Cpl. Cory Paradine, a Kings Park, N.Y., native and anti-tank missile man with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, received the Purple Heart Medal during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 23, 2014. Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, presented Paradine the medal during the ceremony and thanked him for his service. Paradine was wounded while serving in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Afghan and coalition forces during Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins) - Cpl. Cory Paradine, a Kings Park, N.Y., native and anti-tank missile man with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, received the Purple Heart Medal during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 23, 2014. Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, presented Paradine the medal during the ceremony and thanked him for his service. Paradine was wounded while serving in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Afghan and coalition forces during Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas J. Hopkins)

Marines and Sailors from Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participated in several live-fire exercises July 21-22 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The service members were part of the Scout Sniper platoon, and were broken into two 4-man teams. The teams consisted of a team leader, an assistant team leader, a light machine gunner and a rifleman. Each team completed drills ranging from observation and photography to elimination of enemy targets. Many scenarios ended with the teams providing suppressive fire, and doing a shoot, move, communicate style of withdrawal. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/ released) - Marines and Sailors from Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participated in several live-fire exercises July 21-22 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The service members were part of the Scout Sniper platoon, and were broken into two 4-man teams. The teams consisted of a team leader, an assistant team leader, a light machine gunner and a rifleman. Each team completed drills ranging from observation and photography to elimination of enemy targets. Many scenarios ended with the teams providing suppressive fire, and doing a shoot, move, communicate style of withdrawal. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/ released)

Lt. Col. Derek E. Lane, the commanding officer for 8th Communication Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives a post-event speech to his Marines following the company’s Trash Dash event aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 11, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released). - Lt. Col. Derek E. Lane, the commanding officer for 8th Communication Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives a post-event speech to his Marines following the company’s Trash Dash event aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 11, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Lucas J. Hopkins/Released).

Col. Robert Fulford, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Scott Schmitt, command Sgt. Maj. of the MEU, spoke to Marines and Sailors from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division about the upcoming Black Sea Rotational Force deployment July 10, 2014 at Camp Lejuene, N.C. Fulford and Schmitt wrapped up the speeches by answering questions from the Marines about the deployment and telling the battalion the 26th MEU is looking forward to working with them. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/ released) - Col. Robert Fulford, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Scott Schmitt, command Sgt. Maj. of the MEU, spoke to Marines and Sailors from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division about the upcoming Black Sea Rotational Force deployment July 10, 2014 at Camp Lejuene, N.C. Fulford and Schmitt wrapped up the speeches by answering questions from the Marines about the deployment and telling the battalion the 26th MEU is looking forward to working with them. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/ released)

Col. Ryan P. Heritage (right), the outgoing commanding officer of 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, receives the Legion of Merit award during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2014. Heritage was awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding accomplishments as commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein) - Col. Ryan P. Heritage (right), the outgoing commanding officer of 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, receives the Legion of Merit award during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2014. Heritage was awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding accomplishments as commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein)

A sailor attached to the USS Oak Hill serves food to a homeless veteran at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans for a community relations event, July 3. During the city’s 33rd annual Fourth of July Harborfest, Marines and sailors spent their time giving back to the community, working static displays, conducting tours of the USS Oak Hill and interacting with the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James) - A sailor attached to the USS Oak Hill serves food to a homeless veteran at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans for a community relations event, July 3. During the city’s 33rd annual Fourth of July Harborfest, Marines and sailors spent their time giving back to the community, working static displays, conducting tours of the USS Oak Hill and interacting with the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

U.S. Navy officers aboard the USS Oak Hill prepare food to serve to junior enlisted Marines and sailors during a steel beach barbeque held aboard the ship while in route to Boston for the city’s annual Fourth of July Harborfest, June 29. The barbeque is a tradition that helps aid in cohesion between the two services which share a common heritage reflected in their ability to rapidly deploy, project power, and operate from naval vessels or austere expeditionary bases. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James) - U.S. Navy officers aboard the USS Oak Hill prepare food to serve to junior enlisted Marines and sailors during a steel beach barbeque held aboard the ship while in route to Boston for the city’s annual Fourth of July Harborfest, June 29. The barbeque is a tradition that helps aid in cohesion between the two services which share a common heritage reflected in their ability to rapidly deploy, project power, and operate from naval vessels or austere expeditionary bases. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division enjoy hot food and cold drinks after the battalion's Endurance Event June 20 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The battalion had a Family Day set up for the Marines as soon as they crossed the finish line. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released) - Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division enjoy hot food and cold drinks after the battalion's Endurance Event June 20 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The battalion had a Family Day set up for the Marines as soon as they crossed the finish line. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)