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– Brigadier Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, pins the Silver Star onto Sgt. Ryan Steinkamp’s chest during his award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 28, 2013. Steinkamp earned the Silver Star for leading his squad through a hostile village and engaging the enemy while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012.

– Brigadier Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, pins the Silver Star onto Sgt. Ryan Steinkamp’s chest during his award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 28, 2013. Steinkamp earned the Silver Star for leading his squad through a hostile village and engaging the enemy while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Brigadier Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, shakes hands with Sgt. Ryan Steinkamp, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division during his award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 28, 2013. Steinkamp earned the Silver Star for leading his squad through a hostile village and engaging the enemy while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012.

Brigadier Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, shakes hands with Sgt. Ryan Steinkamp, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division during his award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 28, 2013. Steinkamp earned the Silver Star for leading his squad through a hostile village and engaging the enemy while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Sergeant Maj. Bryan Zickefoose, sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division, congratulates Sgt. Ryan Steinkamp, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division for being awarded the Silver Star, after his award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 28, 2013. Steinkamp led his squad through a hostile village and cleared approximately 50 compounds while engaging the enemy while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in April 2012.

Sergeant Maj. Bryan Zickefoose, sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division, congratulates Sgt. Ryan Steinkamp, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division for being awarded the Silver Star, after his award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 28, 2013. Steinkamp led his squad through a hostile village and cleared approximately 50 compounds while engaging the enemy while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in April 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Sergeant Ryan Steinkamp, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, talks with fellow Marines after being awarded the Silver Star aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 28, 2013. Many of the Marines Steinkamp deployed with were there, along with his family from Des Moines, Iowa.

Sergeant Ryan Steinkamp, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, talks with fellow Marines after being awarded the Silver Star aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 28, 2013. Many of the Marines Steinkamp deployed with were there, along with his family from Des Moines, Iowa.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Lance Cpl. Matthew Pickett teaches Nik Cela about the tank commander’s position in the M1A2 Abrams tank, August 26, 2013. Cela, from Staten Island, N.Y., spent a day with Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. He suffers from cystic fibrosis, and has always wanted to ride on a tank. He was surprised by his mother and the Marines of 2nd Tank Battalion with the opportunity to ride a tank and become an honorary member of Charlie Company. Pickett is a tank driver with Charlie Company, and Bossier City, La., native.

Lance Cpl. Matthew Pickett teaches Nik Cela about the tank commander’s position in the M1A2 Abrams tank, August 26, 2013. Cela, from Staten Island, N.Y., spent a day with Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. He suffers from cystic fibrosis, and has always wanted to ride on a tank. He was surprised by his mother and the Marines of 2nd Tank Battalion with the opportunity to ride a tank and become an honorary member of Charlie Company. Pickett is a tank driver with Charlie Company, and Bossier City, La., native.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Lance Cpl. Matthew Pickett shows Nik Cela the operation of the M240 machine gun above the gunner’s hatch on an M1A2 Abrams tank, August 26, 2013. Cela, from Staten Island, N.Y., spent a day with Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. He suffers from cystic fibrosis, and has always wanted to ride on a tank. He was surprised by his mother and the Marines of 2nd Tank Battalion with the opportunity to ride a tank and become an honorary member of Charlie Company. Pickett is a tank driver with Charlie Company, and Bossier City, La., native.

Lance Cpl. Matthew Pickett shows Nik Cela the operation of the M240 machine gun above the gunner’s hatch on an M1A2 Abrams tank, August 26, 2013. Cela, from Staten Island, N.Y., spent a day with Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. He suffers from cystic fibrosis, and has always wanted to ride on a tank. He was surprised by his mother and the Marines of 2nd Tank Battalion with the opportunity to ride a tank and become an honorary member of Charlie Company. Pickett is a tank driver with Charlie Company, and Bossier City, La., native.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

From Left: Sgt. Kyle Lloyd, Lance Cpl. Jeremy Johnson, Nik Cela and Lance Cpl. Matthew Pickett pose in front of an M1A2 Abrams tank after Cela was made an honorary member of Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, August 26, 2013. Cela, from Staten Island, N.Y., spent a day with Marines from Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. He suffers from cystic fibrosis, and has always wanted to ride on a tank. He was surprised by his mother and the Marines of 2nd Tank Battalion with the opportunity to ride a tank and become an honorary member of Charlie Company. Lloyd is a tank commander and Wichita, Kan., native; Johnson is a gunner and Dayton, Ohio native; and Pickett is a tank driver and Bossier City, La., native; all the Marines are with Charlie Company.

