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Clinton, N.C., native Sgt. Maj. Michael F. Jones (left) and Omaha, Neb., native Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose (right) stand before Major Gen. John A. Toolan Jr., commanding general of the 2nd Marine Division and a Brooklyn, N.Y., native, during the division’s Relief and Appointment ceremony April 27. During the ceremony, Zickefoose replaced Jones as sergeant major of the division and Jones received the Legion of Merit. The Legion of Merit is presented to those who have distinguished themselves through exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde) - Clinton, N.C., native Sgt. Maj. Michael F. Jones (left) and Omaha, Neb., native Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose (right) stand before Major Gen. John A. Toolan Jr., commanding general of the 2nd Marine Division and a Brooklyn, N.Y., native, during the division’s Relief and Appointment ceremony April 27. During the ceremony, Zickefoose replaced Jones as sergeant major of the division and Jones received the Legion of Merit. The Legion of Merit is presented to those who have distinguished themselves through exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde)

– Sergeant Justin Vandertang (right), mortarman, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, loads a 60 millimeter, high-explosive round into the M224A1 mortar system his unit trained with during a range exercise. The Black River, N.Y., native with 2nd Marine Division said he loves the changes that have been made to the M224A1 over its predecessor, the M224 Legacy. He said his favorite change is the new weight of the system which, at 35 pounds, if a full nine pounds lighter than the M224 Legacy, an important feature considering Marines carry them on their backs during patrols lasting several hours. - – Sergeant Justin Vandertang (right), mortarman, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, loads a 60 millimeter, high-explosive round into the M224A1 mortar system his unit trained with during a range exercise. The Black River, N.Y., native with 2nd Marine Division said he loves the changes that have been made to the M224A1 over its predecessor, the M224 Legacy. He said his favorite change is the new weight of the system which, at 35 pounds, if a full nine pounds lighter than the M224 Legacy, an important feature considering Marines carry them on their backs during patrols lasting several hours.

Staff Sgt. Peryck Smith (right), tank commander and platoon sergeant for 3rd platoon, Company A, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, sits atop Blue 4, the fourth M1A1 Abrams tank in 3rd platoon, as it moves into position during the company’s recent Gunnery Qualifications. The Jacksonville, Fla., native and his crew won’t know their score until the conclusion of the entire event, but said they believe they did well. At one point, they even hit two separate tank targets perfectly in less than 10 seconds while barreling down the track road, an admirable feat for any tank crew. - Staff Sgt. Peryck Smith (right), tank commander and platoon sergeant for 3rd platoon, Company A, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, sits atop Blue 4, the fourth M1A1 Abrams tank in 3rd platoon, as it moves into position during the company’s recent Gunnery Qualifications. The Jacksonville, Fla., native and his crew won’t know their score until the conclusion of the entire event, but said they believe they did well. At one point, they even hit two separate tank targets perfectly in less than 10 seconds while barreling down the track road, an admirable feat for any tank crew.

Lance Cpl. Dallin W. Jaramillo, a radio operator and Pfc. Parker O. Donovan, a point man, with 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, interact and document a conversation during an exercise with role-playing Afghans April 16. Jaramillo a Denver, Colo., native is training for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan and plans to try-out for the, semi-pro, Camp Lejeune Bulldogs once he returns. Jaramillo played football throughout high school and hopes to play for a team once again. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Walter D. Marino II) - Lance Cpl. Dallin W. Jaramillo, a radio operator and Pfc. Parker O. Donovan, a point man, with 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, interact and document a conversation during an exercise with role-playing Afghans April 16. Jaramillo a Denver, Colo., native is training for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan and plans to try-out for the, semi-pro, Camp Lejeune Bulldogs once he returns. Jaramillo played football throughout high school and hopes to play for a team once again. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Walter D. Marino II)

Lance Cpl. Dallin W. Jaramillo, a radio operator and Pfc. Parker O. Donovan, a point man, with 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, interact and document a conversation during an exercise with role-playing Afghans April 16. Jaramillo a Denver, Colo., native is training for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan and plans to try-out for the, semi-pro, Camp Lejeune Bulldogs once he returns. Jaramillo played football throughout high school and hopes to play for a team once again. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Walter D. Marino II) - Lance Cpl. Dallin W. Jaramillo, a radio operator and Pfc. Parker O. Donovan, a point man, with 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, interact and document a conversation during an exercise with role-playing Afghans April 16. Jaramillo a Denver, Colo., native is training for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan and plans to try-out for the, semi-pro, Camp Lejeune Bulldogs once he returns. Jaramillo played football throughout high school and hopes to play for a team once again. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Walter D. Marino II)

 

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