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Col. John L. Mayer (left) passes the colors to Col. Willard A. Buhl (right). Mayer served as the commanding officer since July 2010 and will move on to serve as the chief of staff for amphibious operations for the 1st Division Royal Australian Army. - Col. John L. Mayer (left) passes the colors to Col. Willard A. Buhl (right). Mayer served as the commanding officer since July 2010 and will move on to serve as the chief of staff for amphibious operations for the 1st Division Royal Australian Army.

Capt. Jonathan Disbro (left) and Cpl. Kionte Storey (right) sprint down the track for the 2012 Marine Corps Trials 100 meter dash in Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2012. Storey finished first, earning the gold medal and Disbro second, earning the silver. Both Marines were selected to join the 2012 All-Marine Warrior Games team and will compete in Colorado Springs, Colo. April 30 – May 6. - Capt. Jonathan Disbro (left) and Cpl. Kionte Storey (right) sprint down the track for the 2012 Marine Corps Trials 100 meter dash in Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2012. Storey finished first, earning the gold medal and Disbro second, earning the silver. Both Marines were selected to join the 2012 All-Marine Warrior Games team and will compete in Colorado Springs, Colo. April 30 – May 6.

Major Jamie P. Murphy, the Wounded Warrior Regiment's future operations officer, is presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device by Lieutenant Col. J.D. Harrill during an awards ceremony at the regimental headquarters here. Murphy earned the Bronze Star for his heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. Lieutenant Col. Harrill is the former commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), where Murphy earned this honor. - Major Jamie P. Murphy, the Wounded Warrior Regiment's future operations officer, is presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device by Lieutenant Col. J.D. Harrill during an awards ceremony at the regimental headquarters here. Murphy earned the Bronze Star for his heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. Lieutenant Col. Harrill is the former commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), where Murphy earned this honor.

Wounded, ill and injured Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment look on as Sgt. Maj. John Ploskonka stands at attention in front of Col. John Mayer, Wounded Warrior Regiment commanding officer and Sgt. Maj. Joseph E. VanFonda during a post and appointment ceremony Jan. 23, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps here. During the ceremony Sgt. Maj. Ploskonka passed his duties as regimental sergeant major of the Wounded Warrior Regiment to Sgt. Maj. VanFonda. Ploskonka was selected to serve as the sergeant major of the Marine Corps Installations Command, Arlington, Va. - Wounded, ill and injured Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment look on as Sgt. Maj. John Ploskonka stands at attention in front of Col. John Mayer, Wounded Warrior Regiment commanding officer and Sgt. Maj. Joseph E. VanFonda during a post and appointment ceremony Jan. 23, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps here. During the ceremony Sgt. Maj. Ploskonka passed his duties as regimental sergeant major of the Wounded Warrior Regiment to Sgt. Maj. VanFonda. Ploskonka was selected to serve as the sergeant major of the Marine Corps Installations Command, Arlington, Va.

Lance Cpl. Artelaleksandrovich Lazukin goes up for a shot during a wheelchair basketball camp at the Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center here. The camp is a part of the Wounded Warrior Regiment’s Warrior Athlete Reconditioning program and is the last of a 7-sport camp schedule which hosted athletes with ability levels from novice to elite. Photo by Aquita Brown - Lance Cpl. Artelaleksandrovich Lazukin goes up for a shot during a wheelchair basketball camp at the Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center here. The camp is a part of the Wounded Warrior Regiment’s Warrior Athlete Reconditioning program and is the last of a 7-sport camp schedule which hosted athletes with ability levels from novice to elite. Photo by Aquita Brown

Marine veteran Cpl. Ovais Khalil, (right) Nangwik, language specialist addresses job seekers during a career fair hosted by the Wounded Warrior Regiment and MCCS Career Resource Management Center today aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Khalil was placed in an internship through the Wounded Warrior Regiment's transition cell and was later hired as a full time employer. Khalil is a native of Tupelo, Miss. - Marine veteran Cpl. Ovais Khalil, (right) Nangwik, language specialist addresses job seekers during a career fair hosted by the Wounded Warrior Regiment and MCCS Career Resource Management Center today aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Khalil was placed in an internship through the Wounded Warrior Regiment's transition cell and was later hired as a full time employer. Khalil is a native of Tupelo, Miss.

::r::::n::The Sergeant Merlin German Wounded Warrior Call Center assists WII Marines, Marine veterans and sailors attached to or in direct support of Marine units, and their families with a variety of needs. From obtaining benefits and referrals, to providing information on employment opportunities and a multitude of other resources, the support from the WWR is available day and night to Marines and their families, wherever they are. - ::r::::n::The Sergeant Merlin German Wounded Warrior Call Center assists WII Marines, Marine veterans and sailors attached to or in direct support of Marine units, and their families with a variety of needs. From obtaining benefits and referrals, to providing information on employment opportunities and a multitude of other resources, the support from the WWR is available day and night to Marines and their families, wherever they are.