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Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Vichien Mixay, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, from Jones, Mich., receives his award from Brig. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, the 2nd Marine Divison Assistant Division Commander during a morning colors and awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 14, 2013. Mixay was selected as the 2nd Marine Division Junior Sailor of the quarter for July 2013 through Sept. 2013.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Vichien Mixay, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, from Jones, Mich., receives his award from Brig. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, the 2nd Marine Divison Assistant Division Commander during a morning colors and awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 14, 2013. Mixay was selected as the 2nd Marine Division Junior Sailor of the quarter for July 2013 through Sept. 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

Sergeant Mario B. Sanchez Jr., with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Edinburg, Texas receives a trophy during a morning colors and awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 14, 2013. Sanchez was selected as the 2nd Marine Division Non-Commissioned Officer of the quarter for July 2013 through Sept. 2013.

Sergeant Mario B. Sanchez Jr., with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Edinburg, Texas receives a trophy during a morning colors and awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 14, 2013. Sanchez was selected as the 2nd Marine Division Non-Commissioned Officer of the quarter for July 2013 through Sept. 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

The 2nd Marine Division Assistant Division Commander, Brig. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, 2nd Marine Division Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, and Master Chief Petty Officer Russell W. Folley, the 2nd Marine Division Command Master Chief salute the flag as it is raised during a morning colors and awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 14, 2013.

The 2nd Marine Division Assistant Division Commander, Brig. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, 2nd Marine Division Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, and Master Chief Petty Officer Russell W. Folley, the 2nd Marine Division Command Master Chief salute the flag as it is raised during a morning colors and awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 14, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose A. Mendez Jr.

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

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. – 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. – 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, (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

Marines with the 81 millimeter Mortarman Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire rounds down range during a live fire field exercise Nov. 6, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with the 81 mm Platoon took part in a three day long field exercise where 10 Marines from the platoon took over new billets and approximately a dozen new Marines took part in their first live fire field exercise with the platoon.

Marines with the 81 millimeter Mortarman Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire rounds down range during a live fire field exercise Nov. 6, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with the 81 mm Platoon took part in a three day long field exercise where 10 Marines from the platoon took over new billets and approximately a dozen new Marines took part in their first live fire field exercise with the platoon.

Photo by Lcpl Dalton A. Precht

Marines with the 81 millimeter Mortarman Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire rounds down range during a live fire field exercise Nov. 6, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with the 81 mm Platoon took part in a three day long field exercise where 10 Marines from the platoon took over new billets and approximately a dozen new Marines took part in their first live fire field exercise with the platoon.

Marines with the 81 millimeter Mortarman Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire rounds down range during a live fire field exercise Nov. 6, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with the 81 mm Platoon took part in a three day long field exercise where 10 Marines from the platoon took over new billets and approximately a dozen new Marines took part in their first live fire field exercise with the platoon.

Photo by Lcpl Dalton A. Precht

Corporal Kacy Kennedy a Squad Leader with the 81 millimeter Mortarman Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, gives a new Marine a one on one training opportunity with the weapon system Nov. 6, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, took part in a three day long training exercise dedicated to training new Marines and Marines new to their individual billets. The 81 Mortarman Platoon had 10 Marines take over new billets during the field exercise.

Corporal Kacy Kennedy a Squad Leader with the 81 millimeter Mortarman Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, gives a new Marine a one on one training opportunity with the weapon system Nov. 6, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, took part in a three day long training exercise dedicated to training new Marines and Marines new to their individual billets. The 81 Mortarman Platoon had 10 Marines take over new billets during the field exercise.

Photo by Lcpl Dalton A. Precht

Corporal Kacy Kennedy a Squad Leader with the 81 millimeter Mortarman Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, teaches a Marine new to the platoon the finer details of being a mortarman with the 81 millimeter Mortarman Platoon Nov. 6, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, took part in a three day long training exercise dedicated to training new Marines and Marines new to their individual billets. The 81 Mortarman Platoon had 10 Marines take over new billets during the field exercise.

Corporal Kacy Kennedy a Squad Leader with the 81 millimeter Mortarman Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, teaches a Marine new to the platoon the finer details of being a mortarman with the 81 millimeter Mortarman Platoon Nov. 6, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, took part in a three day long training exercise dedicated to training new Marines and Marines new to their individual billets. The 81 Mortarman Platoon had 10 Marines take over new billets during the field exercise.

Photo by Lcpl Dalton A. Precht

Brigadier Gen. James W. Lukeman, the 2nd Marine Division commanding general, Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, the 2nd Marine Division sergeant major, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Butler, the food technician for G-4 Food Services observe a cake during the 2013 Marine Corps birthday cake competition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 6, 2013. Food service 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, Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, the 2nd Marine Division sergeant major, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Butler, the food technician for G-4 Food Services observe a cake during the 2013 Marine Corps birthday cake competition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 6, 2013. Food service 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, smiles while inspecting 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, smiles while inspecting 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, 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.

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos shakes hands with Petty Officer 2nd Class Jamie C. Harris, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 25, 2013, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Harris was awarded the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award, at the Marine Corps League Enlisted Awards, for increasing combat readiness in a medical support element within the Fleet Marine Force. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl Sonia N. Rodriguez)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos shakes hands with Petty Officer 2nd Class Jamie C. Harris, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 25, 2013, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Harris was awarded the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award, at the Marine Corps League Enlisted Awards, for increasing combat readiness in a medical support element within the Fleet Marine Force. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl Sonia N. Rodriguez)

Photo by Cpl Sonia N. Rodriguez

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jamie C. Harris, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Knoxville, Tenn., receives the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award at the Marine Corps League Enlisted Awards, Sept. 25, 2013, from Gen. James F. Amos, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Harris was awarded for increasing combat readiness in a medical support element within the Fleet Marine Force.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jamie C. Harris, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, from Knoxville, Tenn., receives the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award at the Marine Corps League Enlisted Awards, Sept. 25, 2013, from Gen. James F. Amos, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Harris was awarded for increasing combat readiness in a medical support element within the Fleet Marine Force.

Photo by Cpl Sonia N. Rodriguez

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.

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.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Sergeant Joshua L. Moore is presented the Navy Cross from the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus, during an awards ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 1, 2013. Moore, 25, from Franklinville, N.C., received the military’s second highest award for his extraordinary heroism while serving as a scout with scout sniper platoon, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 2nd Marine Division Forward, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Forward, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, March 14, 2011.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Sergeant Joshua L. Moore is presented the Navy Cross from the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus, during an awards ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 1, 2013. Moore, 25, from Franklinville, N.C., received the military’s second highest award for his extraordinary heroism while serving as a scout with scout sniper platoon, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 2nd Marine Division Forward, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Forward, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, March 14, 2011.

Photo by Cpl. Mel Johnson