A competitor races his way down a lane in the Area 2 Pool during the 1,000-meter swim portion of a triathlon during the Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Commander's Cup Challenge, July 29. - A competitor races his way down a lane in the Area 2 Pool during the 1,000-meter swim portion of a triathlon during the Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Commander's Cup Challenge, July 29.

An American flag, one of 50 representing each state of the union, sits at one edge of the raised red, white and blue streamers which represent the height of the Freedom Jet, the center fountain of water in the slated Freedom Fountain memorial project during the fountain’s groundbreaking ceremony at the corner of Johnson Boulevard and New Bridge Street, July 28. The fountain, to be rebuilt in the spirit of the first fountain, removed due to construction, will honor all service men and women who have passed through the Onslow County area in support of the country. - An American flag, one of 50 representing each state of the union, sits at one edge of the raised red, white and blue streamers which represent the height of the Freedom Jet, the center fountain of water in the slated Freedom Fountain memorial project during the fountain’s groundbreaking ceremony at the corner of Johnson Boulevard and New Bridge Street, July 28. The fountain, to be rebuilt in the spirit of the first fountain, removed due to construction, will honor all service men and women who have passed through the Onslow County area in support of the country.

More than 500 military patrons consisting of service members, retirees, veterans and military spouses attended the Career Expo hosted by Job Fair Operations with CivilianJobs.com, at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 28. Employers were required to have vacancy within their company to register for the event. - More than 500 military patrons consisting of service members, retirees, veterans and military spouses attended the Career Expo hosted by Job Fair Operations with CivilianJobs.com, at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 28. Employers were required to have vacancy within their company to register for the event.

Kelly Narowski, a paraplegic due to a debilitating vehicle wreck, speaks to Marines and sailors about her experiences as well as those of others in the Tinian Room of Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 27. Narowski stressed the importance of making smart decisions in the vehicle and not to let the split-second decisions that can drastically alter one’s life be made hastily. - Kelly Narowski, a paraplegic due to a debilitating vehicle wreck, speaks to Marines and sailors about her experiences as well as those of others in the Tinian Room of Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 27. Narowski stressed the importance of making smart decisions in the vehicle and not to let the split-second decisions that can drastically alter one’s life be made hastily.

(From left to right) James, Philip and Peter Shippy, military children, celebrate for winning second place during a sandcastle building competition at Onslow Beach, hosted by Harriote B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 26. More than 67 Summer Reading Program participants attended the event. - (From left to right) James, Philip and Peter Shippy, military children, celebrate for winning second place during a sandcastle building competition at Onslow Beach, hosted by Harriote B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 26. More than 67 Summer Reading Program participants attended the event.

Maj. Gen. Carl B. Jensen (right), commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East, turns over the colors and his position to Col. Thomas A. Gorry, brigadier general select, during the MCIEAST change of command ceremony at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Amphitheater, July 22. Gorry, who comes to MCIEAST from his previous assignment as the director of the Command and Staff College, Marine Corps University, takes charge as the third ever MCIEAST commander. - Maj. Gen. Carl B. Jensen (right), commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East, turns over the colors and his position to Col. Thomas A. Gorry, brigadier general select, during the MCIEAST change of command ceremony at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Amphitheater, July 22. Gorry, who comes to MCIEAST from his previous assignment as the director of the Command and Staff College, Marine Corps University, takes charge as the third ever MCIEAST commander.

Costa Constantinou, a music specialist with Delalio Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, dances for the students of the Tarawa Terrace II Elementary School as part of the End of the Summer School Celebration, July 22. - Costa Constantinou, a music specialist with Delalio Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, dances for the students of the Tarawa Terrace II Elementary School as part of the End of the Summer School Celebration, July 22.