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Two Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force demonstrate how to find and rescue injured persons in low visibility conditions during Adm. James A. Winnefeld, Jr.’s visit, Sept. 23, 2010. The demonstration was one of many during the visit, which was coordinated to increase understanding of CBIRF’s roles and capabilities. - Two Marines with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force demonstrate how to find and rescue injured persons in low visibility conditions during Adm. James A. Winnefeld, Jr.’s visit, Sept. 23, 2010. The demonstration was one of many during the visit, which was coordinated to increase understanding of CBIRF’s roles and capabilities.

Gen. James F. Amos, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, listens to questions and addresses the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing Sept. 21, 2010, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. If confirmed, Amos will be the first career aviator to hold the top Marine Corps post as commandant of the Marine Corps, which has been occupied almost exclusively by infantrymen. - Gen. James F. Amos, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, listens to questions and addresses the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing Sept. 21, 2010, at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. If confirmed, Amos will be the first career aviator to hold the top Marine Corps post as commandant of the Marine Corps, which has been occupied almost exclusively by infantrymen.

Four of the six Gumpathon runners run up Massachusetts Ave. NW in their final push to the British Embassy with two Royal Marine Commandos, Sept. 14, 2010. The Gumpathon is a fundraiser aimed toward earning $1 million for three separate charities supporting the well-being of American and British wounded warriors. - Four of the six Gumpathon runners run up Massachusetts Ave. NW in their final push to the British Embassy with two Royal Marine Commandos, Sept. 14, 2010. The Gumpathon is a fundraiser aimed toward earning $1 million for three separate charities supporting the well-being of American and British wounded warriors.

Dalton M. Berrie , a college student at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., accepts the 5th Marine Division Scholarship from the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos in the Library of Congress, Sept. 14, 2010. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provided more the 25,000 scholarships to Marine Corps sons and daughters whose parents have been killed or wounded in combat. - Dalton M. Berrie , a college student at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., accepts the 5th Marine Division Scholarship from the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos in the Library of Congress, Sept. 14, 2010. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provided more the 25,000 scholarships to Marine Corps sons and daughters whose parents have been killed or wounded in combat.

Gen. James Conway, the commandant of the Marine Corps, attempts to calm a standing ovation during his acceptance speech for the 2010 Keeper of the Flame award at Union Station in Washington, Sept. 14, 2010. The award, presented by the Center for Security Policy, recognizes Americans who devote their lives to the defense of the US. - Gen. James Conway, the commandant of the Marine Corps, attempts to calm a standing ovation during his acceptance speech for the 2010 Keeper of the Flame award at Union Station in Washington, Sept. 14, 2010. The award, presented by the Center for Security Policy, recognizes Americans who devote their lives to the defense of the US.

Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion East view the custom motorcycle built in tribute to Vietnam War veterans at the Orange County Choppers showroom here Sept. 10 during their two-day visit to New York. The Marines came here from their home base in Camp Lejeune, N.C. to take part in a 9/11 commemoration ceremony and 5-kilometer road race in nearby Poughkeepsie, N.Y. - Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion East view the custom motorcycle built in tribute to Vietnam War veterans at the Orange County Choppers showroom here Sept. 10 during their two-day visit to New York. The Marines came here from their home base in Camp Lejeune, N.C. to take part in a 9/11 commemoration ceremony and 5-kilometer road race in nearby Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Friends and family members of those who died in the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon visit the Sept. 11 Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery on the 9th anniversary of the terrorist attack. Friends and family paid their respects at the memorial after a private remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon. Ceremony speakers included President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen. The Sept. 11 Memorial in Arlington National cemetery displays the 184 names of the people who lost their lives when the Pentagon was attacked in 2001. - Friends and family members of those who died in the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon visit the Sept. 11 Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery on the 9th anniversary of the terrorist attack. Friends and family paid their respects at the memorial after a private remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon. Ceremony speakers included President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen. The Sept. 11 Memorial in Arlington National cemetery displays the 184 names of the people who lost their lives when the Pentagon was attacked in 2001.