Pacific Marines Stories

Col. Brent S. Willson, previous commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, says goodbye to the battalion at the change of command ceremony here July 26. After initiating and completing countless projects to improve the quality of life of the Marines aboard the base, Willson leaves the Battalion under the command of Col. Darric M. Knight. - Col. Brent S. Willson, previous commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, says goodbye to the battalion at the change of command ceremony here July 26. After initiating and completing countless projects to improve the quality of life of the Marines aboard the base, Willson leaves the Battalion under the command of Col. Darric M. Knight.

Members of the Mongolian Armed Forces Honorary Guard, stand in formation during the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest in Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, August 2, 2013. Khaan Quest is an annual multinational exercise sponsored by the U.S. and Mongolia, and it is designed to strengthen the capabilities of U.S., Mongolian and other nations’ forces in international peace support operations. - Members of the Mongolian Armed Forces Honorary Guard, stand in formation during the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest in Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, August 2, 2013. Khaan Quest is an annual multinational exercise sponsored by the U.S. and Mongolia, and it is designed to strengthen the capabilities of U.S., Mongolian and other nations’ forces in international peace support operations.