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Navy Capt. Floyd G. Campen speaks to friends, family and supporters during his retirement ceremony July 13, 2013 aboard Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va. Campen was commissioned as an ensign in 1979.

Navy Capt. Floyd G. Campen speaks to friends, family and supporters during his retirement ceremony July 13, 2013 aboard Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va. Campen was commissioned as an ensign in 1979.

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Navy Capt. Floyd G. Campen salutes as the American flag is carried down the walk way during his retirement ceremony July 13, 2013 aboard Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va. Campen retired as the senior dental executive of OHSU Portsmouth.

Navy Capt. Floyd G. Campen salutes as the American flag is carried down the walk way during his retirement ceremony July 13, 2013 aboard Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va. Campen retired as the senior dental executive of OHSU Portsmouth.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

From left to right; Navy Capt. Debra T. Crowell, the commanding officer for the Operational Health Support Unit Portsmouth, Navy Capt. Priscilla B. Coe, the reserves affairs officer for the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, retired Rear Adm. Lewis L. Libby and Navy Capt. Floyd G. Campen, bow their heads during prayer at Campen's retirement ceremony July 13, 2013 aboard Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va. Campen retired as the senior dental executive of OHSU Portsmouth.

From left to right; Navy Capt. Debra T. Crowell, the commanding officer for the Operational Health Support Unit Portsmouth, Navy Capt. Priscilla B. Coe, the reserves affairs officer for the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, retired Rear Adm. Lewis L. Libby and Navy Capt. Floyd G. Campen, bow their heads during prayer at Campen's retirement ceremony July 13, 2013 aboard Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va. Campen retired as the senior dental executive of OHSU Portsmouth.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

Navy Capt. Floyd G. Campen laughs as one of his shipmates tells an old story about him during his retirement ceremony July 13, 2013 aboard Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va. "For me I can hardly imagine the Navy without you," said retired Rear Adm. Lewis L. Libby.

Navy Capt. Floyd G. Campen laughs as one of his shipmates tells an old story about him during his retirement ceremony July 13, 2013 aboard Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va. "For me I can hardly imagine the Navy without you," said retired Rear Adm. Lewis L. Libby.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Willie Morgan Jr., 2nd Marine Regiment's administrative chief, from Thibodeaux, La., has served for 23 years. Morgan re-enlisted on June 1, 2013 for three years and is scheduled to serve in Bahrain as the administrative chief. "I'm smart enough to know that this milestone would not be possible if it weren't for the love and support I get from my dad, Mr. Willie Morgan Sr., my entire family and friends in Louisiana and in New York, and last but not least my fellow Marines," said Morgan.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Willie Morgan Jr., 2nd Marine Regiment's administrative chief, from Thibodeaux, La., has served for 23 years. Morgan re-enlisted on June 1, 2013 for three years and is scheduled to serve in Bahrain as the administrative chief. "I'm smart enough to know that this milestone would not be possible if it weren't for the love and support I get from my dad, Mr. Willie Morgan Sr., my entire family and friends in Louisiana and in New York, and last but not least my fellow Marines," said Morgan.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Long

A Marine with 2nd Marine Regiment hits a volley ball back over the net during the intramural games going on at the regiment's fourth annual Beach Bash, July 2, 2013 at Onslow Beach. During the event families, Marines and sailors had the opportunity to dunk senior leadership in the dunk tank, compete in a pie-eating contest, jump in inflatable bounce houses and participate in various intramural sports.

A Marine with 2nd Marine Regiment hits a volley ball back over the net during the intramural games going on at the regiment's fourth annual Beach Bash, July 2, 2013 at Onslow Beach. During the event families, Marines and sailors had the opportunity to dunk senior leadership in the dunk tank, compete in a pie-eating contest, jump in inflatable bounce houses and participate in various intramural sports.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Long

Contestants in the pie-eating contest eat away at apple, marshmallow pie during 2nd Marine Regiment's fourth annual Beach Bash, July 2, 2013 at Onslow Beach. "The Beach Bash allows all the families and Marines to come together before we deploy," said 1st Lieutenant Derick Roberts, Headquarters Company executive officer, from Hoxie, Ark. "It's a good time to get off work, come out and spend time together, and let the families meet one another. When we're gone the families will have each other to lean on, so it's good for them to meet one another and build that support system they will need. And it's a good time to let the Marines bond in a low stress environment before we get to a high stress environment."

