Inelle Harrison, cook for Mess Hall 455 prepares a dish during the Culinary Team of the Quarter competition at Yale Haerter Mess Hall, Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 16, 2015. The purpose of the competition is for th More
Mr. Rick Robinson, center right, deputy director of Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera, speaks to U.S. Marines from the Camp Lejeune area during a video studio lighting class at Marine Corps Installations More
Service members and their families tour a 2015 Red Bull Global Rallycross (GRC) car at a Red Bull GRC event on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., July 3, 2015. Competing on a .993-mile track, the longest More
Plans for a solar panel project site are displayed during the Renewable Energy Program Office Solar Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 17, 2015. The purpose of the groundbreaking cerem More
Service members and distinguished guests stand at attention during the Marines Hymn during the Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, change More
Midshipmen begin an obstacle course during Career Orientation for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Geiger, N.C., July 27, 2015. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to expose midshipmen to opportunities in the Fleet Marin More
U.S. Marines and civilians pose for a photograph with Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, front center, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East (MCI-East), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in front of More
Midshipmen receive a class on the MineHound VMR2 Dual-Sensor Mine Detector during Career Orientation for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 28, 2015. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to expose midshi More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher A. Kopf, left, a communications officer with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJ), reads t More
U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen conduct a weapons function check prior to participating in military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) training during the Career Orientation for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID), on Camp Le More
Midshipmen receive a safety brief prior to a live fire training exercise during Career Orientation for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 30, 2015. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to expose midshipm More
Midshipmen adjust cranials before boarding CH-53E Super Stallions assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 during Career Orientation for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 30, 2015 More
U.S. Marines and distinguished guests render honors to the colors as during Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJ) change of command ceremony at Marston Pavilion on More
Mr. Robert Filkosky, a veteran of the 4th Marine Division (4th MARDIV), is assisted to his seat to observe morning colors at the Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune headquarters build More
Veterans of 4th Marine Division (4th MARDIV) and their families tour the Montford Point Marine Museum on Camp Johnson, N.C., Aug. 4, 2015. Veterans of 4th MARDIV and their families visited the Camp Lejeune area More
Mr. Keith Renstrom, center right, a veteran of the 4th Marine Division (4th MARDIV), is assisted down stairs to view static displays of aircraft on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 4, 2015. Vetera More
U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen train with AN\PAS-13 Thermal Weapon Sights during Career Orientation for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 4, 2015. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to expose midshipmen More
Veterans of 4th Marine Division (4th MARDIV) exit a bus at William Pendleton Thompson Hill Field on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 5, 2015. Veterans of 4th MARDIV and their families visited the Camp Lejeune area for More
U.S. Marines of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, salute Mr. Elmer Dapron, president of the 4th Marine Division (4th MARDIV) Association, during the 4th MARDIV Association deactivation ceremony at Liversedge More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Mayo, sergeant major of 2nd Civil Affairs Group, escorts Mr. Clayton Chipman, a veteran of 4th Marine Division (4th MARDIV), to his seat before the 4th MARDIV Association Dea More
Midshipmen participate in medical casualty training during a field meet for Career Orientation for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 7, 2015. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to expose midshipmen to More
Veterans and family members of 4th Marine Division (4th MARDIV), attend a memorial service at the Protestant Chapel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 7, 2015. Veterans of 4th MARDIV and their families visited the Cam More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Margaret Kibben, chief of Navy chaplains, speaks to the family of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Faulkner, deputy commandant of Installations and Logistics, before his retirement cere More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark Reid, commanding officer of Weapons Training Battalion (WTBN), briefs senior leaders during an annual rifle training familiarization exercise at WTBN headquarters on Stone Bay Ri More
The U.S. Navy men’s softball team poses for a group photo at Harry Agganis Field on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 21, 2015. The 160 athletes representing the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force competed du More
The U.S. Navy women’s softball team competes against the U.S. Army women’s softball team during the 2015 Armed Forces Softball Championship at the intramural softball field on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 21, 2015 More
U.S. Air Force women’s softball team members look on as they compete against the U.S. Army women’s softball team during the 2015 Armed Forces Softball Tournament at the intramural softball field on Camp Lejeune More
U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Mark Rummel, a shortstop for the U.S. Navy men’s softball team, pitches a ball during the 2015 Armed Forces Softball Tournament at the intramural softball field on Camp Lejeune, N. More
A member of the U.S. Navy men's softball team swings at a pitch while competing against the U.S. Marine Corps men's softball team during the 2015 Armed Forces Softball Tournament at the Harry Agganis Softball S More
The U.S. Navy Men's softball team poses for a group photo during the 2015 Armed Forces Softball Championship award ceremony at the Geottege Field House on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 24, 2015. 160 athletes repres More
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps women's softball team bow their heads in prayer before competing in the 2015 Armed Forces Softball Tournament at the intramural softball field on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 24, 2 More
Veterans and Service members bow their heads during the 32nd Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2015. A memorial observance is held Oct. 23 of ea More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, right, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command, presents the 2014 Marine Corps Achievement in Safety Award to Col. Yori R. Escalante, deputy comma More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Timothy Meppen, a military police patrolman with Provost Marshal's Office (PMO), Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, fills out paperwork while assisting a Mar More