From Left: Sgt. Kyle Lloyd, Lance Cpl. Jeremy Johnson, Nik Cela and Lance Cpl. Matthew Pickett pose in front of an M1A2 Abrams tank after Cela was made an honorary member of Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, August 26, 2013. Cela, from Staten Island, N.Y., spent a day with Marines from Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. He suffers from cystic fibrosis, and has always wanted to ride on a tank. He was surprised by his mother and the Marines of 2nd Tank Battalion with the opportunity to ride a tank and become an honorary member of Charlie Company. Lloyd is a tank commander and Wichita, Kan., native; Johnson is a gunner and Dayton, Ohio native; and Pickett is a tank driver and Bossier City, La., native; all the Marines are with Charlie Company.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Sergeant Kyle Lloyd and Nik Cela ride on an M1A2 Abrams tank aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, August 26, 2013. Cela, from Staten Island, N.Y., spent a day with Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. He suffers from cystic fibrosis, and has always wanted to ride on a tank. He was surprised by his mother and the Marines of 2nd Tank Battalion with the opportunity to ride a tank and become an honorary member of Charlie Company. Lloyd is a tank commander with Charlie Company and a Dayton, Ohio native.

Sergeant Kyle Lloyd and Nik Cela ride on an M1A2 Abrams tank aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, August 26, 2013. Cela, from Staten Island, N.Y., spent a day with Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. He suffers from cystic fibrosis, and has always wanted to ride on a tank. He was surprised by his mother and the Marines of 2nd Tank Battalion with the opportunity to ride a tank and become an honorary member of Charlie Company. Lloyd is a tank commander with Charlie Company and a Dayton, Ohio native.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

From Left: 1st Sgt Clinton Summers, Sgt. Kyle Lloyd, Lance Cpl. Jeremy Johnson, Nik Cela and Lance Cpl. Matthew Pickett pose in front of an M1A2 Abrams tanks after Cela was made an honorary member of Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, August 26, 2013. Cela, from Staten Island, N.Y., spent a day with Marines from Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. He suffers from cystic fibrosis, and has always wanted to ride on a tank. He was surprised by his mother and the Marines of 2nd Tank Battalion with the opportunity to ride a tank and become an honorary member of Charlie Company. Summers is the Company first sergeant, Lloyd is a tank commander and Wichita, Kan., native; Johnson is a gunner and Dayton, Ohio native; and Pickett is a tank driver and Bossier City, La., native; all the Marines are with Charlie Company.

From Left: 1st Sgt Clinton Summers, Sgt. Kyle Lloyd, Lance Cpl. Jeremy Johnson, Nik Cela and Lance Cpl. Matthew Pickett pose in front of an M1A2 Abrams tanks after Cela was made an honorary member of Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, August 26, 2013. Cela, from Staten Island, N.Y., spent a day with Marines from Charlie Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. He suffers from cystic fibrosis, and has always wanted to ride on a tank. He was surprised by his mother and the Marines of 2nd Tank Battalion with the opportunity to ride a tank and become an honorary member of Charlie Company. Summers is the Company first sergeant, Lloyd is a tank commander and Wichita, Kan., native; Johnson is a gunner and Dayton, Ohio native; and Pickett is a tank driver and Bossier City, La., native; all the Marines are with Charlie Company.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Corporal Christian Brown a former squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, looks onto his supporters during the Cost of Freedom Poker Run in New Bern, N.C. Aug. 24, 2013. “This event is (for) Christian Brown, to help him achieve his goals, his life aspirations, his new home and to get it the way he wants it and the way he needs it,” said Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington, the Motor Transport Squadron 1 sergeant major aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The poker run consisted of motorcycle riders traveling to five checkpoints. At each location the riders received a playing card, and whoever had the highest poker hand at the end of the route won. Brown, who lost both of his legs while serving as a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during Operation Enduring Freedom, was awarded the Silver Star Medal May 3, 2013.

