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Staff Sgt. Steven Williams, a trumpet player with the 2nd Marine Division Band, plays the trumpet as the Band marches through downtown’s main street. Williams will be taking on the challenge of leading the Marine musicians as the assistant drum major for The President’s Own.

Staff Sgt. Steven Williams, a trumpet player with the 2nd Marine Division Band, plays the trumpet as the Band marches through downtown’s main street. Williams will be taking on the challenge of leading the Marine musicians as the assistant drum major for The President’s Own.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

Manitowoc, Wis., native Cpl. Jeffery Clapper plays the trumpet during a concert at the Topsfield Fair. The all-Marine band serenaded the large audience with classical tunes ranging from John Philip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” to their own rendition of “The Saints.”

Manitowoc, Wis., native Cpl. Jeffery Clapper plays the trumpet during a concert at the Topsfield Fair. The all-Marine band serenaded the large audience with classical tunes ranging from John Philip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” to their own rendition of “The Saints.”

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

The Topsfield Fair, which began in 1818, drew in more than 500,000 visitors this year with hundreds of attractions ranging from small petting farms to live, musical concerts. One special attraction came in the form of the harmonious sounds, with a distinct blend of military precision, of the 2nd Marine Division Band.

The Topsfield Fair, which began in 1818, drew in more than 500,000 visitors this year with hundreds of attractions ranging from small petting farms to live, musical concerts. One special attraction came in the form of the harmonious sounds, with a distinct blend of military precision, of the 2nd Marine Division Band.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

Master Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Boatright of Fort Wayne, Ind., conducts the band during a concert at the Topsfield Fair. The entire 2nd Marine Division Band concluded they cannot wait to be back next year and wanted to extend an enormous thank you to every sponsor who made the trip possible.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Boatright of Fort Wayne, Ind., conducts the band during a concert at the Topsfield Fair. The entire 2nd Marine Division Band concluded they cannot wait to be back next year and wanted to extend an enormous thank you to every sponsor who made the trip possible.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

More than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band spent three days performing at least twice a day for fairgoers at the Topsfield Fair.

More than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band spent three days performing at least twice a day for fairgoers at the Topsfield Fair.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

Petty Officer 3rd Class Calvin B. Hanks, the president and founding member of 2nd Dental Battalion Junior Enlisted Association, stands beside Chief Petty Officer David Harris, one of the mentors for JEA in the battalion, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 18, 2012. Hanks and his fellow sailors launched JEA in September 2012 to provide a forum where junior enlisted sailors could voice their opinions, build camaraderie and directly impact their community through service projects.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Calvin B. Hanks, the president and founding member of 2nd Dental Battalion Junior Enlisted Association, stands beside Chief Petty Officer David Harris, one of the mentors for JEA in the battalion, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 18, 2012. Hanks and his fellow sailors launched JEA in September 2012 to provide a forum where junior enlisted sailors could voice their opinions, build camaraderie and directly impact their community through service projects.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson

Lance Cpl. David Corderman of Richmond, Va., sings in front of hundreds of high school students. He and two other Marines within the band took the initiative to come together and form the 2nd Marine Division rock band.

Lance Cpl. David Corderman of Richmond, Va., sings in front of hundreds of high school students. He and two other Marines within the band took the initiative to come together and form the 2nd Marine Division rock band.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

Fort Wayne, Ind., native, Master Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Boatright conducts the more than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band. The band spent three days performing at least twice a day for several high schools in and around West Springfield and finished each day with an appearance at The Big E parade.

Fort Wayne, Ind., native, Master Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Boatright conducts the more than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band. The band spent three days performing at least twice a day for several high schools in and around West Springfield and finished each day with an appearance at The Big E parade.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

More than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band set out on a trip to West Springfield, Mass., for the largest fair in the Northeast to perform for the more than 1,000,000 fairgoers. The band, out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., also spent three days performing at least twice a day for several high schools in and around West Springfield and finished each day with an appearance at The Big E parade.

More than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band set out on a trip to West Springfield, Mass., for the largest fair in the Northeast to perform for the more than 1,000,000 fairgoers. The band, out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., also spent three days performing at least twice a day for several high schools in and around West Springfield and finished each day with an appearance at The Big E parade.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

More than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band spent three days performing at least twice a day for several high schools in and around West Springfield and finished each day with an appearance at The Big E parade. The Big E is a 17-day New England extravaganza, which featured top name entertainment like comedian Jeff Dunham, country singer Billy Currington and the band.

More than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band spent three days performing at least twice a day for several high schools in and around West Springfield and finished each day with an appearance at The Big E parade. The Big E is a 17-day New England extravaganza, which featured top name entertainment like comedian Jeff Dunham, country singer Billy Currington and the band.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

The 2nd Marine Division Color Guard prepares to step off at The Big E parade. More than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band spent three days performing at least twice a day for several high schools in and around West Springfield, and finished each day with an appearance at The Big E parade.