U.S. Marines in the uniform pageant bow their heads during the Joint Daytime Ceremony at Harry B. Liversedge field on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 6, 2015. The ceremony is held every year in honor of the Marine Co More
A veteran with the Carolina Corvette Club tapes a sign to his vehicle before the 20th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville, NC, Nov. 7, 2015. The Veterans Day Parade, hosted by Rolling Thunder Inc. Chapte More
U.S. Navy Chaplain Capt. Ray Stewart gives the invocation during the Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Marine Corps birthday ball ceremony at the Geottege Memorial Field House, Cam More
U.S. Marines prepare to lay a wreath at the grave of Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. McHugh, 3rd sergeant major of the Marine Corps, during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonv More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Paul Bishop, right, stands at attention while his retirement citation is read at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer’s Club on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 17, 2015. Bishop, the More
Betty Secaida, a cook for Camp Johnson Mess Hall, peels apples during the Culinary Team of the Quarter competition in Mess Hall WC100 on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 17, 2015. Teams from various bases in the area c More
U.S. Marines and civilians attend the annual Civilian Leadership Development Program recognition luncheon at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 18, 2015. The luncheon is held annually More
Chaplain Corps Anniversary cake displayed at Marston Pavilion, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 19, 2015. This year’s Chaplain Corps Ball celebrated 240 years since the formation of the Chaplain Corps. (U.S. Marine Cor More
The 60th annual Jacksonville-Onslow Christmas Holiday Parade is held in Jacksonville, N.C., Nov. 21, 2015. Over 200 floats, patrons, and U.S. Marine leaders participated in the parade which traveled from the Co More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East, left speaks to Col. Joseph Lore, officer in charge with Legal Services Support Section, during an award cere More
U.S. Marines with Installation Personnel Administration Center, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, pose for a group photo next to a MV-22B Ospre More
U.S. Marines and volunteers dressed as Santa and his helpers pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Atlantic Marine Corps Communities hosts an annual Santa Clau More
Australian Defence Force Maj. Dave Klomp, exchange officer, Marine Corps War fighting Laboratory (MCWL), speaks to U.S. Marines during a mobility exercise at Onslow beach, Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, N.C., Dec. More
U.S. Navy HN Troy Murphy, 1st platoon corpsmen with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, prepares his M16A4 service rifle before a Direct Support Artillery live-force exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C. More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Yori R. Escalante, right, deputy commander of Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, presents the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Excellence Certificate of More
U.S. Marines wait to receive graduation certificates during a Combat Marksmanship Coaches (CMC) course graduation ceremony at the Stone Bay Gym, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 17, 2015. The Marines that participated More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speaks to Marines during Sgt. Diego Zarate’s reenlistment ceremony on More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Cmdr. Alvis, left, chaplain, Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S BN), Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives the invocation during the Alpha Company Cha More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriela Justice, left, and Lance Cpl. Alexa Cardenas, right, food service specialists with Mess Hall WC-100, Headquarters Battallion, 2nd Marine Division, prepare food during a culinary More
U.S. Marines with Company B, 2nd Tank Battalion, prepare their equipment before a live-fire exercise at Range SR-10, Camp Lejeune, NC, Jan. 28, 2016. 2d Tank Battalion conducted marksmanship qualifications duri More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lauren A. Rocha, training non-commissioned officer for security company, Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S BN), Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, narr More
The Marine Corps Combat Service Support School color guard stands at parade rest during the change of directors and retirement ceremony of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Timothy P. Haney, off-going director of the More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, left, commander, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), congratulates newly promoted Sgt. Taylor Chapman, commanding general's driver, on his promotion to the More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary L. Jones, an avionics technician with Marine Air Logistics Squadron 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a functions check on an M9 service pistol during the 2016 intramural rif More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Alex R. Diaz, retail operations chief for Marine Corps Community Services, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Camp Lejeune, staples on a new targ More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. David Duprey, a chaplain with Marine Raider Support Group, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, gives the invocation during the 2016 intramural rifle and pistol competition awards More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, right, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCB CAMLEJ), awards Sgt. Jordan K. Rush, data network specia More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, Drum Major with Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., directs the band at Liversedge Field, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2016. The ceremon More
U.S. Marine Corps food service specialists participate in a Chef of the Quarter competition at the Yale Haerter Mess Hall, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Mar. 22, 2016. Chefs from various bases in the area competed to dem More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Combat Developement Command, Fort Jackson, S.C., receive the Elliott Trophy during the 2016 Eastern Division Rifle and Pistol Competition awards ceremony on Stone Bay Rifle Ra More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kristopher R. Byrd, protocol chief with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., holds a staff sergeant chevron in his ha More
Photograph of 2nd Marine Logisitcs Group Headquarters Building, Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 9, 2016. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael Kropiewnicki, MCIEAST Combat Camera)
Joseph Hanks, a Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defense program manager with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, gives a brief during a CBRN exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13, 2016. The C More
