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Reconnaissance men with Force Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, exit the back of a V-22 Osprey, from approximately 1,500 feet, during a field training exercise aboard Marne Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 18, 2014. The Marines jumped out of an aircraft as their way of insertion before heading more than 10 clicks into the tree line to reach their objective. The exercise took three days and two nights to complete.

Reconnaissance men with Force Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, exit the back of a V-22 Osprey, from approximately 1,500 feet, during a field training exercise aboard Marne Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 18, 2014. The Marines jumped out of an aircraft as their way of insertion before heading more than 10 clicks into the tree line to reach their objective. The exercise took three days and two nights to complete.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Sergeant Jesse Welch, an assistant team leader with Force Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, gathers his parachute after jumping from out of a V-22 Osprey around 1,500 feet during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 18, 2014. After gathering all their gear, the team regrouped and advanced to the tree line where they traveled more than five miles.

Sergeant Jesse Welch, an assistant team leader with Force Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, gathers his parachute after jumping from out of a V-22 Osprey around 1,500 feet during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 18, 2014. After gathering all their gear, the team regrouped and advanced to the tree line where they traveled more than five miles.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Reconnaissance men with Force Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, pack their parachutes after free falling from a V-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 18, 2014. Some Marines inserted through High Altitude Low Opening jumps, starting at a height of around 13,000 feet, and free falling to approximately 5,000 feet before releasing the canopy.

Reconnaissance men with Force Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, pack their parachutes after free falling from a V-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 18, 2014. Some Marines inserted through High Altitude Low Opening jumps, starting at a height of around 13,000 feet, and free falling to approximately 5,000 feet before releasing the canopy.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Sergeant Maj. Jonathan D. Martin (right), the new sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, salutes Lt. Col. Jeffrey R. Stevenson during the Post and Relief Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune March 3, 2014. Martin relieved Sgt. Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd as the battalion sergeant major. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition to represent a transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability between the sergeants major. Martin is returning to the United States from a tour of duty at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he was the company first sergeant for Marine Corps Security Force Co. This is Martin’s first billet as a sergeant major since being promoted in Feb. 2014.

Sergeant Maj. Jonathan D. Martin (right), the new sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, salutes Lt. Col. Jeffrey R. Stevenson during the Post and Relief Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune March 3, 2014. Martin relieved Sgt. Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd as the battalion sergeant major. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition to represent a transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability between the sergeants major. Martin is returning to the United States from a tour of duty at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he was the company first sergeant for Marine Corps Security Force Co. This is Martin’s first billet as a sergeant major since being promoted in Feb. 2014.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

Sergeant Maj. Jonathan D. Martin (right) takes charge as the battalion sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 3, 2014. The battalion commander (left) passes on the Non-Commissioned Officer Sword to symbolize a transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability between the sergeants major. Martin is returning to the United States from a tour of duty at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he was the company first sergeant for Marine Corps Security Force Co. This is Martin’s first billet as a sergeant major since being promoted in Feb. 2014.

Sergeant Maj. Jonathan D. Martin (right) takes charge as the battalion sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 3, 2014. The battalion commander (left) passes on the Non-Commissioned Officer Sword to symbolize a transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability between the sergeants major. Martin is returning to the United States from a tour of duty at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he was the company first sergeant for Marine Corps Security Force Co. This is Martin’s first billet as a sergeant major since being promoted in Feb. 2014.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

Sergeant Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd gives thanks to the families, friends, Marines and sailors in attendance during the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Post and Relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 3, 2014. Sergeant Maj. Jonathan D. Martin took his post as the new battalion sergeant major. The battalion commander passes on the Non-Commissioned Officer Sword to symbolize a transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability between the sergeants major. Rudd has been the battalion sergeant major since Jan. 2012.

Sergeant Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd gives thanks to the families, friends, Marines and sailors in attendance during the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Post and Relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 3, 2014. Sergeant Maj. Jonathan D. Martin took his post as the new battalion sergeant major. The battalion commander passes on the Non-Commissioned Officer Sword to symbolize a transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability between the sergeants major. Rudd has been the battalion sergeant major since Jan. 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

Sergeant Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd gives the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division his final thanks and goodbyes as he was relieved from his post as the battalion sergeant major aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 3, 2014. Sergeant Maj. Jonathan D. Martin took his post as the new battalion sergeant major. The battalion commander passes on the Non-Commissioned Officer Sword to symbolize a transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability between the sergeants major. Rudd has been the battalion sergeant major since Jan. 2012.

