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Role players with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, beat on barrels as part of a protest during the unit’s Foreign Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2014. The unit’s main objective was to evacuate American citizens from a foreign country that had recently suffered a natural disaster. The protesters beat on the drums to keep a constant level of disruption and rally the other role players to join their protest.

Role players with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, beat on barrels as part of a protest during the unit’s Foreign Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2014. The unit’s main objective was to evacuate American citizens from a foreign country that had recently suffered a natural disaster. The protesters beat on the drums to keep a constant level of disruption and rally the other role players to join their protest.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Photo by Lance Cpl Dalton A. Precht

Brigadier General James Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, gives a speech shortly after leading the division on a three-mile run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. "I'm proud of everybody," said Lukeman. "That was a great run this morning. We don't often get a chance to have the whole division in the same place."

Brigadier General James Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, gives a speech shortly after leading the division on a three-mile run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. "I'm proud of everybody," said Lukeman. "That was a great run this morning. We don't often get a chance to have the whole division in the same place."

Photo by Lance Cpl Dalton A. Precht

Sergeant Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division, gives a speech shortly after leading the division in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. Zickefoose told the more than 10,000 Marines and sailors to think about all the sacrifices made by veterans and to be thankful this Memorial Day weekend.

Sergeant Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division, gives a speech shortly after leading the division in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. Zickefoose told the more than 10,000 Marines and sailors to think about all the sacrifices made by veterans and to be thankful this Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Lance Cpl Dalton A. Precht

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Photo by Lance Cpl Dalton A. Precht

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Photo by Lance Cpl Dalton A. Precht

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Photo by Lance Cpl Dalton A. Precht

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division participated in a run to build unit camaraderie aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. More than 10,000 individuals comprised one large formation streching more than a mile in length.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Precht

Lieutenant Col. Aaron M. Cunningham, the outgoing battalion commander, gives final remarks to the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. Lieutenant Col. James W. Lively assumed command of the battalion from Cunningham who commanded the unit for almost two years.

Lieutenant Col. Aaron M. Cunningham, the outgoing battalion commander, gives final remarks to the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. Lieutenant Col. James W. Lively assumed command of the battalion from Cunningham who commanded the unit for almost two years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

Lieutenant Col. James W. Lively addresses friends and family of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, as the newly appointed battalion commander shortly after a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. Lively assumed command from Lt. Col. Aaron M. Cunningham, who has been in command of the unit since Sept. 2012.

Lieutenant Col. James W. Lively addresses friends and family of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, as the newly appointed battalion commander shortly after a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. Lively assumed command from Lt. Col. Aaron M. Cunningham, who has been in command of the unit since Sept. 2012.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

Lieutenant Col. James W. Lively gives final remarks to the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. Lively assumed command of the battalion from Lieutenant Col. Aaron M. Cunningham who commanded the unit for almost two years.

Lieutenant Col. James W. Lively gives final remarks to the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. Lively assumed command of the battalion from Lieutenant Col. Aaron M. Cunningham who commanded the unit for almost two years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

Lieutenant Col. Aaron M. Cunningham (right) passes the colors of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, to Lt. Col. James W. Lively during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The passing of the unit's colors signifies the passing of responsibilities between the two officers.

Lieutenant Col. Aaron M. Cunningham (right) passes the colors of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, to Lt. Col. James W. Lively during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2014. The passing of the unit's colors signifies the passing of responsibilities between the two officers.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton A. Precht

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, stand at present arms for 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 was a way for Marines, sailors and guests to memorialize their fallen brothers in arms, friends and family.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, stand at present arms for 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 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 in the color guard for 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to conduct the march on of the colors to begin 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 in the color guard for 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to conduct the march on of the colors to begin 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 and sailors with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division render salutes to the American flag for the march on of the colors during 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.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division render salutes to the American flag for the march on of the colors during 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

Marines and sailors with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, render salutes to the American flag for the march on of the colors 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.

Marines and sailors with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, render salutes to the American flag for the march on of the colors 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