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Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, congratulates Lt. Col. John L. Medeiros Jr., the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion commanding officer, after a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 14, 2013. Medeiros began his career as a platoon commander with 2nd AA Bn. - Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, congratulates Lt. Col. John L. Medeiros Jr., the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion commanding officer, after a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 14, 2013. Medeiros began his career as a platoon commander with 2nd AA Bn.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, load their magazines as they prepare for another round of firing drills with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. The Marines are training with the weapon meant to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon in the unit’s upcoming deployment. - Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, load their magazines as they prepare for another round of firing drills with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. The Marines are training with the weapon meant to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon in the unit’s upcoming deployment.

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)