PATROL BASE ALCATRAZ, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan -- Buffalo, N.Y., native Cpl. Jebediah Stevens stands beside B Company’s flag. The reconnaissance Marine with B Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), serves as a point man for his team. Stevens’ exceptional route planning has played a crucial role in the successful execution of more than 118 mounted and dismounted combat patrols in the span of 120 days. (Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha) - PATROL BASE ALCATRAZ, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan -- Buffalo, N.Y., native Cpl. Jebediah Stevens stands beside B Company’s flag. The reconnaissance Marine with B Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), serves as a point man for his team. Stevens’ exceptional route planning has played a crucial role in the successful execution of more than 118 mounted and dismounted combat patrols in the span of 120 days. (Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha)
Marines with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, practice their fire team attacks aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C, May 18, 2011. The training lasted three days and was used to focus on fire team cohesion and maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Walter D. Marino II) - Marines with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, practice their fire team attacks aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C, May 18, 2011. The training lasted three days and was used to focus on fire team cohesion and maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Walter D. Marino II)
Lance Cpl. Alex Volz talks to other Marines in his fire team just before a training exercise, May 17, 2011. Volz worked as a firefighter /EMT for two years before joining the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Ed Galo) - Lance Cpl. Alex Volz talks to other Marines in his fire team just before a training exercise, May 17, 2011. Volz worked as a firefighter /EMT for two years before joining the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Ed Galo)
Family members, friends, Marines and sailors stand at attention during the national anthem to honor two corpsmen with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during a memorial service, May 19, 2011, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Petty Officer 2nd Class Brenton Lane and Petty Officer 3rd Class William J. Keys, passed away April 16, after sustaining injuries from a fatal car accident. - Family members, friends, Marines and sailors stand at attention during the national anthem to honor two corpsmen with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during a memorial service, May 19, 2011, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Petty Officer 2nd Class Brenton Lane and Petty Officer 3rd Class William J. Keys, passed away April 16, after sustaining injuries from a fatal car accident.
Cpl. Steve Stahl, a radio technician with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, shows a Marine spouse how to aim down the sights of a 50 Caliber Machine Gun during Jayne Wayne Day, May 18, 2011. To ensure the spouses got the most realistic view into their husbands Marine Corps experience, they learned how to handle and fire a variety of the weapons used by Marines. - Cpl. Steve Stahl, a radio technician with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, shows a Marine spouse how to aim down the sights of a 50 Caliber Machine Gun during Jayne Wayne Day, May 18, 2011. To ensure the spouses got the most realistic view into their husbands Marine Corps experience, they learned how to handle and fire a variety of the weapons used by Marines.
1st Sgt. Luis Leiva, the first sergeant of Company B, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, reads the Purple Heart citations for Sgt. Jared Mount and Lance Cpl. Michael Politowicz outside the 2nd CEB headquarters building aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C., May 20, 2011. Mount and Politowicz were injured during their recent deployments to Afghanistan. - 1st Sgt. Luis Leiva, the first sergeant of Company B, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, reads the Purple Heart citations for Sgt. Jared Mount and Lance Cpl. Michael Politowicz outside the 2nd CEB headquarters building aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C., May 20, 2011. Mount and Politowicz were injured during their recent deployments to Afghanistan.
A Marine from Company C, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division; loads his weapon during a live fire exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise was to train the Marines within the company to maneuver under fire. - A Marine from Company C, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division; loads his weapon during a live fire exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 19, 2011. The purpose of the exercise was to train the Marines within the company to maneuver under fire.
The 2nd Marine Division Band prepares to play the national anthem during the rededication ceremony, May 13, 2011. The monument honors the Marines of Force Reconnaissance Company who have paid the ultimate sacrifice over the past 50 years. - The 2nd Marine Division Band prepares to play the national anthem during the rededication ceremony, May 13, 2011. The monument honors the Marines of Force Reconnaissance Company who have paid the ultimate sacrifice over the past 50 years.
Corporal Benjamin Vedder, a vehicle operator with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, makes a save during a water polo tournament, May 13, 2011. The day's event marked the seventh leg of the Commander’s Cup, a nine-event competition intended to build camaraderie throughout the battalion. - Corporal Benjamin Vedder, a vehicle operator with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, makes a save during a water polo tournament, May 13, 2011. The day's event marked the seventh leg of the Commander’s Cup, a nine-event competition intended to build camaraderie throughout the battalion.