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Marines with the motor transport section of Headquarters and Services Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, return from a convoy Dec. 16, 2012. Motor transport is one of the many sections that works closely with other units to keep the Marines in RCT-7’s area of operations well supplied.

Marines with the motor transport section of Headquarters and Services Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, return from a convoy Dec. 16, 2012. Motor transport is one of the many sections that works closely with other units to keep the Marines in RCT-7’s area of operations well supplied.

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr

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

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

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

Major Gen. David Berger, the Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, speaks with Col. Hamidullah Sadiki, the 6th Zone Afghan Border Police chief of staff, during an operations brief in southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. During the past five days, the 6th Zone ABP has been conducting a clearing operation and has had success accomplishing their mission. Major Gen. Berger, as well as other government and coalition officials, visited the operation’s command center to see the progress the ABP has made.

Major Gen. David Berger, the Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, speaks with Col. Hamidullah Sadiki, the 6th Zone Afghan Border Police chief of staff, during an operations brief in southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. During the past five days, the 6th Zone ABP has been conducting a clearing operation and has had success accomplishing their mission. Major Gen. Berger, as well as other government and coalition officials, visited the operation’s command center to see the progress the ABP has made.

Photo by Sgt. John Jackson

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

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

Dec. 20, 2012 Terrance D. Wardinsky, company commander, Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, walks alongside United Arab Emirate Col. Abdullah Mohammed Saeed Al Dhaheri, commander, Presidential Guard Institute, down a simulated improvised explosive device training event aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5. Senior leaders with the UAE Presidential Guard Institue visited WFTBn during their overview of Marine Corps recruit training to better understand the curriculum. Their plans are to create a similar training cycle for the PGI to create a stronger military.

Dec. 20, 2012 Terrance D. Wardinsky, company commander, Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, walks alongside United Arab Emirate Col. Abdullah Mohammed Saeed Al Dhaheri, commander, Presidential Guard Institute, down a simulated improvised explosive device training event aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5. Senior leaders with the UAE Presidential Guard Institue visited WFTBn during their overview of Marine Corps recruit training to better understand the curriculum. Their plans are to create a similar training cycle for the PGI to create a stronger military.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bridget M. Keane

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

Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, cuts into the traditional birthday cake during the 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration. The birthday cake is traditionally cut with the Mameluke sword, as a reminder that we are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword, so that our nation may live in peace.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, cuts into the traditional birthday cake during the 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration. The birthday cake is traditionally cut with the Mameluke sword, as a reminder that we are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword, so that our nation may live in peace.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Marine Corps Forces Central Command's 1stLt. Nicholas Butner conducts the traditional reading of LtGen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message during the 237th Birthday Celebration.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command's 1stLt. Nicholas Butner conducts the traditional reading of LtGen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message during the 237th Birthday Celebration.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

A formation of Marines stand ready to begin the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Ceremony held in the Middle East Nov 9.

A formation of Marines stand ready to begin the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Ceremony held in the Middle East Nov 9.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Images of the Marine Corps' first and present commandants flank the Eagle, Globe and Anchor on the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Cake. The cake included the images of all the Corps' commandants.

Images of the Marine Corps' first and present commandants flank the Eagle, Globe and Anchor on the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Cake. The cake included the images of all the Corps' commandants.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

An American and Jordanian sniper lie side-by-side and sight in down their scopes at their respective targets, May 8. This class was apart of the combined training between the 77th Jordanian Reconnaissance battalion and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, 2nd Reconnaissance battalion during exercise Eager Lion 2012.

An American and Jordanian sniper lie side-by-side and sight in down their scopes at their respective targets, May 8. This class was apart of the combined training between the 77th Jordanian Reconnaissance battalion and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, 2nd Reconnaissance battalion during exercise Eager Lion 2012.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Marines with the motor transport section of Headquarters and Services Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, return from a convoy Dec. 16, 2012. Motor transport is one of the many sections that works closely with other units to keep the Marines in RCT-7’s area of operations well supplied.

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

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Major Gen. David Berger, the Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, speaks with Col. Hamidullah Sadiki, the 6th Zone Afghan Border Police chief of staff, during an operations brief in southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. During the past five days, the 6th Zone ABP has been conducting a clearing operation and has had success accomplishing their mission. Major Gen. Berger, as well as other government and coalition officials, visited the operation’s command center to see the progress the ABP has made.

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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.

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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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Dec. 20, 2012 Terrance D. Wardinsky, company commander, Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, walks alongside United Arab Emirate Col. Abdullah Mohammed Saeed Al Dhaheri, commander, Presidential Guard Institute, down a simulated improvised explosive device training event aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5. Senior leaders with the UAE Presidential Guard Institue visited WFTBn during their overview of Marine Corps recruit training to better understand the curriculum. Their plans are to create a similar training cycle for the PGI to create a stronger military.

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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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Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, cuts into the traditional birthday cake during the 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration. The birthday cake is traditionally cut with the Mameluke sword, as a reminder that we are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword, so that our nation may live in peace.

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Marine Corps Forces Central Command's 1stLt. Nicholas Butner conducts the traditional reading of LtGen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message during the 237th Birthday Celebration.

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A formation of Marines stand ready to begin the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Ceremony held in the Middle East Nov 9.

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Images of the Marine Corps' first and present commandants flank the Eagle, Globe and Anchor on the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Cake. The cake included the images of all the Corps' commandants.

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An American and Jordanian sniper lie side-by-side and sight in down their scopes at their respective targets, May 8. This class was apart of the combined training between the 77th Jordanian Reconnaissance battalion and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, 2nd Reconnaissance battalion during exercise Eager Lion 2012.

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