Media Borough Mayor Bob McMahon smiles for a photograph Sept. 10 at the Media Police Station. McMahon was a senior advisor during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service during the conflict. Since being elected he has coordinated multiple parades and events for returning veterans of foreign wars. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Damany S. Coleman/Released)
Ewa Perkowski, (middle) her son, Pvt. Dawid Perkowski (right), and Sgt. Justin Wical, take a moment to post for a photo at Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Reading, recently. Perkowski is a second-generation immigrant from Poland, where his parents knew a different meaning to military service. After some convincing from her son, and an in depth education about the Marine Corps’ rich history and traditions from Sgt. Wical, Ewa her family could not be more proud of their new Marine.
Veronica Ellers receives instruction from one of several Marines teaching educators and influencers how to properly make their way down the rappel tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Ellers was one of many other educators to partake in such an exercise for the first time, some of which even conquered their fears of heights. Ellers is a principal in the Upper Darby School District.
Melissa Chan, Clarinet Section Leader, Colony High School Marching Band, speaks with fellow musician before winning the Battle of the Bands at the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. The bowl honors players who demonstrate the Marine Corps' commitment to developing quality citizens and reinforces core values of honor, courage and commitment on and off the field.
Gunnery Sergeant Christian Arellano, Musical Technical Assistant, 12th Marine Corps District, enlightens high school musicians on musical opportunities in the Marine Corps during the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, here today. Bands from Colony High School in Ontario, Calif., and Arroyo in El Monte, Calif., competed in a battle of the bands during halftime.
Maj. Andrew Schoenmaker, commanding officer of Marine Corps Recruiting Station Harrisburg, concludes the cake cutting ceremony with Master Gunnery Sgt. James Babst, the oldest Marine present, and Cpl. Manuel Cardenas, the youngest Marine, at the 239th Birthday Ball Celebration at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs, Nov. 7, 2014.
Gunnery Sgt. Luke Penniman and Poolee Kason Smith are interviewed at the FOX 29 Salutes the Troops event on September 26, 2014.
Maj Harb was commissioned in January 2012 upon graduation from Brevard College. After completing The
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Kevin W. Clark is a native of Mission, Texas. He enlisted in April 1999 and underwent recruit