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The Base Theater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune has received a new digital projection system. The new equipment provides 3-D viewing as well as better sound and image quality than it's preceding system.

The Base Theater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune has received a new digital projection system. The new equipment provides 3-D viewing as well as better sound and image quality than it's preceding system.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera

A 6-ton truck with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing is displayed at the 4th MAW recruiting display during the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, Oct, 13. Even though 4th MAW is a reserve unit, it trains with the same vehicles and aircraft as its active duty counterpart.

A 6-ton truck with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing is displayed at the 4th MAW recruiting display during the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, Oct, 13. Even though 4th MAW is a reserve unit, it trains with the same vehicles and aircraft as its active duty counterpart.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Floto

Lt. Col. David Bardorf, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, spoke to Marines during the annual Headquarters and Support Battalion physical training session to support the Combined Federal Campaign at the Goettge Memorial Field House parking lot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 3. The CFC Onslow County's goal is to reach $1 million during the campaign season which started Sept. 1 through Dec. 15

Lt. Col. David Bardorf, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, spoke to Marines during the annual Headquarters and Support Battalion physical training session to support the Combined Federal Campaign at the Goettge Memorial Field House parking lot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 3. The CFC Onslow County's goal is to reach $1 million during the campaign season which started Sept. 1 through Dec. 15

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nik S. Phongsisattanak

(left to right) Lt. Col. David Bardorf, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, and Sgt. Maj. Michael Rowan, the sergeant major of HQSPTBn., lead their battalion on a run during the annual battalion’s physical training session to support the Combined Federal Campaign at the Goettge Memorial Field House parking lot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 3. The CFC Onslow County's goal is to reach $1 million during the campaign season which started Sept. 1 through Dec. 15.

(left to right) Lt. Col. David Bardorf, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, and Sgt. Maj. Michael Rowan, the sergeant major of HQSPTBn., lead their battalion on a run during the annual battalion’s physical training session to support the Combined Federal Campaign at the Goettge Memorial Field House parking lot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 3. The CFC Onslow County's goal is to reach $1 million during the campaign season which started Sept. 1 through Dec. 15.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nik S. Phongsisattanak

Sgt. Sean A. Walker, a native of Port Lavaca, Texas, is an administration personnel chief at Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. He services the more than 40 Marines attached to the Naval command.

Sgt. Sean A. Walker, a native of Port Lavaca, Texas, is an administration personnel chief at Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. He services the more than 40 Marines attached to the Naval command.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler J. Bolken

Marines, families and civilian employees gather at the starting point during the annual Headquarters and Support Battalion physical training session to support the Combined Federal Campaign at the Goettge Memorial Field House parking lot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 3. More than 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and abroad help raise millions of dollars each year.

Marines, families and civilian employees gather at the starting point during the annual Headquarters and Support Battalion physical training session to support the Combined Federal Campaign at the Goettge Memorial Field House parking lot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 3. More than 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and abroad help raise millions of dollars each year.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nik S. Phongsisattanak

Marines conduct warm up exercises during the annual Headquarters and Support Battalion physical training session to support the Combined Federal Campaign at the Goettge Memorial Field House parking lot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 3. Those who donated 10 dollars for the event were able to compete against other racers and received shirts for bolstering the day's contributions.

Marines conduct warm up exercises during the annual Headquarters and Support Battalion physical training session to support the Combined Federal Campaign at the Goettge Memorial Field House parking lot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 3. Those who donated 10 dollars for the event were able to compete against other racers and received shirts for bolstering the day's contributions.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nik S. Phongsisattanak

Marines and Sailors with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, descend to the ground after jumping out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft during bilateral parachute jump training alongside Philippine Marines and Soldiers, here, Oct. 15. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are participating in the 29th iteration of the Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise alongside their Philippine Marine counterparts in order to improve the two forces’ interoperability and strengthen their long standing relationship. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Marines and Sailors with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, descend to the ground after jumping out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft during bilateral parachute jump training alongside Philippine Marines and Soldiers, here, Oct. 15. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are participating in the 29th iteration of the Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise alongside their Philippine Marine counterparts in order to improve the two forces’ interoperability and strengthen their long standing relationship. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis

Philippine Marines with Force Reconnaissance Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, drop out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft while conducting bilateral parachute jumps alongside Marines and Sailors with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here, Oct. 15. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are conducting the 29th iteration of the Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise alongside their Philippine Marine counterparts in order to improve the two forces’ interoperability and strengthen their long standing relationship. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Philippine Marines with Force Reconnaissance Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, drop out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft while conducting bilateral parachute jumps alongside Marines and Sailors with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here, Oct. 15. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are conducting the 29th iteration of the Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise alongside their Philippine Marine counterparts in order to improve the two forces’ interoperability and strengthen their long standing relationship. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis

Marines and Sailors with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit parachute out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft while conducting bilateral parachute jumps alongside Philippine Marines and Soldiers, here, Oct. 15. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are participating in the 29th iteration of the Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise alongside their Philippine Marine counterparts in order to improve the two forces’ interoperability and strengthen their long standing relationship. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Marines and Sailors with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit parachute out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft while conducting bilateral parachute jumps alongside Philippine Marines and Soldiers, here, Oct. 15. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are participating in the 29th iteration of the Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise alongside their Philippine Marine counterparts in order to improve the two forces’ interoperability and strengthen their long standing relationship. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis.

A Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits for the command to stand and parachute out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft while conducting bilateral parachute jumps alongside Philippine Marines and Soldiers, here, Oct. 15. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are participating in the 29th iteration of the Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise alongside their Philippine Marine counterparts in order to improve the two forces’ interoperability and strengthen their long standing relationship. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

A Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits for the command to stand and parachute out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft while conducting bilateral parachute jumps alongside Philippine Marines and Soldiers, here, Oct. 15. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are participating in the 29th iteration of the Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise alongside their Philippine Marine counterparts in order to improve the two forces’ interoperability and strengthen their long standing relationship. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis.

Philippine Marines with Force Reconnaissance Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, prepare to parachute out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft while conducting bilateral parachute jumps alongside Marines and Sailors with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here, Oct. 15. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are participating in the 29th iteration of the Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise alongside their Philippine Marine counterparts in order to improve the two forces’ interoperability and strengthen their long standing relationship. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Philippine Marines with Force Reconnaissance Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, prepare to parachute out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft while conducting bilateral parachute jumps alongside Marines and Sailors with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here, Oct. 15. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are participating in the 29th iteration of the Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise alongside their Philippine Marine counterparts in order to improve the two forces’ interoperability and strengthen their long standing relationship. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis.

CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-262 (REIN), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to land and offload Marines during a helicopter raid exercise here, Oct. 14. The training was part of the 29th iteration of the annual Philippines Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise, designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and Philippine forces while strengthening their long standing bond.

CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-262 (REIN), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to land and offload Marines during a helicopter raid exercise here, Oct. 14. The training was part of the 29th iteration of the annual Philippines Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise, designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and Philippine forces while strengthening their long standing bond.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis

An integrated squad of Marines from Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and Philippine Marines of the 33rd Battalion, 33rd Marine Company, rush for cover after being inserted by helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-262 (REIN) during a helicopter raid exercise here, Oct. 14. The training was part of the 29th iteration of the annual Philippines Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise, designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and Philippine forces while strengthening their long standing bond.

An integrated squad of Marines from Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and Philippine Marines of the 33rd Battalion, 33rd Marine Company, rush for cover after being inserted by helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-262 (REIN) during a helicopter raid exercise here, Oct. 14. The training was part of the 29th iteration of the annual Philippines Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise, designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and Philippine forces while strengthening their long standing bond.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis

Corporal Christopher W. Johnson, a crew chief for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-262 (REIN), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and native of Youngstown, Ohio, fires a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun to suppress targets during a helicopter raid exercise here, Oct. 14. The training was part of the 29th iteration of the annual Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise, designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and Philippine forces while strengthening their long standing bond.

Corporal Christopher W. Johnson, a crew chief for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-262 (REIN), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and native of Youngstown, Ohio, fires a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun to suppress targets during a helicopter raid exercise here, Oct. 14. The training was part of the 29th iteration of the annual Philippine Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise, designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and Philippine forces while strengthening their long standing bond.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis

An integrated squad of Marines from Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and Philippine Marines of the 33rd Battalion, 33rd Marine Company, provide security at the end of a helicopter raid exercise here, Oct. 14. The training was part of the 29th iteration of the annual Philippines Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise, designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and Philippine forces while strengthening their long standing bond.

An integrated squad of Marines from Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and Philippine Marines of the 33rd Battalion, 33rd Marine Company, provide security at the end of a helicopter raid exercise here, Oct. 14. The training was part of the 29th iteration of the annual Philippines Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise, designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and Philippine forces while strengthening their long standing bond.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis

Philippine Marines of the 33rd Battalion, 33rd Marine Company, provide security during a bilateral helicopter raid exercise with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here, Oct. 14. The training was part of the 29th iteration of the annual Philippines Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise, designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and Philippine forces while strengthening their long standing bond.

Philippine Marines of the 33rd Battalion, 33rd Marine Company, provide security during a bilateral helicopter raid exercise with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here, Oct. 14. The training was part of the 29th iteration of the annual Philippines Bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise, designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and Philippine forces while strengthening their long standing bond.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis

Completely surrounded by natural Philippine vegetation, Cpl. Jeremy Russow, right, crouches beside a Philippine Marine while constructing a hide site at Crow Valley, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 9. Russow is an assistant team leader with scout sniper platoon, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Philippine Marine is with special operations platoon, 3rd Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps.

Completely surrounded by natural Philippine vegetation, Cpl. Jeremy Russow, right, crouches beside a Philippine Marine while constructing a hide site at Crow Valley, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 9. Russow is an assistant team leader with scout sniper platoon, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Philippine Marine is with special operations platoon, 3rd Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis.

Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, out of Louisiana, unload thousands of pounds of illegal drugs from a vehicle during interdiction operations in southwestern Afghanistan, May 9. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 and 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment supported efforts to disrupt the enemy's drug smuggling operations. Such missions have proven effective in disrupting the enemy's movement and limiting their finances from the illegal drug trade.

Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, out of Louisiana, unload thousands of pounds of illegal drugs from a vehicle during interdiction operations in southwestern Afghanistan, May 9. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 and 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment supported efforts to disrupt the enemy's drug smuggling operations. Such missions have proven effective in disrupting the enemy's movement and limiting their finances from the illegal drug trade.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Renee Krusemark

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepare their gear for Exercise Croix du Sud 2012 at Camp Schwab Oct. 5. Croix du Sud is a multilateral exercise hosted by the French armed forces in New Caledonia, and will involve two U.S. Marine Corps platoons with III Marine Expeditionary Force, members of the FANC, and a company with the Australian Defence Force, as well as members of six other nations with varying levels of involvement. 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines, is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF, under the unit deployment program.

Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepare their gear for Exercise Croix du Sud 2012 at Camp Schwab Oct. 5. Croix du Sud is a multilateral exercise hosted by the French armed forces in New Caledonia, and will involve two U.S. Marine Corps platoons with III Marine Expeditionary Force, members of the FANC, and a company with the Australian Defence Force, as well as members of six other nations with varying levels of involvement. 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines, is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF, under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina