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Brig. Gen Burke Whitman, the assistant division commanding general, talks to Pfc. Duncan Mathis, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and Wilson, N.C., native, prior to the ceremony where Mathis was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his actions in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and promotion to the rank of lance corporal, Oct. 24, 2013. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

Brig. Gen Burke Whitman, the assistant division commanding general, talks to Pfc. Duncan Mathis, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and Wilson, N.C., native, prior to the ceremony where Mathis was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his actions in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and promotion to the rank of lance corporal, Oct. 24, 2013. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Lance Cpl. Duncan Mathis, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and Wilson, N.C. native, was promoted to his current ranks and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his actions in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 24, 2013. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Lance Cpl. Duncan Mathis, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and Wilson, N.C. native, was promoted to his current ranks and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his actions in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 24, 2013. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye

Families and friends wait intently aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for the remaining Marines of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, to get off the buses after returning from Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2013. The families waited in the darkness and rain to greet the loved ones they haven’t seen since April 2013.

Families and friends wait intently aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for the remaining Marines of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, to get off the buses after returning from Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2013. The families waited in the darkness and rain to greet the loved ones they haven’t seen since April 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Corporal Aaron Purkiss, an infantryman with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, holds his child after returning from Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2013, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Friends and family greeted the Marines and sailors they haven’t seen since April 2013, when the battalion was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Corporal Aaron Purkiss, an infantryman with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, holds his child after returning from Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2013, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Friends and family greeted the Marines and sailors they haven’t seen since April 2013, when the battalion was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Retired Marine Major Jennifer Marino arrives at 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 22, 2013 after riding from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Marino retired from the Marine Corps and rode across the country to meet with gold star families.

Retired Marine Major Jennifer Marino arrives at 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 22, 2013 after riding from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Marino retired from the Marine Corps and rode across the country to meet with gold star families.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Retired Marine Major Jennifer Marino (third from the right) poses for a picture with a gold star family and supporters, along with Lt. Col. Patrick Keane, the commanding officer of 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 22, 2013. Marino rode a bicycle across the country to meet with gold star families about loved ones the families lost in the military.

Retired Marine Major Jennifer Marino (third from the right) poses for a picture with a gold star family and supporters, along with Lt. Col. Patrick Keane, the commanding officer of 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 22, 2013. Marino rode a bicycle across the country to meet with gold star families about loved ones the families lost in the military.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

– Retired Marine Major Jennifer Marino finishes her ride to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Oct. 22, 2013. Marino rode across the country to meet with gold star families, and her final stop was the National Museum of the Marine Corps Oct. 25.

– Retired Marine Major Jennifer Marino finishes her ride to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Oct. 22, 2013. Marino rode across the country to meet with gold star families, and her final stop was the National Museum of the Marine Corps Oct. 25.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Sergeant William P. Reckley, a section leader with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Ayden, N.C., orders his squad via hand-signals during an assault on Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.

Sergeant William P. Reckley, a section leader with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Ayden, N.C., orders his squad via hand-signals during an assault on Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, defend their position during a field exercise at Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.

Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, defend their position during a field exercise at Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Two Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, climb over a wall while assaulting Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.

Two Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, climb over a wall while assaulting Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Sergeant William P. Reckley, a section leader with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Ayden, N.C., pulls open a door while assaulting Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.

Sergeant William P. Reckley, a section leader with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Ayden, N.C., pulls open a door while assaulting Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Sergeant Erick J. Hart, an assistant section leader with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and native of Peru, N.Y., prepares to land after jumping a wall while assaulting Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.

Sergeant Erick J. Hart, an assistant section leader with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and native of Peru, N.Y., prepares to land after jumping a wall while assaulting Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20, 2013. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez

A Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, loads his gear onto a 7-ton truck aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2013. Third Bn., 6th Marines recently conducted an activation and personnel movement drill for II Marine Expeditionary Force and executed a movement to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to test how quickly the unit can mobilize if a crisis occurs.

A Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, loads his gear onto a 7-ton truck aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2013. Third Bn., 6th Marines recently conducted an activation and personnel movement drill for II Marine Expeditionary Force and executed a movement to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to test how quickly the unit can mobilize if a crisis occurs.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, load their gear onto 7-ton trucks aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 18, 2013. Third Bn., 6th Marines recently conducted an activation and personnel movement drill for II Marine Expeditionary Force. The company loaded their gear and traveled to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to test the unit’s readiness to deploy on the spot.

Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, load their gear onto 7-ton trucks aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Oct. 18, 2013. Third Bn., 6th Marines recently conducted an activation and personnel movement drill for II Marine Expeditionary Force. The company loaded their gear and traveled to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to test the unit’s readiness to deploy on the spot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Lance Cpl. Jacob Olah, an infantryman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, helps other Marines pack their bags onto a 7-ton truck aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2013. Third Bn., 6th Marines recently conducted an activation and personnel movement drill for II Marine Expeditionary Force as a part of the Marine Corps’ Alert Contingency Battalion. The Marines executed a movement to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to evaluate the unit’s readiness to deploy at a moment’s notice if required.

Lance Cpl. Jacob Olah, an infantryman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, helps other Marines pack their bags onto a 7-ton truck aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2013. Third Bn., 6th Marines recently conducted an activation and personnel movement drill for II Marine Expeditionary Force as a part of the Marine Corps’ Alert Contingency Battalion. The Marines executed a movement to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to evaluate the unit’s readiness to deploy at a moment’s notice if required.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Lance Cpl. Corey Dirico, a mortarman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepares to load his gear onto a 7-ton truck aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2013. The battalion recently conducted an activation and personnel movement drill for II Marine Expeditionary Force as a part of the Marine Corps’ Alert Contingency Battalion. The Marines executed a movement to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to test how quickly the unit can mobilize if a crisis occurs.

Lance Cpl. Corey Dirico, a mortarman with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepares to load his gear onto a 7-ton truck aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19, 2013. The battalion recently conducted an activation and personnel movement drill for II Marine Expeditionary Force as a part of the Marine Corps’ Alert Contingency Battalion. The Marines executed a movement to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to test how quickly the unit can mobilize if a crisis occurs.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Lance Cpl. Christopher O’Brien, a crew chief with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, follows other AAVs during an amphibious operation at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 18, 2013. “The amphibious operations we provide are a huge asset to the Marine Corps because we are who keeps the Marine Corps amphibious,” said Capt. Bret Presley, the Bravo Company commander, and Odessa, Texas native. “Without us, Marines would have to rely on other agencies in order to conduct a beach landing.”

Lance Cpl. Christopher O’Brien, a crew chief with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, follows other AAVs during an amphibious operation at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 18, 2013. “The amphibious operations we provide are a huge asset to the Marine Corps because we are who keeps the Marine Corps amphibious,” said Capt. Bret Presley, the Bravo Company commander, and Odessa, Texas native. “Without us, Marines would have to rely on other agencies in order to conduct a beach landing.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Lance Cpl. Christopher O’Brien, a crew chief, with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, follows other AAVs during an amphibious operation at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 18, 2013. “The amphibious operations we provide are a huge asset to the Marine Corps because we are who keeps the Marine Corps amphibious,” said Capt. Bret Presley, the Bravo Company commander, and Odessa, Texas native. “Without us, Marines would have to rely on other agencies in order to conduct a beach landing.”

Lance Cpl. Christopher O’Brien, a crew chief, with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, follows other AAVs during an amphibious operation at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 18, 2013. “The amphibious operations we provide are a huge asset to the Marine Corps because we are who keeps the Marine Corps amphibious,” said Capt. Bret Presley, the Bravo Company commander, and Odessa, Texas native. “Without us, Marines would have to rely on other agencies in order to conduct a beach landing.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Amphibious assault vehicles with 2nd Assault Amphibian battalion, 2nd Marine Division, begin to create a straight line formation during an amphibious operation at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 18, 2013. “The amphibious operations we provide are a huge asset to the Marine Corps because we are who keeps the Marine Corps amphibious,” said Capt. Bret Presley, the Bravo Company commander and Odessa, Texas native. “Without us, Marines would have to rely on other agencies in order to conduct a beach landing.”

Amphibious assault vehicles with 2nd Assault Amphibian battalion, 2nd Marine Division, begin to create a straight line formation during an amphibious operation at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 18, 2013. “The amphibious operations we provide are a huge asset to the Marine Corps because we are who keeps the Marine Corps amphibious,” said Capt. Bret Presley, the Bravo Company commander and Odessa, Texas native. “Without us, Marines would have to rely on other agencies in order to conduct a beach landing.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Water runs off the side of an amphibious assault vehicle with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, during an amphibious operation at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 18, 2013. “The amphibious operations we provide are a huge asset to the Marine Corps because we are who keeps the Marine Corps amphibious,” said Capt. Bret Presley, the Bravo Company commander, and Odessa, Texas native. “Without us, Marines would have to rely on other agencies in order to conduct a beach landing.”

Water runs off the side of an amphibious assault vehicle with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, during an amphibious operation at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 18, 2013. “The amphibious operations we provide are a huge asset to the Marine Corps because we are who keeps the Marine Corps amphibious,” said Capt. Bret Presley, the Bravo Company commander, and Odessa, Texas native. “Without us, Marines would have to rely on other agencies in order to conduct a beach landing.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.