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Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Frank Smith, family readiness officer for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, discusses the Family Readiness Program with family members during the commanding officer’s “Meet-n-Greet” at the Paradise Point Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 7, 2012. Family members attended the meeting to learn more about the Family Readiness Program and provide suggestions for improvement. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released) - Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Frank Smith, family readiness officer for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, discusses the Family Readiness Program with family members during the commanding officer’s “Meet-n-Greet” at the Paradise Point Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 7, 2012. Family members attended the meeting to learn more about the Family Readiness Program and provide suggestions for improvement. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released)

Col. Eric Steidl, the out-going commanding officer with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to Marines and guests during a change of command ceremony at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Amphitheater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2012. Eric Steidl will assume command of Special Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Col. James Christmas previously served as Deliberate Plans Branch Chief, with United States Special Operations Command. - Col. Eric Steidl, the out-going commanding officer with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to Marines and guests during a change of command ceremony at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Amphitheater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2012. Eric Steidl will assume command of Special Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Col. James Christmas previously served as Deliberate Plans Branch Chief, with United States Special Operations Command.

Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, examine and evaluate individual water filters during an Experimental Forward Operating Base aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2012. Marines and sailors participating provided input on individual energy and water purification equipment. The Expeditionary Energy Office, Headquarters, Marine Corps, coordinated the XFOB for input from the servicemembers and suggestions for improvement. - Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, examine and evaluate individual water filters during an Experimental Forward Operating Base aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2012. Marines and sailors participating provided input on individual energy and water purification equipment. The Expeditionary Energy Office, Headquarters, Marine Corps, coordinated the XFOB for input from the servicemembers and suggestions for improvement.

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Family Readiness Volunteers, pose for a group photo with the MEU leadership at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 17, 2011. The 22nd MEU put together a family readiness volunteer luncheon to thank participants for their hard work during the MEU’s ten and one half month deployment. - 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Family Readiness Volunteers, pose for a group photo with the MEU leadership at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 17, 2011. The 22nd MEU put together a family readiness volunteer luncheon to thank participants for their hard work during the MEU’s ten and one half month deployment.