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Lt. Col. Paul F. Bertholf with Headquarters Marine Corps checks out the latest weapon technology at a display during the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 29. Although many of the products were not currently in use by the Corps, the exposition gave vendors the opportunity to promote their products to Marines. - Lt. Col. Paul F. Bertholf with Headquarters Marine Corps checks out the latest weapon technology at a display during the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 29. Although many of the products were not currently in use by the Corps, the exposition gave vendors the opportunity to promote their products to Marines.

The F-35B Lightning 11 lands for the first time at sea on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike Force variant, designed for short takeoff and vertical landing on Navy amphibious ships. The purpose of F-35B sea trials on USS Wasp (LHD-1) is to test F-35B systems and ship’s support functions. - The F-35B Lightning 11 lands for the first time at sea on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike Force variant, designed for short takeoff and vertical landing on Navy amphibious ships. The purpose of F-35B sea trials on USS Wasp (LHD-1) is to test F-35B systems and ship’s support functions.

A solar panel is displayed during the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 29. Solar technology allows the Marine Corps to cut down on fuel use, costs and dangerous resupply missions. - A solar panel is displayed during the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 29. Solar technology allows the Marine Corps to cut down on fuel use, costs and dangerous resupply missions.

After 66 years, Navy Corpsman Bill “Doc” Lynne, George Company, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST MARDIV was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” attachment for heroic action during the Battle for Okinawa by Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson. - After 66 years, Navy Corpsman Bill “Doc” Lynne, George Company, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST MARDIV was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” attachment for heroic action during the Battle for Okinawa by Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson.

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford gives the keynote speech at the first Marine Corps Association Intelligence Award Dinner Sept. 15, 2011 in Arlington, Va. Four Marines and one civilian were recognized for excellent work in Marine Corps intelligence. The awards are named after Marines who have served the intelligence community. - Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford gives the keynote speech at the first Marine Corps Association Intelligence Award Dinner Sept. 15, 2011 in Arlington, Va. Four Marines and one civilian were recognized for excellent work in Marine Corps intelligence. The awards are named after Marines who have served the intelligence community.

Runners take off on their 17.75k trek after the sound of the starting pistol, Sept. 17. The length of the race celebrates the Marine Corps birthday and honors all Marines past and present, giving runners a chance to explore the Corps’ rich heritage at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at the finish line. - Runners take off on their 17.75k trek after the sound of the starting pistol, Sept. 17. The length of the race celebrates the Marine Corps birthday and honors all Marines past and present, giving runners a chance to explore the Corps’ rich heritage at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at the finish line.

Mark Brokaw, program manager of the Wounded Warrior Regiment’s Reserve Medical Entitlements Determination section, stands outside of the Regiment’s headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., with the RMED section staff. The RMED section tracks and manages the non-medical and medical care of wounded, ill and injured reserve Marines nationwide. - Mark Brokaw, program manager of the Wounded Warrior Regiment’s Reserve Medical Entitlements Determination section, stands outside of the Regiment’s headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., with the RMED section staff. The RMED section tracks and manages the non-medical and medical care of wounded, ill and injured reserve Marines nationwide.

Sgt. Dakota Meyer pauses during a moment of appreciation after announcing his scholarship initiative at the 2011 Scholarship Announcement Ceremony and Reception at the Library of Congress Sept. 13, 2011. Meyer intends for his initiative to raise $2 million for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, that provides scholarships for Marine children. - Sgt. Dakota Meyer pauses during a moment of appreciation after announcing his scholarship initiative at the 2011 Scholarship Announcement Ceremony and Reception at the Library of Congress Sept. 13, 2011. Meyer intends for his initiative to raise $2 million for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, that provides scholarships for Marine children.