Contestants in the pie-eating contest eat away at apple, marshmallow pie during 2nd Marine Regiment's fourth annual Beach Bash, July 2, 2013 at Onslow Beach. "The Beach Bash allows all the families and Marines to come together before we deploy," said 1st Lieutenant Derick Roberts, Headquarters Company executive officer, from Hoxie, Ark. "It's a good time to get off work, come out and spend time together, and let the families meet one another. When we're gone the families will have each other to lean on, so it's good for them to meet one another and build that support system they will need. And it's a good time to let the Marines bond in a low stress environment before we get to a high stress environment."

Photo by Cpl. Austin Long

Cpl. Colton Sturm, a data technician from Fort Wayne, Ind. and Lance Cpl. Anthony Visuano, a data technician from Salem, Ore. pose after the pie-eating contest at 2nd Marine Regiment's fourth annual Beach Bash, July 2, 2013 at Onslow Beach. The contest rules gave contestants three minutes to eat an apple, marshmallow pie without using their hands. To win they had to eat the most pie within the time limit.

Cpl. Colton Sturm, a data technician from Fort Wayne, Ind. and Lance Cpl. Anthony Visuano, a data technician from Salem, Ore. pose after the pie-eating contest at 2nd Marine Regiment's fourth annual Beach Bash, July 2, 2013 at Onslow Beach. The contest rules gave contestants three minutes to eat an apple, marshmallow pie without using their hands. To win they had to eat the most pie within the time limit.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Long

Capt. Jimmy Lindemman, Headquarters Company commander, from Rosenburgh Texas, plunges into the water below during 2nd Marine Regiment's fourth annual Beach Bash, July 2, 2013 at Onslow Beach. Also rotating through the dunk tank was the company first sergeant and company gunnery sergeant. ""I was very impressed," said Lindemman. "I think it was very successful and I am thankful the weather turned out good. It's critical that the families feel like they have a support network. (This sentence is a little redundant in regards to the support network. The caption is already long enough without it.) We have shops [different job specialties] operating independently among the Regiment, during the work day, so it's a good environment for them to get together and learn a little more about what each of them do."

Capt. Jimmy Lindemman, Headquarters Company commander, from Rosenburgh Texas, plunges into the water below during 2nd Marine Regiment's fourth annual Beach Bash, July 2, 2013 at Onslow Beach. Also rotating through the dunk tank was the company first sergeant and company gunnery sergeant. ""I was very impressed," said Lindemman. "I think it was very successful and I am thankful the weather turned out good. It's critical that the families feel like they have a support network. (This sentence is a little redundant in regards to the support network. The caption is already long enough without it.) We have shops [different job specialties] operating independently among the Regiment, during the work day, so it's a good environment for them to get together and learn a little more about what each of them do."

Photo by Cpl. Austin Long

Band members with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform a rock and roll song during the Fourth of July concert aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2013. "It's always a spark of patriotism," said Staff Sgt. Steven J. Baltzer, the rhythm section chief and Strasburg, Pa., native.

Band members with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform a rock and roll song during the Fourth of July concert aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2013. "It's always a spark of patriotism," said Staff Sgt. Steven J. Baltzer, the rhythm section chief and Strasburg, Pa., native.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

The 2nd Marine Division Band begins the Fourth of July concert in the Base Theatre aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2013. "(When) you're finally there, it's like game day; it's always fun," said Staff Sgt. Steven J. Baltzer the rhythm section chief and Strasburg, Pa., native.

The 2nd Marine Division Band begins the Fourth of July concert in the Base Theatre aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2013. "(When) you're finally there, it's like game day; it's always fun," said Staff Sgt. Steven J. Baltzer the rhythm section chief and Strasburg, Pa., native.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

The rock band named Three Round Burst with the 2nd Marine Division Band performs a song during the Fourth of July concert aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2013. Three Round Burst played a total of nine songs in the concert.

The rock band named Three Round Burst with the 2nd Marine Division Band performs a song during the Fourth of July concert aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2013. Three Round Burst played a total of nine songs in the concert.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jack K. Davis, the band officer of the 2nd Marine Division Band, orchestrates his Marines during a Fourth of July performance aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2013. "It's an honor. I do it for the Marines who have served before me and who are currently serving," said Cpl. Jacob Reeves, a piccolo player from Dexter, Mo.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jack K. Davis, the band officer of the 2nd Marine Division Band, orchestrates his Marines during a Fourth of July performance aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2013. "It's an honor. I do it for the Marines who have served before me and who are currently serving," said Cpl. Jacob Reeves, a piccolo player from Dexter, Mo.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

A band member with the 2nd Marine Division Band waits for his cue during the Fourth of July concert aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2013. "I loved the performance. It wasn't just the typical music that you are used to hearing for a Fourth of July concert," said Adrienne Hunt from Adamstown, Pa., the wife of a band member as well as a former band member.

A band member with the 2nd Marine Division Band waits for his cue during the Fourth of July concert aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 2, 2013. "I loved the performance. It wasn't just the typical music that you are used to hearing for a Fourth of July concert," said Adrienne Hunt from Adamstown, Pa., the wife of a band member as well as a former band member.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

A Marine from Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, screws on fuses to high explosive 155mm rounds during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2013. A single 155 mm round weighs 90 pounds and can be launched out of a canon more than 30,000 meters.

A Marine from Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, screws on fuses to high explosive 155mm rounds during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 26, 2013. A single 155 mm round weighs 90 pounds and can be launched out of a canon more than 30,000 meters.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

First Lt. Eric Amundson, the executive officer with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine regiment speaks with Col. Clifford Weinstein, the regiment's commanding officer, at Gun Position 23 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a training exercise June 26, 2013. The visit from Weinstein raised the Marines morale after days of inclement weather.

First Lt. Eric Amundson, the executive officer with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine regiment speaks with Col. Clifford Weinstein, the regiment's commanding officer, at Gun Position 23 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a training exercise June 26, 2013. The visit from Weinstein raised the Marines morale after days of inclement weather.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, salute during a change of command for the “Nightmare” Battalion June 19, 2013. Lieutenant. Col. Stephen Pritchard replaced Lt. Col. Robert Hallett as the battalion commander for the artillery unit.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, salute during a change of command for the “Nightmare” Battalion June 19, 2013. Lieutenant. Col. Stephen Pritchard replaced Lt. Col. Robert Hallett as the battalion commander for the artillery unit.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

From left to right, Brig. Gen. James Lukeman, 2nd Marine Division's commanding general, Sgt. William Seniw, a tank gunner with 2nd Tank Battalion, Sgt. Seniw's wife, Ashley, and Sgt. Maj. Bryan Zickefoose, 2nd Marine Division's Sgt. Maj., stand together after Seniw's awards ceremony, June 17, 2013. Sgt. Seniw was awarded service member of the month for outstanding service.

From left to right, Brig. Gen. James Lukeman, 2nd Marine Division's commanding general, Sgt. William Seniw, a tank gunner with 2nd Tank Battalion, Sgt. Seniw's wife, Ashley, and Sgt. Maj. Bryan Zickefoose, 2nd Marine Division's Sgt. Maj., stand together after Seniw's awards ceremony, June 17, 2013. Sgt. Seniw was awarded service member of the month for outstanding service.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James

From left to right, Staff Sgt. John Kramer, platoon Sgt. with 2nd Tanks Battalion, Jeff Clark, chairman of the Military Affairs Committee, Ashley Seniw, wife of Sgt. William Seniw, Sgt. William Seniw, a tank gunner with 2nd Tank Battalion, Laurette Leagon, president of the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce, and 2nd Lt. Christopher Swift, platoon commander with 2nd Tank Battalion, stand together after Seniw's award ceremony at the officer's club, June 17, 2013. Seniw was awarded the service member of the month for outstanding service.

From left to right, Staff Sgt. John Kramer, platoon Sgt. with 2nd Tanks Battalion, Jeff Clark, chairman of the Military Affairs Committee, Ashley Seniw, wife of Sgt. William Seniw, Sgt. William Seniw, a tank gunner with 2nd Tank Battalion, Laurette Leagon, president of the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce, and 2nd Lt. Christopher Swift, platoon commander with 2nd Tank Battalion, stand together after Seniw's award ceremony at the officer's club, June 17, 2013. Seniw was awarded the service member of the month for outstanding service.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James

Lieutenant Col. Patrick W. McCuen thanks his family, friends, Marines and sailors for the support they have provided while he served two years as the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion commanding officer during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 14, 2013. "I'm going to miss this job. It's not a job. This is a way of life," said McCuen.

Lieutenant Col. Patrick W. McCuen thanks his family, friends, Marines and sailors for the support they have provided while he served two years as the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion commanding officer during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 14, 2013. "I'm going to miss this job. It's not a job. This is a way of life," said McCuen.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.