Maria Avelar, Marine spouse, looks at a dress for her daughter Stephanie, 6, during the Armed Services YMCA dress giveaway at the ASYMCA building, March 21, 2014. The dresses were donated through various outlets to include local churches and families. - Maria Avelar, Marine spouse, looks at a dress for her daughter Stephanie, 6, during the Armed Services YMCA dress giveaway at the ASYMCA building, March 21, 2014. The dresses were donated through various outlets to include local churches and families.
Anita Neu-Fultz, executive director, Armed Services YMCA, presents Loretta Hughes with an appreciation certificate for her efforts during the 7th Annual Heart To Heart Luncheon at the Desert Princess Golf Resort in Cathedral City, Calif., March 8, 2014. “I appreciate everyone’s hard work that went into planning this event, and look forward to many more like it honoring our military women and wives,” said Neu-Fultz. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Anita Neu-Fultz, executive director, Armed Services YMCA, presents Loretta Hughes with an appreciation certificate for her efforts during the 7th Annual Heart To Heart Luncheon at the Desert Princess Golf Resort in Cathedral City, Calif., March 8, 2014. “I appreciate everyone’s hard work that went into planning this event, and look forward to many more like it honoring our military women and wives,” said Neu-Fultz. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)
Approximately 100 students and instructors with the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School march onto the tennis court during the Banque Nationale de Paris Paribas Open's Salute to Heroes in Indian Wells, Calif., March 7, 2014. The Marines unfurled the flag in the stadium as the crowd paid tribute to the national colors. (Official USMC photos by Cpl. Ali Azimi/ Released) - Approximately 100 students and instructors with the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School march onto the tennis court during the Banque Nationale de Paris Paribas Open's Salute to Heroes in Indian Wells, Calif., March 7, 2014. The Marines unfurled the flag in the stadium as the crowd paid tribute to the national colors. (Official USMC photos by Cpl. Ali Azimi/ Released)
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from Desert Hot Springs High School escort guests to the American Friends of our Armed Forces Salute the Troops dinner at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells, Calif., March 4, 2014. Prior to dinner, the band, cadets and Marine color guard performed an opening ceremony that included presenting the colors, as well as a live rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" from the band. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from Desert Hot Springs High School escort guests to the American Friends of our Armed Forces Salute the Troops dinner at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells, Calif., March 4, 2014. Prior to dinner, the band, cadets and Marine color guard performed an opening ceremony that included presenting the colors, as well as a live rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" from the band. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)
Lance Cpl. Ruthiea Johnson, administrative specialist, HQBN, Combat Center, talks to children about their favorite Dr. Suess book during a visit to Friendly Hills Elementary School during the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day, March 3, 2014. The Marines read to various age groups throughout the day, visiting students from grades kindergarten through third.(Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Lance Cpl. Ruthiea Johnson, administrative specialist, HQBN, Combat Center, talks to children about their favorite Dr. Suess book during a visit to Friendly Hills Elementary School during the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day, March 3, 2014. The Marines read to various age groups throughout the day, visiting students from grades kindergarten through third. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)
Navy Lt. Paul Armstrong, Chaplain, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, teaches an ethics class to officers of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, in the Pickle Lodge Feb. 22, 2014. The ethics class included an individual’s 'moral compass' and how decisions made in the workplace can affect morale. - Navy Lt. Paul Armstrong, Chaplain, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, teaches an ethics class to officers of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, in the Pickle Lodge Feb. 22, 2014. The ethics class included an individual’s 'moral compass' and how decisions made in the workplace can affect morale.