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Members of the Marine Corps League wait outside the Protestant Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, before the memorial service for 2nd Marine Division members who have given the ultimate sacrifice defending their country, during the celebration of the Division’s 73rd birthday Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division was officially activated Feb. 1, 1941 at Camp Elliot, Calif., dropping its earlier designation as the 2nd Brigade.

Members of the Marine Corps League wait outside the Protestant Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, before the memorial service for 2nd Marine Division members who have given the ultimate sacrifice defending their country, during the celebration of the Division’s 73rd birthday Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division was officially activated Feb. 1, 1941 at Camp Elliot, Calif., dropping its earlier designation as the 2nd Brigade.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Mendez

The president of the 2nd Marine Division Association, retired Gunnery Sgt. Mike Piserchia, speaks to past and present Marines and sailors of 2nd Marine Division during the memorial service held for the 2nd Marine Division’s 73rd birthday aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division’s history of service ranges from the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II to fighting the Global War on Terrorism in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

The president of the 2nd Marine Division Association, retired Gunnery Sgt. Mike Piserchia, speaks to past and present Marines and sailors of 2nd Marine Division during the memorial service held for the 2nd Marine Division’s 73rd birthday aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division’s history of service ranges from the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II to fighting the Global War on Terrorism in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Mendez

From left to right: Brig. Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, Mrs. Lukeman, Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, the 2nd Marine Division sergeant major, and Master Chief Petty Officer Russell W. Folley, the 2nd Marine Division command master chief, stand at attention during the memorial service held for the 2nd Marine Division’s 73rd birthday celebration aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division’s history of service ranges from the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II to fighting the Global War on Terrorism in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

From left to right: Brig. Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, Mrs. Lukeman, Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, the 2nd Marine Division sergeant major, and Master Chief Petty Officer Russell W. Folley, the 2nd Marine Division command master chief, stand at attention during the memorial service held for the 2nd Marine Division’s 73rd birthday celebration aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division’s history of service ranges from the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II to fighting the Global War on Terrorism in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Mendez

Each regiment and battalion flag, within 2nd Marine Division, is held in formation during the Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division’s history of service ranges from the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II to fighting the Global War on Terrorism in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

Each regiment and battalion flag, within 2nd Marine Division, is held in formation during the Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division’s history of service ranges from the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II to fighting the Global War on Terrorism in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Lance Cpl.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, talks about what it means to be a Division Marine during the Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony in celebration of the 2nd Marine Division’s 73rd birthday aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 31, 2014. The 2nd Marine Division’s history of service ranges from the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II to fighting the Global War on Terrorism in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, talks about what it means to be a Division Marine during the Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony in celebration of the 2nd Marine Division’s 73rd birthday aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 31, 2014. The 2nd Marine Division’s history of service ranges from the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II to fighting the Global War on Terrorism in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Mendez

Retired Chief Warrant Officer Alex Nevgloski, from Philadelphia, and now with the Marine Corps League, attaches a battle streamer to the 2nd Marine Division flag during the Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division was officially activated Feb. 1, 1941 at Camp Elliot, Calif., dropping its earlier designation as the 2nd Brigade. The 2nd Marine Division flag shows off a total of 15 streamers ranging from World War II in 1942 to the Global War on Terrorism today.

Retired Chief Warrant Officer Alex Nevgloski, from Philadelphia, and now with the Marine Corps League, attaches a battle streamer to the 2nd Marine Division flag during the Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division was officially activated Feb. 1, 1941 at Camp Elliot, Calif., dropping its earlier designation as the 2nd Brigade. The 2nd Marine Division flag shows off a total of 15 streamers ranging from World War II in 1942 to the Global War on Terrorism today.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Mendez

A 2nd Marine Division Marine holds up colors representing his battalion during the Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony for 2nd Marine Division aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division was officially activated Feb. 1, 1941 at Camp Elliot, Calif., dropping its earlier designation as the 2nd Brigade.

A 2nd Marine Division Marine holds up colors representing his battalion during the Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony for 2nd Marine Division aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division was officially activated Feb. 1, 1941 at Camp Elliot, Calif., dropping its earlier designation as the 2nd Brigade.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Mendez

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, talks to members of the Second Marine Division Association about the Division during the celebration of its 73rd birthday aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division was officially activated Feb. 1, 1941 at Camp Elliot, Calif., dropping its earlier designation as the 2nd Brigade.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, talks to members of the Second Marine Division Association about the Division during the celebration of its 73rd birthday aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division was officially activated Feb. 1, 1941 at Camp Elliot, Calif., dropping its earlier designation as the 2nd Brigade.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton precht

Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division load a waiting CH-47 helicopter, which will insert them at a high elevation landing zone for the final field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif. , Jan. 31, 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 load a waiting CH-47 helicopter, which will insert them at a high elevation landing zone for the final field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif. , Jan. 31, 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

A Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division provides over watch against a potential threat during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 31, 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 provides over watch against a potential threat during the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 31, 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 assault a high elevation landing zone from a CH-47 helicopter, for the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 31, 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 assault a high elevation landing zone from a CH-47 helicopter, for the final six-day field exercise for Mountain Exercise winter training package at MCMWTC Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 31, 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

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, learn skijoring at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. Skijoring is skiing while being towed by animal or motorized vehicle. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, learn skijoring at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. Skijoring is skiing while being towed by animal or motorized vehicle. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar N. Contreras

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, learn skijoring at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. Skijoring is skiing while being towed by animal or motorized vehicle. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, learn skijoring at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. Skijoring is skiing while being towed by animal or motorized vehicle. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar N. Contreras

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, learn skijoring at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. Skijoring is skiing while being towed by animal or motorized vehicle. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, learn skijoring at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. Skijoring is skiing while being towed by animal or motorized vehicle. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar N. Contreras

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – A Marine from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides security for a simulated helicopter landing zone during casualty evacuation drills at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – A Marine from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides security for a simulated helicopter landing zone during casualty evacuation drills at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – A Navy corpsman from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, directs the care of a simulated casualty during casualty evacuation drills at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – A Navy corpsman from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, directs the care of a simulated casualty during casualty evacuation drills at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Soldiers from the California National Guard evacuate a simulated casualty during Mountain Exercise cold weather training package. During the Mountain Exercise the Warlords of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division will learn the tools necessary to survive and fight in a mountainous and cold environment. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Soldiers from the California National Guard evacuate a simulated casualty during Mountain Exercise cold weather training package. During the Mountain Exercise the Warlords of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division will learn the tools necessary to survive and fight in a mountainous and cold environment. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, practice their skiing techniques at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, practice their skiing techniques at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, practice their skiing techniques at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, practice their skiing techniques at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – A Marine from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, applies wax to his skis at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. – A Marine from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, applies wax to his skis at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center at Bridgeport, Calif. The Marines began their pre-environmental training and basic mobility training during a 10-day field exercise on January 18, 2014. During the training evolution the Marines will learn skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring, limited cliff assault, endurance at elevation and long-range day and night movements. The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing training at MCMWTC to prepare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Response, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman