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Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Woods (right), the sergeant major of 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, passes the battalion colors to Col. Ryan P. Heritage, the regiment’s outgoing commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2014. The colors were then passed from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming one as an official passing of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein)

Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Woods (right), the sergeant major of 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, passes the battalion colors to Col. Ryan P. Heritage, the regiment’s outgoing commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2014. The colors were then passed from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming one as an official passing of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein

Col. Calvert L. Worth Jr., the incoming commanding officer of 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division addresses the Marines under his command during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2014. Worth expressed his determination to work with and for the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein)

Col. Calvert L. Worth Jr., the incoming commanding officer of 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division addresses the Marines under his command during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2014. Worth expressed his determination to work with and for the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein

Col. Ryan P. Heritage (right), the outgoing commanding officer of 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, receives the Legion of Merit award during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2014. Heritage was awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding accomplishments as commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein)

Col. Ryan P. Heritage (right), the outgoing commanding officer of 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, receives the Legion of Merit award during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 10, 2014. Heritage was awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding accomplishments as commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein

Col. Robert Fulford, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Marines and Sailors from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division about the upcoming Black Sea Rotational Force deployment July 10, 2014 at Camp Lejuene, N.C. Fulford spoke about the importance of training with foreign militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Col. Robert Fulford, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Marines and Sailors from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division about the upcoming Black Sea Rotational Force deployment July 10, 2014 at Camp Lejuene, N.C. Fulford spoke about the importance of training with foreign militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young

Col. Robert Fulford, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Marines and Sailors from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division about the upcoming Black Sea Rotational Force deployment July 10, 2014 at Camp Lejuene, N.C. Fulford pushed goals of the deployment to the Marines, including accomplishing the mission, thriving in the face of uncertainty, and maintaining a good image while on deployment liberty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Col. Robert Fulford, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Marines and Sailors from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division about the upcoming Black Sea Rotational Force deployment July 10, 2014 at Camp Lejuene, N.C. Fulford pushed goals of the deployment to the Marines, including accomplishing the mission, thriving in the face of uncertainty, and maintaining a good image while on deployment liberty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young

Col. Robert Fulford, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Scott Schmitt, command Sgt. Maj. of the MEU, spoke to Marines and Sailors from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division about the upcoming Black Sea Rotational Force deployment July 10, 2014 at Camp Lejuene, N.C. Fulford and Schmitt wrapped up the speeches by answering questions from the Marines about the deployment and telling the battalion the 26th MEU is looking forward to working with them. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/ released)

Col. Robert Fulford, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Scott Schmitt, command Sgt. Maj. of the MEU, spoke to Marines and Sailors from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division about the upcoming Black Sea Rotational Force deployment July 10, 2014 at Camp Lejuene, N.C. Fulford and Schmitt wrapped up the speeches by answering questions from the Marines about the deployment and telling the battalion the 26th MEU is looking forward to working with them. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/ released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young

Marines and sailors attached to the USS Oak Hill volunteered at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans in Boston, July 3. During the city’s 33rd annual Fourth of July Harborfest, Marines and sailors spent their time giving back to the community, working static displays, conducting tours of the USS Oak Hill and interacting with the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Marines and sailors attached to the USS Oak Hill volunteered at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans in Boston, July 3. During the city’s 33rd annual Fourth of July Harborfest, Marines and sailors spent their time giving back to the community, working static displays, conducting tours of the USS Oak Hill and interacting with the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Petty Officer 2nd Class Markanthony Christobal, a corpsman with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, serves lunch to a homeless veteran at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans for a community relations event, July 3. During the city’s 33rd annual Fourth of July Harborfest, Marines and sailors spent their time giving back to the community, working static displays, conducting tours of the USS Oak Hill and interacting with the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Petty Officer 2nd Class Markanthony Christobal, a corpsman with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, serves lunch to a homeless veteran at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans for a community relations event, July 3. During the city’s 33rd annual Fourth of July Harborfest, Marines and sailors spent their time giving back to the community, working static displays, conducting tours of the USS Oak Hill and interacting with the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

A sailor attached to the USS Oak Hill serves food to a homeless veteran at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans for a community relations event, July 3. During the city’s 33rd annual Fourth of July Harborfest, Marines and sailors spent their time giving back to the community, working static displays, conducting tours of the USS Oak Hill and interacting with the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

A sailor attached to the USS Oak Hill serves food to a homeless veteran at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans for a community relations event, July 3. During the city’s 33rd annual Fourth of July Harborfest, Marines and sailors spent their time giving back to the community, working static displays, conducting tours of the USS Oak Hill and interacting with the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Corporal Daisy Marrerocardoza, a motor transportation operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, serves food to a homeless veteran at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans, July 3. During the city’s 33rd annual Fourth of July Harborfest, Marines and sailors spent their time giving back to the community, working static displays, conducting tours of the USS Oak Hill and interacting with the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Corporal Daisy Marrerocardoza, a motor transportation operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, serves food to a homeless veteran at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans, July 3. During the city’s 33rd annual Fourth of July Harborfest, Marines and sailors spent their time giving back to the community, working static displays, conducting tours of the USS Oak Hill and interacting with the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Sergeant Joe Campbell, a calibration technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., throws a bean bag for a game of corn hole during a steel beach barbeque aboard the USS Oak Hill, June 29. The steel beach acted as a way for the Marines and sailors to build camaraderie, thus aiding in effective mission accomplishment before arriving in Boston for the Fourth of July Harborfest, July 1-7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Sergeant Joe Campbell, a calibration technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., throws a bean bag for a game of corn hole during a steel beach barbeque aboard the USS Oak Hill, June 29. The steel beach acted as a way for the Marines and sailors to build camaraderie, thus aiding in effective mission accomplishment before arriving in Boston for the Fourth of July Harborfest, July 1-7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Corporal Micah Barker (left), a tropospheric multi-channel radio operator with Marine Wing Communications Squadron, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and Lance Cpl. Ethan Laloier, an aviation communication systems technician with Marine Air Support Squadron 1, 2nd MAW, MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., play a game of corn hole during a steel beach barbeque aboard the USS Oak Hill, June 29. The steel beach gathered Marines and sailors aboard the ship for a barbeque and games to promote camaraderie between the two services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Corporal Micah Barker (left), a tropospheric multi-channel radio operator with Marine Wing Communications Squadron, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and Lance Cpl. Ethan Laloier, an aviation communication systems technician with Marine Air Support Squadron 1, 2nd MAW, MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., play a game of corn hole during a steel beach barbeque aboard the USS Oak Hill, June 29. The steel beach gathered Marines and sailors aboard the ship for a barbeque and games to promote camaraderie between the two services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

U.S. Navy officers aboard the USS Oak Hill serve Marines and sailors food during a steel beach barbeque held aboard the ship, June 29, which acted as a way for the Marines and sailors to build camaraderie before arriving in Boston for the city’s annual Fourth of July Harborfest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

U.S. Navy officers aboard the USS Oak Hill serve Marines and sailors food during a steel beach barbeque held aboard the ship, June 29, which acted as a way for the Marines and sailors to build camaraderie before arriving in Boston for the city’s annual Fourth of July Harborfest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

U.S. Navy officers aboard the USS Oak Hill prepare food to serve to junior enlisted Marines and sailors during a steel beach barbeque held aboard the ship while in route to Boston for the city’s annual Fourth of July Harborfest, June 29. The barbeque is a tradition that helps aid in cohesion between the two services which share a common heritage reflected in their ability to rapidly deploy, project power, and operate from naval vessels or austere expeditionary bases. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

U.S. Navy officers aboard the USS Oak Hill prepare food to serve to junior enlisted Marines and sailors during a steel beach barbeque held aboard the ship while in route to Boston for the city’s annual Fourth of July Harborfest, June 29. The barbeque is a tradition that helps aid in cohesion between the two services which share a common heritage reflected in their ability to rapidly deploy, project power, and operate from naval vessels or austere expeditionary bases. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James)

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division take turns carrying a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle tire during the battalion's Endurance Event June 20 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Marines were in view of the finish once they entered the beach. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division take turns carrying a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle tire during the battalion's Endurance Event June 20 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Marines were in view of the finish once they entered the beach. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division enjoy hot food and cold drinks after the battalion's Endurance Event June 20 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The battalion had a Family Day set up for the Marines as soon as they crossed the finish line. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division enjoy hot food and cold drinks after the battalion's Endurance Event June 20 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The battalion had a Family Day set up for the Marines as soon as they crossed the finish line. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division roll a tire during the Battalion's Endurance Event June 20 at Camp Lejeune. The Marines were split into teams and competed for the fastest times against other teams in the Batttalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division roll a tire during the Battalion's Endurance Event June 20 at Camp Lejeune. The Marines were split into teams and competed for the fastest times against other teams in the Batttalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division cross the bridge into Onslow Beach during the battalion's Endurance Event June 20 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The beach was the final stretch of the event. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division cross the bridge into Onslow Beach during the battalion's Endurance Event June 20 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The beach was the final stretch of the event. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young

Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter talks to Marines gathered at the base theater aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27. Carpenter talked about his time in the Marine Corps leading up to the day he jumped on a grenade to save his fellow Marines while deployed to Marjah, Afghanistan, spoke about what he has done since being released from Walter Reid Hospital,what the Medal of Honor means to him, and answered questions asked by the Marines gathered. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Long)

Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter talks to Marines gathered at the base theater aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27. Carpenter talked about his time in the Marine Corps leading up to the day he jumped on a grenade to save his fellow Marines while deployed to Marjah, Afghanistan, spoke about what he has done since being released from Walter Reid Hospital,what the Medal of Honor means to him, and answered questions asked by the Marines gathered. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Long)

Photo by Cpl. Austin Long

Medal of Honor recipient Cpl Kyle Carpenter autographs a South Carolina Gamecocks football helmet during a visit to Wounded Warrior Battalion East aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27. Along with signing autographs at the WWB-East, Carpenter spent the morning speaking words of encouragement to the Marines there, and taking photos with them and their families. Carpenter is currently attending school at the University of South Carolina and is fan of the Gamecocks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Long)

Medal of Honor recipient Cpl Kyle Carpenter autographs a South Carolina Gamecocks football helmet during a visit to Wounded Warrior Battalion East aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27. Along with signing autographs at the WWB-East, Carpenter spent the morning speaking words of encouragement to the Marines there, and taking photos with them and their families. Carpenter is currently attending school at the University of South Carolina and is fan of the Gamecocks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Long)

Photo by Cpl. Austin Long