Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, pilots a KC-130J Hercules in southwestern Afghanistan in 2011, when he commanded 2nd MAW (Forward). Walters assumed command of 2nd MAW in May 2012, just two months after returning from Afghanistan. "Instead of employing the wing in combat, now I'm preparing Marines for combat," Walters said. "It's the continuum of who we are as Marines, answering the call to do our nation's defense wherever we're called." - Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, pilots a KC-130J Hercules in southwestern Afghanistan in 2011, when he commanded 2nd MAW (Forward). Walters assumed command of 2nd MAW in May 2012, just two months after returning from Afghanistan. "Instead of employing the wing in combat, now I'm preparing Marines for combat," Walters said. "It's the continuum of who we are as Marines, answering the call to do our nation's defense wherever we're called."

A junior athlete gets ready to take a shot during a game at the Cherry Tree House Saturday. After practicing all week, the team played a game on the weekend to show off their skills. - A junior athlete gets ready to take a shot during a game at the Cherry Tree House Saturday. After practicing all week, the team played a game on the weekend to show off their skills.

Sgt. Martin Sanchez Jr., an instructor with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, tutors children at the Havelock Elementary School on Jan. 22. Sanchez and his wife, Ruby, were selected as the Havelock Military Affairs Committee's family of the quarter. - Sgt. Martin Sanchez Jr., an instructor with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, tutors children at the Havelock Elementary School on Jan. 22. Sanchez and his wife, Ruby, were selected as the Havelock Military Affairs Committee's family of the quarter.

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 approaches the aircraft during a training exercise over eastern North Carolina Jan. 24. HMH-366 operated with Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 252 in an exercise that focused on aerial refueling, aircraft carrier landings and assaulting hostile positions. - A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 approaches the aircraft during a training exercise over eastern North Carolina Jan. 24. HMH-366 operated with Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 252 in an exercise that focused on aerial refueling, aircraft carrier landings and assaulting hostile positions.

Lance Cpl. Daniel Hernandez, a cryogenics technician with Marine Air Logistics Squadron 14, fills a 50-gallon container of liquid oxygen for one of the units aboard the air station at the MALS-14 cryogenics facility, Jan. 23. “Without us transferring these elements from gas to liquid and back, all aircraft on this air station wouldn’t be able to taxi out to even take off,” said Hernandez. Hernandez said the aircraft utilize the liquid oxygen for breathing capabilities, while they use the liquid nitrogen in the tires, struts, canopies and even in missile tubes. “When I am asked what I do in the Marine Corps no one knows what cryogenics is,” said Hernandez. “That is one of the most fun parts of my job, explaining the science and procedure behind what I do. I also take pride in the fact that my job has a great impact on the Marines aboard this air station and the mission of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.” - Lance Cpl. Daniel Hernandez, a cryogenics technician with Marine Air Logistics Squadron 14, fills a 50-gallon container of liquid oxygen for one of the units aboard the air station at the MALS-14 cryogenics facility, Jan. 23. “Without us transferring these elements from gas to liquid and back, all aircraft on this air station wouldn’t be able to taxi out to even take off,” said Hernandez. Hernandez said the aircraft utilize the liquid oxygen for breathing capabilities, while they use the liquid nitrogen in the tires, struts, canopies and even in missile tubes. “When I am asked what I do in the Marine Corps no one knows what cryogenics is,” said Hernandez. “That is one of the most fun parts of my job, explaining the science and procedure behind what I do. I also take pride in the fact that my job has a great impact on the Marines aboard this air station and the mission of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.”

Trevor Romain, a motivational speaker for children, shows children of Arthur Edwards Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., his drawing book, saying he deals with stress in his life by drawing art, Jan. 17, 2013. Romain travels around the world on the "With You All The Way" tour sponsored by the USO helping children deal with the problems of being a military child. - Trevor Romain, a motivational speaker for children, shows children of Arthur Edwards Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., his drawing book, saying he deals with stress in his life by drawing art, Jan. 17, 2013. Romain travels around the world on the "With You All The Way" tour sponsored by the USO helping children deal with the problems of being a military child.

A CH-53E Super Stallion sits parked on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 22. Super Stallions are equipped with forward looking infrared sensors and their pilots use night vision goggles in order to fly in low light conditions. To fly in these dangerous conditions, a pilot must be specially trained and certified. - A CH-53E Super Stallion sits parked on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 22. Super Stallions are equipped with forward looking infrared sensors and their pilots use night vision goggles in order to fly in low light conditions. To fly in these dangerous conditions, a pilot must be specially trained and certified.