U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Hannenberg, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Hannenberg, right, and Sgt. Colker Heyde, veteran, attaches an American Defense Service steamer to the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) battle colors during the division's 75th battle... More
Members of the Second Marine Division Association walk
Members of the Second Marine Division Association walk down the aisle following a memorial ceremony held at the Protestant Chapel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. The ceremony was held in remembrance of 2D ... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ethan Tyler, religious
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ethan Tyler, religious programmer, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), lights a candle as part of a memorial ceremony held at the Protestant Chapel on Camp Le... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) render
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) render honors during the 2D MARDIV parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Ma... More
Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, the commanding general
Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, smiles and thanks a retired First Sgt. as he salutes the unit during the Division’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonvill... More
Sammy Phillips, major of Jacksonville, is interviewed
Sammy Phillips, major of Jacksonville, is interviewed by local news anchors prior to the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDI... More
U.S. Marines with 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
U.S. Marines with 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), render honors during the 2D MARDIV parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anni... More
A child holds American flags prior to the 2nd Marine
A child holds American flags prior to the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines both ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. India Ward, piccoloist with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. India Ward, piccoloist with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band, performs a solo during a concert at Northside High School, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The concert was held to ... More
A child waves an American flag prior to the 2nd Marine
A child waves an American flag prior to the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines bot... More
Caroline Flanagan holds a photo of her grandfather,
Caroline Flanagan holds a photo of her grandfather, Jim Flanagan, a U.S. Marine and WWII veteran, during the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to ce... More
Retired Gunnery Sgt. Raoul Gagnon, a World War II,
Retired Gunnery Sgt. Raoul Gagnon, a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran, watches the 2nd Marine Division’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration ser... More
Meagan Levreat observes the 2nd Marine Division (2D
Meagan Levreat observes the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade celebrated the 2nd Marine Division's 75th Anniversary and honored Marines and Sailors that have... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, left, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), presents 1st Lt. Michael P. Hutton, right, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, with the Tarawa award ... More
A young boy watches as Marines with 2nd Marine Division
A young boy watches as Marines with 2nd Marine Division march in the unit’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves as a time to remember the Marines and sai... More
A young girl displays a sign to show support for 2nd
A young girl displays a sign to show support for 2nd Marine Division during the unit’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves as a time to remember the Mari... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Division
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) participate in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade celebrated the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and honored Marines and S... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. C. J. Daigle, World War II veteran,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. C. J. Daigle, World War II veteran, and Lance Cpl. Taylor Smokstad present the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign streamer during the 2d Marine Division (2D MARDIV) 75th battle colors rededication ... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ethan Tyler, religious
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ethan Tyler, religious programmer, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), lights a candle during a memorial ceremony held at the Protestant Chapel on Camp Lejeun... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), march in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary a... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald Himsworth,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald Himsworth, president, Second Marine Division Association, left, introduces U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2... More
The 2nd Marine Division Band enters Riverwalk Crossing
The 2nd Marine Division Band enters Riverwalk Crossing Park during the 2nd Marine Division’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves as a time to remember th... More
U.S. Marines and veterans bow their heads in prayer
U.S. Marines and veterans bow their heads in prayer during the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) 75th battle colors rededication and awards ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. U.S. Marines Sailors and c... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band perform during a concert at the Northside High School, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The concert was held to honor and celebrate Marines past and p... More
Veteran Marines wave American flags as active-duty
Veteran Marines wave American flags as active-duty service members with 2nd Marine Division march in the Division’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves a... More
U.S. Marines with 2D Marine Division (MARDIV) march
U.S. Marines with 2D Marine Division (MARDIV) march in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines both past and present ... More
A civilian spectator takes a photo during the 2nd Marine
A civilian spectator takes a photo during the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) 75th Anniversary Community Celebration in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The community celebration was held to honor and celebrat... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) render
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) render honors during the 2D MARDIV parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Ma... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William F. Steele,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William F. Steele, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Clarence L. Wimberly, combat videographer, Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (2D MAR... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ethan Tyler, religious
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ethan Tyler, religious programmer, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), rings a bell during a memorial ceremony held at the Protestant Chapel on Camp Lejeune, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Lokkesmoe, guitarist
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Lokkesmoe, guitarist with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band, performs during a concert at Northside High School, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The concert was held to h... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cyle Mosely attaches a Navy
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cyle Mosely attaches a Navy and Marine Corps Unit Commendation streamer onto the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) battle colors during the division's 75th battle colors rededication and awards... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band perform during a concert at the Northside High School, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The concert was held to honor and celebrate Marines past and p... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, center
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, center left, II Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, observes the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) march in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. T... More
Colonel Thomas Savage, commanding officer, and Sgt.
