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Colonel Hamidullah Sadiki, 6th Zone Afghan Border Police chief of staff, gives an overview brief of the clearing operation to Governor Naeem, the governor of Helmand province, Maj. Gen. David Berger, the Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, and coalition and Afghan National Security Forces officials in southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. The 6th Zone ABP planned, coordinated and has been executing the clearing operation in southern Helmand province for five days.

Colonel Hamidullah Sadiki, 6th Zone Afghan Border Police chief of staff, gives an overview brief of the clearing operation to Governor Naeem, the governor of Helmand province, Maj. Gen. David Berger, the Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, and coalition and Afghan National Security Forces officials in southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. The 6th Zone ABP planned, coordinated and has been executing the clearing operation in southern Helmand province for five days.

Photo by Sgt. John Jackson

Master Gunnery Sergeant Johnnie L. Jackson pays tribute on Iwo To, Japan, formerly known as Iwo Jima during a profession military education visit here Dec. 19. Members of the 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, including Jackson, visited the island to show respect for those who lost their lives during the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima and to gain a better understanding of what Marines who fought here experienced.

Master Gunnery Sergeant Johnnie L. Jackson pays tribute on Iwo To, Japan, formerly known as Iwo Jima during a profession military education visit here Dec. 19. Members of the 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, including Jackson, visited the island to show respect for those who lost their lives during the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima and to gain a better understanding of what Marines who fought here experienced.

Photo by PFC Ronald K. Peacock

The 35th and current Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, speaks to Marines serving in Bahrain in the Naval Support Activity Bahrain Multi-Purpose Room, Dec. 27. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited Marines throughout U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility over the holiday season.

The 35th and current Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, speaks to Marines serving in Bahrain in the Naval Support Activity Bahrain Multi-Purpose Room, Dec. 27. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited Marines throughout U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility over the holiday season.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj. Micheal P. Barrett, shakes hands with Sgt. Cody Marshall as he presents him with a challenge coin while visiting Marines serving in Bahrain, Dec. 27. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and the SMMC visited Marines throughout the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility over the holidays.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj. Micheal P. Barrett, shakes hands with Sgt. Cody Marshall as he presents him with a challenge coin while visiting Marines serving in Bahrain, Dec. 27. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and the SMMC visited Marines throughout the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility over the holidays.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

The 17th and current Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj. Micheal P. Barret, addressed Marines serving in Bahrain in the Naval Support Activity Bahrain Multi-Purpose Room, Dec 27. Barrett traveled throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos (pictured on the right), to visit Marines over the holiday season.

The 17th and current Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj. Micheal P. Barret, addressed Marines serving in Bahrain in the Naval Support Activity Bahrain Multi-Purpose Room, Dec 27. Barrett traveled throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos (pictured on the right), to visit Marines over the holiday season.

Photo by CPL.FENTON REESE

The 35th and current Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, addressed Marines serving in Bahrain at the Naval Support Activity Bahrain Multi-Purpose Room in the NSA Bahrain Freedom Souq, Dec. 27. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj. Micheal P. Barrett, visited Marines serving in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility over the holidays.

The 35th and current Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, addressed Marines serving in Bahrain at the Naval Support Activity Bahrain Multi-Purpose Room in the NSA Bahrain Freedom Souq, Dec. 27. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj. Micheal P. Barrett, visited Marines serving in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility over the holidays.

Photo by CPL.FENTON REESE

Children pose with Santa at Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Children pose with Santa at Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Marine Corps Forces Central Command’s Maj. Melanie Bell-Carter opens a present during the gift exchange at MARCENT’s 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command’s Maj. Melanie Bell-Carter opens a present during the gift exchange at MARCENT’s 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Cheddy, 10, is all smiles as he receives a gift from Santa during Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Cheddy, 10, is all smiles as he receives a gift from Santa during Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Thanks to the magic of makeup, Navy Corpsman, HN1 (FMF) Edward Palakie, with Marine Aircraft Group 40 is ready to simulate a casualty in a trauma response exercise. MAG-40 currently assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command engages in Theater Security Cooperation activities throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and is prepared to provide rapid reaction to emerging crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud)

Thanks to the magic of makeup, Navy Corpsman, HN1 (FMF) Edward Palakie, with Marine Aircraft Group 40 is ready to simulate a casualty in a trauma response exercise. MAG-40 currently assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command engages in Theater Security Cooperation activities throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and is prepared to provide rapid reaction to emerging crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud)

Photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud

– Marine Aircraft Group 40 Navy Corpsmen, HM1 Francis Mungaithi and HN Nick Vasquez, treat HM1 (FMF) Edward Palakie for simulated sustained injuries produced by makeup during a trauma response exercise recently. MAG-40 currently assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command engages in Theater Security Cooperation activities throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and is prepared to provide rapid reaction to emerging crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud )

– Marine Aircraft Group 40 Navy Corpsmen, HM1 Francis Mungaithi and HN Nick Vasquez, treat HM1 (FMF) Edward Palakie for simulated sustained injuries produced by makeup during a trauma response exercise recently. MAG-40 currently assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command engages in Theater Security Cooperation activities throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and is prepared to provide rapid reaction to emerging crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud )

Photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud

Marine Cpl. Elizabeth Deans, ambulance driver, Marine Aircraft Group 40 applies makeup and fake wounds to HM1 (FMF) Edward Palakie, corpsman, MAG-40, before a trauma response exercise recently. MAG-40 currently assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command engages in Theater Security Cooperation activities throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and is prepared to provide rapid reaction to emerging crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud)

Marine Cpl. Elizabeth Deans, ambulance driver, Marine Aircraft Group 40 applies makeup and fake wounds to HM1 (FMF) Edward Palakie, corpsman, MAG-40, before a trauma response exercise recently. MAG-40 currently assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command engages in Theater Security Cooperation activities throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and is prepared to provide rapid reaction to emerging crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud)

Photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud

Cpl. Margaret Zelaski, also known as “Ms.Z,” a Marine serving in Bahrain, recites an original poem during a Poetry Over Music event, Nov. 1. Poetry Over Music is a monthly venue, where local talents in poetry, spoken word and vocal expression get the chance to showcase their original work.

Cpl. Margaret Zelaski, also known as “Ms.Z,” a Marine serving in Bahrain, recites an original poem during a Poetry Over Music event, Nov. 1. Poetry Over Music is a monthly venue, where local talents in poetry, spoken word and vocal expression get the chance to showcase their original work.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Lieutenant Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commander, US Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speaks to the Tampa Bay community, gathered downtown at the Joe Chillura square, to celebrate its veterans and remember those who could not be with us.

In his remarks, Neller told a personal story about a watch-stander he met in Al Anbar, Iraq. His story spoke to the burden of the watch-stander, the burden of those left behind, wondering why it was their buddy and not them who had paid the price. The watch-stander he tells of was recounting a story of how his friend and squad mate was killed the day before their encounter. Neller, noticing how he was having a hard time dealing with the loss, began to explain, “Sometimes you can do everything right and it just doesn’t work out. If your buddy were here, he’d tell you that you did the best you could and need to press on and accomplish the mission. You and the rest of your squad need to move on as best you can and take care of each other today. To do otherwise would be to dishonor his memory.”

Lieutenant Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commander, US Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speaks to the Tampa Bay community, gathered downtown at the Joe Chillura square, to celebrate its veterans and remember those who could not be with us. In his remarks, Neller told a personal story about a watch-stander he met in Al Anbar, Iraq. His story spoke to the burden of the watch-stander, the burden of those left behind, wondering why it was their buddy and not them who had paid the price. The watch-stander he tells of was recounting a story of how his friend and squad mate was killed the day before their encounter. Neller, noticing how he was having a hard time dealing with the loss, began to explain, “Sometimes you can do everything right and it just doesn’t work out. If your buddy were here, he’d tell you that you did the best you could and need to press on and accomplish the mission. You and the rest of your squad need to move on as best you can and take care of each other today. To do otherwise would be to dishonor his memory.”

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Loewy

Lieutenant Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commander, US Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT), presents his battle colors during his Veterans Day speech to the Tampa Bay community, gathered downtown at the Joe Chillura square, to celebrate its veterans and remember those who could not be with us.

Lieutenant Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commander, US Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT), presents his battle colors during his Veterans Day speech to the Tampa Bay community, gathered downtown at the Joe Chillura square, to celebrate its veterans and remember those who could not be with us.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Loewy

Sgts Cody Marshall and Matthew T. Madlem sprint ahead of the formation to direct traffic during the Marine Corps Birthday run on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov 8.

Sgts Cody Marshall and Matthew T. Madlem sprint ahead of the formation to direct traffic during the Marine Corps Birthday run on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov 8.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Sgt. Sebastian S. Crawford calls out the cadence for the Marine Corps Birthday Run Nov 8 on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.

Sgt. Sebastian S. Crawford calls out the cadence for the Marine Corps Birthday Run Nov 8 on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Marine Corps Forces Central Command's Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson and SgtMaj. John J. McGovern flank the Colors while leading Marines on a run through the streets of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov. 8 in honor of the Corps' 237th Birthday.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command's Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson and SgtMaj. John J. McGovern flank the Colors while leading Marines on a run through the streets of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov. 8 in honor of the Corps' 237th Birthday.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, shakes hands with the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Thomas Krajeski, who attended as the guest of honor at the MARCENT 237th Birthday Ball Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, shakes hands with the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Thomas Krajeski, who attended as the guest of honor at the MARCENT 237th Birthday Ball Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

The Marine Color Guard stands at parade rest during the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

The Marine Color Guard stands at parade rest during the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Colonel Hamidullah Sadiki, 6th Zone Afghan Border Police chief of staff, gives an overview brief of the clearing operation to Governor Naeem, the governor of Helmand province, Maj. Gen. David Berger, the Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, and coalition and Afghan National Security Forces officials in southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. The 6th Zone ABP planned, coordinated and has been executing the clearing operation in southern Helmand province for five days.

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Master Gunnery Sergeant Johnnie L. Jackson pays tribute on Iwo To, Japan, formerly known as Iwo Jima during a profession military education visit here Dec. 19. Members of the 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, including Jackson, visited the island to show respect for those who lost their lives during the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima and to gain a better understanding of what Marines who fought here experienced.

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The 35th and current Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, speaks to Marines serving in Bahrain in the Naval Support Activity Bahrain Multi-Purpose Room, Dec. 27. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited Marines throughout U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility over the holiday season.

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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj. Micheal P. Barrett, shakes hands with Sgt. Cody Marshall as he presents him with a challenge coin while visiting Marines serving in Bahrain, Dec. 27. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and the SMMC visited Marines throughout the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility over the holidays.

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The 17th and current Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj. Micheal P. Barret, addressed Marines serving in Bahrain in the Naval Support Activity Bahrain Multi-Purpose Room, Dec 27. Barrett traveled throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos (pictured on the right), to visit Marines over the holiday season.

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The 35th and current Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, addressed Marines serving in Bahrain at the Naval Support Activity Bahrain Multi-Purpose Room in the NSA Bahrain Freedom Souq, Dec. 27. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj. Micheal P. Barrett, visited Marines serving in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility over the holidays.

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Children pose with Santa at Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

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Marine Corps Forces Central Command’s Maj. Melanie Bell-Carter opens a present during the gift exchange at MARCENT’s 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

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Cheddy, 10, is all smiles as he receives a gift from Santa during Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

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Thanks to the magic of makeup, Navy Corpsman, HN1 (FMF) Edward Palakie, with Marine Aircraft Group 40 is ready to simulate a casualty in a trauma response exercise. MAG-40 currently assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command engages in Theater Security Cooperation activities throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and is prepared to provide rapid reaction to emerging crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud)

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– Marine Aircraft Group 40 Navy Corpsmen, HM1 Francis Mungaithi and HN Nick Vasquez, treat HM1 (FMF) Edward Palakie for simulated sustained injuries produced by makeup during a trauma response exercise recently. MAG-40 currently assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command engages in Theater Security Cooperation activities throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and is prepared to provide rapid reaction to emerging crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud )

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Marine Cpl. Elizabeth Deans, ambulance driver, Marine Aircraft Group 40 applies makeup and fake wounds to HM1 (FMF) Edward Palakie, corpsman, MAG-40, before a trauma response exercise recently. MAG-40 currently assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command engages in Theater Security Cooperation activities throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and is prepared to provide rapid reaction to emerging crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud)

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Cpl. Margaret Zelaski, also known as “Ms.Z,” a Marine serving in Bahrain, recites an original poem during a Poetry Over Music event, Nov. 1. Poetry Over Music is a monthly venue, where local talents in poetry, spoken word and vocal expression get the chance to showcase their original work.

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Lieutenant Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commander, US Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speaks to the Tampa Bay community, gathered downtown at the Joe Chillura square, to celebrate its veterans and remember those who could not be with us.

In his remarks, Neller told a personal story about a watch-stander he met in Al Anbar, Iraq. His story spoke to the burden of the watch-stander, the burden of those left behind, wondering why it was their buddy and not them who had paid the price. The watch-stander he tells of was recounting a story of how his friend and squad mate was killed the day before their encounter. Neller, noticing how he was having a hard time dealing with the loss, began to explain, “Sometimes you can do everything right and it just doesn’t work out. If your buddy were here, he’d tell you that you did the best you could and need to press on and accomplish the mission. You and the rest of your squad need to move on as best you can and take care of each other today. To do otherwise would be to dishonor his memory.”

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Lieutenant Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commander, US Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT), presents his battle colors during his Veterans Day speech to the Tampa Bay community, gathered downtown at the Joe Chillura square, to celebrate its veterans and remember those who could not be with us.

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Sgts Cody Marshall and Matthew T. Madlem sprint ahead of the formation to direct traffic during the Marine Corps Birthday run on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov 8.

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Sgt. Sebastian S. Crawford calls out the cadence for the Marine Corps Birthday Run Nov 8 on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.

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Marine Corps Forces Central Command's Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson and SgtMaj. John J. McGovern flank the Colors while leading Marines on a run through the streets of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov. 8 in honor of the Corps' 237th Birthday.

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Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, shakes hands with the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Thomas Krajeski, who attended as the guest of honor at the MARCENT 237th Birthday Ball Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

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The Marine Color Guard stands at parade rest during the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

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