U.S. Marines and sailors participate in the M-9 pistol qualification aboard the USS Oak Hill, June 7, 2014. The Marines helped coach the sailors during the qualification. - U.S. Marines and sailors participate in the M-9 pistol qualification aboard the USS Oak Hill, June 7, 2014. The Marines helped coach the sailors during the qualification.
First Lt. Grant Todd, a platoon commander with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, speaks to Marines with the company after receiving a Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device during a ceremony held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 28, 2014. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for acts of heroism, acts of merit or meritorious service in a combat zone. Acts of heroism are rewarded with a combat distinguishing device. - First Lt. Grant Todd, a platoon commander with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, speaks to Marines with the company after receiving a Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device during a ceremony held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 28, 2014. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for acts of heroism, acts of merit or meritorious service in a combat zone. Acts of heroism are rewarded with a combat distinguishing device.
Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, stand at present arms for the playing of TAPS during a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service was a way for Marines, sailors and guests to memorialize their fallen brothers in arms, friends and family. - Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, stand at present arms for the playing of TAPS during a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service was a way for Marines, sailors and guests to memorialize their fallen brothers in arms, friends and family.
Navy sailors motivate each other in the canoe race at the Gotschalk Marina, Camp Lejeune, NC, May 15, 2014. Sailors from various units competed in five events as part of the 2nd Marine Division Sailor's Cup.(USMC Photo by LCpl. Preston McDonald/Released) - Navy sailors motivate each other in the canoe race at the Gotschalk Marina, Camp Lejeune, NC, May 15, 2014. Sailors from various units competed in five events as part of the 2nd Marine Division Sailor's Cup.(USMC Photo by LCpl. Preston McDonald/Released)
Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, salutes the American flag as it is presented to him during his retirement ceremony May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N. C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C. - Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, salutes the American flag as it is presented to him during his retirement ceremony May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N. C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C.
Marines with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire an M-327 120mm towed rifled mortar expeditionary fire support system for training during the field operation Rolling Thunder aboard Fort Bragg, N.C., May 8, 2014. During this training, the Marines worked with Marines from 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division in order to become more technically and tactically proficient in the utilization of their assault amphibious vehicles. - Marines with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire an M-327 120mm towed rifled mortar expeditionary fire support system for training during the field operation Rolling Thunder aboard Fort Bragg, N.C., May 8, 2014. During this training, the Marines worked with Marines from 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division in order to become more technically and tactically proficient in the utilization of their assault amphibious vehicles.
Marines with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, employ the M-777 lightweight 155 mm howitzer during a competition for the title of Top Gun as part of Rolling Thunder held at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 7, 2014. Rolling Thunder is a biannual field operation in which Marines learn to be more proficient at effectively employing their respective weapons systems. - Marines with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, employ the M-777 lightweight 155 mm howitzer during a competition for the title of Top Gun as part of Rolling Thunder held at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 7, 2014. Rolling Thunder is a biannual field operation in which Marines learn to be more proficient at effectively employing their respective weapons systems.
Lance Cpl. Derrick McCoy, a Statesville, N.C., native and a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides security for the landing zone during a foreign humanitarian assistance and disaster relief scenario aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2014. Marines had to maintain constant alertness as the role players were attempting to enter the embassy by climbing over walls and sneaking around the perimeter. - Lance Cpl. Derrick McCoy, a Statesville, N.C., native and a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides security for the landing zone during a foreign humanitarian assistance and disaster relief scenario aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2014. Marines had to maintain constant alertness as the role players were attempting to enter the embassy by climbing over walls and sneaking around the perimeter.
Force Reconnaissance Marines with Force Detachment Delta, II Marine Expeditionary Force ride on combat rubber raiding crafts (CRRC), small inflatable boats, while conducting amphibious inserts during a certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 5. The operation simulated the Marines inserting off the coast of a foreign country to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance patrols. - Force Reconnaissance Marines with Force Detachment Delta, II Marine Expeditionary Force ride on combat rubber raiding crafts (CRRC), small inflatable boats, while conducting amphibious inserts during a certification exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 5. The operation simulated the Marines inserting off the coast of a foreign country to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance patrols.
Corporal Ian Phillips, a squad automatic weapon gunner with Scout Platoon, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and native of Savannah, Ga., fires his M4 Carbine at targets during unknown distance training as part of the Combat Marksmanship Training at Ft. Pickett, Va., April 2, 2014. “It is good to know you hit the target and if it were an enemy trying to kill you or your brothers that you can take him out first,” said Cpl. Patrick W. Westcott, a Tiverton, R.I. native and team leader with Scout Platoon. - Corporal Ian Phillips, a squad automatic weapon gunner with Scout Platoon, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and native of Savannah, Ga., fires his M4 Carbine at targets during unknown distance training as part of the Combat Marksmanship Training at Ft. Pickett, Va., April 2, 2014. “It is good to know you hit the target and if it were an enemy trying to kill you or your brothers that you can take him out first,” said Cpl. Patrick W. Westcott, a Tiverton, R.I. native and team leader with Scout Platoon.