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Sergeant John Margaritondo (center), the platoon sergeant for Weapons Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, enjoys a prime rib dinner with his wife, Marines within his command, and members of the Jacksonville-Onslow Military Affairs Committee during the Marine of the Month ceremony hosted by the committee March 19. Margaritondo received the award for the month of March. - Sergeant John Margaritondo (center), the platoon sergeant for Weapons Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, enjoys a prime rib dinner with his wife, Marines within his command, and members of the Jacksonville-Onslow Military Affairs Committee during the Marine of the Month ceremony hosted by the committee March 19. Margaritondo received the award for the month of March.

Marines with Mobility Assault Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, work to evacuate a mock casualty during training March 30. The scenario required Marines to transport the fallen Marine and use proper radio techniques to call for support during the three-day Improvised Explosive Device Awareness course. The battalion is currently preparing its Marines for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. - Marines with Mobility Assault Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, work to evacuate a mock casualty during training March 30. The scenario required Marines to transport the fallen Marine and use proper radio techniques to call for support during the three-day Improvised Explosive Device Awareness course. The battalion is currently preparing its Marines for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

The 5/10 Marines basketball team poses for a photo after winning the 2012 Men’s Intramural Basketball League championship aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. - The 5/10 Marines basketball team poses for a photo after winning the 2012 Men’s Intramural Basketball League championship aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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.

An explosion rocks the ground in the Ladar Bazaar after a line charge is detonated, Aug. 5, 2011. Second Combat Engineer Battalion leveled the marketplace to clear it of Improvised Explosive Devices and make the area a safer place for local residents. - An explosion rocks the ground in the Ladar Bazaar after a line charge is detonated, Aug. 5, 2011. Second Combat Engineer Battalion leveled the marketplace to clear it of Improvised Explosive Devices and make the area a safer place for local residents.