Colonel Thomas Savage, commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. James Boutin, sergeant major, both with 2nd Marine Regiment, lead Marines into Riverwalk Crossing Park during the 2nd Marine Division’s 75th anniversary ... More
A young boy watches as Marines and sailors with 2nd
A young boy watches as Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division march by in the unit’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves as a time to remember the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, center
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, center left, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), and senior leadership salute during the 2D MARDIV parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. ... More
Civilian spectators observe the 2nd Marine Division
Civilian spectators observe the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines both past and p... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commandant
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, delivers his remarks during a banquet held at the Marston Pavilion on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. The banquet was one of many event... More
A child runs with an American flag prior to the 2nd
A child runs with an American flag prior to the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) march
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) march in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines both past and present... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) color guard march on the colors during the 2D MARDIV 75th battle colors rededication and awards ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. U.S. Marines, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, center
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, center left, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), and senior leadership salute during the 2D MARDIV parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) stands at attention during the 2d MARDIV 75th battle colors rededication and awards ceremony at the Goettge ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Division
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) participate in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade celebrated the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and honored Marines and S... More
Musical performers with the USO Show Troupe perform
Musical performers with the USO Show Troupe perform along with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band during a concert at Northside High School, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The concert was held to honor... More
Joseph Levreat observes the 2nd Marine Division (2D
Joseph Levreat observes the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade celebrated the 2nd Marine Division's 75th Anniversary and honored Marines and Sailors that have... More
A retired Army Sergeant First Class salutes as Marines
A retired Army Sergeant First Class salutes as Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Division march in the unit’s 75th anniversary parade through downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves ... More
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) presents the unit's battle colors during the 2D MARDIV parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D... More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jack K. Davis,
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jack K. Davis, officer in charge, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band performs during a concert at the Northside High School, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The con... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald Himsworth,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald Himsworth, president, Second Marine Division Association, delivers his remarks during a memorial ceremony held at the Protestant Chapel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, ... More
Shelby England observes the 2nd Marine Division (2D
Shelby England observes the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade celebrated the 2nd Marine Division's 75th Anniversary and honored Marines and Sailors that hav... More
Max Turnquist shows support as U.S. Marines and Sailors
Max Turnquist shows support as U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) participate in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade celebrated the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Annive... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Timothy Overturf, chaplain, 2nd Marine
U.S. Navy Capt. Timothy Overturf, chaplain, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), delivers his remarks during a memorial ceremony held at the Protestant Chapel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. The ceremony was h... More
A child holds American flags prior to the 2nd Marine
A child holds American flags prior to the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines both ... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) color guard display the colors during a banquet held at the Marston Pavilion on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. The banquet was one of many events held in... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) color guard march on the colors during the 2D MARDIV 75th battle colors rededication and awards ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. U.S. Marines, ... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Timothy Overturf, chaplain, 2nd Marine
U.S. Navy Capt. Timothy Overturf, chaplain, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), delivers his remarks during a memorial ceremony held at the Protestant Chapel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. The ceremony was h... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band perform during a concert at the Northside High School, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The concert was held to honor and celebrate Marines past and p... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band perform during a concert at the Northside High School, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The concert was held to honor and celebrate Marines past and p... More
Spectators watch U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division
Spectators watch U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band perform during a concert at the Northside High School, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The concert was held to honor and celebrate M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, center
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, center left, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), and senior leadership salute during the 2D MARDIV parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. ... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Marine
U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) march in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Mar... More
Judy Muqtasid, a local resident, welcomes Marines and
Judy Muqtasid, a local resident, welcomes Marines and sailors into Riverwalk Crossing Park during the 2nd Marine Division’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration ... More
U.S. Marines, Sailors, and members of the Second Marine
U.S. Marines, Sailors, and members of the Second Marine Division Association attend a memorial ceremony held at the Protestant Chapel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. The ceremony was held in remembrance of... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beadreault, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beadreault, left, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) places his right hand over his heart during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," led by the 2D MA... More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jack K. Davis,
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jack K. Davis, officer in charge, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band performs during a concert at Northside High School, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The concert... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band perform during a concert at the Northside High School, Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The concert was held to honor and celebrate Marines past and p... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) march
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) march in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines both past and pres... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cullen Forster, left, and Col.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cullen Forster, left, and Col. Richard Van Horne, veteran, attaches a Southwest Asia steamer to the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) battle colors during the division's 75th battle colors ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Miller, left, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with Sammy Phillips, mayor of Jacksonville, prior to the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in J... More
Civilian spectators observe the 2nd Marine Division
Civilian spectators observe the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines both past and p... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, left, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) presents U.S. Navy Hospitalman First Class Justin M. Mullins, Headquarters Battalion, the John Henry B... More
2nd Marine Division’s senior leaders form the front
2nd Marine Division’s senior leaders form the front ranks of the unit’s 75th anniversary parade through downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. (From left to right) Col. Barry J. Fitzpatrick Jr., chief of st... More
Aldan Simmons observes the 2nd Marine Division (2D
Aldan Simmons observes the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade celebrated the 2nd Marine Division's 75th Anniversary and honored Marines and Sailors that have ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Division (2D
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) march in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines both p... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters Company,
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), march in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2d MARDIV... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) participate in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade celebrated the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniver... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) delivers his remarks at the 2D MARDIV 75th battle colors rededication and awards ceremony at the Goettge Mem... More
Members of the Second Marine Division Association bow
Members of the Second Marine Division Association bow their heads during a closing prayer given by U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jason Constantine, chaplain, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), as part o... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Melvin Caldwell III, public
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Melvin Caldwell III, public affairs officer, II Marine Headquarters Group, delivers his remarks during a memorial ceremony held at the Protestant Chapel on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, ... More
Katlyn Tameling, right, and Easton Tameling, left,
Katlyn Tameling, right, and Easton Tameling, left, children of Gunnery Sgt. Jason Tameling, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, stand atop an M1A1 Abrams tank following the 2nd Marine Divis... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) march
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) march in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines both past and pres... More
A child waves an American flag prior to the 2nd Marine
A child waves an American flag prior to the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines bot... More
Civilian spectators observe the 2nd Marine Division
Civilian spectators observe the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines both past and p... More
U.S. Marine Corps Retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Bob Baldwin,
U.S. Marine Corps Retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Bob Baldwin, WWII veteran, attends a community celebration following the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) 75th Anniversary Parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016... More
Camp Lejeune Sea Cadets gather for an organizational
Camp Lejeune Sea Cadets gather for an organizational photo during a community festival following the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) 75th Anniversary Parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The community ce... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, center, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), and senior leadership render honors during the 2D MARDIV parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016... More
Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general
Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, leads more than 5,000 service members in the unit’s 75th anniversary parade through downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The cele... More
Members of the USO wave to the crowd during the 2nd
Members of the USO wave to the crowd during the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines... More
Corporal Caleb Sevier, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat
Corporal Caleb Sevier, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, plays a game of dodgeball alongside Marines and community members following the Division’s 75th anniversary para... More
A young girl displays a sign to show support for 2nd
A young girl displays a sign to show support for 2nd Marine Division during the unit’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves as a time to remember the Mari... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald Himsworth,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald Himsworth, president, Second Marine Division Association, delivers his remarks at the 2nd Marine Division 75th battle colors rededication and awards ceremony at the Go... More
U.S. Marines with 2D Marine Division (MARDIV) march
U.S. Marines with 2D Marine Division (MARDIV) march in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and to honor Marines both past and present ... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band (2D
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band (2D MARDIV) perform during a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade celebrated the 2D MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and honored Marines and Sailors tha... More
A table is set in remembrance of Marines killed and
A table is set in remembrance of Marines killed and missing in action during a banquet held at the Marston Pavilion on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. The banquet was one of many events held in honor and cele... More
Stephen Storch attaches a China Service streamer onto
Stephen Storch attaches a China Service streamer onto the 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) battle colors during the division's 75th battle colors rededication and awards ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016.... More
Local residents explore an M1A1 Abrams tank following
Local residents explore an M1A1 Abrams tank following the 2nd Marine Division’s 75th anniversary parade in downtown Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The celebration serves as a time to remember the Marines and... More
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV)
U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) Band march during the 2nd Marine Division parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade was held to celebrate the 2d MARDIV’s 75th Anniversary and ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Division
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV) participate in a parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Feb. 6, 2016. The parade celebrated the 2nd Marine Division’s 75th Anniversary and honored Mar... More