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(Left) Colonel Francis Donovan, the commander of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Kyle Lichtenberger at the 24th MEU Headquarters Building, July 15. Lichtenberger has left the Marine Corps and been accepted to Columbia University in New York.

(Left) Colonel Francis Donovan, the commander of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Kyle Lichtenberger at the 24th MEU Headquarters Building, July 15. Lichtenberger has left the Marine Corps and been accepted to Columbia University in New York.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Soukhi Forbes

(From left to right) Lt. Gen. John Paxton, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt. Col. Jason Waldron, executive officer, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Sgt. Maj. John McGovern, 24th MEU Sgt. Maj., and Sgt. Maj. Carl Green, II MEF Sgt. Maj., pose for a photo in front of the Lieutenant General "Chesty" Puller Oustanding Leadership Award June 23, 2011, at the 24th MEU headquarters building after the award was presented to the 24th MEU. The award was given to 24th MEU to recognize the unit's sustained excellence in all aspects of unit readiness.

(From left to right) Lt. Gen. John Paxton, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt. Col. Jason Waldron, executive officer, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Sgt. Maj. John McGovern, 24th MEU Sgt. Maj., and Sgt. Maj. Carl Green, II MEF Sgt. Maj., pose for a photo in front of the Lieutenant General "Chesty" Puller Oustanding Leadership Award June 23, 2011, at the 24th MEU headquarters building after the award was presented to the 24th MEU. The award was given to 24th MEU to recognize the unit's sustained excellence in all aspects of unit readiness.

Photo by GySgt. Chad Kiehl

LtCol. Jason Waldron, executive officer for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives a plaque June 23, 2001, in recognition of 24th MEU being awarded the Lieutenant General "Chesty" Puller Outstanding Leadership Award from the commanding general and sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton and Sgt. Maj. Carl Green (right.) 24th MEU's command element received the award in the small unit category for sustained excellence in maintaining high levels of readiness and force preservation during their training cycle in 2009 and through their deployment in 2010.

LtCol. Jason Waldron, executive officer for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives a plaque June 23, 2001, in recognition of 24th MEU being awarded the Lieutenant General "Chesty" Puller Outstanding Leadership Award from the commanding general and sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton and Sgt. Maj. Carl Green (right.) 24th MEU's command element received the award in the small unit category for sustained excellence in maintaining high levels of readiness and force preservation during their training cycle in 2009 and through their deployment in 2010.

Photo by GySgt. Chad Kiehl

Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's command element stand in formation while the citation for the Lieutenant General "Chesty" Puller Outstanding Leadership Award is read by the 24th MEU's sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. John McGovern, June 23, 2011, at the unit's headquarters building. The trophy and award were presented to the unit for its sustained excellence in all aspects of unit readiness.

Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's command element stand in formation while the citation for the Lieutenant General "Chesty" Puller Outstanding Leadership Award is read by the 24th MEU's sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. John McGovern, June 23, 2011, at the unit's headquarters building. The trophy and award were presented to the unit for its sustained excellence in all aspects of unit readiness.

Photo by GySgt. Chad Kiehl

Pfc. Jamie Moreno tank crew man with 2nd Tank Battalion currently attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit poses f the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Pfc. Jamie Moreno tank crew man with 2nd Tank Battalion currently attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit poses f the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Sgt. Stephen Boyd an assault amphibious vehicle repairer/technician with 2nd Amphi currently attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit poses f the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Sgt. Stephen Boyd an assault amphibious vehicle repairer/technician with 2nd Amphi currently attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit poses f the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Sgt. Trevon Wilson an assault amphibious vehicle repairer/technician with 2nd Amphi currently attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit poses f the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Sgt. Trevon Wilson an assault amphibious vehicle repairer/technician with 2nd Amphi currently attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit poses f the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Sgt. David Steiner a data network specialist with 2nd Combat Logistics Battalion currently attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit poses f the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Sgt. David Steiner a data network specialist with 2nd Combat Logistics Battalion currently attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit poses f the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Sgt. Luke Young a motor transportation mechanic with the Command Element 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit poses for a picture June 2 aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Sgt. Luke Young a motor transportation mechanic with the Command Element 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit poses for a picture June 2 aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Cpl. Robert Neubauer a machine gunner with Fox Company 2nd Battalion 9th Marine Regiment poses for a picture June 2 aboard the USS Iw the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Cpl. Robert Neubauer a machine gunner with Fox Company 2nd Battalion 9th Marine Regiment poses for a picture June 2 aboard the USS Iw the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Frend a Fleet Marine Force hospital corpsman with Fox Company 2nd Battalion 9th Marine Regiment poses for a picture June 2 aboard the USS Iw the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Frend a Fleet Marine Force hospital corpsman with Fox Company 2nd Battalion 9th Marine Regiment poses for a picture June 2 aboard the USS Iw the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part and also honored those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Corporal Blake Adams (center) raises his right hand during the oath of enlistment for his promotion after a Ground Zero motivational run to the site of the World Trade Center May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Corporal Blake Adams (center) raises his right hand during the oath of enlistment for his promotion after a Ground Zero motivational run to the site of the World Trade Center May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Sergeant Dane Silva with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine regiment, currently assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gets pinned on by his sister, New York native, and Col. Frank Donovan, commanding officer of the 24th MEU, during a promotion ceremony after a Ground Zero motivational run to the site of the World Trade Center May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th MEU to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend

Sergeant Dane Silva with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine regiment, currently assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gets pinned on by his sister, New York native, and Col. Frank Donovan, commanding officer of the 24th MEU, during a promotion ceremony after a Ground Zero motivational run to the site of the World Trade Center May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th MEU to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

A Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit bows his head during a moment of prayer after a Ground Zero motivational run to the site of the World Trade Center May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th MEU to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

A Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit bows his head during a moment of prayer after a Ground Zero motivational run to the site of the World Trade Center May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th MEU to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Marines participate in a two-mile Ground Zero motivational run to the site of the World Trade Center May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Marines participate in a two-mile Ground Zero motivational run to the site of the World Trade Center May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Marines participate in a two-mile Ground Zero motivational run to the site of the World Trade Center May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Marines participate in a two-mile Ground Zero motivational run to the site of the World Trade Center May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Marines and Sailors pose for a photo after a Ground Zero motivational run, which ended at the site of the World Trade Center, May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marines Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines are embarking on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in New York City's Fleet Week from May 25 to June 1, 2011. There, the Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in a various of events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Marines and Sailors pose for a photo after a Ground Zero motivational run, which ended at the site of the World Trade Center, May 31, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marines Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines are embarking on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in New York City's Fleet Week from May 25 to June 1, 2011. There, the Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in a various of events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas J. Gillen

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker's bat breaks into pieces after hitting the ball at Citi Field May 30, 2011. Citi Field honored all branches of service in light of Memorial Day by dedicating the game to all military members. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker's bat breaks into pieces after hitting the ball at Citi Field May 30, 2011. Citi Field honored all branches of service in light of Memorial Day by dedicating the game to all military members. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Major Gen. Richard Mills throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field May 30, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Major Gen. Richard Mills throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field May 30, 2011. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines embarked on the Navy's Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in Fleet Week New York 2011 from May 25 to June 1. The Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in various events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Marines and Sailors attend a New York Mets game, at Citi Field, during their time off during Fleet Week New York 2011, May 30. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marines Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines are embarking on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in New York City's Fleet Week from May 25 to June 1, 2011. There, the Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in a various of events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Marines and Sailors attend a New York Mets game, at Citi Field, during their time off during Fleet Week New York 2011, May 30. Various units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marines Forces Reserve have organized under the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to form the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - New York. The Marines are embarking on the Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ships, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD -7) and USS New York (LPD-21) to take part in New York City's Fleet Week from May 25 to June 1, 2011. There, the Marines will showcase the capabilities of the MAGTF, and also honor those who have served by participating in a various of events during the Memorial Day weekend.

Photo by Cpl . Nicholas J. Gillen