U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) stand at the position of attention during the reading of the 13th Commandant's birthday message after conducting an 11 mile hike across Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 14, 2014. II MEF plans to increase the frequency of hikes in the upcoming months, keeping Marines physically and mentally fit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2nd Marine Division Combat Camera/Released)