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Lance Corporal George E. Watford Jr.is testing an RT-1694 Harris radio with one of the Marine Corps newest pieces of test equipment. This prepares Ground Radio Repair Marines to employ and troubleshoot ground radio communication equipment for the Operational Marine Forces. Lance Corporal Watford is currently a student in the Ground Radio Repair Course and has maintained a 93% grade point average.

Lance Corporal George E. Watford Jr.is testing an RT-1694 Harris radio with one of the Marine Corps newest pieces of test equipment. This prepares Ground Radio Repair Marines to employ and troubleshoot ground radio communication equipment for the Operational Marine Forces. Lance Corporal Watford is currently a student in the Ground Radio Repair Course and has maintained a 93% grade point average.

Photo by Sgt Harrison Frazier, Alpha Co, ACTS, mcces

A Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a picture after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 28. Family Day is the first time the new Marines are able to reunite with their families for the first time since leaving for Marine Corps recruit training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate April 29.

A Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, poses for a picture after being released for liberty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 28. Family Day is the first time the new Marines are able to reunite with their families for the first time since leaving for Marine Corps recruit training. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate April 29.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angelica I. Annastas

On April 18, 2016, First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); measures building dimensions during a vertical construction practical application. These measurements help to ensure that buildings are built on an even surface.

On April 18, 2016, First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); measures building dimensions during a vertical construction practical application. These measurements help to ensure that buildings are built on an even surface.

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On April 22, 2016 Second Lieutenant Troy Searcy, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); conducts a practical application in estimating material requirements for vertical construction at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. In order to successfully execute a construction project, Combat Engineer Officers must be able to accurately determine the amount of materials needed to perform a construction project.

On April 22, 2016 Second Lieutenant Troy Searcy, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); conducts a practical application in estimating material requirements for vertical construction at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. In order to successfully execute a construction project, Combat Engineer Officers must be able to accurately determine the amount of materials needed to perform a construction project.

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On April 18, 2016 Mr. Jose Velasquez (middle), an instructor with Combat Engineer Instruction Company; assists Second Lieutenant Aaron Graham (left) and First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller (right), Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); in leveling a board in their foundation as part of a vertical construction practical application. Leveling the frame ensures the foundation of the building is level.

On April 18, 2016 Mr. Jose Velasquez (middle), an instructor with Combat Engineer Instruction Company; assists Second Lieutenant Aaron Graham (left) and First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller (right), Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); in leveling a board in their foundation as part of a vertical construction practical application. Leveling the frame ensures the foundation of the building is level.

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On April 15, 2016 Mr. Frank Miller, an instructor with Combat Engineer Instruction Company; instructs Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) on AM2 matting. AM2 matting is used for hasty damage repairs on runways. Pictured from left to right: Second Lieutenants Aaron Graham, Troy Searcy, Brock Yackey, Thomas Cofer, Nicholas Downey, and Mr. Frank Miller.

On April 15, 2016 Mr. Frank Miller, an instructor with Combat Engineer Instruction Company; instructs Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) on AM2 matting. AM2 matting is used for hasty damage repairs on runways. Pictured from left to right: Second Lieutenants Aaron Graham, Troy Searcy, Brock Yackey, Thomas Cofer, Nicholas Downey, and Mr. Frank Miller.

Photo by CEO 5-16

On April 21, 2016 members of the Marine Corps Engineer School Motorcycle Mentorship Program participated in a ride to Seven Springs, N.C. The purpose of the club is to promote safe riding practices, share experiences and knowledge amongst various levels of riders, and build camaraderie. Pictured from left to right: Gunnery Sergeant Staci Brown, Master Sergeant Shawn Fowler, Jon Batchelor, Staff Sergeant Dallas Mason, and Staff Sergeant Jordan Tributino.

On April 21, 2016 members of the Marine Corps Engineer School Motorcycle Mentorship Program participated in a ride to Seven Springs, N.C. The purpose of the club is to promote safe riding practices, share experiences and knowledge amongst various levels of riders, and build camaraderie. Pictured from left to right: Gunnery Sergeant Staci Brown, Master Sergeant Shawn Fowler, Jon Batchelor, Staff Sergeant Dallas Mason, and Staff Sergeant Jordan Tributino.

Photo by MCES Motorcycle Club

On April 18, 2016 Second Lieutenants Justin Wilkison and Troy Searcy, Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); use a plumb bob to establish building lines and to ensure a building is level during vertical construction. Plumb bobs are a tool that date back to Ancient Egypt.

On April 18, 2016 Second Lieutenants Justin Wilkison and Troy Searcy, Marines attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); use a plumb bob to establish building lines and to ensure a building is level during vertical construction. Plumb bobs are a tool that date back to Ancient Egypt.

Photo by CEO 5-16

Marines attached to the Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician course 5-16 (BEEEST 5-16) aboard Marine Corps Engineer School, Camp Lejeune, N.C. familiarize themselves with characteristics, capabilities, and components of the Advanced Medium Mobile Power Source (AMMPS). The students will soon transition into their next phase of training in which they will be taught complex courses such as direct and alternating current theory, electrical motors, and solid state devices.

Marines attached to the Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician course 5-16 (BEEEST 5-16) aboard Marine Corps Engineer School, Camp Lejeune, N.C. familiarize themselves with characteristics, capabilities, and components of the Advanced Medium Mobile Power Source (AMMPS). The students will soon transition into their next phase of training in which they will be taught complex courses such as direct and alternating current theory, electrical motors, and solid state devices.

Photo by BEEEST 5-16

A Marine attached to the Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 2-16 (BRACT 2-16) uses a schematic to help him troubleshoot an Environmental Control Unit (ECU) at Marine Corps Engineer School Courthouse Bay Camp Lejeune, N.C.

A Marine attached to the Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician course 2-16 (BRACT 2-16) uses a schematic to help him troubleshoot an Environmental Control Unit (ECU) at Marine Corps Engineer School Courthouse Bay Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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A Marine attached to the Basic Water Support Technician course 4-16 (BWST 4-16) aboard Marine Corps Engineer School, Camp Lejeune, N.C. familiarizes himself with the characteristics, capabilities, components, and instrumentation of the Tactical Water Purification System (TWPS). The Marine is using an iPad to display the Technical Manual while he identifies component locations and practices operating the TWPS on the actual piece of equipment.

A Marine attached to the Basic Water Support Technician course 4-16 (BWST 4-16) aboard Marine Corps Engineer School, Camp Lejeune, N.C. familiarizes himself with the characteristics, capabilities, components, and instrumentation of the Tactical Water Purification System (TWPS). The Marine is using an iPad to display the Technical Manual while he identifies component locations and practices operating the TWPS on the actual piece of equipment.

Photo by BWST 4-16

Field Medical Training Battalion-East (FMTB-E)Commanding Officer, CAPT Jennifer Smith, leads class 16030 on their first hike. FMTB-E students complete four hikes during their training, 2, 4, 6, and 8 miles long.

Field Medical Training Battalion-East (FMTB-E)Commanding Officer, CAPT Jennifer Smith, leads class 16030 on their first hike. FMTB-E students complete four hikes during their training, 2, 4, 6, and 8 miles long.

Photo by Maria Kirk

On April 14, 2016 Second Lieutenant Nicholas Downey, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); mixes Pavemend to repair a spall as part of practical application on Airfield Damage Repair (ADR). Pavemend is a concrete which dries and cures very quickly and can support an aircraft’s weight three hours after being set.

On April 14, 2016 Second Lieutenant Nicholas Downey, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); mixes Pavemend to repair a spall as part of practical application on Airfield Damage Repair (ADR). Pavemend is a concrete which dries and cures very quickly and can support an aircraft’s weight three hours after being set.

Photo by CEO 5-16

On April 14, 2016 First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); uses a sledgehammer to break up a spall in the concrete as part of an Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) practical application. Spalls are broken up to ensure that Pavemend concrete will be able to adequately fill the spall without leaving pockets.

