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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (June 8, 2006)- Col. Herman S. Clardy III, speaks to Marines, sailors and their families during his appointment as 2nd Marine Regiment's commanding officer here June 8. The Georgetown, S.C., native and University of South Carolina graduate relieved Col. Stephen W. Davis here June 8. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (June 8, 2006)- Col. Herman S. Clardy III, speaks to Marines, sailors and their families during his appointment as 2nd Marine Regiment's commanding officer here June 8. The Georgetown, S.C., native and University of South Carolina graduate relieved Col. Stephen W. Davis here June 8. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)

Georgetown, S.C., native assumes command of 2nd Marines

The 2nd Marine Regiment flag rippled in the wind as it passed from one commander to the other, signifying their change of command. Col. Herman S. Clardy III, a Georgetown, S.C., native, took command of 2nd Marines from Col. Stephen W. Davis after Davis’ two-year command of the regiment in a ceremony here, June 8. Davis assumed command of the

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.(May 19) Col. Steve Davis, Commanding Officer, Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division speaks of the importance of the Key Volunteers before the awards ceremony at the Wooden Nickel restaurant at the Officer's Club here May 19. The mission of the key volunteers is to act as a support network for the wives of deployed spouses. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.(May 19) Col. Steve Davis, Commanding Officer, Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division speaks of the importance of the Key Volunteers before the awards ceremony at the Wooden Nickel restaurant at the Officer's Club here May 19. The mission of the key volunteers is to act as a support network for the wives of deployed spouses.

Appreciation dinner held for Key Volunteers

At a secluded gathering at the Wooden Nickel restaurant in the Officers’ Club here, a group of Marines and their spouses gathered May 19 to recognize the hard work of the Key Volunteers during Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division’s last deployment. The dinner was held to recognize the efforts of the key volunteers to support the families

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Col. David K. Hough, Headquarters Battalion commanding officer, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Clyde S. Smith, Headquarters Battalion sergeant major on his day of retirement and relief. Smith was presented with a shadow box from Hough. Photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Keller. - Col. David K. Hough, Headquarters Battalion commanding officer, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Clyde S. Smith, Headquarters Battalion sergeant major on his day of retirement and relief. Smith was presented with a shadow box from Hough. Photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Keller.

Marine retires after 26 years, turns over new leaf ;

Marines, friends and family all stood by watching as a Marine who has given many years to the Corps retired and began a new journey, leaving behind a legacy in those whom he led. Sgt. Maj. Clyde S. Smith, Headquarters Battalion sergeant major, spent 26 faithful years in the Marine Corps teaching and leading Marines; the last year in Iraq, from

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Sgt. Maj. Charles D. Castle salutes Sgt. Maj. Brian B. Battaglia in front of his friends, family and fellow Marines during an 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, post and relief ceremony here, May 25. - Sgt. Maj. Charles D. Castle salutes Sgt. Maj. Brian B. Battaglia in front of his friends, family and fellow Marines during an 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, post and relief ceremony here, May 25.

8th Marine Regiment welcomes new sergeant major

Eighth Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, welcomed a new sergeant major during a post and relief ceremony here May 25. Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia passed on his duties as regimental sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Charles D. Castle before their friends, families and fellow Marines. “I’m humbled at an opportunity to be a part of the history and

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2nd Tanks uses lessons learned in Iraq to prepare for next deployment

Tanks are some of the more intimidating weapons in the Marine Corps arsenal. The sight of a massive 70-ton tank rolling down a street can put fear in the most strong-willed of fighters. In Iraq, tanks are used in a variety of ways, from patrols along main supply routes to operations inside cities. Convoys make up a large percentage of the tanks

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (May 20) Family members of 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion Marines and sailors dig out a fighting hole as part of the defensive strategy in the tree line near Ellis Field at Courthouse Bay here as part of the exercise designed for the battalion's Jane Wayne Day May 20. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (May 20) Family members of 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion Marines and sailors dig out a fighting hole as part of the defensive strategy in the tree line near Ellis Field at Courthouse Bay here as part of the exercise designed for the battalion's Jane Wayne Day May 20.

Jane Wayne Day entertains and trains family members

Capt. John Gwazdauskas, the company commander for Company C, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, moves from one fighting hole to another, checking on the fire team-sized elements under his control. No, this isn’t a battle in some far away land. It’s the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day held at Ellis Field at Courthouse Bay here, May 20. Jane Wayne Day is a

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Navy team smashes their way to victory over Marines

The Navy Administration softball-team smashed their way to victory over Headquarters Battalion’s team during the season-opener at Goettge Memorial Field, May 22. Headquarters Battalion team couldn’t come back from the four homers and the 12 runs scored in the first inning by the Navy Admin team. The game ended with a finishing score of 8-14 Navy

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Band members play for local audience

The evening was drawing near as a cool breeze blew off the inter-coastal waterway while the Marines from 2nd Marine Division and 2nd Marine Air Wing bands setup for their evening concert in New Bern, N.C., May 15. The evening’s event was part of the South Lawn Concert Series located in the Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens. The Marines were

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Reverend William Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy Graham, was the guest speaker for Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division's prayer breakfast here May 19. Graham spoke on the War on Terrorism, war on AIDS, and the Christmas programs they are conducting in the Middle East. Photo by Cpl. Athanasios L. Genos. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Reverend William Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy Graham, was the guest speaker for Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division's prayer breakfast here May 19. Graham spoke on the War on Terrorism, war on AIDS, and the Christmas programs they are conducting in the Middle East. Photo by Cpl. Athanasios L. Genos.

Reverend Graham visits prayer breakfast

Marines lined up for their breakfast while waiting to hear the Rev. Franklin Graham, son of well known evangelist, Billy Graham, during a prayer breakfast held by Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division here, May 19. Marines from all over the battalion gathered for a morning of camaraderie, shared stories and breakfast while listening to Graham

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Lt. Col. Timothy M. Parker receives 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment's colors from Lt. Col. Douglas P. Thomas during a change of command ceremony May 20. Parker plans on continuing in the footsteps left by Thomas, as they begin their preparation for their up and coming role in Iraq Freedom. - Lt. Col. Timothy M. Parker receives 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment's colors from Lt. Col. Douglas P. Thomas during a change of command ceremony May 20. Parker plans on continuing in the footsteps left by Thomas, as they begin their preparation for their up and coming role in Iraq Freedom.

2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment in trusted hands

Command of 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment traded hands during a change of command ceremony here, May 20. Lt. Col. Douglas P. Thomas relinquished command of 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment to Lt. Col. Timothy M. Parker, the regiment’s operations officer since May 2005. "So many people have done so much to make this a great command," Parker

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Georgetown, S.C., native assumes command of 2nd Marines

Appreciation dinner held for Key Volunteers

Marine retires after 26 years, turns over new leaf ;

8th Marine Regiment welcomes new sergeant major

2nd Tanks uses lessons learned in Iraq to prepare for next deployment

Jane Wayne Day entertains and trains family members

Navy team smashes their way to victory over Marines

Band members play for local audience

Reverend Graham visits prayer breakfast

2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment in trusted hands

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