The 2nd Marine Division Color Guard prepares to step off at The Big E parade. More than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band spent three days performing at least twice a day for several high schools in and around West Springfield, and finished each day with an appearance at The Big E parade.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Cox of Vian, Okla., yells a command to the 2nd Marine Division Band. More than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band set out on a trip to West Springfield, Mass., for the largest fair in the Northeast to perform for the more than 1,000,000 fairgoers and half a dozen high schools.

Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Cox of Vian, Okla., yells a command to the 2nd Marine Division Band. More than 40 members of the 2nd Marine Division Band set out on a trip to West Springfield, Mass., for the largest fair in the Northeast to perform for the more than 1,000,000 fairgoers and half a dozen high schools.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

Lance Cpl. David Corderman of Richmond, Va., sings in front of hundreds of high school students. He and two other Marines within the band took the initiative to come together and form the 2nd Marine Division rock band.

Lance Cpl. David Corderman of Richmond, Va., sings in front of hundreds of high school students. He and two other Marines within the band took the initiative to come together and form the 2nd Marine Division rock band.

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

A recruit of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fireman carries another recruit back to the starting line during his Combat Fitness Test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 11. The fireman carry is part of the maneuver-under-fire portion of the CFT, right before recruits are instructed to carry two ammunition-cans back and forth down the field.

A recruit of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, fireman carries another recruit back to the starting line during his Combat Fitness Test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 11. The fireman carry is part of the maneuver-under-fire portion of the CFT, right before recruits are instructed to carry two ammunition-cans back and forth down the field.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph DiGirolamo

Recruits of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, thrust ammunition-cans into the air during their Combat Fitness Test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 11. The ammunition-can lifts is one of three portions of the CFT, where recruits must lift a 35-pound ammunition-can fully extending their arms above their head, bringing it back down below their chin.

Recruits of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, thrust ammunition-cans into the air during their Combat Fitness Test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 11. The ammunition-can lifts is one of three portions of the CFT, where recruits must lift a 35-pound ammunition-can fully extending their arms above their head, bringing it back down below their chin.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph DiGirolamo

Recruits of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, thrust ammunition-cans into the air during their Combat Fitness Test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 11. The ammunition-can lifts is one of three portions of the CFT, where recruits must lift a 35-pound ammunition-can fully extending their arms above their head, bringing it back down below their chin.

Recruits of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, thrust ammunition-cans into the air during their Combat Fitness Test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 11. The ammunition-can lifts is one of three portions of the CFT, where recruits must lift a 35-pound ammunition-can fully extending their arms above their head, bringing it back down below their chin.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph DiGirolamo

Recruits of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sprint around the track during their Combat Fitness Test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 11. The sprint portion of the CFT consists of an 880-yard sprint known as the movement-to-contact.

Recruits of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, sprint around the track during their Combat Fitness Test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 11. The sprint portion of the CFT consists of an 880-yard sprint known as the movement-to-contact.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph DiGirolamo

Absentee ballots allow service members, civilian employees and their families to vote while stationed overseas.

Absentee ballots allow service members, civilian employees and their families to vote while stationed overseas.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shannon E. McMillan

Sgt. Corey G. Drake prepares to hit a pitch during a game between the Marine all-star baseball team and the Social Original Local Academy baseball team at Camp Foster Oct. 11. “Japanese (society) loves to play baseball, and the Okinawans lived up to that today. They’re great ball players,” said Sgt. Corey G. Drake, a telephone systems and personal computer intermediate repairer with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Sgt. Corey G. Drake prepares to hit a pitch during a game between the Marine all-star baseball team and the Social Original Local Academy baseball team at Camp Foster Oct. 11. “Japanese (society) loves to play baseball, and the Okinawans lived up to that today. They’re great ball players,” said Sgt. Corey G. Drake, a telephone systems and personal computer intermediate repairer with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shannon McMillan

Marines and French Marine paratroopers play soccer together during Exercise Croix de Sud at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. The Marines faced the French Marines in a friendly match before integrating teams to break the ice. The Marines participating are with 1st platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The French paratroopers are with 8th Marine Infantry Paratrooper Regiment, based out of Castres, France.

Marines and French Marine paratroopers play soccer together during Exercise Croix de Sud at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. The Marines faced the French Marines in a friendly match before integrating teams to break the ice. The Marines participating are with 1st platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The French paratroopers are with 8th Marine Infantry Paratrooper Regiment, based out of Castres, France.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert C. Medina