Videos

Retired U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran Maj. Billy Hall is interviewed about his military service before an honor flight in a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 11, 2023. The 97-year-old veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam celebrated the 82nd anniversary of his Marine Corps Recruit Training graduation by flying with the Marines of HMLA-267. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division participate in a ceremony honoring the division’s 82nd anniversary at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 1, 2023. Marines and sailors of the division, both past and present, participated in the ceremony celebrating the oldest, largest and most decorated division in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jacob Yost)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) celebrate the first of an annual beach bash on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, August 20, 2022. The beach bash was held for veterans and active duty Marines that have served with the 15th MEU to improve unit cohesion and comradery. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, talk about Veterans Day and their partnership with Irvine Marine Adoption Committee, during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 28, 2020.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, talk about Veterans Day and their partnership with Irvine Marine Adoption Committee, during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 28, 2020.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, talk about Veterans Day and their partnership with the City of Irvine Marine Adoption Committee, during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 28, 2020.

This video features the military working dogs of 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and celebrates K-9 Veterans Day 2020. K-9 Veterans Day honors the service and sacrifice of all military working dogs across the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jennifer Gay)

Video production featuring 1st Law Enforcement Battalion dogs and dog handlers in honor of K-9 Veterans Day 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Marine Cpl. Jennifer Gay)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), thanks veterans of all ages and backgrounds for the contributions they made to our military services. No matter when you served, 3rd MAW thanks you for your service and sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, participate in a simulated air assault and decontamination during Steel Knight 2019 (SK19) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 05, 2018. SK19 is an annual training exercise and assesses the 1st Marine Division’s ability to conduct ground combat operations against a peer or near-peer adversary. The exercise challenges the division’s commanders, staff, and units in a dynamic scenario against a reactive and opposing force to refine the units’ command and control, interoperability, and fundamental warfighting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Zachery Laning)

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing wishes all service members, past and present, a happy Veterans Day.

Volunteers and veterans gather for the National Annual Stand Down for homeless veterans. Veterans Village of San Diego hosts this annual event, in coordination with the military, to provide numerous services including medical, dental, legal and grooming to the veterans in the San Diego area.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the battle of Iwo Jima, visits the 5th Marine Regiment Vietnam War Memorial at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 29, 2018. Williams visited the newly unveiled memorial to honor the Marines and sailors who gave their lives guarding our great nation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

5th Marine Regiment Marines, Sailors and veterans dedicate the Vietnam memorial during an official unveiling ceremony on Memorial Day, May 28 at the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden on Camp Pendleton. The memorial holds the names of the 2,706 Marines and Sailors who fought and lost their lives serving under the 5th Marine Regiment during the Vietnam War. The 5th Marine Regiment is recognized as the Marine Corps' most decorated regiment. In May 1966, 5th Marines deployed to the Republic of South Vietnam and remained until April 1971. During the war, the regiment fought in battles at Rung Sat, Chu Lai, Phu Bai, Hue, Khe Sahn, An Hoa and Da Nang. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Branden Bourque)

Vietnam veterans Jim Williams, Mike Joseph, and Dennis Freed share their experiences during the Vietnam War in preparation for the unveiling of the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. The memorial is scheduled to be unveiled on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Branden Bourque)

Stephen Colwell, a veteran and project leader for the 5th Marines Vietnam War monument, speaks about the creation of it at the San Mateo Memorial Garden, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17, 2018. Colwell and the 5th Marines Vietnam Memorial campaign raised $342, 756 to create and commemorate the Marines and Sailors that served during the Vietnam War. The monument is scheduled to be unveiled on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Justin Huffty)

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division attended a professional military education class with veterans from the Siege of Khe Sanh at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 13, 2017. The class included stories, discussions, and a viewing of a documentary movie, "Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor." (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachery C. Laning)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Detroit, visited the John D. Dingell Veteran Affairs Medical Center during Marine Week Detroit Sept. 8, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity for Americans to meet the men and women of the Marine Corps and learn about its history. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles)

Marines volunteered to spend time with and serve food to veterans at the US Veterans Initiative in Long Beach, California as a part of LA Fleet Week 2017. LA Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team and experience America’s sea services. During fleet week, service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and surrounding areas have to offer.

U.S. Marine veteran Captain Nick Kalt, a Captain serving as a Fire Fighter with the Long Beach Fire Department, demonstrates the foundation learned from serving in the Marine Corps helps creates a better a citizen and fits perfectly in the role of a first responder in Long Beach, Calif., August 3, 2017. U.S. Marine veteran Captain Nick Kalt gives back to his community by serving as part of the local fire department.(U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Conner Robbins/ Released)

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Maxine Russell has dedicated nearly 30 years to sending care packages to service members deployed around the world. What started as a gesture of support for troops turned into building a legacy for her deceased son. Since then, Maxine has sent more than 7,200 care packages, adopted military families for the holidays, and volunteers her time as a grief counselor to veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress, all in the name of her son Darren “White Rabbit” Russell. (U.S. Marine Corps image by Sgt. William Perkins)

Check out what's been happening in this week’s edition of Around the MEF. A plaque is dedicated to veterans who died serving with the 5th Marine Division during the Vietnam War. Chargers visit Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Military working dogs at Los Angeles Fleet Week. More information is available at the links below: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480784/mt-soledad-memorial-3-26-plaque-dedication https://www.dvidshub.net/video/481433/san-diego-chargers-visit-miramar https://www.dvidshub.net/video/481197/la-fleet-week-teufel-hunden-here

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., (Aug. 26, 2016) -- Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel tell us what has happened around the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Aug. 26, 2016. MCAS warrior run comp. U.S. Marines of headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miaramar participate in a warrior run competetion to detrermine wich section has the fastest team aboard MCAS Miramar 23 Aug., 2016. The participants ran 3.5 miles with 25lbs of weight in their packs adittionally carrying one water jug and two ammo cans. Lt. Col. Micheal A. Spears Commanding officer, HHS, MCAS Miramar and the HHS Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. Kenneth F. Wiss were in attendance. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480596/mcas-miramar-warrior-run ITX An overview video of what Marines conducting during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480183/integrated-training-exercise-5-16 Frozen Chosin Reunion 1950 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — More than 150 Marine combat veterans and their families gathered for the reunion of the “Chosin Few,” August 17, 2016, aboard Camp Pendleton. The survivors of the battle of Chosin Reservoir come together biannually to reconnect and remember their fallen brothers in the intense battle. The veterans greatly appreciate the recognition for their trials, but it’s the emotions invoked from seeing their brothers who struggled alongside them that makes the reunion truly meaningful. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479691/frozen-chosin-reunion __ Image: ARFF Mass cass Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting extinguish a fire during an aircraft mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 24. Marines with ARFF and firefighters with the MCAS Miramar Fire Department worked alongside San Diego first responders to improve response times, solidify existing standard operating procedures for emergencies and fulfill annual training requirements. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2816722/san-diego-first-responders-conduct-mass-casualty-exercise-aboard-mcas-miramar crew chief loads osprey casualty A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing leads Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, onto an MV-22 Osprey during an integrated training exercise on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 14, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat, and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2792238/3rd-battalion-7th-marines-off-flying-start night shoot Lance Cpl. Login Loftis, a machine gunner with Company F, 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment fires a M240 medium machine gun as Lance Cpl. Krikland Harrington, a machine gunner with Company F, 2/5, looks through his night vision optic to guide Loftis onto his target during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Calif., Aug. 18, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807209/2nd-battalion-5th-marines-take-night secure perimeter, bring casualties back Private First Class Tyler Ren, left, and Lance Cpl. Adam Lovell, right, with Security Forces Platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (I MHG), assess simulated casualties during a mass-casualty drill during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016. The security forces platoon ensured security of the perimeter as they waited for stretchers to transport simulated casualties to the aid station. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and the interoperability between the I MEF command element staff, and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2799489/secure-perimeter-bring-casualties-back Bureaucracy A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Tank, with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conducts offensive and defensive tactics during Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on August 16, 2016, on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807219/bureaucracy __ assess 1st Tank Bn., 1st MARDIV Live fire at LSE U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on Marine Air Ground Command Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Aug 18, 2016. LSE 2016 is designed to enhance the command and control and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479994/lse-16-1st-tank-battalion-live-fire-b-roll

Staff Sgt. Gregory Chever, a generator mechanic with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, talks about setting up a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief village to highlight the capabilities the Marine Corps and Navy can provide in the event of a natural disaster during Fleet Week San Francisco, Oct. 10, 2014. During Fleet Week, Marine units will demonstrate assets available for the Bay Area in response to a sudden crisis. The intent is to showcase amphibious nature, readiness and the ability to respond to disasters and highlight the role the Navy-Marine Corps team can play in assisting disaster victims.

Service members, city and state officials and citizens of San Francisco gathered to honor veterans by presenting the San Francisco Veterans Memorial Oct. 10. The ceremony was held during San Francisco Fleet Week 2014. The memorial was a promise made by the city to its veterans over 82 years ago and has now become a reality.

Marines and Sailors with Recruiting Station San Francisco and Navy Recruiting Command San Francisco, visited wounded service members currently being treated at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif., Oct. 7. The visit was held during San Francisco Fleet Week 2014 being conducted Oct. 6-13. Also available in high definition.

Chris Stephenson, member of the Wounded Warrior Regiment, participates in a one week swimming and cycling camp hosted at Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 14 – 18. The Wounded Warrior Regiment offers and enables assistance to wounded Marines, sailors, and their family members as they return to active duty or civilian life. (U.S. Marine Corps video and photos by Lance Cpl. Garrett White) Available in high definition.

Sergeant Major (Ret.) William Skiles with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and a native of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., speaks about the 10 year anniversary of the Fallujah held at Camp Horno, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 1, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes/Released) Available in high definition.

Marines with the 1st Marine Division band perform a concert at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, Calif. The performance marked the 73rd anniversary of the 1st Marine Division and gave a chance for local residents see the Marines perform. Available in High Definition.

Gunnery Sgt. Tracey Martinez, conductor, 1st Marine Division Band, and a native of Newbury Park, Calif., talks about the bands performance in Escondido, Calif. He also discusses their role in the Marine Corps and the importance of having a band.

Marines, Sailors, family, friends and fans of Jerry Coleman gathered at Petco Park, San Deigo, Jan. 18, 2014. The memorial service honored Coleman, the padres announcer for more than 40 years and former Marine Pilot. Coleman flew more than 120 combat missions, played for the Yankees, managed the Padres and later became their radio announcer. Available in High Definition.

Marines and sailors with 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a memorial service for Lt. Col. Jerry Coleman at PETCO Park, Jan. 18.

Vietnam veterans attend a 7th Engineer Support Battalion reunion ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 20, 2013. The reunion included a full tour of the new barracks, a display of current issued gear, equipment demonstrations by Bridge Company and a luncheon in honor of the almost 200 Vietnam veterans who participated. Available in high definition.

Paul Davis talks about the wounded warriors he coached during the wounded warrior shooting trials. Also available in High Definition.

Marines serving with 1st Marine Division celebrated the division’s 72nd anniversary during a battle colors re-dedication ceremony. Available in High Definition.

Marines serving with 1st Marine Division celebrated the division’s 72nd anniversary during a battle colors rededication ceremony. Interview with Martin Vasquez. Produced by Lance Cpl. James Gulliver. Also available in High Definition.

1st Marine Division 72n Anniversary video.

Col. Tom Whitehouse, the Command Inspector for 1st Marine Division (Forward) talks about the history of Veterans Day and clips of Marines on Patrol and firing weapons with explosions. Produced by Cpl. Daniel Blatter.

Package of Col. Tom Whitehouse, the Command Inspector for 1st Marine Division (Forward) talks to Wright Elementary School in Hampshire, Ill., about the history of Veterans Day and clips of Marines on patrol and firing weapons with explosions. Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Produced by Cpl. Daniel Blatter. Also available in High Definition.

Talks about his 38 family members that have joined the Marines, his job, celebrating Veterans Day, and his band.