Sgt. John A. Blansett Jr., a Wounded Warrior Battalion-East Marine, receives food from a Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 15-4 member during the chapter’s Fall Wounded Warrior Pig Pickin’ Cookout behind the WWBn barracks, Aug. 29. Some of the CVMA members who helped organize the cookout rode their motorcycles from Fayetteville, N.C., to meet and share stories with the service members. - Sgt. John A. Blansett Jr., a Wounded Warrior Battalion-East Marine, receives food from a Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 15-4 member during the chapter’s Fall Wounded Warrior Pig Pickin’ Cookout behind the WWBn barracks, Aug. 29. Some of the CVMA members who helped organize the cookout rode their motorcycles from Fayetteville, N.C., to meet and share stories with the service members.
Cpl. Wesley A. Bolin, an embarkation noncommissioned officer in charge with Retrograde and Redeployment in support of Reset and Reconstitution Operations Group, hugs his son and wife before boarding a bus to deploy to Afghanistan, Aug. 29. Bolin is one of 27 Marines and sailors comprising an advance party for R4OG. - Cpl. Wesley A. Bolin, an embarkation noncommissioned officer in charge with Retrograde and Redeployment in support of Reset and Reconstitution Operations Group, hugs his son and wife before boarding a bus to deploy to Afghanistan, Aug. 29. Bolin is one of 27 Marines and sailors comprising an advance party for R4OG.
The Lejeune High School Marine Corps JROTC presented the colors and national ensign during the Onslow County Public Safety Awards Ceremony at the Jacksonville City Hall, Aug. 28. - The Lejeune High School Marine Corps JROTC presented the colors and national ensign during the Onslow County Public Safety Awards Ceremony at the Jacksonville City Hall, Aug. 28.
Montford Point Marine members stand at attention while listening to the Marines’ Hymm at Camp Johnson, Aug. 23. - Montford Point Marine members stand at attention while listening to the Marines’ Hymm at Camp Johnson, Aug. 23.
Brig. Gen. Robert Castellvi speaks to attendees during his first town hall meeting at the Russell Marine and Family Services center aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 22. - Brig. Gen. Robert Castellvi speaks to attendees during his first town hall meeting at the Russell Marine and Family Services center aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 22.
Capt. Craig D. Grindle, commanding officer of Company B, gives his Marines pointers and congratulates them for participating in the monthly Headquarters and Support Battalion Commander’s Challenge at the Area 1 gym aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 22. - Capt. Craig D. Grindle, commanding officer of Company B, gives his Marines pointers and congratulates them for participating in the monthly Headquarters and Support Battalion Commander’s Challenge at the Area 1 gym aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug. 22.
Basketball players battle during the 3-on-3 tournament at Stone Bay Gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug 22. In the championship game, Marine Corps Community Services employee team, the Three Musketeers, emerged victorious. - Basketball players battle during the 3-on-3 tournament at Stone Bay Gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Aug 22. In the championship game, Marine Corps Community Services employee team, the Three Musketeers, emerged victorious.
Lance Cpl. William Farrell, an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, cuts wood to replace picnic tables and benches for Dixon Middle School in Holly Ridge, N.C., Aug. 15. The Marines have volunteered more than 72 hours of their own time this year. - Lance Cpl. William Farrell, an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, cuts wood to replace picnic tables and benches for Dixon Middle School in Holly Ridge, N.C., Aug. 15. The Marines have volunteered more than 72 hours of their own time this year.