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Members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association gather around the Molly Marine statue they restore every year. This original Molly Marine statue was sculpted in New Orleans in 1943 in order to assist in recruiting women during World War II. The statue now resides on the corner of Canal St. and Elk Pl. in the French Quarter. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association gather around the Molly Marine statue they restore every year. This original Molly Marine statue was sculpted in New Orleans in 1943 in order to assist in recruiting women during World War II. The statue now resides on the corner of Canal St. and Elk Pl. in the French Quarter. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle S Mattei

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - A pair of F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighters from the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., flies a local training mission over the Emerald Coast Sept. 18, 2012

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - A pair of F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighters from the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., flies a local training mission over the Emerald Coast Sept. 18, 2012

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Mattei

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Band members of the Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa Worship Team perform inspirational music during A Heart Event Fall Music Concert and Luncheon, here, Oct. 6. The event provided more than 150 active duty service women and military wives an opportunity to develop new friendships with members and representatives of the local military community.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Band members of the Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa Worship Team perform inspirational music during A Heart Event Fall Music Concert and Luncheon, here, Oct. 6. The event provided more than 150 active duty service women and military wives an opportunity to develop new friendships with members and representatives of the local military community.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Derrick K. Irions

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- During A Heart Event Fall Music Concert and Luncheon, attendees prepare their plates before returning to their table, here, Oct. 6. The event provided more than 150 active duty service women and military wives an opportunity to develop new friendships with members and representatives of the local military community.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- During A Heart Event Fall Music Concert and Luncheon, attendees prepare their plates before returning to their table, here, Oct. 6. The event provided more than 150 active duty service women and military wives an opportunity to develop new friendships with members and representatives of the local military community.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Derrick K. Irions

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A floral center piece is displayed with one of the many handbags that were given away to attendees during A Heart Event Fall Music Concert and Luncheon, here, Oct. 6. The event provided more than 150 active duty service women and military wives an opportunity to develop new friendships with members and representatives of the local military community.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A floral center piece is displayed with one of the many handbags that were given away to attendees during A Heart Event Fall Music Concert and Luncheon, here, Oct. 6. The event provided more than 150 active duty service women and military wives an opportunity to develop new friendships with members and representatives of the local military community.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Derrick K. Irions

Players from the Lejeunatics try to tag a player out from the opposing team, the Lady Raiders. Spouses of Marines and sailors competed in the Spouses Lejeune Area Kickball Association or SLAKA Oct. 13-14. Most of the spouses were wives of Marines and sailors aboard Camp Lejeune, but husbands and spouses from other commands could also share in the camaraderie.

Players from the Lejeunatics try to tag a player out from the opposing team, the Lady Raiders. Spouses of Marines and sailors competed in the Spouses Lejeune Area Kickball Association or SLAKA Oct. 13-14. Most of the spouses were wives of Marines and sailors aboard Camp Lejeune, but husbands and spouses from other commands could also share in the camaraderie.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Phillip R. Clark

The winners of the kickball tournament, the Lejeunatics, pose for a photo. Spouses of Marines and sailors competed in the Spouses Lejeune Area Kickball Association or SLAKA Oct. 13-14. Most of the spouses were wives of Marines and sailors aboard Camp Lejeune, but husbands and spouses from other commands could also share in the camaraderie.

The winners of the kickball tournament, the Lejeunatics, pose for a photo. Spouses of Marines and sailors competed in the Spouses Lejeune Area Kickball Association or SLAKA Oct. 13-14. Most of the spouses were wives of Marines and sailors aboard Camp Lejeune, but husbands and spouses from other commands could also share in the camaraderie.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Phillip R. Clark

The winners of the kickball tournament, the Lejeunatics, and the runners-up, the Lady Raiders, pose for a photo. Spouses of Marines and sailors competed in the Spouses Lejeune Area Kickball Association or SLAKA Oct. 13-14. Most of the spouses were wives of Marines and sailors aboard Camp Lejeune, but husbands and spouses from other commands could also share in the camaraderie

The winners of the kickball tournament, the Lejeunatics, and the runners-up, the Lady Raiders, pose for a photo. Spouses of Marines and sailors competed in the Spouses Lejeune Area Kickball Association or SLAKA Oct. 13-14. Most of the spouses were wives of Marines and sailors aboard Camp Lejeune, but husbands and spouses from other commands could also share in the camaraderie

Photo by Lance Cpl. Phillip R. Clark

Dan Shannon, president and founder of Operation Homelink, gives a speech to the families of service members Saturday morning at the USO North Carolina Jacksonville. Before giving the families a laptop and webcam donated by supporting corporations, Shannon, explained why it was important for these families to communicate with their loved ones. Also he gave brief history of the organization and re-stated how much, the families and service members are appreciated for their sacrifices being made on behalf of the 99 percent of Americans who aren’t serving.

Dan Shannon, president and founder of Operation Homelink, gives a speech to the families of service members Saturday morning at the USO North Carolina Jacksonville. Before giving the families a laptop and webcam donated by supporting corporations, Shannon, explained why it was important for these families to communicate with their loved ones. Also he gave brief history of the organization and re-stated how much, the families and service members are appreciated for their sacrifices being made on behalf of the 99 percent of Americans who aren’t serving.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Miguel A. Carrasco Jr.

Brig. Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, is thanking Dan Shannon, president and founder of Operation Homelink, for all that he has done for the families and service members by providing them with laptops, Saturday morning at the USO North Carolina Jacksonville. Lukeman went on to tell the importance of communication and how much Operation Homelink is appreciated for providing service members and their families with the capabilities to do so. Lukeman said Operation Homelink is a great organization that is allowing service members to see their families while on deployment and keep up communication with them.

Brig. Gen. James Lukeman, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, is thanking Dan Shannon, president and founder of Operation Homelink, for all that he has done for the families and service members by providing them with laptops, Saturday morning at the USO North Carolina Jacksonville. Lukeman went on to tell the importance of communication and how much Operation Homelink is appreciated for providing service members and their families with the capabilities to do so. Lukeman said Operation Homelink is a great organization that is allowing service members to see their families while on deployment and keep up communication with them.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Miguel A. Carrasco Jr.

Military family members ride through biking trails during Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune’s first Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day event hosted by The National Mountain Biking Association at the Henderson recreation area Oct. 6. The event provided group rides for all ages.

Military family members ride through biking trails during Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune’s first Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day event hosted by The National Mountain Biking Association at the Henderson recreation area Oct. 6. The event provided group rides for all ages.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nik S. Phongsisattanak

Cindy Evans, a military family member, holds the bike her grandson won during a raffle during Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune’s first Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day event hosted by The National Mountain Biking Association at the Henderson recreation area Oct. 6. The event was sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services as well as a local bike shop in Jacksonville, donated a bicycle to one lucky boy and girl at the closing of the group ride.

Cindy Evans, a military family member, holds the bike her grandson won during a raffle during Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune’s first Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day event hosted by The National Mountain Biking Association at the Henderson recreation area Oct. 6. The event was sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services as well as a local bike shop in Jacksonville, donated a bicycle to one lucky boy and girl at the closing of the group ride.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nik S. Phongsisattanak

Military family members ride through biking trails during Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune’s first Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day event hosted by The National Mountain Biking Association at the Henderson recreation area Oct. 6. The event provided group rides for all ages.

Military family members ride through biking trails during Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune’s first Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day event hosted by The National Mountain Biking Association at the Henderson recreation area Oct. 6. The event provided group rides for all ages.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nik S. Phongsisattanak

Military families bike through obstacles during Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune’s first Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day event hosted by The National Mountain Biking Association at the Henderson recreation area Oct. 6. The event provided group rides for all ages.

Military families bike through obstacles during Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune’s first Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day event hosted by The National Mountain Biking Association at the Henderson recreation area Oct. 6. The event provided group rides for all ages.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nik S. Phongsisattanak

A band performs during the gala for the Museum of the Marine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 6. The event was a fundraiser for the museum and featured two auctions along with dinner, and Olympic gold medalist Dan Jansen as the keynote speaker.

