Capt. Daniel Williams, instructor, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School:What does Independence Day mean to you? It's a celebration of our independence and people tend to sort of overlook that. Now it's become an opportunity to spend time with your family, enjoying the summer and appreciating the freedoms we have in this country. - Capt. Daniel Williams, instructor, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School: What does Independence Day mean to you? It's a celebration of our independence and people tend to sort of overlook that. Now it's become an opportunity to spend time with your family, enjoying the summer and appreciating the freedoms we have in this country.
Chris Elliott, water resource manager, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, educates local water authority officials and community members during a water conservation symposium at the Coachella Valley Water District, in Palm Desert, Calif., June 26, 2015. Water authority officials delivered eight presentations covering the different strategies being used by drought affected organizations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - Chris Elliott, water resource manager, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, educates local water authority officials and community members during a water conservation symposium at the Coachella Valley Water District, in Palm Desert, Calif., June 26, 2015. Water authority officials delivered eight presentations covering the different strategies being used by drought affected organizations. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released)
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, perform the passing of the colors presentation during the reciting of "Old Glory" as part of the battalion's relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 19, 2015. During the presentation, the flag was passed between Marines of every rank retiring Sgt. Maj. Fredrick A. Smith, outgoing battalion sergeant major, 2/7, has held throughout his career. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, perform the passing of the colors presentation during the reciting of "Old Glory" as part of the battalion's relief and appointment ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, June 19, 2015. During the presentation, the flag was passed between Marines of every rank retiring Sgt. Maj. Fredrick A. Smith, outgoing battalion sergeant major, 2/7, has held throughout his career. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released)
Pfc. Raul E. Casanova, warehouse clerk, Headquarters Battalion, native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, developed a passion for photography through his love of skateboarding. After the Marine Corps, he hopes to pursue photography professionally. - Pfc. Raul E. Casanova, warehouse clerk, Headquarters Battalion, native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, developed a passion for photography through his love of skateboarding. After the Marine Corps, he hopes to pursue photography professionally.
Combat Center Marines and sailors participate in the Single Marine Program’s weekly pool tournament held at the 5th Street Zone, July 16, 2015. The event hosted 11 competitors from different units. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - Combat Center Marines and sailors participate in the Single Marine Program’s weekly pool tournament held at the 5th Street Zone, July 16, 2015. The event hosted 11 competitors from different units. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released)
Combat Center patrons fill the stands for the Leatherneck IV Mixed Martial Arts Fight Night at Del Valle Field, June 5, 2015. The Single Marine Program organized the event and made it open to all Combat Center patrons. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - Combat Center patrons fill the stands for the Leatherneck IV Mixed Martial Arts Fight Night at Del Valle Field, June 5, 2015. The Single Marine Program organized the event and made it open to all Combat Center patrons. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released)