Medina knew from his sophomore year in high school that he wanted to join the Marine Corps. Many members of his family, including his stepfather, served in the United States Navy. He is the first generation of his family to serve in the Marine Corps. He enlisted September 7, 2010. - Medina knew from his sophomore year in high school that he wanted to join the Marine Corps. Many members of his family, including his stepfather, served in the United States Navy. He is the first generation of his family to serve in the Marine Corps. He enlisted September 7, 2010.
Sgt. Daniel Andrzejewski, K9 training chief, Provost Marshal's Office, explains the area where Gabi, military working dog, will search during a class on checkpoint searches with military working dogs for the Engineer Company of Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 at Camp Wilson, July 25, 2014. - Sgt. Daniel Andrzejewski, K9 training chief, Provost Marshal's Office, explains the area where Gabi, military working dog, will search during a class on checkpoint searches with military working dogs for the Engineer Company of Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 at Camp Wilson, July 25, 2014.
Marines conduct pass and review before Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, former Combat Center Commanding General, and Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General, during a change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, July 10, 2014. - Marines conduct pass and review before Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, former Combat Center Commanding General, and Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General, during a change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, July 10, 2014.
Cpl. Christian D. Martinez is a rifleman with 7th Marine Regiment. His former battalion was, the now deactivated, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 7th Marine Regiment, where he deployed twice with the unit's sniper platoon. - Cpl. Christian D. Martinez is a rifleman with 7th Marine Regiment. His former battalion was, the now deactivated, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 7th Marine Regiment, where he deployed twice with the unit's sniper platoon.
Jen Baker, wife of Navy Lt. Anthony Baker, chaplain, bows her head with her daughter, Selah Baker, 3, in her lap during the last prayer of the "I Am Second" event hosted at the Combat Center's Protestant Chapel, May 21, 2014. The movement is a series of testimonials from athletes, service members, musicians, and others who look back on their lives and choose to follow a different path. - Jen Baker, wife of Navy Lt. Anthony Baker, chaplain, bows her head with her daughter, Selah Baker, 3, in her lap during the last prayer of the "I Am Second" event hosted at the Combat Center's Protestant Chapel, May 21, 2014. The movement is a series of testimonials from athletes, service members, musicians, and others who look back on their lives and choose to follow a different path.
Chris "Taco" Padilla, fighter, Hardbody MMA, strikes Kenny Wyckoff, fighter, Fight Ugly MMA, during Summer Fight Night V at Del Valle Field, June 20, 2014. "This was my first time in Twentynine Palms," Padilla said. "Fighting for the service members is an honor. They're the reason we are here." - Chris "Taco" Padilla, fighter, Hardbody MMA, strikes Kenny Wyckoff, fighter, Fight Ugly MMA, during Summer Fight Night V at Del Valle Field, June 20, 2014. "This was my first time in Twentynine Palms," Padilla said. "Fighting for the service members is an honor. They're the reason we are here."