A ceremonial birthday cake is put on display 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 of the Marine Corps birthda More
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Stephen S. Duesenberry, left, deputy command chaplain, Marine Corps Installations East, gives the invocation during a wreath-laying ceremony for Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. McHugh, 3rd sergeant major of More
The adjutant for Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Staff Noncommissioned Officer and Officer Birthday Ball Ceremony draws her sword, Geottege Memorial Field House, Camp Lejeune, N More
A U.S. Marine with the 2d Marine Division band, sounds the five minute warning during the Staff Noncommissioned Officer and Officer Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Geottge Memorial Field House, Camp Lejeune, More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John C. Golden, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, speaks during the Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division 241st Birthday Ball, Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, More
U.S Marine Corps color guard with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, march with colors during the Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Wilmington Convention Cent More
Marine Corps Brig. Gen.Thomas Wiedley, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCIEAST, MCB CAMLEJ), gives his remarks during a battalion formation, Camp Lejeune, No More
Department of Defense civilians serve themselves food during 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 imp More
Santa and Mrs. Claus ride on a parade float during the Santa Claus visit on McCutcheon Manor, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Dec. 2, 2016. Atlantic Marine Corps Communities host an annual Santa Claus tour More
Gavin Brinkley, top left, son of U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Ian Brinkley, gives his remarks as part of the personal reflection of his father, during his celebration of life ceremony at McCutcheon Memorial Chapel, M More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Raynard Allen (center), chaplain, gives the invocation during the annual Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River tree lighting ceremony, MCAS New River Officer’s Club, Dec. 4, 2016. The an 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,India Company first sergeant, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), instructs Marines with MCIEAST and subordinate commands dur More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), and Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, right, sergeant major, MCIEAST, stand at the position of attent More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brianna Gaudi, combat correspondent, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participates in shallow water egress training at the Water Survival Training Center on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 20, 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. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Raynard Allen, chaplain, right, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, gives the invocation during Col. Annita Best’s retirement ceremony, Camp Lejeune, More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ashley Gomez, combat photographer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation East, puts on gloves during a clean sweep, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 12, 2017. The cl More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daphne D. Rodriguez, a combat videographer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, documents a “Max Launch”, Onslow County, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The pur 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. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Reginald Gaye, right, Bravo Company first sergeant, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), salutes during Lance Cpl. Ikea J. Kaufman's award ce More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joseph E. Manwarren, field artillery chief, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, inspects the position of the weapon systems during High Mobility Artillery Rocket System trai More
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, maneuvers through an obstacle during a quarterly Commander’s Cup competition, Stone Bay Range Complex, Camp Lejeune, Feb. 2 More
Jeff Vezain, left, vocalist and acoustic guitarist, and Gary Sinise, right, electric bassist, from the Lt. Dan Band, perform during the March Meltdown event, Geottge Memorial Field House, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Ma More
Ann McDermott, right, logistics program leader, Community of Interest (COI) passes out pamphlets during a Career Development Information Forum, Lejeune Officer’s Club, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 8, 2017. The pur More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Scott A. Baldwin, assistant chief of staff, Marine Corps Installations Command, stands at the position of attention during an award ceremony for best full food service mess hall in the Ma More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller, Commandant 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, 2017. More
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., execute rifle manual during a Battle Colors Ceremony, Liversedge Field, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2017. The ceremony featured th More
Volunteers within the Onslow County community plant trees and shrubs in parking lot islands in celebration of Arbor Day, Onslow Community Outreach Service Center, Jacksonville, N.C., March 17, 2017. The first A More
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., toss M1 Garand rifles during a Battle Colors Ceremony, Liversedge Field, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2017. The ceremony featured t 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
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriella Justice, center, and Lance Cpl. Kayla Brown, right, both food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, present their dishes to the judges during a fi More
Richard D. Gore Sr., Commandant, Marine Corps League, speaks at the opening ceremony for the Marine South Military Exposition, Goettege Field House, Camp Lejeune N.C., April 13, 2017. The Marine South Expositio More
U.S. service members, veterans, distinguished guests and civilians gather for the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony, Vietnam Memorial, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., April 29, 2017. The c More
U.S. Marine Corps combat camera personnel from various units within the geographical area, participate in a memorial run to honor fallen combat camera members, Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 11, 2017. Cpl. Sara Medina More
A U.S. Marine with Aircraft Expeditionary Rescue Team, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, sprint to their gear during the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Rodeo, MCAS More
U.S. Marines 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, Richlands, N.C., Ma More
Graduates and their guests find their seats 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. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march onto the parade deck during the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, change of command ceremony, William Pendleton Thom More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jack Davis, conductor, 2nd Marine Division Band, directs the band during the Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, change of comman More
Takashi Shinozuka, consul general, Japan-U.S. Military Program (JUMP), gives remarks about how the JUMP program started, Paradise Point Officers' Club, Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 8, 2017. The JUMP connected past More
U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians arrive before the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) change of command ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station New River, June 9, 2017. The change of command for More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tamika Beckman, food service specialist, Headquarters Battalion, School of Infantry-East, prepares food during a culinary arts competition, Yale Haerter Mess Hall, Marine Corps Base Camp 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 Col. Chandler P. Seagraves, right, commanding officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCB CAMLEJ), passes the org More
Billy Platt, welding instructor, Veterans in Piping (VIP), shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Johnnie Hughes, Headquarters & Support Battalion sergeant major, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine More
A U.S. Naval ROTC Midshipman low crawls while conducting a combat fitness test during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, Camp Geiger, N.C., July 24, 2017. The purpose of CORTRAMI More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hayden Chrestman, machine gun instructor, Division Combat Skills Center, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M9 pistol during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jacob H. Wilde, Marine officer instructor, Virginia Military Institute, gives his remarks during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, Camp Geiger, N.C., July More
U.S. Naval ROTC Midshipman Michael Kern, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, maneuvers over an obstacle during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 27, 2017. More
A U.S. Naval ROTC Midshipman maneuvers through the slide for life while participating in a confidence course during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, Camp Devil Dog, N.C., July 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. Naval ROTC Midshipmen prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 1, 2017. The purpose of CORTRAMID is to exp More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Reggina Dixon, food service specialist, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air Station New River, prepares a dish during a third quarter culinary arts competition, Yale Haerter Mess Hal More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David P. Grant, commanding officer, Marine Corps Combat Services Support Schools, converses with a Montford Point Marine during the 8th Annual Montford Point Marine Day ceremony, John A. More
The 2nd Supply Battalion color guard march on the colors during the 8th Annual Montford Point Marine Day ceremony, John A. Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., Aug. 24, 2017. The purpose of this cerem More
Ivanka Trump, advisor to the President, speaks during the Hiring our Heroes’ Military Spouse Program Event, Marston Pavilion, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 3, 2017. Along with counselor to the President Kellyanne Co More
Distinguished guest participants approach the 34th Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2017. A memorial observance is held Oct. 23 of each year to re More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Shelby Taylor, an outfielder for the U.S. Navy women’s softball team, prepares to run to the second base during the 2015 Armed Forces Softball Tournament at the intramural soft More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune's Provost Marshal Office, stand by to conduct morning colors during Camp Lejeune's 75th Anniversary ceremony, N.C., April 29, 2016. Camp Lejeune was establis More
Ivanka Trump, advisor to the President, shakes hands with SgtMaj Richard D. Thresher, sergent major, II Marine Expeditionary Force , during a Hiring our Heroes’ Military Spouse Program Event, Marston Pavilion, More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, commanding officer of Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, speaks to the U.S. Armed Forces bowling teams at the Paradise Point Officers More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erich Jurgensen, a fire team leader with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, familiarizes himself with thermal scope technology during the Marine South Military Exposition at the Goette More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Oswaldo Pazmino, left, and Lance Cpl. Joe Morek, both with Wounded Warrior Battalion East, participate in floor volleyball during the Danish Warrior Visit, Wallace Creek Fitness Center, C More
U.S. Marines with 2D Marine Division represent their battalion 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 More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Donald Easton, with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, sets up C4 explosives for demolition of a range observation tower, aboard Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeun More
U.S. Marines Corps Lt. Col. David G. Bardorf participates in the magic show during the Headquarters and Support Battalion Holiday Jubilee aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 06, 2012. The Holiday Jubilee included p 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
Inside the gym of the Warrior Hope and Care Center sits a wheelchair holding a basketball on the day of the centers grand opening aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec 07, 2012. The opening of the Warrior Hope and Car More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, speaks during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Warrior Hope and Care Center, aboard Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp L 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
