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A soldier with the Royal Bermuda Regiment is instructed on rappelling by Staff Sgt. Adam Powell, reconnaissance man, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Camp Lejeune on May 8, 2018. The regiment was at MCB Camp Lejeune for a two week evolution, the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre, which is a course for promotion for the Soldiers in the regiment and is open to all Soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melodie Snarr)

A soldier with the Royal Bermuda Regiment is instructed on rappelling by Staff Sgt. Adam Powell, reconnaissance man, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Camp Lejeune on May 8, 2018. The regiment was at MCB Camp Lejeune for a two week evolution, the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre, which is a course for promotion for the Soldiers in the regiment and is open to all Soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melodie Snarr)

Photo by Sgt. Melodie Snarr

A soldier with the Royal Bermuda Regiment rappels down the rappel tower at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Camp Lejeune on May 8, 2018. The regiment was at MCB Camp Lejeune for a two week evolution, the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre, which includes scenario-based exercises, rappelling, section attacks and section battle drills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melodie Snarr)

A soldier with the Royal Bermuda Regiment rappels down the rappel tower at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Camp Lejeune on May 8, 2018. The regiment was at MCB Camp Lejeune for a two week evolution, the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre, which includes scenario-based exercises, rappelling, section attacks and section battle drills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melodie Snarr)

Photo by Sgt. Melodie Snarr

A soldier with the Royal Bermuda Regiment is instructed on rappelling by Sgt. Johnny Senteno, reconnaissance man, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Camp Lejeune on May 8, 2018. The regiment was at MCB Camp Lejeune for a two week evolution, the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre, which is a course for promotion for the Soldiers in the regiment and is open to all Soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melodie Snarr)

A soldier with the Royal Bermuda Regiment is instructed on rappelling by Sgt. Johnny Senteno, reconnaissance man, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Camp Lejeune on May 8, 2018. The regiment was at MCB Camp Lejeune for a two week evolution, the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre, which is a course for promotion for the Soldiers in the regiment and is open to all Soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melodie Snarr)

Photo by Sgt. Melodie Snarr

Private Tamairah Darrell, soldier for Royal Bermuda Regiment, faces her fear as she repels down during the rappel tower at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on May 8, 2018. The regiment was at MCB Camp Lejeune for a two week evolution, the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre, which includes scenario-based exercises, rappelling, section attacks and section battle drills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominique Fisk)

Private Tamairah Darrell, soldier for Royal Bermuda Regiment, faces her fear as she repels down during the rappel tower at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on May 8, 2018. The regiment was at MCB Camp Lejeune for a two week evolution, the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre, which includes scenario-based exercises, rappelling, section attacks and section battle drills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominique Fisk)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominique Fisk

The Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment listen as Staff Sgt. Adam Powell, reconnaissance man, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Sgt. Johnny Senteno, reconnaissance man, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, explains how belaying will operate during their rappelling training at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on May 8, 2018. The regiment was at MCB Camp Lejeune for a two week evolution, the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre, which is a course for promotion for the Soldiers in the regiment and is open to all Soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominique Fisk)

The Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment listen as Staff Sgt. Adam Powell, reconnaissance man, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Sgt. Johnny Senteno, reconnaissance man, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, explains how belaying will operate during their rappelling training at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on May 8, 2018. The regiment was at MCB Camp Lejeune for a two week evolution, the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre, which is a course for promotion for the Soldiers in the regiment and is open to all Soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominique Fisk)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominique Fisk

Dr. Jim Fruthaler, former Navy lieutenant junior grade reminisces with service members about his time in the military as a pediatrician at the Hadnot Point Medical Clinic located on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 1. Dr. Fruthaler, who received orders to MCB Camp Lejeune in 1951, helped establish the first pediatric clinic on base at historic Building 15. “It is very meaningful for us to have him here today,” said Cmdr. Daniel D’Aurora, director of branch clinics. “Listening to what he had to go through to stand up this clinic is a very unique experience.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

Dr. Jim Fruthaler, former Navy lieutenant junior grade reminisces with service members about his time in the military as a pediatrician at the Hadnot Point Medical Clinic located on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 1. Dr. Fruthaler, who received orders to MCB Camp Lejeune in 1951, helped establish the first pediatric clinic on base at historic Building 15. “It is very meaningful for us to have him here today,” said Cmdr. Daniel D’Aurora, director of branch clinics. “Listening to what he had to go through to stand up this clinic is a very unique experience.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Reyes

Officials with military and state and federal conservation agencies planted Longleaf Pine Seedlings at the Stones Creek Game Land on Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, April 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Breanna L. Weisenberger)

Officials with military and state and federal conservation agencies planted Longleaf Pine Seedlings at the Stones Creek Game Land on Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, April 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Breanna L. Weisenberger)

Photo by Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger

Col. Michael Scalise, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Installations East, Camp Lejeune shakes hands with Walter Jones, a congressman with the House of Representatives after planting Longleaf Pine Seedlings at the Stones Creek Game Land on Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, April 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Breanna L. Weisenberger)

Col. Michael Scalise, Deputy Commander of Marine Corps Installations East, Camp Lejeune shakes hands with Walter Jones, a congressman with the House of Representatives after planting Longleaf Pine Seedlings at the Stones Creek Game Land on Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, April 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Breanna L. Weisenberger)

Photo by Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger

Officials with military and state and federal conservation agencies plant Longleaf Pine Seedlings at the Stones Creek Game Land on Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, April 30. The planting celebrated the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Recovery and Sustainment Program Partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Breanna L. Weisenberger)

Officials with military and state and federal conservation agencies plant Longleaf Pine Seedlings at the Stones Creek Game Land on Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, April 30. The planting celebrated the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Recovery and Sustainment Program Partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Breanna L. Weisenberger)

Photo by Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger

Members of the community and service members on Marine Corps Air Station New River stand for the national anthem during the National Day of Prayer at the Officers' Club on MCAS New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event taking place on the first Thursday of May. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Members of the community and service members on Marine Corps Air Station New River stand for the national anthem during the National Day of Prayer at the Officers' Club on MCAS New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event taking place on the first Thursday of May. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko

Members of the community and service members on Marine Corps Air Station New River bow their heads while the food they are to receive is blessed during the National Day of Prayer at the Officers' Club on MCAS New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event taking place on the first Thursday of May. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Members of the community and service members on Marine Corps Air Station New River bow their heads while the food they are to receive is blessed during the National Day of Prayer at the Officers' Club on MCAS New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event taking place on the first Thursday of May. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko

Patrick Smith, senior chaplain, Marine Corps Air Station New River, gives a summary of the history of the National Day of Prayer during the National Day of Prayer at the Officers' Club on MCAS New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer is open to all people of all faiths to pray for the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Patrick Smith, senior chaplain, Marine Corps Air Station New River, gives a summary of the history of the National Day of Prayer during the National Day of Prayer at the Officers' Club on MCAS New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer is open to all people of all faiths to pray for the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko

Patrick Smith, senior chaplain, Marine Corps Air Station New River, displays a commemorative pin to the attendees during the National Day of Prayer at the Officers' Club on MCAS New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer is open to all people of all faiths to pray for the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Patrick Smith, senior chaplain, Marine Corps Air Station New River, displays a commemorative pin to the attendees during the National Day of Prayer at the Officers' Club on MCAS New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer is open to all people of all faiths to pray for the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko

Navy Capt. Chaplain Joseph Capper (ret.) addresses event participants as a guest speaker during the National Day of Prayer event at the Officer's Club on Marine Corps Air Station New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer takes place every year on the first Thursday of May. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Navy Capt. Chaplain Joseph Capper (ret.) addresses event participants as a guest speaker during the National Day of Prayer event at the Officer's Club on Marine Corps Air Station New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer takes place every year on the first Thursday of May. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment ready themselves for scenario based exercises during the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2018. The JNCO Cadre is a promotions course for promotion from Private Bandsman Drummer to Lance Corporal and is open to all soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. This training requires additional drill nights and weekends and develops leadership, command skills, military knowledge and strengthens teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment ready themselves for scenario based exercises during the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2018. The JNCO Cadre is a promotions course for promotion from Private Bandsman Drummer to Lance Corporal and is open to all soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. This training requires additional drill nights and weekends and develops leadership, command skills, military knowledge and strengthens teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

Photo by Cpl Juan Madrigal

A Soldier from the Royal Bermuda Regiment crosses a wooden bridge at the Junior Non-commissioned Officer Cadre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2018. The JNCO Cadre is a promotions course for promotion from Private Bandsman Drummer to Lance Corporal and is open to all Soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. This training requires additional drill nights and weekends and develops leadership, command skills, military knowledge and strengthens teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

A Soldier from the Royal Bermuda Regiment crosses a wooden bridge at the Junior Non-commissioned Officer Cadre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2018. The JNCO Cadre is a promotions course for promotion from Private Bandsman Drummer to Lance Corporal and is open to all Soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. This training requires additional drill nights and weekends and develops leadership, command skills, military knowledge and strengthens teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

Photo by Cpl Juan Madrigal

A Soldier from the Royal Bermuda Regiment runs toward dirt mounds at the Junior Non-commissioned Officer Cadre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2018. The JNCO Cadre is a promotions course for promotion from Private Bandsman Drummer to Lance Corporal and is open to all Soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. This training requires additional drill nights and weekends and develops leadership, command skills, military knowledge and strengthens teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

A Soldier from the Royal Bermuda Regiment runs toward dirt mounds at the Junior Non-commissioned Officer Cadre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2018. The JNCO Cadre is a promotions course for promotion from Private Bandsman Drummer to Lance Corporal and is open to all Soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. This training requires additional drill nights and weekends and develops leadership, command skills, military knowledge and strengthens teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

Photo by Cpl Juan Madrigal

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment patrol as part of the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2018. The JNCO Cadre is a promotions course for promotion from Private Bandsman Drummer to Lance Corporal and is open to all soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. This training requires additional drill nights and weekends and develops leadership, command skills, military knowledge and strengthens teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment patrol as part of the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2018. The JNCO Cadre is a promotions course for promotion from Private Bandsman Drummer to Lance Corporal and is open to all soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. This training requires additional drill nights and weekends and develops leadership, command skills, military knowledge and strengthens teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

Photo by Cpl Juan Madrigal

A soldier from the Royal Bermuda Regiment aims down his sight at the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2018. The JNCO Cadre is a promotions course for promotion from Private Bandsman Drummer to Lance Corporal and is open to all soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. This training requires additional drill nights and weekends and develops leadership, command skills, military knowledge and strengthens teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

A soldier from the Royal Bermuda Regiment aims down his sight at the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Cadre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2018. The JNCO Cadre is a promotions course for promotion from Private Bandsman Drummer to Lance Corporal and is open to all soldiers who have completed one year of service and have the recommendation of their company commander. This training requires additional drill nights and weekends and develops leadership, command skills, military knowledge and strengthens teamwork. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Madrigal)

Photo by Cpl Juan Madrigal

Navy Lt. j.g. Joseph Frana leads the Easter Sunrise Service in the first prayer of the morning on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 1. The service was held in the morning as the sun rises to symbolize the rise of Christ. Frana is the chaplain for 10th Marine Regiment.

Navy Lt. j.g. Joseph Frana leads the Easter Sunrise Service in the first prayer of the morning on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 1. The service was held in the morning as the sun rises to symbolize the rise of Christ. Frana is the chaplain for 10th Marine Regiment.

Photo by Cpl. Juan Madrigal