DVIDS Spotlight

Marine Security Guards serving at the U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal, hosted a ceremony on Nov. 6, 2015, to dedicate the six Marines killed while saving lives after multiple earthquakes struck Nepal in May in a helicopter crash. The Marine Corps will continue to honor the sacrifice of Marines by standing ready to respond with the same unwavering devotion to assisting allies and partners nations in their time of need. (U. S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Joshua E. Chacon/Released)

SUGGESTED STUDIO LEAD-IN/VO: Construction is nearing completion at the Navy's newest installation in northern Poland. The Naval Support Facility in Redzikowo (pronounced Red-jick-KoVo) will be home to the Aegis Ashore Ballistic Missile Defense System(AABMDS), which will fall under NATO when completed. The base is expected to be fully operational sometime in late 2020. The Aegis Ashore site in Poland will expand a defensive capability that protects NATO European territories, populations and forces against ballistic missiles launched from outside the Euro-Atlantic region. (Video by U.S. Navy Lt. Amy Forsythe, Public Affairs Officer, Naval Support Facility Redzikowo) B-Roll shots: construction workers walking to and from sites, equipment vehicles being used, paving cement, static shots of structures Soundbites/Quotes: U.S. Navy Capt. Jon Grant, Commander, Naval Support Facility Redzikowo, Poland July 9, 2019 “What we're looking at is the radar deck house in the background and further down range in our facilities are where the launchers are. The vertical launchers are eight cell, there eight cell, launchers that provide the SM-3 intercepts for the Ballistic Missile Defense.” “The construction here is ongoing and probably will be completed sometime in 2020.” “There are teams from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facility Engineering and also Missile Defense Agency that are working hard to get the base completed. It's going through a very meticulous process. It's very complicated, they are doing their due diligence to do it right and make sure it's read to go in 2020.” “The Sailors are really enjoying Poland. Right now, they're living in town in apartments until we can move onto the base. Once we have power and water on the base, we'll be able to accommodate them there in a multipurpose facility that has a lot of different activities. It will have an MWR and will have a movie theater, a game room. As well as a fitness center, galley and a medical department attached to the multipurpose facility, which they will live in.”
 “Now, they're enjoying living in Slupsk and in a community called Ustka, which is near the coast. It's summertime in Poland and it's very, very popular place to go and everybody I think is enjoying the hospitality here in Poland.” “They're able to travel not only in Poland, but throughout Europe. So it's a learning opportunity for them to share and experience different cultures that they can see first-hand. I encourage that when they're not on duty, studying for their next ratings exam or advancement test, then they should be enjoying the Polish countryside. So, we encourage that when they come to Poland.” “So, our motto here is “One team, One fight.” So, we all work very well together. What I think I'll miss the most is the comradery between the difference agencies. We all work together pretty harmoniously and we're working on a very important project, not only to the United States, but for Europe as well. So, we want to make sure we get it right and everybody is on the same sheet of music. We're very proud of that I think that as the different inter-agencies work together, we've become stronger, stronger as a nation.”

Lt. Caitlin Piker relieves Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Blinsky as the Commanding Officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) during a change of command ceremony held at U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu on July 6, 2023. Rear Admiral Michael Day, the Commander of the Fourteenth Coast Guard District, presided over the ceremony and served as guest speaker. (U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy of Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas O'Daniels)

Package of Soldiers responsible for the protection of and security of a community in Baghdad's Rashid District. Produced by Sgt. Vin Stevens

Package about the Texas National Guard helping hand out supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Dolly. Made from "Dolly Response" b-roll. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jason Armstrong

Package about the 20th Engineer Brigade who took on many successful missions in Iraq. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jessica Wilson.

Package made from "Master Sgt. Morales" in the B-roll section, about Master Sgt. Morales, who trains personnel on the M1-A1 Abrahms. Produced by Spc. Sam Conrad.

Package made from "Where There's Smoke" in the B-roll section about military firefighters performing their monthly live fire training at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Produced by Senior Airman Ted Froats. Also see "Where There's Smoke - Interviews" in the Interviews section.

Package about the Pat Tillman USO Center, dedicated to former NFL player and Soldier killed-in-action, Pat Tillman. Produced by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

Package about Spc. Jonathan Pierce, who is in charge of over 500 vehicles in the International zone, making sure maintenance and registration is current and he's known as a repo man. Produced by Andre Rhoden.

Package about the significance of brothers being deployed together. Produced by Master Sgt. Joseph Mather.

Package about 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron passing the milestone of 20,000 combat flying hours. Produced by Senior Airman Benjamin T. Hayes.

A package of Soldiers making a display honoring Gen.Ann Dunwoody as part of Women's History Month.

Package about the highest ranking enlisted leader in Afghanistan checking on the welfare of some of his Troops. Also see "Battlefield Circulation" in the b-roll section. Produced by Senior Airman Tom Kennedy.

This edition features stories on the Dagger medics teaching Iraqis combat lifesaving skills, smart shells for accurate targeting, Panther Brigade mechanics teaching Iraqis humvee maintenance skills and the "resident construction guru" on J.S.S. Wareagle Brigade Headquarters. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Josh Edson.

Package made from the B-Roll "40 Years of Service" about a Soldier who has dedicated his life to the military for the past 40 years. Produced by Senior Airman Tom Kennedy..