A band performs during the gala for the Museum of the Marine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 6. The event was a fundraiser for the museum and featured two auctions along with dinner, and Olympic gold medalist Dan Jansen as the keynote speaker.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

A couple poses for a picture with Olympic gold medalist Dan Jansen during the gala for the Museum of the Marine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 6. Jansen was the keynote speaker at the event and talked about the importance of overcoming struggles in life.

A couple poses for a picture with Olympic gold medalist Dan Jansen during the gala for the Museum of the Marine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 6. Jansen was the keynote speaker at the event and talked about the importance of overcoming struggles in life.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Mayo, the sergeant major of Marine Air Control Squadron 24, gets acquainted with Sgt. Maj. Raymond Mackay, a Marine who lost his legs in battle while serving in Afghanistan, during a gala for the Museum of the Marine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 6. Mackay was one of the distinguished guests at the event for his contributions to helping rehabilitating Marines at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Mayo, the sergeant major of Marine Air Control Squadron 24, gets acquainted with Sgt. Maj. Raymond Mackay, a Marine who lost his legs in battle while serving in Afghanistan, during a gala for the Museum of the Marine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 6. Mackay was one of the distinguished guests at the event for his contributions to helping rehabilitating Marines at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

U.S. Marines with Detachment Martillo load a UH-1N "Huey" helicopter on an Air Force C-5 "Galaxy" at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City Oct. 12, en route back to the United States. The task-organized detachment partnered with Guatemala authorities to disrupt illicit trafficking in the country’s coastal waters. With four Huey’s, Detachment Martillo flew over 250 detection and monitoring missions in support of Guatemalan law enforcement agencies and naval forces during the roughly two-month deployment. "We saw an immediate impact in trafficking patterns along established routes after we started flying our helos," said Col. Rob Rauenhorst, the Detachment Martillo officer-in-charge.

U.S. Marines with Detachment Martillo load a UH-1N "Huey" helicopter on an Air Force C-5 "Galaxy" at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City Oct. 12, en route back to the United States. The task-organized detachment partnered with Guatemala authorities to disrupt illicit trafficking in the country’s coastal waters. With four Huey’s, Detachment Martillo flew over 250 detection and monitoring missions in support of Guatemalan law enforcement agencies and naval forces during the roughly two-month deployment. "We saw an immediate impact in trafficking patterns along established routes after we started flying our helos," said Col. Rob Rauenhorst, the Detachment Martillo officer-in-charge.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mike Atchue

U.S. Marines with Detachment Martillo load a UH-1N "Huey" helicopter on an Air Force C-5 "Galaxy" at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City Oct. 12, en route back to the United States. The task-organized detachment partnered with Guatemala authorities to disrupt illicit trafficking in the country’s coastal waters. With four Huey’s, Detachment Martillo flew over 250 detection and monitoring missions in support of Guatemalan law enforcement agencies and naval forces during the roughly two-month deployment. "We saw an immediate impact in trafficking patterns along established routes after we started flying our helos," said Col. Rob Rauenhorst, the Detachment Martillo officer-in-charge.

U.S. Marines with Detachment Martillo load a UH-1N "Huey" helicopter on an Air Force C-5 "Galaxy" at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City Oct. 12, en route back to the United States. The task-organized detachment partnered with Guatemala authorities to disrupt illicit trafficking in the country’s coastal waters. With four Huey’s, Detachment Martillo flew over 250 detection and monitoring missions in support of Guatemalan law enforcement agencies and naval forces during the roughly two-month deployment. "We saw an immediate impact in trafficking patterns along established routes after we started flying our helos," said Col. Rob Rauenhorst, the Detachment Martillo officer-in-charge.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mike Atchue

Participants at the gala for the Museum of the Marine scour the tables looking for an item to bid on during the silent auction aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 6. The silent auction featured everything from watches to bathroom sinks, and was used as a fundraiser for the upcoming construction of the museum.

Participants at the gala for the Museum of the Marine scour the tables looking for an item to bid on during the silent auction aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 6. The silent auction featured everything from watches to bathroom sinks, and was used as a fundraiser for the upcoming construction of the museum.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting