Stories

Scout Snipers with 2/24 Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, run to a Blackhawk Helicopter to practice insertion exercises during a fire support coordination exercise in Camp Atterbury, Ind., April 14, 2016. The Reserve Marines coordinated with worked with Company B, 8th Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment (8-229 AV), 11th Aviation Command (Theater), a U.S. Army Blackhawk crew, and the U.S. Air Force to conduct combined arms training during the duration of the exercise. - Scout Snipers with 2/24 Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, run to a Blackhawk Helicopter to practice insertion exercises during a fire support coordination exercise in Camp Atterbury, Ind., April 14, 2016. The Reserve Marines coordinated with worked with Company B, 8th Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment (8-229 AV), 11th Aviation Command (Theater), a U.S. Army Blackhawk crew, and the U.S. Air Force to conduct combined arms training during the duration of the exercise.

Cpl. Joseph A. Childs (right), a team leader with 1st Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, leads a fire team of Marines and soldiers from the Danish Home Guard through a room clearing drill during exercise Arctic Eagle at Camp Grayling, Mich., April 6, 2016. The Marines joined soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard and the Danish Home Guard in the bilateral exercise, designed to simulate a joint task force defending key infrastructure in the arctic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released) - Cpl. Joseph A. Childs (right), a team leader with 1st Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, leads a fire team of Marines and soldiers from the Danish Home Guard through a room clearing drill during exercise Arctic Eagle at Camp Grayling, Mich., April 6, 2016. The Marines joined soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard and the Danish Home Guard in the bilateral exercise, designed to simulate a joint task force defending key infrastructure in the arctic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and President of Marine Corps University, conducts a leadership workshop at the first Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. The event was hosted by The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that aids post-9/11 veterans in gaining a better foothold in civilian life. - Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and President of Marine Corps University, conducts a leadership workshop at the first Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. The event was hosted by The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that aids post-9/11 veterans in gaining a better foothold in civilian life.

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, shoot in a pistol competion during the Western Division Matches aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4, 2016. The Western Division Matches are part of a Marine Corps wide competition designed for self-improvement in marksmanship in order to improve Marines’ combat readiness. The winners of each regional competition will go to compete in the national match held aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C - Marines from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, shoot in a pistol competion during the Western Division Matches aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4, 2016. The Western Division Matches are part of a Marine Corps wide competition designed for self-improvement in marksmanship in order to improve Marines’ combat readiness. The winners of each regional competition will go to compete in the national match held aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro (center right), sergeant major Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Marines nominated for Reserve Career Planner of the Year during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and the runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions. - Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro (center right), sergeant major Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Marines nominated for Reserve Career Planner of the Year during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and the runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Montford Point Marines listen to Col. John C. Church, Jr., of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, Feb. 6, 2016, as he welcomes them and thanks them for their contributions to the Marine Corps. The Marines of 3rd CAG had the opportunity to listen to the stories of the Montford Point Marines and had the chance to ask them questions. - Montford Point Marines listen to Col. John C. Church, Jr., of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, Feb. 6, 2016, as he welcomes them and thanks them for their contributions to the Marine Corps. The Marines of 3rd CAG had the opportunity to listen to the stories of the Montford Point Marines and had the chance to ask them questions.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, addresses Marines with Marine Forces Reserve at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2015. Green’s visit entailed getting to know his Marines better and discussing the 'Protect What You've Earned' campaign by urging Marines to continue to uphold the standards of the Corps on and off duty. - Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, addresses Marines with Marine Forces Reserve at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 20, 2015. Green’s visit entailed getting to know his Marines better and discussing the 'Protect What You've Earned' campaign by urging Marines to continue to uphold the standards of the Corps on and off duty.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speak to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the students who are enrolled in a global war on terror class were encouraged to ask the Marines any questions regarding Operation Enduring Freedom and Operations Iraqi Freedom. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions. - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speak to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the students who are enrolled in a global war on terror class were encouraged to ask the Marines any questions regarding Operation Enduring Freedom and Operations Iraqi Freedom. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions.