Pacific Marines Stories

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, deputy commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, returns a salute to the Philippine Coast Guard sideboys rendering honors as he enters the PCG Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, Jan. 27. Simcock attended the initial maritime domain awareness demonstration that showcased the capabilities of the Maritime Persistent Surveillance Tower system to senior Philippine and U.S. officials. - U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, deputy commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, returns a salute to the Philippine Coast Guard sideboys rendering honors as he enters the PCG Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, Jan. 27. Simcock attended the initial maritime domain awareness demonstration that showcased the capabilities of the Maritime Persistent Surveillance Tower system to senior Philippine and U.S. officials.

Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, presents the trophy for the Marine Corps Band of the Year Award to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer, MarForPac Band, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark D. Gleason, bandmaster. The award is given to the best of the 10 field bands in the Marine Corps. - Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, presents the trophy for the Marine Corps Band of the Year Award to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer, MarForPac Band, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark D. Gleason, bandmaster. The award is given to the best of the 10 field bands in the Marine Corps.