Package about a Soldier who is helping his unit by using his construction skills to keep their offices furnished.

Package about an Airman who is one of the people responsible for maintaining GPS satellites in orbit around the Earth. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Steve German.

Package made from "Forecasting Terrorism" in the B-roll section about a Marine intelligence officer, 1st Lt. Sundri Khalsa, who specializes in terrorism and writes about complex methods to stop it. Produced by Randy Garsee. This is version 1 of 2 and has no name keys in the video.

Package of a recruiter in Chicago, who has been recruiting for three years and loves his duty. Produced by Gail McCabe.

Package made from "9/11 Memorial Ceremony" b-roll about Soldiers and firefighters holding a memorial service to remember those who died in the September 11th attacks and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Produced by Spc. Christopher Bruce

Package about the construction of the USS New York and steel from the World Trade Center being used in the construction

Package made from "Afghanistan Pinewood Derby" in the B-roll section about service members at Camp Eggers, Afghanistan participating in a Pinewood Derby with kits donated by boy scouts in Minnesota. Produced by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Pete Blanding.

Package of a fallen female Marine and the history of females in the military. Produced by Sgt. Todd Hunter.

B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 5 of 5

B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 4 of 5

B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 3 of 5

B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 2 of 5

B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 1 of 5

Package of C Co. 38th Long Range Surveillance performing training on the 240B machine gun for their mission in Talil, Iraq. Produced by Pfc. Courtney Selig.

Package made from "Army Chaplain Builds Chapel Himself" b-roll about an Army Chaplain building a chapel on FOB Shindand in Afghanistan. Produced by Lance Cpl. Marc Morgenstern.

Package made from "CH-53Es Get Troops and Cargo Into the Zone" b-roll about the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 transporting troops and cargo in Afghanistan. Produced Senior Master Sgt. Keith Baxter.

Package made from "Woman to Woman" b-roll about U.S. service members sharing their experiences with Iraqi women soldiers. Produced by Sgt. Leslie Cox

Package made from "Chaplain" b-roll about a Chaplain visiting service members in Farah, Afghanistan while there normal Chaplain is away on leave. Produced by Marine Cpl. Dane Knapik-Christensen.

Package about a Wounded Warrior during part of his journey back to Iraq. Includes a sound bite from Staff Sgt. (Ret) Ellis (Jerry) Majetich, St. Augustine, Fla. 304th Psychological Operations Company. Produced by Spc. Jenna Lindauer.

Package made from “Exercise Javelin Thrust 2010” in the B-roll section about U.S. Marines of CAAT Platoon, Weapons Co., 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, conduct a live fire range while participating in Exercise Javelin Thrust 2010 at the Hawthorne Army Depot in Hawthorne, NV. Sound bite includes 1st Lt. Wesley Berry. Produced by Lance Cpl. John Lamb.

Package about the Female Engagement Team with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment touring northern Marjah to engage with local Afghanistan citizens. Produced by Sgt. Heidi Agostini. Soundbites from Sgt. Guadalupe Rodriquez and Lance Cpl. Kathryn Mannion

Package about Staff Sgt. Pilgreen providing counseling to service members in Afghanistan. Produced by Airman 1st Class Joshua Mullenary

Many Soldiers have served multiple deployments in two combat zones. Why do they reenlist? Sgt. Frank Brown shares a few reasons. Soundbites from Sgt. Damon Jordan, Staff Sgt. Naima Rasool, Spc. David Evans, Spc. Gloria Cranford, Spc. Mariya Kristeva and Gen. David Petraeus. Also available in high definition

Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 4 of 4.

Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 3 of 4.

Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 2 of 4.

Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 1 of 4.

Package about an Army pilot, Jennifer Housholder - a radar lead engineer with 419th Flight Test Squadron and her growing career as a musician, singer, and songwriter. Produced by Dawn Waldman, 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs.

Here's a Soldier who not only loves the Army for what it does, but also for what it can be. Staff Sgt. Kelly Longbine introduces us to the 1st Cav troop.

Package about Lt. Jeremy Rathbun's job as a platoon leader and the progress he sees in Iraq through his regular interaction with civilians. Produced by Sgt. Kristi Potts. Also available in high definition.

Package about a U.S. Navy Sailor, Sipriano Marte from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. who plays violin while he is deployed in Baghdad Iraq. Produced by Staff Sgt. Bobby Statum and Sgt. Scott Stuart.

A crowd cheers and chants in excitement at the corner of Vesey St. and Liberty St. next to Ground Zero after hearing that Osama Bin Laden is dead. Bin Laden planned the attacks on Sept 11, 2001 and has been hunted by American forces in the years since. He was killed by a raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan near the country's capital. The Freedom Tower, the skyscraper being built where the World Trade Center towers once stood, is now 60 stories tall and was light up and visible from the street. Eventually the Freedom Tower will be the tallest building in the country. Sgt. Randall A. Clinton. Also available in high definition. OsamaBinLaden

Shots Include: Soldiers watching TV Close up of Soldiers faces Close Up of patches. video also available in high definition.

A recording of the voicebreaks of Army Sgt. Adam Prickel as the news developed during the 0600 hour.

A mission feature on what the 455th ELRS does to supply the mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Produced y Staff Sgt. Larry Moore. Also available in high definition