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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Sgt. Izaya Dunn, the current instructor of the dojo, practices with his wooden sword while teaching a class. The Dragon Fly dojo is free to all active duty military members, family members and civilian employees of the base. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Sgt. Izaya Dunn, the current instructor of the dojo, practices with his wooden sword while teaching a class. The Dragon Fly dojo is free to all active duty military members, family members and civilian employees of the base. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Pete Gante, the class instructor, explains the importance of preparing a budget before buying a car. The Car buying and getting a fair deal class is offered by the Marine Corps Community Services can help service and family members in their quest to buy a reliable car without over straining their budget. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Pete Gante, the class instructor, explains the importance of preparing a budget before buying a car. The Car buying and getting a fair deal class is offered by the Marine Corps Community Services can help service and family members in their quest to buy a reliable car without over straining their budget. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Lance Cpl. Jennifer M. Becker, a postal clerk with Service Co., Headquarters and Service Bn., 2nd Marine Logistics Group, unveils the stamp of Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Daly. A ceremony was held at the Marine Corps Exchange here Nov. 10 to commemorate the first-day-of-issue for the distinguished Marines 37-cent postage stamps. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Lance Cpl. Jennifer M. Becker, a postal clerk with Service Co., Headquarters and Service Bn., 2nd Marine Logistics Group, unveils the stamp of Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Daly. A ceremony was held at the Marine Corps Exchange here Nov. 10 to commemorate the first-day-of-issue for the distinguished Marines 37-cent postage stamps.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Jack Palmer prepares to sight in on an M-16 service rifle while participating in indoor simulated marksmanship training here Oct. 20. Fifteen sailors from various reserve stations around the country have traded in their white uniform for digital camouflage one as part of the Navy's Program Nine, which allows sailors the choice to volunteer to work with Marine units. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Jack Palmer prepares to sight in on an M-16 service rifle while participating in indoor simulated marksmanship training here Oct. 20. Fifteen sailors from various reserve stations around the country have traded in their white uniform for digital camouflage one as part of the Navy's Program Nine, which allows sailors the choice to volunteer to work with Marine units. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Christopher Halagarda, the Fueled to Fight dietician, meets with Lance Cpl. Nicholas M. Morelli, a field artillery cannoneer with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, to discuss his personalized nutrition and exercise program. The purpose of the Fueled to Fight program is to enhance the physical performance and state of readiness of Marines and Sailors. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Christopher Halagarda, the Fueled to Fight dietician, meets with Lance Cpl. Nicholas M. Morelli, a field artillery cannoneer with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, to discuss his personalized nutrition and exercise program. The purpose of the Fueled to Fight program is to enhance the physical performance and state of readiness of Marines and Sailors. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston

Ron K. Lingle. Coastal Carolina Community College president, received the 2005 Spirit of Hope Award at the Jacksonville Country Club. - Ron K. Lingle. Coastal Carolina Community College president, received the 2005 Spirit of Hope Award at the Jacksonville Country Club.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - General Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Lt. Col. James S. Alley, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, march toward the wall of the monument to lay the ceremonial wreath. The Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony is held annually to remember those who lost their lives Oct. 23, 1983. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - General Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Lt. Col. James S. Alley, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, march toward the wall of the monument to lay the ceremonial wreath. The Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony is held annually to remember those who lost their lives Oct. 23, 1983. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The base ponds have been restocked to provide enjoyable fishing and recreation for service members and family members. The 12 managed ponds are stocked by the Environmental Conservation Branch with the Environmental Management Department, Marine Corps Base, every fall and have been supplied with bass, catfish, and grass carp. The grass carp are used to control vegetation in the ponds to prevent it from becoming over grown. (Courtesy photo by Kevin Whaley) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The base ponds have been restocked to provide enjoyable fishing and recreation for service members and family members. The 12 managed ponds are stocked by the Environmental Conservation Branch with the Environmental Management Department, Marine Corps Base, every fall and have been supplied with bass, catfish, and grass carp. The grass carp are used to control vegetation in the ponds to prevent it from becoming over grown. (Courtesy photo by Kevin Whaley)

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Marine Corps Engineer Association award winners stand and sit with Lt. Gen. Richard Kramlich, the deputy commandant for Installations and Logistics, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C., at the 13th Annual Marine Corps Engineer Association Symposium Reunion here Oct. 13. The association recognized 18 individuals, from duty stations all over the Marine Corps, with plaques for their service in their respective jobs. Awards included being named the officer, staff noncommissioned officer, NCO, and Marine of their job field by the association. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen) - MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Marine Corps Engineer Association award winners stand and sit with Lt. Gen. Richard Kramlich, the deputy commandant for Installations and Logistics, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C., at the 13th Annual Marine Corps Engineer Association Symposium Reunion here Oct. 13. The association recognized 18 individuals, from duty stations all over the Marine Corps, with plaques for their service in their respective jobs. Awards included being named the officer, staff noncommissioned officer, NCO, and Marine of their job field by the association. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon R. Holgersen)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Nina M. McBroom, the director of bachelor housing on Camp Lejeune, answers a question during a Basic Allowance for Housing without dependants class recently. The class is designed to get Marines informed and up to speed on the specifics of BAH without dependants. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Nina M. McBroom, the director of bachelor housing on Camp Lejeune, answers a question during a Basic Allowance for Housing without dependants class recently. The class is designed to get Marines informed and up to speed on the specifics of BAH without dependants. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Adam Johnston