Jay Barnes (center), an entertainer with St. Charles Productions, dances for the crowd during the Big Dog Reception at Sywanyks Scarlet and Gold Traditions, located in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 1. The event was open to all staff noncommissioned officers – both past and present – from any branch of military service. - Jay Barnes (center), an entertainer with St. Charles Productions, dances for the crowd during the Big Dog Reception at Sywanyks Scarlet and Gold Traditions, located in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 1. The event was open to all staff noncommissioned officers – both past and present – from any branch of military service.
Runners wait to cross the starting line during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 24th annual Marine Corps Half Marathon aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 25. More than 200 service members, families, Department of Defense civilians, retired military personnel and handcyclists participated in the 13.1-mile race. - Runners wait to cross the starting line during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 24th annual Marine Corps Half Marathon aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 25. More than 200 service members, families, Department of Defense civilians, retired military personnel and handcyclists participated in the 13.1-mile race.
Handcyclists take off during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 24th annual Marine Corps Half Marathon aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 25. Handcyclists travel all around the country, competing alongside runners in events such as 10-kilometer races, half marathons and full marathons. - Handcyclists take off during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 24th annual Marine Corps Half Marathon aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 25. Handcyclists travel all around the country, competing alongside runners in events such as 10-kilometer races, half marathons and full marathons.
Alex Salazar, a military dependent and fishing enthusiast, makes a face at a worm on his fishing pole during the first Fun Family Fishing Day at Orde Pond aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 18. Service members, families and friends gathered at the pond for a day of food, fun and fishing in the sun. - Alex Salazar, a military dependent and fishing enthusiast, makes a face at a worm on his fishing pole during the first Fun Family Fishing Day at Orde Pond aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 18. Service members, families and friends gathered at the pond for a day of food, fun and fishing in the sun.
Seaman Bradley Beaton (left), a corpsman with Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, applies eye drops to a retired service member during the Retiree Appreciation Day at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 18. The event formally recognizes the contributions the retired service members have made, as well as offers free medical screening. - Seaman Bradley Beaton (left), a corpsman with Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, applies eye drops to a retired service member during the Retiree Appreciation Day at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 18. The event formally recognizes the contributions the retired service members have made, as well as offers free medical screening.
Yette Lakanmi (left), and Joanne Chavis present their aso oke (a-show-kay) head wraps hand-loomed by the Yoruba people of Southwest Nigeria, during the 2010 Multicultural Heritage Day at the Goettge Memorial Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 17. Service members, friends and families gathered at the event to experience the cultural music, dance, food and lifestyles of dozens of various cultures around the world. - Yette Lakanmi (left), and Joanne Chavis present their aso oke (a-show-kay) head wraps hand-loomed by the Yoruba people of Southwest Nigeria, during the 2010 Multicultural Heritage Day at the Goettge Memorial Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 17. Service members, friends and families gathered at the event to experience the cultural music, dance, food and lifestyles of dozens of various cultures around the world.