On April 14, 2016 First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); uses a sledgehammer to break up a spall in the concrete as part of an Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) practical application. Spalls are broken up to ensure that Pavemend concrete will be able to adequately fill the spall without leaving pockets.

Photo by CEO 5-16

On April 14, 2016 Second Lieutenant Thomas Cofer, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer Course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); uses a hammer drill, a tool within the Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) kit; to break up concrete around a spall. Spall repair is an expedient method of repairing runway damage that has not broken through the runway surface.

On April 14, 2016 Second Lieutenant Thomas Cofer, a Marine attached to Combat Engineer Officer Course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); uses a hammer drill, a tool within the Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) kit; to break up concrete around a spall. Spall repair is an expedient method of repairing runway damage that has not broken through the runway surface.

Photo by CEO 5-16

On April 4, 2016 Marines with Combat Engineer Officer's course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) conduct a bite grit test during instruction in Soils and Soils Stabilization at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Marines performing this test taste the soil to determine if it is composed of soot or clay which ultimately aids in determining the capabilities of the soil on which a structure is to be built. Pictured from left to right: First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller and Second Lieutenants Brock Yackey and Troy Searcy.

On April 4, 2016 Marines with Combat Engineer Officer's course 5-16 (CEO 5-16) conduct a bite grit test during instruction in Soils and Soils Stabilization at Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Marines performing this test taste the soil to determine if it is composed of soot or clay which ultimately aids in determining the capabilities of the soil on which a structure is to be built. Pictured from left to right: First Lieutenant Jonathan Lanning Keller and Second Lieutenants Brock Yackey and Troy Searcy.

Photo by CEO 5-16

Marines attached to Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician course 4-16 (BEEEST 4-16) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. conduct practical application on troubleshooting schematics to identify fault codes. Once the fault codes are identified, the Marines can repair the issues on the mobile power source.

Marines attached to Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician course 4-16 (BEEEST 4-16) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. conduct practical application on troubleshooting schematics to identify fault codes. Once the fault codes are identified, the Marines can repair the issues on the mobile power source.

Photo by BEEEST 4-16

On April 4, 2016 Second Lieutenant Aaron Graham, a Marine attending Combat Engineer Officer's course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); conducts a soil sample by using the Number 200 Sieve to separate sands from fines. Students perform the soil sample to conduct further tests on the fines to determine the type of soil from a given location.

On April 4, 2016 Second Lieutenant Aaron Graham, a Marine attending Combat Engineer Officer's course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); conducts a soil sample by using the Number 200 Sieve to separate sands from fines. Students perform the soil sample to conduct further tests on the fines to determine the type of soil from a given location.

Photo by CEO 5-16

On April 5, 2016 (from left to right) Second Lieutenants Justin Wilkison, Thomas Cofer, Troy Searcy, and Brock Yackey, Marines attending Combat Engineer Officer's course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); practice using the Dynamic Cone Petrometer (DCP). The DCP is used to test for moisture in the soil which helps determine soil suitability for construction.

On April 5, 2016 (from left to right) Second Lieutenants Justin Wilkison, Thomas Cofer, Troy Searcy, and Brock Yackey, Marines attending Combat Engineer Officer's course 5-16 (CEO 5-16); practice using the Dynamic Cone Petrometer (DCP). The DCP is used to test for moisture in the soil which helps determine soil suitability for construction.

Photo by CEO 5-16

Marines attending Utilities Chief course 2-16 (UC 2-16) take their class photo in front of Utilities Instruction Company on April 6, 2016 at Courthouse Bay. Throughout their time attending the course the Marines have learned about field planning, site characteristics, site selection, site set up, electrical and water planning, and the characteristics and capabilities of all utility equipment.

Marines attending Utilities Chief course 2-16 (UC 2-16) take their class photo in front of Utilities Instruction Company on April 6, 2016 at Courthouse Bay. Throughout their time attending the course the Marines have learned about field planning, site characteristics, site selection, site set up, electrical and water planning, and the characteristics and capabilities of all utility equipment.

Photo by UC 2-16