Lt. Col. Philip Laing, commanding officer, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, addresses the crowd after receiving command of the battalion from Lt. Col. Matt Good, former commanding officer, 3rd LAR, during 3rd LAR’s change of command ceremony at Felix Field, May 7, 2015. According to Laing, having the opportunity to work with 3rd LAR is a great privilege and honor. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released) - Lt. Col. Philip Laing, commanding officer, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, addresses the crowd after receiving command of the battalion from Lt. Col. Matt Good, former commanding officer, 3rd LAR, during 3rd LAR’s change of command ceremony at Felix Field, May 7, 2015. According to Laing, having the opportunity to work with 3rd LAR is a great privilege and honor. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released)
Rodney Atkins, country music singer, performs for Combat Center patrons during the ‘We Salute You Fest’ at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, May 9, 2015. In addition to Atkins’ performance, the event featured a Family Fun Day and Commanding General’s Car and Bike show. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - Rodney Atkins, country music singer, performs for Combat Center patrons during the ‘We Salute You Fest’ at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, May 9, 2015. In addition to Atkins’ performance, the event featured a Family Fun Day and Commanding General’s Car and Bike show. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released)
Lt. Col. Christopher L. Page, former assistant chief of staff, G8 Comptroller, presents his daughter, Brianna Page, a bouquet of flowers during his retirement ceremony at the Protestant Chapel, May 8, 2015. Page retired after 26 years of honorable service in the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - Lt. Col. Christopher L. Page, former assistant chief of staff, G8 Comptroller, presents his daughter, Brianna Page, a bouquet of flowers during his retirement ceremony at the Protestant Chapel, May 8, 2015. Page retired after 26 years of honorable service in the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)
Cpl. Josue Funes, Light Armored Vehicle repair technician, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, has practiced martial arts for more than six years and has recently taken up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the Yucca Valley Jiu-Jitsu training gym. In his time training, he has learned to never judge a fighter by their size and the importance of a calm mindset. - Cpl. Josue Funes, Light Armored Vehicle repair technician, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, has practiced martial arts for more than six years and has recently taken up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the Yucca Valley Jiu-Jitsu training gym. In his time training, he has learned to never judge a fighter by their size and the importance of a calm mindset.
Curtis Mohn, son of Keith Mohn, Comprehensive Environmental Training and Education Program coordinator, Natural Resources Environmental Affairs, shakes the hand of Jessika Coons, 2nd vice president, Officers’ Spouses’ Club, after receiving his scholarship during the annual Scholarship and Grant Awards Reception at the home of Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General, May 7, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - Curtis Mohn, son of Keith Mohn, Comprehensive Environmental Training and Education Program coordinator, Natural Resources Environmental Affairs, shakes the hand of Jessika Coons, 2nd vice president, Officers’ Spouses’ Club, after receiving his scholarship during the annual Scholarship and Grant Awards Reception at the home of Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General, May 7, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)
Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion hold signs with the new names of three 3rd LAR buildings aboard the Combat Center during a building dedication ceremony at 3rd LAR Headquarters Building, April 30, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion hold signs with the new names of three 3rd LAR buildings aboard the Combat Center during a building dedication ceremony at 3rd LAR Headquarters Building, April 30, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released)