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Sergeant Erik Goodge accepts a folded American flag as part of his medical retirement ceremony. Before being presented with the flag Goodge was also awarded the outstanding volunteer service medal for numerous contributions to the local community and catholic church while he was serving on active duty. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. James Frazer) - Sergeant Erik Goodge accepts a folded American flag as part of his medical retirement ceremony. Before being presented with the flag Goodge was also awarded the outstanding volunteer service medal for numerous contributions to the local community and catholic church while he was serving on active duty. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. James Frazer)

Gunnery Sgt. John M. Neatherton, the environmental compliance officer for 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, salutes his commanding officer as he prepares to be retired. A retirement ceremony for Neatherton, a Xenia, Ohio native was March 28. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillip R. Clark) - Gunnery Sgt. John M. Neatherton, the environmental compliance officer for 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, salutes his commanding officer as he prepares to be retired. A retirement ceremony for Neatherton, a Xenia, Ohio native was March 28. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Phillip R. Clark)

Second Lt. Richard W. Klinger, a training officer with the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, gives Marines a combat scenario to evaluate and come up with a tactical solution for it March 21. The training was one part of a monthlong training session designed to sharpen 2nd LAR Marine’s tactics. - Second Lt. Richard W. Klinger, a training officer with the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, gives Marines a combat scenario to evaluate and come up with a tactical solution for it March 21. The training was one part of a monthlong training session designed to sharpen 2nd LAR Marine’s tactics.

Corporal Kurtis J. Eiswerth, squad leader with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, supervises fellow Marines fire a Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon March 21. The SMAW firing was part of an ongoing, monthlong training session intended to sharpen the skills of infantry Marines in the unit.::r::::n::::r::::n:: - Corporal Kurtis J. Eiswerth, squad leader with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, supervises fellow Marines fire a Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon March 21. The SMAW firing was part of an ongoing, monthlong training session intended to sharpen the skills of infantry Marines in the unit.::r::::n::::r::::n::

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle driver with 3rd Platoon, Delta Compay, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, seals his AAV prior to heading out to the USS Whidbey Island March 20 at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Thirty-six Marines with the platoon conducted reintegration exercises from March 19 – 22 in preparation for their deployment with the Africa Partnership Station 2012 this year. - An Amphibious Assault Vehicle driver with 3rd Platoon, Delta Compay, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, seals his AAV prior to heading out to the USS Whidbey Island March 20 at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Thirty-six Marines with the platoon conducted reintegration exercises from March 19 – 22 in preparation for their deployment with the Africa Partnership Station 2012 this year.

A young girl reaches down to pick up eggs at the 2010 Eggstravaganza egg hunt. Along with the egg hunt, families in attendance also got to enjoy a number of arts, crafts and a free hotdog lunch. - A young girl reaches down to pick up eggs at the 2010 Eggstravaganza egg hunt. Along with the egg hunt, families in attendance also got to enjoy a number of arts, crafts and a free hotdog lunch.

Sergeant John Margaritondo sits in attendance as the guest of honor to be awarded the Marine of the Month award by the Jacksonville-Onslow Military Affairs Committee March 19. - Sergeant John Margaritondo sits in attendance as the guest of honor to be awarded the Marine of the Month award by the Jacksonville-Onslow Military Affairs Committee March 19.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps drum major, signals a command during a Battlefield Color Detachment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14. Ending their National Installations Tour, the BCD featuring the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps made their final appearance at Camp Lejeune. - Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps drum major, signals a command during a Battlefield Color Detachment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14. Ending their National Installations Tour, the BCD featuring the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps made their final appearance at Camp Lejeune.

Brig. Gen. Mickey Edelstein (left), from Israel Defense Force, is shown the infantry immersion trainer by Maj. Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr. (center left), (acting) commanding general of 2nd Marine Division and Vince Soto (right), site leader for the Infantry Immersion Trainer aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 13, 2012. The Infantry Immersion Trainer was established at Camp Lejeune in 2011 and is used to help prepare Marines for Afghanistan. - Brig. Gen. Mickey Edelstein (left), from Israel Defense Force, is shown the infantry immersion trainer by Maj. Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr. (center left), (acting) commanding general of 2nd Marine Division and Vince Soto (right), site leader for the Infantry Immersion Trainer aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 13, 2012. The Infantry Immersion Trainer was established at Camp Lejeune in 2011 and is used to help prepare Marines for Afghanistan.