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Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division use breaching equipment to get past one of the obstacles during the Breaching and clearing exercise Nov. 13, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division took part in a joint field exercise in which they conducted breaching and clearing techniques.

Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division use breaching equipment to get past one of the obstacles during the Breaching and clearing exercise Nov. 13, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division took part in a joint field exercise in which they conducted breaching and clearing techniques.

Photo by Cpl. Donovan Lee

An Assault Breacher Vehicle with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, plows through a tank ditch during a field exercise in which Marines from CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion worked together to conduct breaching and clearing techniques. Marines with CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division took part in a joint field exercise in which they conducted breaching and clearing techniques.

An Assault Breacher Vehicle with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, plows through a tank ditch during a field exercise in which Marines from CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion worked together to conduct breaching and clearing techniques. Marines with CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division took part in a joint field exercise in which they conducted breaching and clearing techniques.

Photo by Cpl. Donovan Lee

An Assault Breacher Vehicle with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, plows through a tank ditch during a field exercise in which Marines from CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion worked together to conduct breaching and clearing techniques. Marines with CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division took part in a joint field exercise in which they conducted breaching and clearing techniques.

An Assault Breacher Vehicle with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, plows through a tank ditch during a field exercise in which Marines from CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion worked together to conduct breaching and clearing techniques. Marines with CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division took part in a joint field exercise in which they conducted breaching and clearing techniques.

Photo by Cpl. Donovan Lee

An M1 Abrahms Main Battle Tank follows an Assault Breacher Vehicle as they conduct breaching and clearing techniques Nov. 13, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division took part in a joint field exercise in which they conducted breaching and clearing techniques.

An M1 Abrahms Main Battle Tank follows an Assault Breacher Vehicle as they conduct breaching and clearing techniques Nov. 13, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with CEB and 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division took part in a joint field exercise in which they conducted breaching and clearing techniques.

Photo by Cpl. Donovan Lee

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing march in the Veterans Day parade Nov. 11, 2013 as part of New York City’s holiday festivities. The parade went right through Manhattan, with thousands lining the sides of the streets yelling, chanting and cheering on the service members as they marched by.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing march in the Veterans Day parade Nov. 11, 2013 as part of New York City’s holiday festivities. The parade went right through Manhattan, with thousands lining the sides of the streets yelling, chanting and cheering on the service members as they marched by.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Master Chief Petty Officer Shawn Isbell, the command master chief of the USS New York, leads Marines and sailors from the ship in the Veterans Day parade in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. The large parade went right through Manhattan, with thousands lining the sides of the streets yelling, chanting and cheering on the service members as they marched by.

Master Chief Petty Officer Shawn Isbell, the command master chief of the USS New York, leads Marines and sailors from the ship in the Veterans Day parade in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. The large parade went right through Manhattan, with thousands lining the sides of the streets yelling, chanting and cheering on the service members as they marched by.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Sailors with the USS New York proudly display the ship’s banner, followed by Marines and sailors from the ship during the Veterans Day parade in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. There were dozens of different military and ROTC units in the parade, with the USS New York’s personnel being a key part of the parade.

Sailors with the USS New York proudly display the ship’s banner, followed by Marines and sailors from the ship during the Veterans Day parade in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. There were dozens of different military and ROTC units in the parade, with the USS New York’s personnel being a key part of the parade.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Sergeant Oscar Mancia (left), Staff Sgt. Michael Allen and Sgt. Mitchell Antonaccio, platoon sergeants with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, man the rails on the USS New York as it pulls into port in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. The USS New York visited the city as part of the city’s Veterans Day weekend festivities.

Sergeant Oscar Mancia (left), Staff Sgt. Michael Allen and Sgt. Mitchell Antonaccio, platoon sergeants with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, man the rails on the USS New York as it pulls into port in New York City Nov. 8, 2013. The USS New York visited the city as part of the city’s Veterans Day weekend festivities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Sailors aboard the USS New York prepare to the post the National ensign at the aft end of the ship, signifying the ship reaching port Nov. 8, 2013. The ship ported in New York City for Veterans Day weekend, and was open to the public during its stay, so civilians could tour the vessel.

Sailors aboard the USS New York prepare to the post the National ensign at the aft end of the ship, signifying the ship reaching port Nov. 8, 2013. The ship ported in New York City for Veterans Day weekend, and was open to the public during its stay, so civilians could tour the vessel.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

– Marines and sailors man the rails aboard the USS New York as it sails on the Hudson River Nov. 8, 2013. The ship visited New York City and opened itself up to the public Nov. 8-12, allowing people to tour the ship, which is made with approximately six tons of steel from the World Trade Center.

– Marines and sailors man the rails aboard the USS New York as it sails on the Hudson River Nov. 8, 2013. The ship visited New York City and opened itself up to the public Nov. 8-12, allowing people to tour the ship, which is made with approximately six tons of steel from the World Trade Center.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Marines and sailors onboard the USS New York stand in formation during the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday cake-cutting ceremony Nov. 7, 2013. The USS New York was underway to New York City, and the ship held a birthday celebration for the Marines onboard before arriving at New York.

Marines and sailors onboard the USS New York stand in formation during the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday cake-cutting ceremony Nov. 7, 2013. The USS New York was underway to New York City, and the ship held a birthday celebration for the Marines onboard before arriving at New York.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Major David Hill, the officer in charge of the Marines onboard the USS New York, cuts the first piece of birthday cake for the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday aboard the USS New York Nov. 7, 2013. The Marines and sailors celebrated the birthday with cake and music while underway to New York City for Veteran’s Day weekend.

Major David Hill, the officer in charge of the Marines onboard the USS New York, cuts the first piece of birthday cake for the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday aboard the USS New York Nov. 7, 2013. The Marines and sailors celebrated the birthday with cake and music while underway to New York City for Veteran’s Day weekend.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Lance Cpl. Justin Spader, a motor transport mechanic with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, takes the second bite of the first piece of the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday cake aboard the USS New York, Nov. 7, 2013. The oldest Marine present takes the bite of the cake, and then passes the piece to the youngest Marine present, signifying the passing of tradition from the older generations to the newer ones.

Lance Cpl. Justin Spader, a motor transport mechanic with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, takes the second bite of the first piece of the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday cake aboard the USS New York, Nov. 7, 2013. The oldest Marine present takes the bite of the cake, and then passes the piece to the youngest Marine present, signifying the passing of tradition from the older generations to the newer ones.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Brig. Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding General, (left) and General John M. Paxton, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, salute as the colors are presented during the National Anthem during the 2nd Marine Division’s celebration of the 238th Marine Corps birthday aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 07, 2013.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Brig. Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding General, (left) and General John M. Paxton, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, salute as the colors are presented during the National Anthem during the 2nd Marine Division’s celebration of the 238th Marine Corps birthday aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 07, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – General John M. Paxton, The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (left), is presented gifts from Brig Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division Commanding General and Sgt. Maj. Bryan Zickfoose, the 2nd Marine Division sergeant major, on behalf of the officers and staff noncommissioned officers of the 2nd Marine Division during the Division’s celebration of the 238th birthday of the Marine Corps, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 7, 2013.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – General John M. Paxton, The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (left), is presented gifts from Brig Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division Commanding General and Sgt. Maj. Bryan Zickfoose, the 2nd Marine Division sergeant major, on behalf of the officers and staff noncommissioned officers of the 2nd Marine Division during the Division’s celebration of the 238th birthday of the Marine Corps, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 7, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Brig Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, cuts the cake during the 2nd Marine Division’s celebration of the 238th birthday of the Marine Corps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 07, 2013.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Brig Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division Commanding General, cuts the cake during the 2nd Marine Division’s celebration of the 238th birthday of the Marine Corps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 07, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – The cake cutting ceremony is one of the oldest Marine Corps Birthday traditions. This three-tier cake was presented at 2nd Marine Division officer and staff noncommissioned officer ball aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 07, 2013.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – The cake cutting ceremony is one of the oldest Marine Corps Birthday traditions. This three-tier cake was presented at 2nd Marine Division officer and staff noncommissioned officer ball aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 07, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – The cake detail marches the cake during the 2nd Marine Division’s celebration of the 238th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 07, 2013.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – The cake detail marches the cake during the 2nd Marine Division’s celebration of the 238th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 07, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, judges a cake created by food service Marines during the 2013 Marine Corps birthday cake competition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 6, 2013. The Marines were tasked with creating a cake for celebrating the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, judges a cake created by food service Marines during the 2013 Marine Corps birthday cake competition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 6, 2013. The Marines were tasked with creating a cake for celebrating the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, the 2nd Marine Division sergeant major, pose with Lance Cpl. Travis V. Stark and Lance Cpl. Sydney R. Cayou, the winners of the 2013 Marine Corps birthday cake competition and their cake aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 6, 2013. Food service Marines from various units on Camp Lejeune competed to create the most appealing cake for celebrating the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday. Stark was representing 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, and Cayou was representing Headquarters Battalion.

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, the 2nd Marine Division sergeant major, pose with Lance Cpl. Travis V. Stark and Lance Cpl. Sydney R. Cayou, the winners of the 2013 Marine Corps birthday cake competition and their cake aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 6, 2013. Food service Marines from various units on Camp Lejeune competed to create the most appealing cake for celebrating the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday. Stark was representing 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, and Cayou was representing Headquarters Battalion.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.