Marines and sailors visited the 2nd Marine Division training center July 17 as part of an open house to show them the Unmanned Aircraft Systems that they would be learning to use in combat and training. With planes on display Marines were able to see what they would be flying, what the different specifications were for each plane and what they were designed for. - Marines and sailors visited the 2nd Marine Division training center July 17 as part of an open house to show them the Unmanned Aircraft Systems that they would be learning to use in combat and training. With planes on display Marines were able to see what they would be flying, what the different specifications were for each plane and what they were designed for.
Colonel Michael H. Brown (right), the commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, relinquishes command of the battalion by ceremoniously passing the battalion’s colors to Col. James B. “Beau” Higgins during the Headquarters Battalion change of command on base, Aug. 3, 2012. The Marines and sailors of Headquarters Battalion welcome Higgins, who recently completed a tour with the Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command – Afghanistan, as their new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde) - Colonel Michael H. Brown (right), the commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, relinquishes command of the battalion by ceremoniously passing the battalion’s colors to Col. James B. “Beau” Higgins during the Headquarters Battalion change of command on base, Aug. 3, 2012. The Marines and sailors of Headquarters Battalion welcome Higgins, who recently completed a tour with the Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command – Afghanistan, as their new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde)
Cpl. John L. Caldwell (middle), a fire team leader with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and State College, Pa., native, radios in a casualty, as Lance Cpl. Jared P. Kalarovich, a rifleman with the unit and Port St. Lucie, Fla., native, provides security. Marines and sailors with Company E practiced counter-IED training July 30- August 2. - Cpl. John L. Caldwell (middle), a fire team leader with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and State College, Pa., native, radios in a casualty, as Lance Cpl. Jared P. Kalarovich, a rifleman with the unit and Port St. Lucie, Fla., native, provides security. Marines and sailors with Company E practiced counter-IED training July 30- August 2.
Marines from 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct fire mission training June 25. - Marines from 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct fire mission training June 25.
Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Haugen, a squad leader Company E, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and Spokane, Wash., native, fires a shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon. Marines from the unit fired SMAWs at dummy tank targets a part of their training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 24. - Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Haugen, a squad leader Company E, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and Spokane, Wash., native, fires a shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon. Marines from the unit fired SMAWs at dummy tank targets a part of their training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 24.
Master Gunnery Sgt. Lorenzo Jones Sr., the communications chief with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, retired and relinquished responsibilities as communications chief July 13. Jones received an American flag a part of his retirement ceremony. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillip R. Clark) - Master Gunnery Sgt. Lorenzo Jones Sr., the communications chief with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, retired and relinquished responsibilities as communications chief July 13. Jones received an American flag a part of his retirement ceremony. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillip R. Clark)
Marines, family and friends gathered at the base theatre June 29, at a memorial service to commemorate the life of Lance Cpl. Osbrany Montes De Oca. After the service Marines, friends and family members were given the opportunity to go up and pay their final respects to Lance Cpl. De Oca. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough) - Marines, family and friends gathered at the base theatre June 29, at a memorial service to commemorate the life of Lance Cpl. Osbrany Montes De Oca. After the service Marines, friends and family members were given the opportunity to go up and pay their final respects to Lance Cpl. De Oca. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)
Marines from 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, stand behind a monument paying tribute to Marines and sailors form the battalion who have died in combat since 1989 prior to a memorial service May 24. Speakers at the event stressed the importance of honoring fallen service members during Memorial Day, which occurred four days later, May 28. - Marines from 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, stand behind a monument paying tribute to Marines and sailors form the battalion who have died in combat since 1989 prior to a memorial service May 24. Speakers at the event stressed the importance of honoring fallen service members during Memorial Day, which occurred four days later, May 28.
Corporal Aaron J. Michaels, a squad leader with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and Fayetteville, Ga., native, patrols through a forested area May 24, watching for any signs of enemy contact during a training exercise. The Marines from Company E practiced offensive and defensive patrolling techniques aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 22-24. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillip R. Clark) - Corporal Aaron J. Michaels, a squad leader with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and Fayetteville, Ga., native, patrols through a forested area May 24, watching for any signs of enemy contact during a training exercise. The Marines from Company E practiced offensive and defensive patrolling techniques aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 22-24. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillip R. Clark)