Sergeant Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd gives the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division his final thanks and goodbyes as he was relieved from his post as the battalion sergeant major aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 3, 2014. Sergeant Maj. Jonathan D. Martin took his post as the new battalion sergeant major. The battalion commander passes on the Non-Commissioned Officer Sword to symbolize a transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability between the sergeants major. Rudd has been the battalion sergeant major since Jan. 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

Lance Cpl. Jene McPeak of Fort Lupton Colo., watches as he gets his finger pricked for the initial processing of the Armed Services Blood Program’s blood drive Feb. 21, 2014. The blood drive was held to support wounded, ill, or injured Marines and sailors in need of a blood transfusion. Lieutenant Jon Pruitt, the medical officer for 2nd Tanks Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, said that one of the reasons for hosting the blood drive is a way to give back to the Marines and sailors who are in need of our support.

Lance Cpl. Jene McPeak of Fort Lupton Colo., watches as he gets his finger pricked for the initial processing of the Armed Services Blood Program’s blood drive Feb. 21, 2014. The blood drive was held to support wounded, ill, or injured Marines and sailors in need of a blood transfusion. Lieutenant Jon Pruitt, the medical officer for 2nd Tanks Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, said that one of the reasons for hosting the blood drive is a way to give back to the Marines and sailors who are in need of our support.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

Lance Cpl. Ryan S. Sullivan of Loveland Colo., and a field wireman with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, observes his arm as blood is being drawn. The Armed Services Blood Program’s blood drive was held 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.

Lance Cpl. Ryan S. Sullivan of Loveland Colo., and a field wireman with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, observes his arm as blood is being drawn. The Armed Services Blood Program’s blood drive was held 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

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

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

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Gunnery Sgt. Joshua W. Raposa, the company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a picture with two of his daughters at his retirement ceremony, Feb. 7, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 6, 2014. Raposa is retiring after 20 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps.

Gunnery Sgt. Joshua W. Raposa, the company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a picture with two of his daughters at his retirement ceremony, Feb. 7, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 6, 2014. Raposa is retiring after 20 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Gunnery Sgt. Joshua W. Raposa, the company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, was presented with a paddle at his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 7, 2014. Raposa is retiring after 20 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. The paddle is 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 Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, was presented with a paddle at his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 7, 2014. Raposa is retiring after 20 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. The paddle is a token of appreciation for the dedication and service to the unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Gunnery Sgt. Joshua W. Raposa, the company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses with his sister, Shoshanna Raposa, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 6, 2014. Raposa is retiring after 20 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps.

Gunnery Sgt. Joshua W. Raposa, the company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses with his sister, Shoshanna Raposa, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 6, 2014. Raposa is retiring after 20 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

From left to right: Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, Sgt. Joshua L. Moore, Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle R. Townsend, Petty Officer 3rd Class Brooke E. Lopshire, Cpl. Andrew L. Sirois, Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose and Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Russell W. Folley, pose for a picture during the Morning Awards Ceremony Feb. 27, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Two Marines and three sailors were recognized for outstanding performance.

From left to right: Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, Sgt. Joshua L. Moore, Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle R. Townsend, Petty Officer 3rd Class Brooke E. Lopshire, Cpl. Andrew L. Sirois, Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose and Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Russell W. Folley, pose for a picture during the Morning Awards Ceremony Feb. 27, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Two Marines and three sailors were recognized for outstanding performance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, speaks about the outstanding leadership the awarded Marines and sailors have displayed during the Morning Awards Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Feb. 27, 2014. Two Marines and three sailors were recognized for outstanding performance.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, speaks about the outstanding leadership the awarded Marines and sailors have displayed during the Morning Awards Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Feb. 27, 2014. Two Marines and three sailors were recognized for outstanding performance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, congratulates Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brooke E. Lopshire, the religious program specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, on her achievement as the Junior Sailor of The Quarter during the Morning Awards Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Feb. 27, 2014. The Junior Sailor of The Quarter Award is presented to sailors (E-4 through E-5) who perform their duties in a highly exemplary and professional matter.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, congratulates Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brooke E. Lopshire, the religious program specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, on her achievement as the Junior Sailor of The Quarter during the Morning Awards Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Feb. 27, 2014. The Junior Sailor of The Quarter Award is presented to sailors (E-4 through E-5) who perform their duties in a highly exemplary and professional matter.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez