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A mammographer speaks to women at the 4th annual Women's Expo about breast health Sept. 15. Displays at the expo highlighted health concerns such as breast-feeding and breast health as well as other issues. - A mammographer speaks to women at the 4th annual Women's Expo about breast health Sept. 15. Displays at the expo highlighted health concerns such as breast-feeding and breast health as well as other issues.

A chief petty officer has his new military uniform cap placed on his head by his sponsor while his family watches during ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Sept. 14. Sponsors prepare the chief petty officers mentally and physically for the challenges they will encounter in their new roles. - A chief petty officer has his new military uniform cap placed on his head by his sponsor while his family watches during ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Sept. 14. Sponsors prepare the chief petty officers mentally and physically for the challenges they will encounter in their new roles.

Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (left), Col. Timothy S. Mundy, assistant chief of staff for operations of 2nd Marine Division (middle), Col. Edward D. Banta, commanding officer 2nd Marine Logistics Group (right), look through the expansive collection of charitable organizations in search of their favorite charities they wish to donate to through the Combined Federal Campaign. The Combined Federal Campaign has a total of 2,683 charities hoping for donations from service members and federal employees. - Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (left), Col. Timothy S. Mundy, assistant chief of staff for operations of 2nd Marine Division (middle), Col. Edward D. Banta, commanding officer 2nd Marine Logistics Group (right), look through the expansive collection of charitable organizations in search of their favorite charities they wish to donate to through the Combined Federal Campaign. The Combined Federal Campaign has a total of 2,683 charities hoping for donations from service members and federal employees.

(Left) Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and his wife speak to Dr. Ron Lingle, the president of Coastal Carolina Community College, during the Commanding General’s Fall Reception at the Paradise Point Officers’ Club Sept. 13. There were also elected officials who attended the event as well as the mayor of Jacksonville. - (Left) Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and his wife speak to Dr. Ron Lingle, the president of Coastal Carolina Community College, during the Commanding General’s Fall Reception at the Paradise Point Officers’ Club Sept. 13. There were also elected officials who attended the event as well as the mayor of Jacksonville.

Mona Padrick, the president of the Onslow County Chamber of Commerce, laughs during the celebration for her upcoming retirement. Padrick has served the Chamber of Commerce for 16 years. - Mona Padrick, the president of the Onslow County Chamber of Commerce, laughs during the celebration for her upcoming retirement. Padrick has served the Chamber of Commerce for 16 years.

Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, reads Trafford B. Taylor’s official citation for his Career Service Award at the installation headquarters aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Sept. 12 after serving in the military and working as a hazardous communications and inspection program manager for 40 years. Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, commanding general of MCI East – MCB Camp Lejeune, presented Taylor with the award. - Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, reads Trafford B. Taylor’s official citation for his Career Service Award at the installation headquarters aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Sept. 12 after serving in the military and working as a hazardous communications and inspection program manager for 40 years. Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, commanding general of MCI East – MCB Camp Lejeune, presented Taylor with the award.

Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden (ret.), 12th Administrator of NASA, and Dr. James T. Averhart Jr., president of the Montford Point Marines Association pay respects during the annual Montford Point celebration aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Aug. 25. Bolden was the events guest speaker. - Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden (ret.), 12th Administrator of NASA, and Dr. James T. Averhart Jr., president of the Montford Point Marines Association pay respects during the annual Montford Point celebration aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Aug. 25. Bolden was the events guest speaker.

– Kevin White, the Indian Beach Fire Department chief, plays the bagpipe during the Law Enforcement Fellowship dinner aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Sept. 11. After everyone spoke at the dinner, White played “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipe, which was followed by a moment of silence to remember the first responders who lost their lives on 9/11. - – Kevin White, the Indian Beach Fire Department chief, plays the bagpipe during the Law Enforcement Fellowship dinner aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Sept. 11. After everyone spoke at the dinner, White played “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipe, which was followed by a moment of silence to remember the first responders who lost their lives on 9/11.