Corporal Christian Brown a former squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, looks onto his supporters during the Cost of Freedom Poker Run in New Bern, N.C. Aug. 24, 2013. “This event is (for) Christian Brown, to help him achieve his goals, his life aspirations, his new home and to get it the way he wants it and the way he needs it,” said Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington, the Motor Transport Squadron 1 sergeant major aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The poker run consisted of motorcycle riders traveling to five checkpoints. At each location the riders received a playing card, and whoever had the highest poker hand at the end of the route won. Brown, who lost both of his legs while serving as a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during Operation Enduring Freedom, was awarded the Silver Star Medal May 3, 2013.

Photo by Pfc. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Corporal Christian Brown a former squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, hugs one of his supporters during the Cost of Freedom Poker Run held by the Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association in New Bern, N.C. Aug. 24. 2013. “This event is for Christian Brown, to help him achieve his goals, his life admirations, his new home and to get it the way he wants it and the way he needs it,” said Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington the Marine Transport Squadron 1 sergeant major aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The poker run consisted of motorcycle riders traveling to five checkpoints. At each location the riders received a playing card, and whoever had the highest poker hand at the end of the route won. Brown, who lost both of his legs while serving as a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during Operation Enduring Freedom, was awarded the Silver Star Medal May 3, 2013.

Corporal Christian Brown a former squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, hugs one of his supporters during the Cost of Freedom Poker Run held by the Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association in New Bern, N.C. Aug. 24. 2013. “This event is for Christian Brown, to help him achieve his goals, his life admirations, his new home and to get it the way he wants it and the way he needs it,” said Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington the Marine Transport Squadron 1 sergeant major aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The poker run consisted of motorcycle riders traveling to five checkpoints. At each location the riders received a playing card, and whoever had the highest poker hand at the end of the route won. Brown, who lost both of his legs while serving as a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during Operation Enduring Freedom, was awarded the Silver Star Medal May 3, 2013.

Photo by Pfc. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Representative John R. Bell IV, Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington, the Motor Transport Squadron 1 sergeant major aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and supporters give a round of applause to Cpl. Christian Brown a former squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, during the Cost of Freedom Poker Run held by the Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association in New Bern, N.C Aug. 24. 2013. Brown was recognized and supported for his efforts and sacrifice during Operation Enduring Freedom. The poker run consisted of motorcycle riders traveling to five checkpoints. At each location the riders received a playing card, and whoever had the highest poker hand at the end of the route won. Brown, who lost both of his legs while serving as a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during Operation Enduring Freedom, was awarded the Silver Star Medal May 3, 2013.

Representative John R. Bell IV, Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington, the Motor Transport Squadron 1 sergeant major aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and supporters give a round of applause to Cpl. Christian Brown a former squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, during the Cost of Freedom Poker Run held by the Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association in New Bern, N.C Aug. 24. 2013. Brown was recognized and supported for his efforts and sacrifice during Operation Enduring Freedom. The poker run consisted of motorcycle riders traveling to five checkpoints. At each location the riders received a playing card, and whoever had the highest poker hand at the end of the route won. Brown, who lost both of his legs while serving as a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during Operation Enduring Freedom, was awarded the Silver Star Medal May 3, 2013.

Photo by Pfc. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

The Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association and Cpl. Christian Brown pose for a photo during the Cost of Freedom Poker Run in New Bern, N.C. Aug. 24, 2013. VEMA held the poker run to help support Silver Star recipient Cpl. Christian Brown and the Semper Fi Fund. The poker run consisted of motorcycle riders traveling to five checkpoints. At each location the riders received a playing card, and whoever had the highest poker hand at the end of the route won. Brown, who lost both of his legs while serving as a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during Operation Enduring Freedom, was awarded the Silver Star Medal May 3, 2013.

The Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association and Cpl. Christian Brown pose for a photo during the Cost of Freedom Poker Run in New Bern, N.C. Aug. 24, 2013. VEMA held the poker run to help support Silver Star recipient Cpl. Christian Brown and the Semper Fi Fund. The poker run consisted of motorcycle riders traveling to five checkpoints. At each location the riders received a playing card, and whoever had the highest poker hand at the end of the route won. Brown, who lost both of his legs while serving as a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment during Operation Enduring Freedom, was awarded the Silver Star Medal May 3, 2013.

Photo by Pfc. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Lieutenant Col. Carl E. Cooper, the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey G. Monssen, the battalion's sergeant major, prepare to case the battalion colors Aug. 13, 2013 during the battalion's deactivation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. "The sergeant major and I were proud to do it," said Cooper. "There will be a time when the battalion is established again and we will have to unfurl those colors." This ceremony marked the fifth time the battalion has been deactivated since its origination in 1917.

Lieutenant Col. Carl E. Cooper, the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey G. Monssen, the battalion's sergeant major, prepare to case the battalion colors Aug. 13, 2013 during the battalion's deactivation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. "The sergeant major and I were proud to do it," said Cooper. "There will be a time when the battalion is established again and we will have to unfurl those colors." This ceremony marked the fifth time the battalion has been deactivated since its origination in 1917.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

Lieutenant Col. Carl E. Cooper, the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey G. Monssen, the battalion's sergeant major, fold the battalion colors Aug. 13, 2013 during the battalion's deactivation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. "The sergeant major and I were proud to do it," said Cooper. "There will be a time when the battalion is established again and we will have to unfurl those colors." This ceremony marked the fifth time the battalion has been deactivated since its origination in 1917.

Lieutenant Col. Carl E. Cooper, the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey G. Monssen, the battalion's sergeant major, fold the battalion colors Aug. 13, 2013 during the battalion's deactivation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. "The sergeant major and I were proud to do it," said Cooper. "There will be a time when the battalion is established again and we will have to unfurl those colors." This ceremony marked the fifth time the battalion has been deactivated since its origination in 1917.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, bow their heads during a prayer Aug. 13, 2013 during the battalion's deactivation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This ceremony marked the fifth time the battalion has been deactivated since its origination in 1917.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, bow their heads during a prayer Aug. 13, 2013 during the battalion's deactivation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This ceremony marked the fifth time the battalion has been deactivated since its origination in 1917.

Photo by Pfc. Jose Mendez Jr.

Marines with various 2nd Marine Division units conduct an evacuation drill aboard USNS Spearhead Aug. 6, 2013. Three 2nd Marine Division units took part in testing the ship’s capabilities at sea.

Marines with various 2nd Marine Division units conduct an evacuation drill aboard USNS Spearhead Aug. 6, 2013. Three 2nd Marine Division units took part in testing the ship’s capabilities at sea.

Photo by Pfc. Jose A. Mendez

Marines with various 2nd Marine Division units provide medical aid during a mass casualty drill aboard USNS Spearhead Aug. 5, 2013. “Marines are onboard because they are helping to conduct two different tests. In any acquisition program there are required tests that have to occur in order for the Navy to say this ship is ready to go,” said Maj. Andrew Hamilton the Marine Corps liaison officer for the JHSV program at Naval Sea Systems Command.

Marines with various 2nd Marine Division units provide medical aid during a mass casualty drill aboard USNS Spearhead Aug. 5, 2013. “Marines are onboard because they are helping to conduct two different tests. In any acquisition program there are required tests that have to occur in order for the Navy to say this ship is ready to go,” said Maj. Andrew Hamilton the Marine Corps liaison officer for the JHSV program at Naval Sea Systems Command.

Photo by Pfc. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Marines with various 2nd Marine Division units provide medical aid during a mass casualty drill aboard USNS Spearhead Aug. 5, 2013. “Marines are onboard because they are helping to conduct two different tests. In any acquisition program there are required tests that have to occur in order for the Navy to say this ship is ready to go,” said Maj. Andrew Hamilton the Marine Corps liaison officer for the JHSV program at Naval Sea Systems Command.

Marines with various 2nd Marine Division units provide medical aid during a mass casualty drill aboard USNS Spearhead Aug. 5, 2013. “Marines are onboard because they are helping to conduct two different tests. In any acquisition program there are required tests that have to occur in order for the Navy to say this ship is ready to go,” said Maj. Andrew Hamilton the Marine Corps liaison officer for the JHSV program at Naval Sea Systems Command.

Photo by Pfc. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Bravo Company, prepare to clean out the gun on a light armored vehicle 25A2 after firing it for a gunnery exercise at Shooting Range 7, August 5, 2013. This exercise is part of biannual gunner qualifications in which the Marines compete for the title 'top gun'.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Bravo Company, prepare to clean out the gun on a light armored vehicle 25A2 after firing it for a gunnery exercise at Shooting Range 7, August 5, 2013. This exercise is part of biannual gunner qualifications in which the Marines compete for the title 'top gun'.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Krista James