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Lance Cpl. Blake Thoreso, a reconnaissance man with Force Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, patrols on foot during a training exercise Feb. 18, 2014 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Reconnaissance teams operate in small teams to observe and report to higher commands the enemy’s location, troop size, equipment, routine and uniforms, in order to paint a picture for key leaders to make effective and precise decisions when choosing the best method for closing with and destroying the enemy. - Lance Cpl. Blake Thoreso, a reconnaissance man with Force Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, patrols on foot during a training exercise Feb. 18, 2014 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Reconnaissance teams operate in small teams to observe and report to higher commands the enemy’s location, troop size, equipment, routine and uniforms, in order to paint a picture for key leaders to make effective and precise decisions when choosing the best method for closing with and destroying the enemy.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE--The cockpit of the new and improved M9 Armored Combat Earth-Mover provides the operator with several camera systems that allow the operator a 360 degree view of whats around the equipment. The M9 ACE is the improved version of the Legacy ACE, it has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE--The cockpit of the new and improved M9 Armored Combat Earth-Mover provides the operator with several camera systems that allow the operator a 360 degree view of whats around the equipment. The M9 ACE is the improved version of the Legacy ACE, it has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system.

Lance Cpl. Ryan S. Sullivan of Loveland Colo., and a field wireman with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, relaxes as blood is being drawn for the Armed Services Blood Program’s blood drive at the tank ramps aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 21, 2014. Sullivan said this was his first time donating blood and that it wouldn’t be the last. The blood drive was held to support wounded, ill, or injured Marines and sailors in need of a blood transfusion. “I was nervous at first but once the process started I began to relax,” said Sullivan. - Lance Cpl. Ryan S. Sullivan of Loveland Colo., and a field wireman with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, relaxes as blood is being drawn for the Armed Services Blood Program’s blood drive at the tank ramps aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 21, 2014. Sullivan said this was his first time donating blood and that it wouldn’t be the last. The blood drive was held to support wounded, ill, or injured Marines and sailors in need of a blood transfusion. “I was nervous at first but once the process started I began to relax,” said Sullivan.

Sergeant Jarrod C. Mason received The 2nd Marine Division Career Planner of the Year award, Feb. 5th, 2014, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Mason was born and raised in the small town of Albion, Nebraska. “I was shocked when I found out I won the award,” said Mason. - Sergeant Jarrod C. Mason received The 2nd Marine Division Career Planner of the Year award, Feb. 5th, 2014, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Mason was born and raised in the small town of Albion, Nebraska. “I was shocked when I found out I won the award,” said Mason.

Gunnery Sgt. Joshua W. Raposa, the company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters and Support Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses with a paddle he was awarded at his retirement ceremony, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 6, 2014. Raposa is retiring after 20 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. The paddle represents a token of appreciation for the dedication and service to the unit. - Gunnery Sgt. Joshua W. Raposa, the company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters and Support Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses with a paddle he was awarded at his retirement ceremony, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 6, 2014. Raposa is retiring after 20 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. The paddle represents a token of appreciation for the dedication and service to the unit.

A Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division at the enemy fires for other Marines to maneuver during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway. - A Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division at the enemy fires for other Marines to maneuver during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, talks to members of the Second Marine Division Association about the Division during the celebration of its 73rd birthday aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division was officially activated Feb. 1, 1941 at Camp Elliot, Calif., dropping its earlier designation as the 2nd Brigade. - Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, talks to members of the Second Marine Division Association about the Division during the celebration of its 73rd birthday aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division was officially activated Feb. 1, 1941 at Camp Elliot, Calif., dropping its earlier designation as the 2nd Brigade.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, learn skijoring at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. Skijoring is skiing while being towed by animal or motorized vehicle. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway. - Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, learn skijoring at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. Skijoring is skiing while being towed by animal or motorized vehicle. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Capt. David Kucirka, the intelligence officer for 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, leads a group of Marines during a hike at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. To gain an expeditionary mindset the Marines and Sailors of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines and Ragnarok Co., 2nd Marine Logistics Company, conducted a 10-day field exercise, which consisted of long range day and night foot movement through extremely rugged terrain with drastic elevation changes and tested the Marines’ endurance. - Capt. David Kucirka, the intelligence officer for 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, leads a group of Marines during a hike at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. To gain an expeditionary mindset the Marines and Sailors of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines and Ragnarok Co., 2nd Marine Logistics Company, conducted a 10-day field exercise, which consisted of long range day and night foot movement through extremely rugged terrain with drastic elevation changes and tested the Marines’ endurance.