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060906-M-3944Z-001 - The wife of a Marine from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, waves from the gunner's turret of an M1A1 Abrams tank here June 9. The woman was participating in the unit's Jane Wayne Day, an annual event designed to give the wives of Marines an idea of the daily life of their husband. The wives were able to shoot the service pistol and rifle, ride in a tank and amphibious assault vehicle, and get hands on with static displays of machine guns, tank extractors, and other equipment used in the daily life of a Marine. - 060906-M-3944Z-001 - The wife of a Marine from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, waves from the gunner's turret of an M1A1 Abrams tank here June 9. The woman was participating in the unit's Jane Wayne Day, an annual event designed to give the wives of Marines an idea of the daily life of their husband. The wives were able to shoot the service pistol and rifle, ride in a tank and amphibious assault vehicle, and get hands on with static displays of machine guns, tank extractors, and other equipment used in the daily life of a Marine.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (June 9, 2006) - Sgt. Maj. Ronald D. Himsworth, 2nd Marine Division's outgoing sergeant major, left, prepares to hand over the noncommissioned officer's sword to Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, standing next to him, during a relief and appointment ceremony here June 9. Battaglia, who was previously 8th Marine Regiment's sergeant major, will assume his new leadership role while Himsworth moves up to be the II Marine Expeditionary Force's sergeant major. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (June 9, 2006) - Sgt. Maj. Ronald D. Himsworth, 2nd Marine Division's outgoing sergeant major, left, prepares to hand over the noncommissioned officer's sword to Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, standing next to him, during a relief and appointment ceremony here June 9. Battaglia, who was previously 8th Marine Regiment's sergeant major, will assume his new leadership role while Himsworth moves up to be the II Marine Expeditionary Force's sergeant major.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Richard S. Lowry, military historian and author of "Marines in the Garden of Eden," speaks with Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment here June 6. The renowned writer spoke about his book that covers the famed battle for An Nasariyah and chronicles the battalion's role and valor displayed during "seven bloody days of fighting." - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Richard S. Lowry, military historian and author of "Marines in the Garden of Eden," speaks with Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment here June 6. The renowned writer spoke about his book that covers the famed battle for An Nasariyah and chronicles the battalion's role and valor displayed during "seven bloody days of fighting."

NEW YORK (May 24, 2006)- Marines and sailors aboard the USS Kearsarge head into the city for Fleet Week and Memorial Day weekend. The Marines and sailors participated in various parades and social events throughout the week, interacting with locals. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - NEW YORK (May 24, 2006)- Marines and sailors aboard the USS Kearsarge head into the city for Fleet Week and Memorial Day weekend. The Marines and sailors participated in various parades and social events throughout the week, interacting with locals. (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) - 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.(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.

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.

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.