A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, prepares to take off during helicopter support team training, Landing Zone Kite, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 23, 2016. The training wa More
Otha Stanley, bishop, delivers the invocation during the retirement ceremony of U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. James Stanley at the Bachelor Officer Quarters, Camp Johnson, N.C., Aug. 26, 2016. Stanley r More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Zachary Wills, small ensemble leader, 2nd Brass Quartet, 2nd Marine Division Band, plays the French horn during the retirement ceremony of Master Gunnery Sgt. Donell Blunt, Marston More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion conduct final safety checks prior to beginning helicopter support team training, Landing Zone Albatross, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 31, 2016. The training wa More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, is used during helicopter support team training, Landing Zone Albatross, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 31, 2016. The training was More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, right, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCIEAST, MCB CAMLEJ) gives his remarks during a promotion ceremony for Ma More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ray Rivers, group command chaplain, Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG-26), delivers the opening remarks during the Patriot Day Remembrance Prayer Lunch, Officers' Club, Marine Corps Air Station More
U.S. Marines, 2nd Marine Division Band, play the National anthem during the Patriot Day Observance Ceremony at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., Sept. 11, 2016. The observance ceremony is held i More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Eric J. Gumz, right, future operations officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion East, welcomes soldiers with the Royal Danish Army and their families during the Danish Warrior Visit, Camp Leje More
M9 pistols are staged on a table prior to conducting a Marksmanship Competition during the Danish Warrior Visit at the Stone Bay Mechanical Pistol Range, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 13, 2016. The purpose of the v More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean Rohrs, pilot, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, gives a brief prior to conducting heavy lift training, Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Sept. 16, 2016. The training was More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron's (H&HS) Relief and Appointment Ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Sept. 16, 2016. The More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCIEAST, MCB CAMLEJ), gives his remarks during an award ceremony for U.S. More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Scalise, left, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations East, gives his remarks during retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven M. Rhoades’ award ceremony, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Se More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left, presents Col. Yori R. Escalante, chief of staff, Marine Corps Installations East, an award during his retirement ceremony, John A. Lejeune Hall, Camp More
U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians bow their heads for the invocation during the 33rd Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2016. A memorial observance is More
A retired U.S. service member salutes as the national anthem is played during the 33rd Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2016. A memorial observance is More
U.S. Marine Corps color guard with Marine Corps Installations East march in the 21st Annual Veterans Day Parade, Jacksonville, N.C., Nov. 5, 2016. The Veterans Day Parade, hosted by Rolling Thunder Inc. Chapter More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) stand at attention during presentation of colors at the H&HS Marine Corps Air Station New River 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Crystal Coast Ci More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations East escort the ceremonial cake during the Joint Daytime Ceremony on Harry B. Liversedge field, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Nov. 9, 2016. The ceremony is held every year in h More
A U.S. Marine with the ceremonial pageant stands at port arms during the Joint Daytime Ceremony at Harry B. Liversedge field, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 9, 2016. The ceremony is held every year in honor of the Ma More
The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, U.S. service members and civilians arrive at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, Nov. 9, 2016. The SECNAV arrived at the MCAS New River than proceeded to Cam More
U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division band play the national anthem during the Joint Daytime Ceremony on Harry B. Liversedge field, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Nov. 9, 2016. The ceremony is held every year in honor o More
U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Corps Division Band perform during the Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Staff Noncommissioned Officer and Officer Birthday Ball Ceremony, Geottege More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Melodie Snarr, left, photojournalist, Marine Corps Installations East Public Affairs, gives the narration during a wreath-laying ceremony for Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. McHugh, 3rd sergeant majo More
U.S. service members with Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, eat during the Staff Noncommissioned Officer and Officer Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Geottge Memorial Field House More
The 2d Marine Division Band performs at the Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, N.C., Nov. 12, 2016. The Marine Corps has carr More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Scott L. Theakston (right), accepts an award from Lt. Col. John C. Golden, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, for being the guest of honor at the Headquarters Battal More
U.S. Marines with security company, Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCIEAST, MCB CAMLEJ) stand in formation on Camp Lejeune, Nov. 14 More
Department of Defense civilians sign in before attending the Civilian Leadership Development (CLD) Award Luncheon, Officer’s Club, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2016. The purpose of the CLD program is to improve More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station New River and volunteers walk during the Santa Claus visit on McCutcheon Manor, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Dec. 2, 2016. Atlantic Marine Corps Communities hos More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, and family members attend the celebration of life ceremony for U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Ian Brinkley at McCutcheon Memorial Chapel, MCAS Ne More
A Christmas tree is displayed with other holiday decorations during the annual Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River tree lighting ceremony, MCAS New River Officer’s Club, Dec. 4, 2016. The annual event is More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East, form up for the H&S Bn holiday run, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 16, 2016. The run was arranged to build camaraderie a More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Luke W. Kuznik, right, India Company first sergeant, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), instructs Marines with MCIEAST and subordinate comm More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. David Engel, officer in charge of Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices shallow water egress procedures at the Water Survival Training Cente More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East, gives his remarks during Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade’s reenlistment ceremony, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 20, More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a fly over during their homecoming, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C., Dec. 21, 2016. After an eight More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Melodie Snarr, combat correspondent with Public Affairs, II Marine Expeditionary Force, narrates Col. Annita Best’s retirement ceremony, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 30, 2016. Best retired af More
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation East, participates in a clean sweep, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 12, 2017. The clean sweep was conducted to ensure a good state of c More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion flies over Onslow County during a “Max Launch”, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The purpose for this flight is to celebrate a rarely achieved maintenance goal of havi More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East, gives his remarks during Lance Cpl. Caulan A. Brooks’ promotion ceremony, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 8, 2 More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), stand at parade rest during Lance Cpl. Ikea J. Kaufman's award ceremony, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 14, 2017. Kaufm More
A U.S. Marine with 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, drives a Humvee during High Mobility Artillery Rocket System training on Range G-5, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 16, 2017. 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Re More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion and Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, watch as a period of instruction is given during a quarterly Commander’s Cup competition, Sto More
Michael Fraiser,veteran, receives award during the March Meltdown event, Geottge Memorial Field House, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 5, 2017. The March Meltdown event consisted of family day activities and a perfor More
Jeffery Bearor, assistant deputy commandant, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, gives his remarks during a Career Development Information Forum, Lejeune Officer’s Club, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 8, 2017. The purpose More
Semiannual Marine and Mess Attendant Award and trophies are displayed during an award ceremony for best full food service mess hall in the Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 14, 2017. The mess halls were j More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, speaks to II Marine Expeditionary Force service members, Goettge Memorial Field House, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 15, 20 More
The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform during a Battle Colors Ceremony, Liversedge Field, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2017. The ceremony featured the Drum and Bugle Co More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Dakota Linker, left, and Lance Cpl. Tyler Robinson, both administration clerks with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, drill holes in parking lot islands More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, conduct maintenance checks on a CH-53E Super Stallion before an integrated air mission commander check, Marine Corps Ai More
Judges taste and score submissions during a first quarter culinary arts competition, Yale Haerter Mess Hall, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 28, 2017. Teams from various bases in North Carolina competed to demonstrat More
Arne Skjaerpe, right, field marketing director, Proxdynamics, speaks about the versatility of the company’s products to Marines during the Marine South Military Exposition, Goettege Field House, Camp Lejeune N. More
A retired U.S. service member reads names off the memorial glass wall before attending the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony, Vietnam Memorial, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., April 29, 20 More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations East Combat Camera and their family members pose for a group photo after a memorial run to honor fallen combat camera members, Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 11, 2017. Cpl. More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Livingston, combat photographer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, participates in a memorial run to honor fallen combat camera members, Ca More
U.S. Marines with Aircraft Expeditionary Rescue Team, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, assemble gear during the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Rodeo, MCAS More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, participate in the preparation of a Richlands Primary School field day, Richlan More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCB CAMLEJ), stand at the position of attention, during the MCIEAST, MCB CAMLEJ, change of command ceremony, William More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform during the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, change of command ceremony, William Pendleton Thompson Hill Field, Ju More
Graduates and their guests gather together during the Commanding General’s 22nd Annual Off-Duty Education Graduation Ceremony, Base Theater, Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 2, 2017. The graduation ceremony recognized More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Scalise, commander, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCB CAMLEJ), gives his remarks during the Japan-U.S. Military Program (JUMP) cere More
U.S. Marines with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), pose for a group photo before the CNATT change of command ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station New River, June 9, 2017. The change of co More
Helen Eavenson, left, and Heather Davidson, right, cooks with Mess Hall RR-135, Stone Bay Rifle Range, prepare food during a culinary arts competition held at Yale Haerter Mess Hall, Marine Corps Base Camp Leje More
Retired U.S. service members buy raffle tickets during the Regiment of Retired Marines breakfast, Ball Center, Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 24, 2017. The Regiment of Retired Marines holds an annual breakfast in ord More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Johnnie M. Hughes, right, sergeant major, Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCB CAMLEJ), present More
Jim Steadman, education service officer, Veterans in Piping, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Johnnie Hughes, Headquarters & Support Battalion sergeant major, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps More
A U.S. Naval ROTC Midshipman maneuvers over a wall during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, Camp Geiger, N.C., July 24, 2017. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to expose students to o More
U.S. Naval ROTC Midshipmen fire various weapons during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, G-3 Range, Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 27, 2017. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to expose stud More
U.S. Naval ROTC Midshipmen recieve an initial brief during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, Camp Geiger, N.C., July 30, 2017. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to expose students to More
A U.S. Naval ROTC Midshipman maneuvers a rope ladder while participating in a confidence course during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, Camp Devil Dog, N.C., July 31, 2017. The More
A U.S. Naval ROTC Midshipman maneuvers over an obstacle during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 27, 2017. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to expose student More
U.S. Naval ROTC Midshipmen learn how to clear a simulated building during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 25, 2017. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to exp More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Villarreal, LAV-25 Mortarmen, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, fires simulation rounds in Military Operation in Urban Terrain during Career Orientated Training for Midship More
Helen Eavenson, food service specialist, Sodexo, prepares a broth during a third quarter culinary arts competition, Yale Haerter Mess Hall, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 22, 2017. Teams from various bases in North Ca More
Congressional Gold Medals sit on a table during the 8th Annual Montford Point Marine Day ceremony, John A. Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., Aug. 24, 2017. The purpose of this ceremony is to honor a More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jospeh G. Lawrence, communications chief, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, narrates during the 8th Annual Montford Point Marine Day cere More
Ivanka Trump, advisor to the President, and Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the President, pose for a photo with U.S. Marines from the 24th MEU while attending the Hiring our Heroes’ Military Spouse Program Even More
Ivanka Trump, advisor to the President, and Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the President, attend a Hiring our Heroes’ Military Spouse Program Event, Marston Pavilion, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 3, 2017. Trump and More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform before the 34th Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2017. A memorial observance is held October 23r More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jack K. Davis, band officer with 2nd Marine Division Band, leads the band during Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune's 75th Anniversary ceremony, N.C., April 29, 2016. Camp More
Ivanka Trump, advisor to the President, shakes hands with LtGen Robert F. Hedelund, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, during a Hiring our Heroes’ Military Spouse Program Event, Marston Pavilion More
U.S. Navy chaplain 1st Lt. Hahn, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Mayo, and Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, commanding officer of Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, pose for a phot More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lizbeth Rivera, left, maintenance management specialist, and Staff Sgt. Emanuel Burton, corporal's course chief instructor, both with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Inst More
U.S. Marines with Wounded Warrior Battalion East, participate in wheel chair basketball during the Danish Warrior Visit, Wallace Creek Fitness Center, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 12, 2016. The purpose of the visi More
U.S. Marines stand at attention at the Joint Daytime Cake Cutting Ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 02, 2012. The Joint Daytime Cake cutting ceremony is held every year in honor of the Marine Corps birt More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, observe the aftermath of a range observation tower, aboard Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The tower was deemed no longer fit fo More
Magicians Chris and Neal put on a show during the Headquarters and Support Battalion Holiday Jubilee aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 06, 2012. The Holiday Jubilee included pictures with Santa, raffle give-a-way More
Magician Chris performs during the Headquarters and Support Battalion Holiday Jubilee aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 06, 2012. The Holiday Jubilee included pictures with Santa, raffle give-a-ways, face paintin More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Allen, Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Air Station New River (MCAS New River), Sgt.Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii, Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Installations East - Marine Corps Ba More
Scissors lay neatly on a table in preparation of a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the Warrior Hope and Care Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec 07, 2012. The Warrior Hope and Care Center is located More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos (center), speaks about Robin Kelleher (left), and Shannon Maxwell (right), during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Warrior Hope and Care Cente More
Two Vietnam War veterans are reunited during the 2013 Vietnam Recognition ceremony, held at Lejeune Memorial Gardens, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Apr. 27, 2013. The purpose of the ceremony is t More
Midshipmen practice room clearing procedures during urban operations training at the military operations on urbanized terrain facility aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 24, 2013. Students in the Reserve Officer T More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Julian Alford, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installilation East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, collects samples from Lance Cpl. Carly Blackmarr, right, food service spec More
U.S. Navy Capt. David A. Lane, commanding officer, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, speaks at the 2013 Marine Corps Base Town Hall Meeting aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 22, 2013. The purpose of the town hall meet More
The Jacksonville Fire Department color guard presents colors during the Patriot Day Observance Ceremony in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept 11, 2013. The ceremony was held as an annual tribute of all the fallen victims More
The Jacksonville Fire Department Color Guard stands by for the presentation of colors during the Patriot Day Observance Ceremony in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept 11, 2013. The ceremony was held as an annual tribute More