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Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, congratulates Sgt. Joshua L. Moore, with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, for his accomplishment in receiving the Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Award during the Morning Awards Ceremony Feb. 27, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The award is presented to Marines who exhibit Basilone’s attributes, such as courage and commitment.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, congratulates Sgt. Joshua L. Moore, with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, for his accomplishment in receiving the Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Award during the Morning Awards Ceremony Feb. 27, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The award is presented to Marines who exhibit Basilone’s attributes, such as courage and commitment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Van Dyke, the chaplain for Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, leads prayer for Marines, sailors, families and friends in attendance for the Morning Awards Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Feb. 27, 2014. Two Marines and three sailors were recognized for outstanding performance.

Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Van Dyke, the chaplain for Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, leads prayer for Marines, sailors, families and friends in attendance for 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

Awards and trophies lay on a table before being presented to Marines and sailors of 2nd Marine Division, Feb. 27, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The awards are presented by Brig. Gen. James W. Lukeman, the division commanding general, and represent the Marines and sailors initiative and dedication to duty.

Awards and trophies lay on a table before being presented to Marines and sailors of 2nd Marine Division, Feb. 27, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The awards are presented by Brig. Gen. James W. Lukeman, the division commanding general, and represent the Marines and sailors initiative and dedication to duty.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Boeii, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, holds his daughter during the units homecoming, Feb. 27, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines and sailors returned home after a 6-month deployment with the Black Sea Rotational Force. The Black Sea Rotational Force is a Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force that promotes regional stability and trains with military forces from the Black Sea, Caucasus and Southeast Europe regions.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Boeii, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, holds his daughter during the units homecoming, Feb. 27, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines and sailors returned home after a 6-month deployment with the Black Sea Rotational Force. The Black Sea Rotational Force is a Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force that promotes regional stability and trains with military forces from the Black Sea, Caucasus and Southeast Europe regions.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

Corporal Jacob Daniel, with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and native of Sanford, N.C., holds his son after returning from a 6-month deployment with the Black Sea Rotational Force, Feb. 27, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The Black Sea Rotational Force is a Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force that promotes regional stability and trains with military forces from the Black Sea, Caucasus and Southeast Europe regions.

Corporal Jacob Daniel, with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and native of Sanford, N.C., holds his son after returning from a 6-month deployment with the Black Sea Rotational Force, Feb. 27, 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The Black Sea Rotational Force is a Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force that promotes regional stability and trains with military forces from the Black Sea, Caucasus and Southeast Europe regions.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joey Mendez

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE--The cockpit of the new and improved M9 Armored Combat Earth-Mover provides the operator with several camera systems that allow the operator a 360 degree view of whats around the equipment. The M9 ACE is the improved version of the Legacy ACE, it has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE--The cockpit of the new and improved M9 Armored Combat Earth-Mover provides the operator with several camera systems that allow the operator a 360 degree view of whats around the equipment. The M9 ACE is the improved version of the Legacy ACE, it has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Dye

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE--Sgt. Robert Kubach, the operations chief for 2nd Combat Engineering Battalion and Cleveland native, operates the improved M9 Armored Combat Earth-mover during a familiarization exercise Feb. 26, 2014. The M9 ACE is the improved version of the Legacy ACE; it has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE--Sgt. Robert Kubach, the operations chief for 2nd Combat Engineering Battalion and Cleveland native, operates the improved M9 Armored Combat Earth-mover during a familiarization exercise Feb. 26, 2014. The M9 ACE is the improved version of the Legacy ACE; it has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Dye

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE--Sgt. Robert Kubach, the operations chief for 2nd Combat Engineering Battalion and Cleveland native, operates the improved M9 Armored Combat Earth-mover during a familiarization exercise Feb. 26, 2014. The M9 ACE is the improved version of the Legacy ACE; it has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE--Sgt. Robert Kubach, the operations chief for 2nd Combat Engineering Battalion and Cleveland native, operates the improved M9 Armored Combat Earth-mover during a familiarization exercise Feb. 26, 2014. The M9 ACE is the improved version of the Legacy ACE; it has an upgraded and reinforced hull, more powerful engine and improved hydraulic system.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Dye

Lieutenant Col. Timothy R. Powledge, the Commanding Officer for 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, makes a speech during the change of command ceremony Feb. 6, 2014. The Los Angeles native thanked the distinguished guest in attendance along with the friends, families, Marines and sailors of the unit for their attendance.

Lieutenant Col. Timothy R. Powledge, the Commanding Officer for 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, makes a speech during the change of command ceremony Feb. 6, 2014. The Los Angeles native thanked the distinguished guest in attendance along with the friends, families, Marines and sailors of the unit for their attendance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Precht

Lieutenant Col. Charles R. Cassidy (right) along with Lt. Col. Timothy R. Powledge both with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division salute as the unit marches in review during a change of command ceremony where Cassidy turned the command over to Powledge. Powledge took over command and plans to move forward with the unit from where they are and to improve in the areas they can improve in.

Lieutenant Col. Charles R. Cassidy (right) along with Lt. Col. Timothy R. Powledge both with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division salute as the unit marches in review during a change of command ceremony where Cassidy turned the command over to Powledge. Powledge took over command and plans to move forward with the unit from where they are and to improve in the areas they can improve in.

Photo by Lance Cpl.

Lieutenant Col. Charles R. Cassidy passes the battalion’s colors to Col. Tim Powers at William Pendleton Thompson Hill Field Feb. 6, 2014, signifying the changing of command and the passing of responsibilities. “You have set the bar high, but we will try our best to meet the standard you have set,” said Powers while addressing the Marines, as the new Commanding Officer.

Lieutenant Col. Charles R. Cassidy passes the battalion’s colors to Col. Tim Powers at William Pendleton Thompson Hill Field Feb. 6, 2014, signifying the changing of command and the passing of responsibilities. “You have set the bar high, but we will try our best to meet the standard you have set,” said Powers while addressing the Marines, as the new Commanding Officer.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Precht

Lieutenant Col. Charles R. Cassidy (left) of Evergreen, Ill. along with Lt. Col. Timothy R. Powledge (right) salute our nation’s colors along with the Marine Corps colors as the change of command ceremony takes place Feb. 6, 2014. A change of command ceremony is where a current unit commander relinquishes command for a new commanding officer to take charge; the ceremony includes the passing of the unit’s colors which symbolizes the passing of responsibility.

Lieutenant Col. Charles R. Cassidy (left) of Evergreen, Ill. along with Lt. Col. Timothy R. Powledge (right) salute our nation’s colors along with the Marine Corps colors as the change of command ceremony takes place Feb. 6, 2014. A change of command ceremony is where a current unit commander relinquishes command for a new commanding officer to take charge; the ceremony includes the passing of the unit’s colors which symbolizes the passing of responsibility.

Photo by Lance Cpl.

A Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division at the enemy fires for other Marines to maneuver during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

A Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division at the enemy fires for other Marines to maneuver during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Lance Cpl Cesar N Contreras

Lance Cpl. Jordan Gruskin carries Pfc. Michael Humer as a simulated casualty during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Gruskin is a fire team leader and Orlando native and Humer is and assaultman and Miami native. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Lance Cpl. Jordan Gruskin carries Pfc. Michael Humer as a simulated casualty during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Gruskin is a fire team leader and Orlando native and Humer is and assaultman and Miami native. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Marines with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division lay down a base of fire for other Marines to maneuver during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marines with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division lay down a base of fire for other Marines to maneuver during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division lay down a base of fire for other Marines to maneuver during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division lay down a base of fire for other Marines to maneuver during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Lance Cpl Cesar N Contreras

Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division watch the sun set from their patrol base atop a mountain during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division watch the sun set from their patrol base atop a mountain during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Lance Cpl Cesar N Contreras

Private first class Michael Humer (front) and Lance Cpl. Ryan Albanese, keep a sharp eye out for the enemy during a patrol during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014. Humer is an Assaultman and Miami native and Albanese is a fire team leader and Barnegat, N.J., native, both Marines serve with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Private first class Michael Humer (front) and Lance Cpl. Ryan Albanese, keep a sharp eye out for the enemy during a patrol during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014. Humer is an Assaultman and Miami native and Albanese is a fire team leader and Barnegat, N.J., native, both Marines serve with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Marines with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division lay down a base of fire for other Marines to maneuver during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marines with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division lay down a base of fire for other Marines to maneuver during an assault on an enemy position during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

A Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division digs in the location of his shelter at the top of a mountain during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 2, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

A Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division digs in the location of his shelter at the top of a mountain during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 2, 2014. The Warlords and its attached units underwent the winter training package at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming a multi-lateral joint and combined exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Quintinilla