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Captain Jim Oliveto, the company commander for India Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, leads his Marines through a range aboard Fort Pickett, Va., Nov. 14, 2013. The range was part of a training exercise 3rd Bn., 8th Marines conducted in preparation for an upcoming deployment to parts of Europe and Africa.

Captain Jim Oliveto, the company commander for India Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, leads his Marines through a range aboard Fort Pickett, Va., Nov. 14, 2013. The range was part of a training exercise 3rd Bn., 8th Marines conducted in preparation for an upcoming deployment to parts of Europe and Africa.

Photo by Sgt. Ed Galo

A Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment shoots an M240G medium machine gun at a target on a range aboard Fort Pickett, Va., Nov. 14, 2013. The range was part of a training exercise 3rd Bn., 8th Marines conducted in preparation for an upcoming deployment to parts of Europe and Africa.

A Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment shoots an M240G medium machine gun at a target on a range aboard Fort Pickett, Va., Nov. 14, 2013. The range was part of a training exercise 3rd Bn., 8th Marines conducted in preparation for an upcoming deployment to parts of Europe and Africa.

Photo by Sgt. Ed Galo

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE -- Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Division Headquarters Battalion train in a command post exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., November 21, 2013. The goal of the training is to better ready officers and staff non-commissioned officers for anything that may arise in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE -- Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Division Headquarters Battalion train in a command post exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., November 21, 2013. The goal of the training is to better ready officers and staff non-commissioned officers for anything that may arise in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE -- Lt. Col. Ladd Shepard, the 2nd Marine Division training officer and a Tryon N.C., native, works to make the entire operation come together aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., November 21, 2013. The goal of the training is to better ready officers and staff non-commissioned officers for any situation that may arise. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE -- Lt. Col. Ladd Shepard, the 2nd Marine Division training officer and a Tryon N.C., native, works to make the entire operation come together aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., November 21, 2013. The goal of the training is to better ready officers and staff non-commissioned officers for any situation that may arise. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE -- Pfc. Montel Jackson, a motor transportation mechanic for 2nd Marine Division Headquarters Battalion and a Detroit native, guards top secret information during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., November 21, 2013. The goal of the training is to better ready officers and staff non-commissioned officers for anything that may arise in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE -- Pfc. Montel Jackson, a motor transportation mechanic for 2nd Marine Division Headquarters Battalion and a Detroit native, guards top secret information during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., November 21, 2013. The goal of the training is to better ready officers and staff non-commissioned officers for anything that may arise in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE -- Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Division Headquarters Battalion train in a command post exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., November 21, 2013. The goal of the training is to better ready officers and staff non-commissioned officers for any situation that may arise. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE -- Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Division Headquarters Battalion train in a command post exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., November 21, 2013. The goal of the training is to better ready officers and staff non-commissioned officers for any situation that may arise. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

Master Chief Petty Officer Shawn Isbell, the command master chief of the USS New York, leads Marines and sailors from the ship in the Veterans Day parade in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. The large parade went right through Manhattan, with thousands lining the sides of the streets yelling, chanting and cheering on the service members as they marched by.

Master Chief Petty Officer Shawn Isbell, the command master chief of the USS New York, leads Marines and sailors from the ship in the Veterans Day parade in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. The large parade went right through Manhattan, with thousands lining the sides of the streets yelling, chanting and cheering on the service members as they marched by.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Sailors with the USS New York proudly display the ship’s banner, followed by Marines and sailors from the ship during the Veterans Day parade in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. There were dozens of different military and ROTC units in the parade, with the USS New York’s personnel being a key part of the parade.

Sailors with the USS New York proudly display the ship’s banner, followed by Marines and sailors from the ship during the Veterans Day parade in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. There were dozens of different military and ROTC units in the parade, with the USS New York’s personnel being a key part of the parade.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing march in the Veterans Day parade Nov. 11, 2013 as part of New York City’s holiday festivities. The parade went right through Manhattan, with thousands lining the sides of the streets yelling, chanting and cheering on the service members as they marched by.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing march in the Veterans Day parade Nov. 11, 2013 as part of New York City’s holiday festivities. The parade went right through Manhattan, with thousands lining the sides of the streets yelling, chanting and cheering on the service members as they marched by.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Sailors aboard the USS New York prepare to the post the National ensign at the aft end of the ship, signifying the ship reaching port Nov. 8, 2013. The ship ported in New York City for Veterans Day weekend, and was open to the public during its stay, so civilians could tour the vessel.

Sailors aboard the USS New York prepare to the post the National ensign at the aft end of the ship, signifying the ship reaching port Nov. 8, 2013. The ship ported in New York City for Veterans Day weekend, and was open to the public during its stay, so civilians could tour the vessel.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

– Marines and sailors man the rails aboard the USS New York as it sails on the Hudson River Nov. 8, 2013. The ship visited New York City and opened itself up to the public Nov. 8-12, allowing people to tour the ship, which is made with approximately six tons of steel from the World Trade Center.

– Marines and sailors man the rails aboard the USS New York as it sails on the Hudson River Nov. 8, 2013. The ship visited New York City and opened itself up to the public Nov. 8-12, allowing people to tour the ship, which is made with approximately six tons of steel from the World Trade Center.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Sergeant Oscar Mancia (left), Staff Sgt. Michael Allen and Sgt. Mitchell Antonaccio, platoon sergeants with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, man the rails on the USS New York as it pulls into port in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. The USS New York visited the city as part of the city’s Veterans Day weekend festivities.

Sergeant Oscar Mancia (left), Staff Sgt. Michael Allen and Sgt. Mitchell Antonaccio, platoon sergeants with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, man the rails on the USS New York as it pulls into port in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. The USS New York visited the city as part of the city’s Veterans Day weekend festivities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, speaks words of encouragement after pinning the Purple Heart Medal onto Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel de la Rosa, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, from Holland, Mich., for wounds suffered in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 15, 2013. “It’s an honorto be recognized and know that what we did is not forgotten, because there are only a few people left in the battalion who were there with me and know what we have been through,” said de la Rosa.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, speaks words of encouragement after pinning the Purple Heart Medal onto Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel de la Rosa, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, from Holland, Mich., for wounds suffered in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 15, 2013. “It’s an honorto be recognized and know that what we did is not forgotten, because there are only a few people left in the battalion who were there with me and know what we have been through,” said de la Rosa.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

The Purple Heart Medal is pinned onto Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel de la Rosa, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, from Holland, Mich., for wounds suffered in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 15, 2013. “It’s an honor to be recognized and know that what we did is not forgotten, because there are only a few people left in the battalion who were there with me and know what we have been through,” said de la Rosa

The Purple Heart Medal is pinned onto Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel de la Rosa, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, from Holland, Mich., for wounds suffered in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 15, 2013. “It’s an honor to be recognized and know that what we did is not forgotten, because there are only a few people left in the battalion who were there with me and know what we have been through,” said de la Rosa

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, pins the Purple Heart Medal onto Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel de la Rosa, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, from Holland, Mich., for wounds suffered in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 15, 2013. “It’s an honorto be recognized and know that what we did is not forgotten, because there are only a few people left in the battalion who were there with me and know what we have been through,” said de la Rosa.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, pins the Purple Heart Medal onto Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel de la Rosa, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, from Holland, Mich., for wounds suffered in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 15, 2013. “It’s an honorto be recognized and know that what we did is not forgotten, because there are only a few people left in the battalion who were there with me and know what we have been through,” said de la Rosa.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel de la Rosa, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, from Holland, Mich., stands at attention in front of Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, during a ceremony to award de la Rosa a Purple Heart for wounds received in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 15, 2013. “It’s an honor to be recognized and know that what we did is not forgotten, because there are only a few people left in the battalion who were there with me and know what we have been through,” said de la Rosa.

Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel de la Rosa, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, from Holland, Mich., stands at attention in front of Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, during a ceremony to award de la Rosa a Purple Heart for wounds received in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 15, 2013. “It’s an honor to be recognized and know that what we did is not forgotten, because there are only a few people left in the battalion who were there with me and know what we have been through,” said de la Rosa.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Major David Hill, the officer in charge of the Marines onboard the USS New York, cuts the first piece of birthday cake for the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday aboard the USS New York Nov. 7, 2013. The Marines and sailors celebrated the birthday with cake and music while underway to New York City for Veteran’s Day weekend.

Major David Hill, the officer in charge of the Marines onboard the USS New York, cuts the first piece of birthday cake for the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday aboard the USS New York Nov. 7, 2013. The Marines and sailors celebrated the birthday with cake and music while underway to New York City for Veteran’s Day weekend.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Lance Cpl. Justin Spader, a motor transport mechanic with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, takes the second bite of the first piece of the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday cake aboard the USS New York, Nov. 7, 2013. The oldest Marine present takes the bite of the cake, and then passes the piece to the youngest Marine present, signifying the passing of tradition from the older generations to the newer ones.

Lance Cpl. Justin Spader, a motor transport mechanic with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, takes the second bite of the first piece of the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday cake aboard the USS New York, Nov. 7, 2013. The oldest Marine present takes the bite of the cake, and then passes the piece to the youngest Marine present, signifying the passing of tradition from the older generations to the newer ones.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Marines and sailors onboard the USS New York stand in formation during the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday cake-cutting ceremony Nov. 7, 2013. The USS New York was underway to New York City, and the ship held a birthday celebration for the Marines onboard before arriving at New York.

Marines and sailors onboard the USS New York stand in formation during the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday cake-cutting ceremony Nov. 7, 2013. The USS New York was underway to New York City, and the ship held a birthday celebration for the Marines onboard before arriving at New York.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

The Assistant Division Commander of 2nd Marine Division, Brig. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, speaks about the awarded Marines and sailors accomplishments during during a morning colors and awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 14, 2013. The Marines and sailors were recognized for superior performance during the July 2013 – Sept. 2013 quarter.

The Assistant Division Commander of 2nd Marine Division, Brig. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, speaks about the awarded Marines and sailors accomplishments during during a morning colors and awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 14, 2013. The Marines and sailors were recognized for superior performance during the July 2013 – Sept. 2013 quarter.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.