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U.S. Navy Lt. Scott Shively, the battalion chaplain for 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, salutes the American flag during the playing of the National Anthem at a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service included the playing of the national anthem, the Marine’s prayer, playing of Amazing Grace, a three-shot volley and the playing of Taps.

U.S. Navy Lt. Scott Shively, the battalion chaplain for 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, salutes the American flag during the playing of the National Anthem at a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service included the playing of the national anthem, the Marine’s prayer, playing of Amazing Grace, a three-shot volley and the playing of Taps.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Lieutenant Col. Anthony Bango, commanding officer of 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, addresses personnel attending a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service memorialized and paid homage to fallen brothers in arms, friends and family of the LAR community.

Lieutenant Col. Anthony Bango, commanding officer of 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, addresses personnel attending a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service memorialized and paid homage to fallen brothers in arms, friends and family of the LAR community.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Sergeant Maj. Kenneth Bohn, sergeant major of 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, reads the roll call of fallen Marines from the battalion during a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service was a way for Marines, sailors and guests to memorialize their fallen brothers in arms, friends and family.

Sergeant Maj. Kenneth Bohn, sergeant major of 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, reads the roll call of fallen Marines from the battalion during a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service was a way for Marines, sailors and guests to memorialize their fallen brothers in arms, friends and family.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, render a three-shot volley before the playing of Taps during a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service included the playing of the national anthem, the Marine’s prayer, playing of Amazing Grace, a three-shot volley and the playing of Taps.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, render a three-shot volley before the playing of Taps during a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service included the playing of the national anthem, the Marine’s prayer, playing of Amazing Grace, a three-shot volley and the playing of Taps.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Marines, sailors and guests with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, gathered together at the battalion headquarters for a memorial service aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service memorialized and paid homage to fallen brothers in arms, friends and family of the LAR community.

Marines, sailors and guests with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, gathered together at the battalion headquarters for a memorial service aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service memorialized and paid homage to fallen brothers in arms, friends and family of the LAR community.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Marines and sailors with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion stand at parade rest before a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service was a way for Marines, sailors and guests to memorialize their fallen brothers in arms, friends and family.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion stand at parade rest before a memorial service held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The service was a way for Marines, sailors and guests to memorialize their fallen brothers in arms, friends and family.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Navy sailors motivate each other in the canoe race at the Gotschalk Marina, Camp Lejeune, NC, May 15, 2014. Sailors from various units competed in five events as part of the 2nd Marine Division Sailor's Cup.(USMC Photo by LCpl. Preston McDonald/Released)

Navy sailors motivate each other in the canoe race at the Gotschalk Marina, Camp Lejeune, NC, May 15, 2014. Sailors from various units competed in five events as part of the 2nd Marine Division Sailor's Cup.(USMC Photo by LCpl. Preston McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston McDonald

Navy sailor buckles his life jacket in preparation for the canoe race at Gotschalk Marina, Camp Lejeune, NC, May 15, 2014. The canoe race was the fourth out of five events that took place as part of the 2nd Marine Division Sailor's Cup. The Sailor's Cup lasted five days and allowed for different units to compete against each other.(USMC Photo by LCpl. Preston McDonald/Released)

Navy sailor buckles his life jacket in preparation for the canoe race at Gotschalk Marina, Camp Lejeune, NC, May 15, 2014. The canoe race was the fourth out of five events that took place as part of the 2nd Marine Division Sailor's Cup. The Sailor's Cup lasted five days and allowed for different units to compete against each other.(USMC Photo by LCpl. Preston McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston McDonald

Navy sailors line up along the start point of the canoe race at Gotschalk Marine, Camp Lejeune, NC, May 15,2014. The canoe race was the fourth out of five events that took place as part of the 2nd Marine Division Sailor's Cup. Different naval units among 2nd Marine Division competed against each other for bragging rights and the Sailor's Cup trophy.(USMC Photo by LCpl. Preston McDonald/Released)

Navy sailors line up along the start point of the canoe race at Gotschalk Marine, Camp Lejeune, NC, May 15,2014. The canoe race was the fourth out of five events that took place as part of the 2nd Marine Division Sailor's Cup. Different naval units among 2nd Marine Division competed against each other for bragging rights and the Sailor's Cup trophy.(USMC Photo by LCpl. Preston McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Preston McDonald

Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, salutes the American flag as it is presented to him during his retirement ceremony May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N. C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C.

Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, salutes the American flag as it is presented to him during his retirement ceremony May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N. C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, speaks to Marines during his retirement ceremony May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N. C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C.

Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, speaks to Marines during his retirement ceremony May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N. C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, laughs at memories, shared by Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, during his retirement ceremony May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N. C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown Wilmington, N.C.

Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, laughs at memories, shared by Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, during his retirement ceremony May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N. C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown Wilmington, N.C.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, stands in formation with his wife as she receives an award for supporting Gurganus through his time in the Marine Corps at his retirement ceremony, May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C.

Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, stands in formation with his wife as she receives an award for supporting Gurganus through his time in the Marine Corps at his retirement ceremony, May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, salutes during the playing of the national anthem at his retirement ceremony, May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C.

Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, salutes during the playing of the national anthem at his retirement ceremony, May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Master Gunnery Sgt. Chad Ramsey, operations chief for 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, informs Marines from the various regiments within the Division and their subordinate battalions of different aspects and requirements for being a reconnaissance Marine at the base theatre aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2014.To become a reconnaissance Marine, Marines must first go through the basic reconnaissance course, a three phased course that hones in on reconnaissance individual and special skills, individual and team ocean amphibious skills and team communications and patrolling skills.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Chad Ramsey, operations chief for 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, informs Marines from the various regiments within the Division and their subordinate battalions of different aspects and requirements for being a reconnaissance Marine at the base theatre aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2014.To become a reconnaissance Marine, Marines must first go through the basic reconnaissance course, a three phased course that hones in on reconnaissance individual and special skills, individual and team ocean amphibious skills and team communications and patrolling skills.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Sergeant Maj. Garritt Duncan (right), sergeant major of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, talks to Cpl. Justin Stark, a mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Divsion, about the possibility of reenlisting as a reconnaissance Marine after a brief from the commanding officer and senior enlisted Marines from 2nd Recon,at the base theatre aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2014. To become a reconnaissance Marine, Marines must first go through the basic reconnaissance course, a three phased course that hones in on reconnaissance individual and special skills, individual and team ocean amphibious skills and team communications and patrolling skills.

Sergeant Maj. Garritt Duncan (right), sergeant major of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, talks to Cpl. Justin Stark, a mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Divsion, about the possibility of reenlisting as a reconnaissance Marine after a brief from the commanding officer and senior enlisted Marines from 2nd Recon,at the base theatre aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2014. To become a reconnaissance Marine, Marines must first go through the basic reconnaissance course, a three phased course that hones in on reconnaissance individual and special skills, individual and team ocean amphibious skills and team communications and patrolling skills.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Lieutenant Col. Robert Revoir (right), commanding officer of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, talks to Cpl. Gary Roundtree Jr., a mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, about different requirements to become a reconnaissance Marine during a brief at the base theatre aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2014. To become a reconnaissance Marine, Marines must first go through the basic reconnaissance course, a three phased course that hones in on reconnaissance individual and special skills, individual and team ocean amphibious skills and team communications and patrolling skills.

Lieutenant Col. Robert Revoir (right), commanding officer of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, talks to Cpl. Gary Roundtree Jr., a mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, about different requirements to become a reconnaissance Marine during a brief at the base theatre aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2014. To become a reconnaissance Marine, Marines must first go through the basic reconnaissance course, a three phased course that hones in on reconnaissance individual and special skills, individual and team ocean amphibious skills and team communications and patrolling skills.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, and Col. Clifford Weinstein, commanding officer of 10th Marine Regiment, talk to LT. Col. Phil Jenison, battalion commander of 3rd Battalion of the 319th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, about training being conducted during a command visit for Rolling Thunder, May 12, 2014. Rolling Thunder is a biannual field operation in which Marines from all aspects of 10th Marine Regiment learn to work together to be more proficient in their jobs from the battery to regimental level.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, and Col. Clifford Weinstein, commanding officer of 10th Marine Regiment, talk to LT. Col. Phil Jenison, battalion commander of 3rd Battalion of the 319th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, about training being conducted during a command visit for Rolling Thunder, May 12, 2014. Rolling Thunder is a biannual field operation in which Marines from all aspects of 10th Marine Regiment learn to work together to be more proficient in their jobs from the battery to regimental level.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division talks to Lt. Col. Stephen Pritchard, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, during a command visit to Fort Bragg, N.C., May 12, 2014. During the visit, both Lukeman and Sgt. Maj. Bryan Zickefoose, sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division, observed all aspects of 10th Marine Regiment from the battery level all the way up to the regimental level.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division talks to Lt. Col. Stephen Pritchard, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, during a command visit to Fort Bragg, N.C., May 12, 2014. During the visit, both Lukeman and Sgt. Maj. Bryan Zickefoose, sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division, observed all aspects of 10th Marine Regiment from the battery level all the way up to the regimental level.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, talks to Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, about the importance of sustainment training during a command visit for the field operation Rolling Thunder aboard Fort Bragg, N.C., May 12, 2014. During the visit, Lukeman and Sgt. Maj. Bryan Zickefoose, sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division commended Marines within the regiment on their continued success and performance.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, talks to Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, about the importance of sustainment training during a command visit for the field operation Rolling Thunder aboard Fort Bragg, N.C., May 12, 2014. During the visit, Lukeman and Sgt. Maj. Bryan Zickefoose, sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division commended Marines within the regiment on their continued success and performance.

Photo by Lance Cpl Krista James