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High Shooter is Corporal Moore, Garrett, R. from HMH 366. He shot a 337 and Coach of the week is Corporal Decasas, David A. with MAG 14.

High Shooter is Corporal Moore, Garrett, R. from HMH 366. He shot a 337 and Coach of the week is Corporal Decasas, David A. with MAG 14.

Photo by SSgt Christian Barraza

High Shooter is Lance Corporal Copeland, Matthew A. from 2d Radio BN. He shot a 346 and Coach of the week is Lance Corporal Jarvie, Jacob with CLR 2.

High Shooter is Lance Corporal Copeland, Matthew A. from 2d Radio BN. He shot a 346 and Coach of the week is Lance Corporal Jarvie, Jacob with CLR 2.

Photo by SSgt Christian Barraza

Frank Acevedo Jr., a retired master gunnery sergeant, currently an operations specialist with the Marine Corps Installations East G-3/5 Operations and Planning, proudly displays his recently awarded Career Service Award from the Secretary of the Navy. Acevedo served 32 years in the Marine Corps and has served 11 years of federal service. He was awarded the Career Service Award for his more than 40 years of combined service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Frank Acevedo Jr., a retired master gunnery sergeant, currently an operations specialist with the Marine Corps Installations East G-3/5 Operations and Planning, proudly displays his recently awarded Career Service Award from the Secretary of the Navy. Acevedo served 32 years in the Marine Corps and has served 11 years of federal service. He was awarded the Career Service Award for his more than 40 years of combined service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Photo by Cpl. Mark Watola

Coach of the week is Sergeant Owens, Edward A. with 8th ESB and High Shooter is Corporal McNutt, William P. from HQBN. He shot a 340.

Coach of the week is Sergeant Owens, Edward A. with 8th ESB and High Shooter is Corporal McNutt, William P. from HQBN. He shot a 340.

Photo by SSgt Christian Barraza

High Shooter is Corporal Frederick, Robert D. from MAG 29. He shot a 335 and Coach of the week is Corporal McElroy, Nicholas M. with CLR 25.

High Shooter is Corporal Frederick, Robert D. from MAG 29. He shot a 335 and Coach of the week is Corporal McElroy, Nicholas M. with CLR 25.

Photo by SSgt Christian Barraza

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Cpl. Alexander Salazar, with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, will compete in the Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California March 2-9. Salazar, a native of San Antonio, Texas, will participate in bowling and golfing, but expects to be most competitive in swimming and archery.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Cpl. Alexander Salazar, with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, will compete in the Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California March 2-9. Salazar, a native of San Antonio, Texas, will participate in bowling and golfing, but expects to be most competitive in swimming and archery.

Photo by Lance Cpl Ned Johnson

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marines with the All-Marine Wrestling Team pose during the Armed Forces Championships 2016 at Naval Base Kitsap Feb. 20-21. The AMWT placed second in both the Freestyle and Greco-Roman categories and four Marines qualified for the upcoming U.S. Olympic Trials.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marines with the All-Marine Wrestling Team pose during the Armed Forces Championships 2016 at Naval Base Kitsap Feb. 20-21. The AMWT placed second in both the Freestyle and Greco-Roman categories and four Marines qualified for the upcoming U.S. Olympic Trials.

Photo by Robert Neill

Sgt. Rakiem Bailey, an automotive maintenance technician with 2nd Radio Battalion, helps students learn about reverse engineering during the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Carnival at Johnson Primary School on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Friday. Bailey was one of nearly 80 volunteers for this event that showcased what students have been learning through the STEM program.

Sgt. Rakiem Bailey, an automotive maintenance technician with 2nd Radio Battalion, helps students learn about reverse engineering during the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Carnival at Johnson Primary School on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Friday. Bailey was one of nearly 80 volunteers for this event that showcased what students have been learning through the STEM program.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean J. Berry

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Sgt. Ivan Sears, with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, was given a car by Martin Johnson, a Vietnam veteran and native of Maysville, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Feb. 17. Johnson donated the car, a 2003 Lincoln Towncar, in honor of his wife Fran, who passed away over year ago.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Sgt. Ivan Sears, with Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, was given a car by Martin Johnson, a Vietnam veteran and native of Maysville, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Feb. 17. Johnson donated the car, a 2003 Lincoln Towncar, in honor of his wife Fran, who passed away over year ago.

Photo by Lance Cpl Ned Johnson

Navy Capt. Jennifer Smith, commanding officer of Field Medical Training Battalion, receives the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune at Camp Johnson Friday. Smith took command as the first female commander for the battalion, after Navy Capt. Richard Jehue retired from 31 years of service in the Marine Corps and Navy.

Navy Capt. Jennifer Smith, commanding officer of Field Medical Training Battalion, receives the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune at Camp Johnson Friday. Smith took command as the first female commander for the battalion, after Navy Capt. Richard Jehue retired from 31 years of service in the Marine Corps and Navy.

Photo by Cpl. Jared Lingafelt

Navy Capt. Richard Jehue addresses the audience, bidding farewell in a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune at Camp Johnson Friday. Jehue served in both the Marine Corps and the Navy for a total of 31 years of service.

Navy Capt. Richard Jehue addresses the audience, bidding farewell in a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune at Camp Johnson Friday. Jehue served in both the Marine Corps and the Navy for a total of 31 years of service.

Photo by Cpl. Jared Lingafelt

Operation Supply Drop presented donated video games for Marines at the Central Area Recreation Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 11. Operation Supply Drop also donated to the French Creek recreation center and plans to donate to the other five recreation centers on base and Marine Corps Air Station New River in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Operation Supply Drop presented donated video games for Marines at the Central Area Recreation Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 11. Operation Supply Drop also donated to the French Creek recreation center and plans to donate to the other five recreation centers on base and Marine Corps Air Station New River in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Photo by Cpl. Mark Watola

Participants take off from the starting line during the Xtreme Endurance Challenge 12k+ held on Marine Corps Air Station New River on Feb. 6. The X-treme Endurance Challenge 12k+ is part of Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Grand Prix races. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Participants take off from the starting line during the Xtreme Endurance Challenge 12k+ held on Marine Corps Air Station New River on Feb. 6. The X-treme Endurance Challenge 12k+ is part of Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Grand Prix races. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Photo by Cpl. Mark Watola

Participants race past the aviation memorial on Marine Corps Air Station New River during the Xtreme Endurance Challenge 12k+ held on Feb. 6. The X-treme Endurance Challenge 12k+ is part of Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Grand Prix races. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Participants race past the aviation memorial on Marine Corps Air Station New River during the Xtreme Endurance Challenge 12k+ held on Feb. 6. The X-treme Endurance Challenge 12k+ is part of Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Grand Prix races. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Photo by Cpl. Mark Watola

Participants race past the aviation memorial on Marine Corps Air Station New River during the Xtreme Endurance Challenge 12k+ held on Feb. 6. The X-treme Endurance Challenge 12k+ is part of Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Grand Prix races. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Participants race past the aviation memorial on Marine Corps Air Station New River during the Xtreme Endurance Challenge 12k+ held on Feb. 6. The X-treme Endurance Challenge 12k+ is part of Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Grand Prix races. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /released)

Photo by Cpl. Mark Watola

05 Feb 2016 - Coach of the week is Cpl Janovich, Zachary L. from 2/10 and High Shooter is Sgt Cantu, Juan B. from 1/10. His score was 345.

05 Feb 2016 - Coach of the week is Cpl Janovich, Zachary L. from 2/10 and High Shooter is Sgt Cantu, Juan B. from 1/10. His score was 345.

Photo by SSgt Christian Brazza

05 Feb 2016 - High Shooter is Sgt Lawrence, Chancellor S. from 2d Recon. His score was 341 and Coach of the week is Sgt Bates, Blaine T. from MAG 26.

05 Feb 2016 - High Shooter is Sgt Lawrence, Chancellor S. from 2d Recon. His score was 341 and Coach of the week is Sgt Bates, Blaine T. from MAG 26.

Photo by SSgt Christian Barraza

05 Feb 2016 - High Shooter is LCpl Oetken, Cody A. from 2d MHG. His score was 340 and Coach of the week is SSgt Lemmons, Guy B. from CLR 2.

05 Feb 2016 - High Shooter is LCpl Oetken, Cody A. from 2d MHG. His score was 340 and Coach of the week is SSgt Lemmons, Guy B. from CLR 2.

Photo by SSgt Christian Barraza

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Sgt. Jonathan Owen, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, receives his award as the honor graduate and “Gung Ho” recipient during Sergeant’s Course Class 5-16 graduation at the base theatre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Fe.4. According to Master Sgt. Charity Sullivan, the sergeant’s course staff noncommissioned officer in charge, Owens finished with a grade point average in the top ten percent of the class, a first class physical fitness test and led his class by displaying a high level of dedication. The sergeants who attended the class received 24 hours of administration and communication classes, 92 hours of leadership classes and 44 hours of war fighting classes during the five-week course.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Sgt. Jonathan Owen, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, receives his award as the honor graduate and “Gung Ho” recipient during Sergeant’s Course Class 5-16 graduation at the base theatre on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Fe.4. According to Master Sgt. Charity Sullivan, the sergeant’s course staff noncommissioned officer in charge, Owens finished with a grade point average in the top ten percent of the class, a first class physical fitness test and led his class by displaying a high level of dedication. The sergeants who attended the class received 24 hours of administration and communication classes, 92 hours of leadership classes and 44 hours of war fighting classes during the five-week course.

Photo by Lance Cpl Ned Johnson

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Benji Kaufman, a facilitator with Pure Praxis, talks about how sexual assault affects morale and mission readiness at Camp Johnson, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 28. Pure Praxis, a performance troupe, used situational acting to teach Marines and sailors about sexual assault and how they can provide emotional support to victims.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Benji Kaufman, a facilitator with Pure Praxis, talks about how sexual assault affects morale and mission readiness at Camp Johnson, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 28. Pure Praxis, a performance troupe, used situational acting to teach Marines and sailors about sexual assault and how they can provide emotional support to victims.

Photo by Lance Cpl Ned Johnson