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
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Arthur Parran, a dog handler with 2d Law Enforcement Battalion, orders his military working dog to attack during a training display for midshipmen aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 24, 2013 More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Scalise, right, deputy commander, Marine Corps Instillation East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, collects samples during the third quarter culinary arts competition, Yale Haer More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations-East, speaks at the 2013 Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Town Hall Meeting aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 22, 20 More
The Jacksonville Fire Department color guard stand at attention just before the playing of the National Anthem during an annual remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial site in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept 11, 201 More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jack Davis, conductor for the 2D Marine Division Band, directs his Marines while playing the National Anthem during the Patriot Day Observance Ceremony in Jacksonville, More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Johnnie Hughes, center, sergeant major, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, talks to Mickey Gee, right, police officer, Jacksonville Police Departmen More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael Rowan, sergeant major for Headquarters and Support Battalion (HQSPTBN), Marine Corps Installations East, participates in the Commander's Cup Challenge softball game aboard Ca More
Mrs. Laura Castellvi, center, and U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, right, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East, bow their heads for the invocation prayer during the National In More
U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians gather for the Wallace Creek Fitness Center grand opening aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct 11, 2013. The fitness center includes an indoor pool, rock wall, two racket ball cour More
A U.S. military veteran embraces his loved one during the 30th anniversary memorial ceremony of the Beirut bombing in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2013. The city of Jacksonville holds a ceremony every year in h More
U.S. Marines that were part of the ceremonial pageant stand at parade rest during the Joint Daytime Ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 6, 2013. The ceremony is held every year in honor of the Marine Corps More
A U.S. Marine with the 2d Marine Division band sounds adjutants call during the Marine Corps Installation East (MCI-E) Non-Commissioned Officers and below Birthday Ball celebration at the Goettge Memorial Field More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps wrestling team pose for a group photo after placing 2nd in the Armed Forces Wrestling Championship during the awards ceremony at Marston Pavilion aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Ma More
Dave Errett, mat judge with USA Wrestling Officials Association fills out paperwork in preparation for the next match during the 2014 Armed Forces Wrestling Championship at Goettge Memorial Field House, Camp Le More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Edward C. Kaufman, a section leader with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, scores a target during the 2014 Intramural Rifle and Pistol Competition aboard Stone B More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, left, Marine Corps Installations East (MCI-East) commanding general salutes Sgt. Maj. Paul A. Berry, right, during a relief and appointment ceremony at the Geot More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Emily Peterson, a court reporter with Legal Services Support Section, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation East, watches as her son Van colors during the unit’s K More
U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen climb ropes while negotiating an obstacle course during a Professional Training For Midshipmen (PROTRAMID) event aboard Camp Geiger, N.C., May 28, 2014. The purpose of PROTRAMID is More
U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations-East, perform gear inspections prior to conducting urban operations training at Range Combat Town aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C More
Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. James Asher delivers the invocation at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, N.C., May 31, 2014. Veterans, Service members and Jacksonville, N.C., officials attended the Vietnam More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephen Pritchard, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, speaks to Marines and their families during a Jane Wayne Day event aboard Camp Lejeu More
U.S. Marines with Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic (EWTGLANT) conduct a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) course of live fire aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 24, 2014. TACP course incorporates the More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, receive information about Single Marine Program Events during the unit’s “Infopalooza” event at Marston Pavilion aboard Ca More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Pierro, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, shows Midshipman Theoshia Grider how to load an M203 grenade launcher during a Career Ori More
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, left, discusses the MV-22 Osprey's capabilities with Marines of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 during his visit aboard Camp Lejeune N.C., Aug. 8, 2014. McCrory visited More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations East, familiarize themselves with kayaking before conducting a kayak soccer competition at the Gottschalk Marina aboard More
The color guard presents the colors during the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune change of command ceremony at the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East Headquarters aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 15, 2014. U.S. Lane relin More
The Jacksonville Fire Department Honor Guard presents the Colors while the national anthem is played during the eighth annual Patriots Day Observance Ceremony at the Camp Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, More