U.S . Marine Corps Cpl. Sahara Luna, a combat videographer assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, speaks on the life of a combat videographer whilst being deployed at Kuwait, May 25, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a multiple force provider designed to employ ground, logistics and air capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert G. Gavaldon)

There are a plethora of different military occupational specialties (MOS) in the Marine Corps; different jobs and skill sets that keep the Marine Corps mission ready. Today we dive into the combat videographer MOS and take you “On the Job.” You’ve seen the end result, but have you ever wondered how much work actually goes in to making a video for the Marine Corps? Well wonder no more. In this behind the scenes video you will see some of the hard work combat videographers do to tell the Marine Corps story. The combat videographer MOS falls under the Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) occupational field along with the combat mass communicator, combat photographer and combat graphic specialist MOS’s. The mission of COMMSTRAT is to advise commanders and staffs on communication strategy matters; develop and integrate communication plans; communicate with internal, domestic, and international audiences; and produce written and visual information products in order to build understanding, credibility, and trust with audiences critical to mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andrew King)

The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) host the 2015 MCM press conference in Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2015. The 2015 MCM included the Health and Fitness Expo, Celebration Concert, Hall of Fame Dinner, Runners Club Ruby Reception, and Carbo Dining In. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by LCpl. Bria M. Milcherska/RELEASED)