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2nd Marine Division commander greets key volunteers

The wives that serve as unit coordinators and advisors for the 2nd Marine Division Key Volunteer Network gathered at Marston Pavilion here July 25, as Maj. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, spoke on the importance of the program and its volunteers, including those seated around him. The gathering, which began at

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Cpl. Megan L. Rayon, a radio operator with Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, helps another Marine install additional equipment on a Humvee outside Comm. Company's building here July 20. Rayon enjoys leading Marines and says she believes in the Corps' method of educating Marines through hands on training. Official Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Cpl. Megan L. Rayon, a radio operator with Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, helps another Marine install additional equipment on a Humvee outside Comm. Company's building here July 20. Rayon enjoys leading Marines and says she believes in the Corps' method of educating Marines through hands on training. Official Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg

Corporal uses communication to prepare Marines

Marines search through a vault full of green metal and plastic parts appearing to belong to a mechanical beast in a science fiction movie. As this happens, Cpl. Megan L. Rayon, a radio operator with Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, here, explains what it takes to grow as a Marine, a leader and a shop that is slated to deploy within

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.(July 26, 2006)-Lance Cpl. Tim S. Pope, a fireteam leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment demonstrates the differences between the XM-50 protective mask the M-40 field protective mask. The Marines were part of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command's testing of the XM-50 here, July 26. The purpose of these series of tests is to see if the mask is capable of replacing the current model and also provide a joint service general purpose mask. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.(July 26, 2006)-Lance Cpl. Tim S. Pope, a fireteam leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment demonstrates the differences between the XM-50 protective mask the M-40 field protective mask. The Marines were part of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command's testing of the XM-50 here, July 26. The purpose of these series of tests is to see if the mask is capable of replacing the current model and also provide a joint service general purpose mask.

Marines take part in testing of new gas mask

Marines are trained to be warriors ready to take on any foe on land, at sea and in the air. But what about the invisible enemies which can kill them before they have the chance to strike back? Marines turn to one piece of issued gear they hope to never use to combat potential chemical or biological attacks, the gas mask. For years, the Corps has

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Staff Sgt. Gregory D. Evans, a systems administrator and EMP instructor for 2nd Intelligence Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, watches as a relay of Marines walks forward while staying aligned. The training is intended to teach Marines how to clear houses and engage targets within 50 meters. Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser - Staff Sgt. Gregory D. Evans, a systems administrator and EMP instructor for 2nd Intelligence Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, watches as a relay of Marines walks forward while staying aligned. The training is intended to teach Marines how to clear houses and engage targets within 50 meters. Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser

EMP: knowledge is lifesaving power

In the heat of combat, bullets flying all around and ear-shattering explosions, Marines must have lifesaving reflexes to fall back on. To build these reflexes, Staff Sgt. Gregory D. Evans endured the late afternoon sun beating down on his forehead as he held his rifle up to demonstrate the proper stance to the Marines. Evans handed the weapon back

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (July 25, 2006) ? Lance Cpl. Joseph J. Carfagno, a field radio operator with Headquarters and Support Company, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, adjusts a AN/PSC-5, an antenna capable of long distance communication via satellite. Marines with AT Bn. participated in a command post exercise July 25 in preparation for upcoming deployments. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (July 25, 2006) ? Lance Cpl. Joseph J. Carfagno, a field radio operator with Headquarters and Support Company, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, adjusts a AN/PSC-5, an antenna capable of long distance communication via satellite. Marines with AT Bn. participated in a command post exercise July 25 in preparation for upcoming deployments.

Anti-Terrorism Bn. conducts training exercise

Marines with Headquarters and Support Company, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participated in a command post exercise here July 25, in preparation for upcoming deployments to Iraq early next year. A command post is a series of tents, each of which contain various elements that are essential to running combat operations from the

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Huntsville, Ala., native follows destiny and stays Marine

Finding one’s path in life isn’t an exact science. For those who’ve known since they were little, the choice is easy. But for the rest who aren’t 100 percent sure, trial and error seems the way to find out. For Sgt. Timothy E. White, a field radio operator with Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, his plans for life

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Sara Frensler, 1 year 8 months, plays with one of the many toys brought to the 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment swap meet. Toys, furniture and household goods were brought for families that may need them. - Sara Frensler, 1 year 8 months, plays with one of the many toys brought to the 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment swap meet. Toys, furniture and household goods were brought for families that may need them.

2/10 Marines share the wealth

The children and spouses of Marines from 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, both home and abroad, came together for some fun and companionship at Marston Pavilion here, July 23.The key volunteer network put together a swap meet as a means of support for families of deployed Marines and those still stateside preparing for the next rotation to

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. ? Sgt. Joe Alvarez, a heavy equipment operator with Support Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, uses the backstroke technique to maneuver across the pool. Alvarez uses the water aerobics class to stay in shape while recovering from a lower back injury. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. ? Sgt. Joe Alvarez, a heavy equipment operator with Support Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, uses the backstroke technique to maneuver across the pool. Alvarez uses the water aerobics class to stay in shape while recovering from a lower back injury.

Syracuse, N.Y., native rehabilitates through water aerobics

To ensure Marines maintain a high level of physical fitness, every man and woman wearing the eagle, globe and anchor is required to take a physical fitness test every six months. To pass, males must do a minimum of three pull-ups, 50 crunches in two minutes and run three miles in 28 minutes. During his most recent attempt, Sgt. Joe Alvarez, a heavy

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (JULY 21, 2006) - Pfc. Zachery R. Terry hikes along side his fellow squad members for the nine-mile conditioning hike. The Marine of The Marines of Company G, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, went on a conditioning hike July 24. Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Joseph D. Day - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (JULY 21, 2006) - Pfc. Zachery R. Terry hikes along side his fellow squad members for the nine-mile conditioning hike. The Marine of The Marines of Company G, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, went on a conditioning hike July 24. Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Joseph D. Day

Following in his fathers example

It was 2 a.m., the air was warm and the only sounds were the few scuffles of Marines checking their gear. All of the gear the Marines were about to take with them on their nine mile conditioning hump was perfectly covered down and aligned with the gear around it. The Marines of Company G, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, prepared to venture out

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., (July 19, 2006) - Lance Cpl. Ish Barrera, a division personnel administrative center personnel clerk fires a ball at the enemy forces. The Marines played dodgeball July 19, at the French Creek Fitness Center. Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Joseph D. Day - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., (July 19, 2006) - Lance Cpl. Ish Barrera, a division personnel administrative center personnel clerk fires a ball at the enemy forces. The Marines played dodgeball July 19, at the French Creek Fitness Center. Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Joseph D. Day

DPAC Marines use sports to prepare for war

Five, four, three, two, one - Dodgeball! Marines raced toward the center of the gymnasium, trying to beat their enemy to the five rubber balls in the center. One 2nd Marine Division personnel clerk grabbed a ball as another was hurled at him. He jumped out of the way and returned fire to the opposing side and eliminated one of his opponents. As

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2nd Marine Division commander greets key volunteers

Corporal uses communication to prepare Marines

Marines take part in testing of new gas mask

EMP: knowledge is lifesaving power

Anti-Terrorism Bn. conducts training exercise

Huntsville, Ala., native follows destiny and stays Marine

2/10 Marines share the wealth

Syracuse, N.Y., native rehabilitates through water aerobics

Following in his fathers example

DPAC Marines use sports to prepare for war

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