The president of the 2nd Marine Division Association, retired Gunnery Sgt. Mike Piserchia, speaks to past and present Marines and sailors of 2nd Marine Division during the memorial service held for the 2nd Marine Division’s 73rd birthday aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 31, 2014. Past and present Marines of 2nd Marine Division joined to celebrate the Division’s 73rd birthday. The 2nd Marine Division’s history of service ranges from the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II to fighting the Global War on Terrorism in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.