The Honorable Mr. Raymond Mabus, 75th Secretary of the Navy, sworn in May 19, spent the day visiting Marines and sailors aboard Camp Lejeune, June 24.

Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, escorted Mabus on his first visit to base.

Among other events, Mabus’ tour included an overflight of Camp Lejeune aboard an MV-22 Osprey, a visit to Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, an airstrike demonstration and a static display of the Corps’ new Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle.