Spouses assemble a water filtration system during a J. Wayne day event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 23. The all-day event required participants to complete several difficult tasks related to the Marine Corps engineer mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Juan Madrigal/Released) - Spouses assemble a water filtration system during a J. Wayne day event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 23. The all-day event required participants to complete several difficult tasks related to the Marine Corps engineer mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Juan Madrigal/Released)

Pfc. Andrew Perez, a food service specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, works with Steven Dziedzic, chef instructor with Sodexo, to make beef bourguignon at Mess Hall 128 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 22. The Sodexo Company Quality of Life Services teaches methods to Marine food service specialist to improve the basic services involving in stir fry cooking, steaming, boiling, sautéing food, roasting, braising, stewing and knife skills across the installation. - Pfc. Andrew Perez, a food service specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, works with Steven Dziedzic, chef instructor with Sodexo, to make beef bourguignon at Mess Hall 128 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 22. The Sodexo Company Quality of Life Services teaches methods to Marine food service specialist to improve the basic services involving in stir fry cooking, steaming, boiling, sautéing food, roasting, braising, stewing and knife skills across the installation.

Heisman trophy winner and professional athlete, Herschel Walker, speaks at the Russell Marine and Family Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune as part of Building the Warrior Within, an interactive event focused on mental, emotional and physical fitness for Marines and Sailors, Sept. 21. Service members and civilians from across the Marine Corps Installations East community were in attendance for the event which was designed to equip them with tools to manage life’s stressors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry) - Heisman trophy winner and professional athlete, Herschel Walker, speaks at the Russell Marine and Family Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune as part of Building the Warrior Within, an interactive event focused on mental, emotional and physical fitness for Marines and Sailors, Sept. 21. Service members and civilians from across the Marine Corps Installations East community were in attendance for the event which was designed to equip them with tools to manage life’s stressors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry)

Dozens of service members and civilians came together to kick off and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during the Hispanic Heritage Month Observance and Special Emphasis Event at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 15. The event commemorated the history, culture and contributions of Americans whose ancestry is traced to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry) - Dozens of service members and civilians came together to kick off and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during the Hispanic Heritage Month Observance and Special Emphasis Event at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 15. The event commemorated the history, culture and contributions of Americans whose ancestry is traced to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Berry)

The Naval Color Guard presents the colors in front of the newest Sailors to be promoted to Chief Petty Officer at the base theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 16. The ceremony happened at the end of a six weeks transition period for Petty Officers 1st Class in to Chief Petty Officers where they are given first-hand knowledge on what it means to be a Chief in the Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus /Released) - The Naval Color Guard presents the colors in front of the newest Sailors to be promoted to Chief Petty Officer at the base theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 16. The ceremony happened at the end of a six weeks transition period for Petty Officers 1st Class in to Chief Petty Officers where they are given first-hand knowledge on what it means to be a Chief in the Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus /Released)

Marines with Wounded Warrior Battalion – East and Danish army wounded warriors, learn how to play wheelchair basketball at Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 13. The two units together for a luncheon and two days full of competition and bonding on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on Sept. 12-13. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry - Marines with Wounded Warrior Battalion – East and Danish army wounded warriors, learn how to play wheelchair basketball at Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 13. The two units together for a luncheon and two days full of competition and bonding on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on Sept. 12-13. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry

Hundreds of Marines and 57 charitable organizations involved with Wounded Warrior Battalion - East came together for the 2nd Annual Veteran and Charitable Organizations Symposium at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 9. Marines with WWBn - East had a chance to give back and show support to the charities who have supported them. Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, Marine Corps Installations East – MCB Camp Lejeune commanding general, Lt. Col. Chris Hrudka, battalion commander of WWBn - East and various leaders within the MCI East community spoke to the attendees about the importance of the relationship between active duty service members, veterans and the communities in which they serve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry - Hundreds of Marines and 57 charitable organizations involved with Wounded Warrior Battalion - East came together for the 2nd Annual Veteran and Charitable Organizations Symposium at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 9. Marines with WWBn - East had a chance to give back and show support to the charities who have supported them. Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, Marine Corps Installations East – MCB Camp Lejeune commanding general, Lt. Col. Chris Hrudka, battalion commander of WWBn - East and various leaders within the MCI East community spoke to the attendees about the importance of the relationship between active duty service members, veterans and the communities in which they serve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry