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.

Lance Cpl Luis Beltran, a rifleman with Delta Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires the M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle, while LCpl Kevin Cruzvazquez, a rifleman also with Delta Company, observes where the rounds impact on designated targets at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. This is a part of training conducted within the battalion that qualified designated Marines to safely, efficiently and effectively employ the SASR in accordance to the commander's intent. - Lance Cpl Luis Beltran, a rifleman with Delta Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires the M107 .50 Caliber Special Application Scoped Rifle, while LCpl Kevin Cruzvazquez, a rifleman also with Delta Company, observes where the rounds impact on designated targets at a range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 23, 2014. This is a part of training conducted within the battalion that qualified designated Marines to safely, efficiently and effectively employ the SASR in accordance to the commander's intent.

Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment prepare to begin a range aboard Fort Pickett, Va., Nov. 14, 2013. The range was part of a training exercise 3rd Bn., 8th Marines conducted in preparation for an upcoming deployment to parts of Europe and Africa. - Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment prepare to begin a range aboard Fort Pickett, Va., Nov. 14, 2013. The range was part of a training exercise 3rd Bn., 8th Marines conducted in preparation for an upcoming deployment to parts of Europe and Africa.

Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 10 Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division use pack mules to transport their food, water and ammunition in the rugged terrain of Toiyabe National Forest, Calif., while participating in Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training from Aug. 14 through Sept. 14, 2013. Because of the high elevations where the training took place the Marine couldn’t depend on helicopter support for resupply. Similarly, the rugged terrain prevented trucks and other motorized vehicles from conducting resupply missions, so the service members relied the animals to transport there equipment and supplies. - Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 10 Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division use pack mules to transport their food, water and ammunition in the rugged terrain of Toiyabe National Forest, Calif., while participating in Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training from Aug. 14 through Sept. 14, 2013. Because of the high elevations where the training took place the Marine couldn’t depend on helicopter support for resupply. Similarly, the rugged terrain prevented trucks and other motorized vehicles from conducting resupply missions, so the service members relied the animals to transport there equipment and supplies.

A Light Armored Vehicle with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division prepares to fire during annual gunnery qualification training Sept. 3, 2013 at training range SR-7 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. “To qualify they have to pass a certain amount of engagements. There are 10 engagements and they have to pass seven,” said Gunnery Sgt. Travis W. Jaakkola, the battalion master gunner, from Chassell, Mich. - A Light Armored Vehicle with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division prepares to fire during annual gunnery qualification training Sept. 3, 2013 at training range SR-7 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. “To qualify they have to pass a certain amount of engagements. There are 10 engagements and they have to pass seven,” said Gunnery Sgt. Travis W. Jaakkola, the battalion master gunner, from Chassell, Mich.

(Left to right) Capt. Roy Bechtold, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, supervises Lance Cpl. Michael Cummings as he prepares to fire an AT-4 anti-tank rocket while Lance Cpl. Jason Barts provides security during the reconnaissance assault course here. The training included simulated ambushes, setting up ambushes and familiarization with M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mines. The training allowed the men to practice necessary skill sets to hone their basic infantry tactics and skills. Elements of the battalion are scheduled to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David A. Weikle) (RELEASED) - (Left to right) Capt. Roy Bechtold, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, supervises Lance Cpl. Michael Cummings as he prepares to fire an AT-4 anti-tank rocket while Lance Cpl. Jason Barts provides security during the reconnaissance assault course here. The training included simulated ambushes, setting up ambushes and familiarization with M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mines. The training allowed the men to practice necessary skill sets to hone their basic infantry tactics and skills. Elements of the battalion are scheduled to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David A. Weikle) (RELEASED)

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire the M777A2 lightweight 155mm Howitzer cannon during a five-day battalion-sized training operation here, Feb. 2 - 6. One of the highlights for the Marines during the training was re-familiarizing themselves with the M777A2 and blasting off live rounds. - Marines from 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire the M777A2 lightweight 155mm Howitzer cannon during a five-day battalion-sized training operation here, Feb. 2 - 6. One of the highlights for the Marines during the training was re-familiarizing themselves with the M777A2 and blasting off live rounds.

Lance Cpl. Mike Lowery, a chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, plays the part of a wounded Marine during the Tactical Casualty Combat Care course here, Feb. 4. During the course, Marines learned valuable medical skills they can apply to save a wounded Marine’s life. - Lance Cpl. Mike Lowery, a chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, plays the part of a wounded Marine during the Tactical Casualty Combat Care course here, Feb. 4. During the course, Marines learned valuable medical skills they can apply to save a wounded Marine’s life.