off during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 22, 2018. The "coyote salute" is a unit tradition that Marines with HMLA-775 take part in anytime their aircraft take off. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released) - Sgt. Catherine J. Salvador (center), an avionics technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft 41, 4th Marine Division, gives a "coyote salute" with her fellow Marines as one of the squadron's AH-1W Super Cobras takes off during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 22, 2018. The "coyote salute" is a unit tradition that Marines with HMLA-775 take part in anytime their aircraft take off. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released)

Sgt. Riordan T. Anunciacion, an intelligence specialist with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, based in San Bruno, California, monitors Marines performing crunches during a physical fitness test at Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 24, 2018. Monitoring PFTs is one of many responsibilities Anunciacion has taken on that led him to win the 23rd Marines Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter award. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released) - Sgt. Riordan T. Anunciacion, an intelligence specialist with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, based in San Bruno, California, monitors Marines performing crunches during a physical fitness test at Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 24, 2018. Monitoring PFTs is one of many responsibilities Anunciacion has taken on that led him to win the 23rd Marines Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter award. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released)

Cpl. Jan Eric Schaeuble, a rifleman and forward observer with Fox Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, uses a vector kit to determine range and direction to a target and plots it on his map during the Air Assault Course at Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 22, 2018. Integrated Training Exercise is a capstone exercise that enables Marines to maintain the highest levels of proficiency and readiness for worldwide deployment and the ability to work as a MAGTF. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released) - Cpl. Jan Eric Schaeuble, a rifleman and forward observer with Fox Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, uses a vector kit to determine range and direction to a target and plots it on his map during the Air Assault Course at Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 22, 2018. Integrated Training Exercise is a capstone exercise that enables Marines to maintain the highest levels of proficiency and readiness for worldwide deployment and the ability to work as a MAGTF. (United States Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released)

Sgt. Alan Garcia (left), an aviation supply specialist with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses supply details with Staff Sgt. Tola S. Suleman (right), during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. ITX 4-18 is a live-fire and maneuver combined arms exercise designed to train battalion and squadron-sized units in tactics, techniques, and procedures required to provide a sustainable and ready operational reserve for employment across the full spectrum of crisis and global engagement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Alexis B. Rocha/released) - Sgt. Alan Garcia (left), an aviation supply specialist with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses supply details with Staff Sgt. Tola S. Suleman (right), during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. ITX 4-18 is a live-fire and maneuver combined arms exercise designed to train battalion and squadron-sized units in tactics, techniques, and procedures required to provide a sustainable and ready operational reserve for employment across the full spectrum of crisis and global engagement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Alexis B. Rocha/released)

Lance Cpl. Alberto Sepulveda, a motor transportation operator with Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, helps transport and unload ammunition for a direct fire shoot at Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 in Twentynine Palms, California, June 13, 2018. ITX 4-18 is a live-fire and maneuver combined arms exercise designed to train battalion and squadron-sized units in tactics, techniques, and procedures required to provide a sustainable and ready operational reserve for employment across the full spectrum of crisis and global engagement. - Lance Cpl. Alberto Sepulveda, a motor transportation operator with Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, helps transport and unload ammunition for a direct fire shoot at Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 in Twentynine Palms, California, June 13, 2018. ITX 4-18 is a live-fire and maneuver combined arms exercise designed to train battalion and squadron-sized units in tactics, techniques, and procedures required to provide a sustainable and ready operational reserve for employment across the full spectrum of crisis and global engagement.

Cpl. Jin W. Kang, a motor transportation operator with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in San Bruno, California, conducts vehicle maintenance during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 17, 2018. ITX is a service level training events which aims to prepare units for combat under the most realistic conditions possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released) - Cpl. Jin W. Kang, a motor transportation operator with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in San Bruno, California, conducts vehicle maintenance during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, on June 17, 2018. ITX is a service level training events which aims to prepare units for combat under the most realistic conditions possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis B. Rocha/released)