Ronald Bliwas, chief executive officer and president of A. Eicoff and Company, rides inside an MV-22 Osprey Oct. 24 during the Marine Corps Business Executive Forum. A semi-annual event, MCBEF, gives business and community leaders the opportunity to meet with Marine Corps leaders and take part in Marine activities. - Ronald Bliwas, chief executive officer and president of A. Eicoff and Company, rides inside an MV-22 Osprey Oct. 24 during the Marine Corps Business Executive Forum. A semi-annual event, MCBEF, gives business and community leaders the opportunity to meet with Marine Corps leaders and take part in Marine activities.

The 33rd Marine Corps Marathon began with a bang at 8 a.m. Sunday, with a 155 mm howitzer signaling the start. More than 30,000 people participated in the marathon and 10K. - The 33rd Marine Corps Marathon began with a bang at 8 a.m. Sunday, with a 155 mm howitzer signaling the start. More than 30,000 people participated in the marathon and 10K.

Army Maj. Gen. Richard J. Rowe, commanding general of Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region, lights a candle while his wife, Dale, observes during the 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil Oct. 16, 2008, at the Women's Memorial. Dozens of people came from around the Fort Myer area to pay their respects to victims of domestic violence. - Army Maj. Gen. Richard J. Rowe, commanding general of Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region, lights a candle while his wife, Dale, observes during the 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil Oct. 16, 2008, at the Women's Memorial. Dozens of people came from around the Fort Myer area to pay their respects to victims of domestic violence.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Al Moore, DMA senior enlisted advisor, and Army Col. Mike Galloucis, DMA deputy director and chief of staff, unfurl the Defense Media Activity's colors during an activation ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 20. The DMA will be a joint-service public affairs shop at Fort Meade, Md. - Master Gunnery Sgt. Al Moore, DMA senior enlisted advisor, and Army Col. Mike Galloucis, DMA deputy director and chief of staff, unfurl the Defense Media Activity's colors during an activation ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 20. The DMA will be a joint-service public affairs shop at Fort Meade, Md.