Videos

The 24th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade featured the 1st Marine Division Band and the 1st Medical Battalion Color Guard and Sailors as a part of their Independence Day celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mike Hernandez)

Staff Sgt. Julia Edwards, operations chief, G-4, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group. is also the CEO and founder of From Discovery to Recovery Women's Center in Oceanside, Calif. Edwards was a victim of sexaul assault and opened the center in August of 2013 to help women get away from abusive situations and become advocates for others.

Corporal Rene Gonzalez fell in love with the beautiful game of soccer at an early age. His competitive character and vigorous work ethic naturally drew him to the sport. Those characteristics are also what inspired Gonzalez, a data network specialist stationed with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to become a Marine. In this interview the 21 year old from Joliet, Illinois, tells us how the lessons and tactics he’s learned on the pitch have led him to become a successful Marine and leader in his unit. Video by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos Graphics by Sgt. Jamean Berry. Also available in high definition.

Volunteers from Marine Air Group 39 visit Del Rio Elementary School in Oceanside, Calif., Oct. 8, 2013 to exercise with a group of students. The Marines visit every Tuesday to teach the students the importance of fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Available in High Definition.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and 12th Marine District, support the Honor Bowl, a two-day high school football event here, Sept 6 and 7, 2013. Marines with 3rd Bn., 5th Marines, answered questions at a static display and were honored before the coin toss of the Saturday night game. Gold Star families with the battalion were escorted by service members onto the field as the guests of honor. Available in High Definition.

Package about Marines who help local tribal leaders who are forming a new political party to fight insurgents in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Produced by Staff Sgt. Amy Forsythe.