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First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos visited Marine Forces Special Operations Command's (MARSOC) spouses at the Camp Lejeune Officers Club June 4. Amos spent time having conversations with the spouses and was on hand to help kick off the mentorship program. "The spouses of MARSOC can build friendships and a sense of community as mentors. It's how we get through the good times, and the not so good times," Amos said.

First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos visited Marine Forces Special Operations Command's (MARSOC) spouses at the Camp Lejeune Officers Club June 4. Amos spent time having conversations with the spouses and was on hand to help kick off the mentorship program. "The spouses of MARSOC can build friendships and a sense of community as mentors. It's how we get through the good times, and the not so good times," Amos said.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm VIRN - EV518

First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos visited Marine Forces Special Operations Command's (MARSOC) spouses at the Camp Lejeune Officers Club June 4. Amos spent time having conversations with the spouses and was on hand to help kick off the mentorship program. "The spouses of MARSOC can build friendships and a sense of community as mentors. It's how we get through the good times, and the not so good times," Amos said.

First Lady of the Marine Corps, Bonnie Amos visited Marine Forces Special Operations Command's (MARSOC) spouses at the Camp Lejeune Officers Club June 4. Amos spent time having conversations with the spouses and was on hand to help kick off the mentorship program. "The spouses of MARSOC can build friendships and a sense of community as mentors. It's how we get through the good times, and the not so good times," Amos said.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm VIRN - EV518

Approximately five classes totaling 120 students from the 4th Grade class from Bitz Intermediate School visited the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Paraloft. "It’s good for them, we put things into perspective for the kids and they learn how parachutes work," said Sgt. Patrick Ward, 27, Marine Special Operations Regiment, parachute rigger, from Rockford, Mich. The Marines displayed the numerous types of equipment and the different parachutes they use.

Approximately five classes totaling 120 students from the 4th Grade class from Bitz Intermediate School visited the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Paraloft. "It’s good for them, we put things into perspective for the kids and they learn how parachutes work," said Sgt. Patrick Ward, 27, Marine Special Operations Regiment, parachute rigger, from Rockford, Mich. The Marines displayed the numerous types of equipment and the different parachutes they use.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Approximately five classes totaling 120 students from the 4th Grade class from Bitz Intermediate School visited the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Paraloft. "It’s good for them, we put things into perspective for the kids and they learn how parachutes work," said Sgt. Patrick Ward, 27, Marine Special Operations Regiment, parachute rigger, from Rockford, Mich. The Marines displayed the numerous types of equipment and the different parachutes they use.

Approximately five classes totaling 120 students from the 4th Grade class from Bitz Intermediate School visited the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Paraloft. "It’s good for them, we put things into perspective for the kids and they learn how parachutes work," said Sgt. Patrick Ward, 27, Marine Special Operations Regiment, parachute rigger, from Rockford, Mich. The Marines displayed the numerous types of equipment and the different parachutes they use.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Approximately five classes totaling 120 students from the 4th Grade class from Bitz Intermediate School visited the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Paraloft. "It’s good for them, we put things into perspective for the kids and they learn how parachutes work," said Sgt. Patrick Ward, 27, Marine Special Operations Regiment, parachute rigger, from Rockford, Mich. The Marines displayed the numerous types of equipment and the different parachutes they use.

Approximately five classes totaling 120 students from the 4th Grade class from Bitz Intermediate School visited the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Paraloft. "It’s good for them, we put things into perspective for the kids and they learn how parachutes work," said Sgt. Patrick Ward, 27, Marine Special Operations Regiment, parachute rigger, from Rockford, Mich. The Marines displayed the numerous types of equipment and the different parachutes they use.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Approximately five classes totaling 120 students from the 4th Grade class from Bitz Intermediate School visited the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Paraloft. "It’s good for them, we put things into perspective for the kids and they learn how parachutes work," said Sgt. Patrick Ward, 27, Marine Special Operations Regiment, parachute rigger, from Rockford, Mich. The Marines displayed the numerous types of equipment and the different parachutes they use.

Approximately five classes totaling 120 students from the 4th Grade class from Bitz Intermediate School visited the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Paraloft. "It’s good for them, we put things into perspective for the kids and they learn how parachutes work," said Sgt. Patrick Ward, 27, Marine Special Operations Regiment, parachute rigger, from Rockford, Mich. The Marines displayed the numerous types of equipment and the different parachutes they use.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Col. Archibald M. McLellan, and Col. Jeffrey W. Fultz congratulate each other during the Change of Command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune. Fultz relinquished command to McLellan on May 2nd.

Col. Archibald M. McLellan, and Col. Jeffrey W. Fultz congratulate each other during the Change of Command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune. Fultz relinquished command to McLellan on May 2nd.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Col. Archibald M. McLellan, and Col. Jeffrey W. Fultz congratulate each other during the Change of Command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune. Fultz relinquished command to McLellan on May 2nd.

Col. Archibald M. McLellan, and Col. Jeffrey W. Fultz congratulate each other during the Change of Command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune. Fultz relinquished command to McLellan on May 2nd.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Col. Archibald M. McLellan, and Col. Jeffrey W. Fultz congratulate each other during the Change of Command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune. Fultz relinquished command to McLellan on May 2nd.

Col. Archibald M. McLellan, and Col. Jeffrey W. Fultz congratulate each other during the Change of Command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune. Fultz relinquished command to McLellan on May 2nd.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Col. Archibald M. McLellan, and Col. Jeffrey W. Fultz congratulate each other during the Change of Command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune. Fultz relinquished command to McLellan on May 2nd.

Col. Archibald M. McLellan, and Col. Jeffrey W. Fultz congratulate each other during the Change of Command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune. Fultz relinquished command to McLellan on May 2nd.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Marine spouses and children participate in a family day sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, April 26, 2013. The spouses shot live weapons, rappelled and were taught martial arts by Marine instructors. Children played games and did modified exercises during the event. Static displays showed MARSOC weapons and gear. After all the events the Marines and families had a barbecue.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm

Participants of the infamous “Mud, Seat and Tears Run” sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, endure an intense trail filled with forest terrain, winding trails, fallen trees and giant mud pits April 27, 2013. The run consisted of a five-mile trek through the woods and muddy terrain of Stone Bay.

Participants of the infamous “Mud, Seat and Tears Run” sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, endure an intense trail filled with forest terrain, winding trails, fallen trees and giant mud pits April 27, 2013. The run consisted of a five-mile trek through the woods and muddy terrain of Stone Bay.

Photo by Sgt. Kyle Mcnally

Participants of the infamous “Mud, Seat and Tears Run” sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, endure an intense trail filled with forest terrain, winding trails, fallen trees and giant mud pits April 27, 2013. The run consisted of a five-mile trek through the woods and muddy terrain of Stone Bay.

Participants of the infamous “Mud, Seat and Tears Run” sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, endure an intense trail filled with forest terrain, winding trails, fallen trees and giant mud pits April 27, 2013. The run consisted of a five-mile trek through the woods and muddy terrain of Stone Bay.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Storm