U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2d Marine Division (MARDIV)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2d Marine Division (MARDIV) participate in the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 8, 2021. The vaccine was distributed to maintain medical readiness to 2d MARDIV’s leadership in preparation for a deployment to Twentynine Palms, Calif. Marines will continue to practice safety protocols to diminish the risk of COVID-19 throughout the Marine Corps. A recipient of the vaccine had this to say, “My uncle had COVID-19 and he being a civilian, I want to support him and help the civilian sector, this would be the way.” Another said, “In our job, we are in contact with civilians and I want to keep them and Marines around me safe, especially if we get to deploy, this is the best way to do that.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Sarah Hediger)