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A Marine with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, provides security during a medical engagement as part of a pre-deployment exercise on Fort Irwin, Calif. May 15, 2011. The three-week exercise is designed to prepare MARSOC Marines for deployment to combat operations in Afghanistan by immersing them in an environment as realistic and comprehensive as possible. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally/Released)

A Marine with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, provides security during a medical engagement as part of a pre-deployment exercise on Fort Irwin, Calif. May 15, 2011. The three-week exercise is designed to prepare MARSOC Marines for deployment to combat operations in Afghanistan by immersing them in an environment as realistic and comprehensive as possible. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command bow their heads in prayer during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at MARSOC headquarters aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.12. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command bow their heads in prayer during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at MARSOC headquarters aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.12. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally

The flag is raised at U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command headquarters during a 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.12. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

The flag is raised at U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command headquarters during a 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.12. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally

Maj. Gen. Paul E. Lefebvre, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, delivers a speech outside of MARSOC headquarters during a 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.12. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Maj. Gen. Paul E. Lefebvre, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, delivers a speech outside of MARSOC headquarters during a 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.12. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally

Marines and Sailors of 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, observe a moment of silence for the victims of 9/11 at a memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.7. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Marines and Sailors of 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, observe a moment of silence for the victims of 9/11 at a memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.7. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally

Lt. Col. J. Darren Duke, commander of 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, addresses the Marines and Sailors of 3d MSOB at a 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.7. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Lt. Col. J. Darren Duke, commander of 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, addresses the Marines and Sailors of 3d MSOB at a 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.7. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally

Marines and Sailors of 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, listen to Lt. Col. J. Darren Duke, commander of 3d MSOB, deliver a speech at a 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.7. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Marines and Sailors of 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, listen to Lt. Col. J. Darren Duke, commander of 3d MSOB, deliver a speech at a 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.7. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally

Marines and Sailors of 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, watch old news footage of 9/11 at a memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.7. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Marines and Sailors of 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, watch old news footage of 9/11 at a memorial ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept.7. September was a month of rememberance and reflection, marked by several ceremonies taking place throughout MARSOC to honor its fallen warriors and the victims of 9/11.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally

110808-F-7939B-005 - Adm. William H. McRaven passes the U.S. Special Operations Command flag to Command Sgt. Major Thomas Smith. McRaven assumed command of USSOCOM from Adm. Eric T. Olson during a ceremony at the Davis Conference Center, MacDill Air Force, Fla., Aug. 8. Photo by Mike Bottoms, USSOCOM Public Affairs.

110808-F-7939B-005 - Adm. William H. McRaven passes the U.S. Special Operations Command flag to Command Sgt. Major Thomas Smith. McRaven assumed command of USSOCOM from Adm. Eric T. Olson during a ceremony at the Davis Conference Center, MacDill Air Force, Fla., Aug. 8. Photo by Mike Bottoms, USSOCOM Public Affairs.

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Easter Eggstravaganza decorating cookies

Easter Eggstravaganza decorating cookies

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The Easter Bunny leads the crowd in the "Cupid Shuffle"

The Easter Bunny leads the crowd in the "Cupid Shuffle"

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The kids are ready to find the golden egg!

The kids are ready to find the golden egg!

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Easter Eggstavaganza petting zoo.

Easter Eggstavaganza petting zoo.

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Ready....Set......GO!

Ready....Set......GO!

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Easter Eggstravaganza clowning around

Easter Eggstravaganza clowning around

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Test your skills rock climbing. Easter Eggstravaganza

Test your skills rock climbing. Easter Eggstravaganza

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