U.S. Marines with the II Marine Expeditionary Force Band play the National Anthem during the 2016 Marine Corps Rifle and Pistol Matches awards ceremony, Stone Bay Rifle Range, Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 22, 2016 More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David S. Garza, an instructor with the Marine Corps Engineer School at Courthouse Bay, uses a multi-meter, an electrical trouble shooting tool used to detect faults in electrical More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Kopf, left, staff secretary with Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCB CAMLEJ), speaks with Marines and civilians during an award cer More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daphne Rodriguez, a combat videographer, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, captures video of a CH-53E Super Stallion, with Marine Heavy Helicopter Tra More
Mr. Paul Crowell Jr., a representative from the Vietnam Veterans of America's North Carolina State Council, gives welcoming remarks during the Vietnam War ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonvill More
Jocephas Rozier, left, director, Office of Small Business Programs, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), speaks during an award presentation on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 2, 2016. Personnel with the Office o More
U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Johnnie M. Hughes, oncoming sergeant major of Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCB CAMLEJ), salutes Col. Chandler P. Seagraves, commandin More
The U.S. Flag, the North Carolina State Flag, the U.S. Marine Corp Flag, the U.S. Navy Flag, and the POW/MIA Flag, are flown during the Museum of the Marine park presentation ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Ga More
U.S. Navy Lt. Brandon K. Hood, chaplain, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 (MALS-26), gives the invocation during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 12, 2016. The More
U.S. Marine Corps combat cameramen from various units within Marine Corps Installations East sign a guidon during a memorial run in honor of Cpl. Sara Medina, combat photographer, and Lance Cpl. Jacob Hug, comb More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Charles Grow (left), presents Master Sgt. Timothy C. McMann, staff noncommissioned officer in charge, Combat Camera, 2nd Marine Division, with a letter of appreciation during his More
U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen wait to begin their night time urban operation training during Professional Training for Midshipmen (PROTRAMID) on Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 1, 2016. The purpose of PROTRAMID is to More
U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen assist each other with their face masks at the Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) training facility during Professional Training for Midshipmen (PROTRAMID), Camp Lejeune, More
Distinguished guests stand for the presentation of colors during the Commanding General’s 21st Annual Off-Duty Education Graduation Ceremony, held at the Base Theater on Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 3, 2016. The gr More
U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians attend Weapons Training Battalion Change of Command, Stone Bay Rifle Range, Camp Lejeune, N.C. June 3, 2016. The passing of the colors symbolizes the passing of command and r More
U.S. military personnel and civilians stand during a relief and appointment ceremony for Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, on William Pendleton Thompson Hill Field, Camp Lejeune, More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Bucko (center), section leader, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, gives U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen a safety brief for a M240 machine gun during Professional Training Midshipme More
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs during the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River change of command, N.C., June 23, 2016. The change of command formally transferred authorities and responsibilitie More
U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians bow their heads as the invocation is given during the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River change of command, N.C., June 23, 2016. The change of command formally transf More
Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 pose for a picture, Marine Corps Air Station New River (MCAS), N.C., June 30, 2016. The world’s best rallycross drivers will compete at MCAS New River fo More
Rallycars take a warm up lap during practice for the Red Bull Rallycross, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C. July 1, 2016. The world's best rallycross drivers will compete at MCAS New River for the More
Oliver Eriksson (right), a professional driver with racing team Olsbergs MSE X Forces, accelerates around a bend, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C., July 2, 2016. The world's best rallycross drive More
U.S. Service Members and residents from the surrounding Onslow County area watch the Red Bull Rally Cross race, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C., July 3, 2016. The world's best rallycross drivers More
U.S. Navy Capt. Amy Branstetter, executive officer, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, narrates the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune change of command, Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 8, 2016. The change of command formally tran More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), gives his remarks during an award presentation, Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 8, 2016. U.S. Navy Capt. J More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) change of command, Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., July 14, 2016. The change of com More
U.S. Marines brief Naval ROTC Midshipmen on the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID), Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 25, 2016. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to e More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jillian Seese, demolitions instructor, Marine Corps Engineer School, delivers a range brief during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, Camp Lejeune, N More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyler Haas, platoon sergeant with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, train U.S. Naval ROTC Midshipmen on the nomenclature, and capabilities of the M240B machine gun during Career T More
U.S. Marines with Heavy Marine Helicopter Training Squadron 302 conduct hangar operations during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID), Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 3, 2016. Th More
U.S. Marines with the Headquarters and Support Battalion Color Guard stand at attention during Col. Lawrence E. Killmeier’s retirement ceremony at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 8, More
Van W. Frazier, piper, plays the bagpipes during the retirement ceremony of U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Timothy B. Reed, reserve programs manager, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, at More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Charles M. Evers, center, staff noncommissioned officer in charge, Weapons Training Battalion, gives a safety brief prior to conducting a Marksmanship Competition during the Danis More