Chiquito spends his free time practicing martial arts, drawing and listening to music. He manages to train in Jiu-jitsu at Yucca Valley Jiu-jitsu Gym almost every day and still finds time to improve upon his other hobbies. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - Chiquito spends his free time practicing martial arts, drawing and listening to music. He manages to train in Jiu-jitsu at Yucca Valley Jiu-jitsu Gym almost every day and still finds time to improve upon his other hobbies. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released)
Staff Sgt. Malachi Cannon, motor transport operations chief, 7th Marine Regiment, has been in the Marine Corps for twelve years. He performs at the Combat Centers’ Christ Chapel on Sundays. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released) - Staff Sgt. Malachi Cannon, motor transport operations chief, 7th Marine Regiment, has been in the Marine Corps for twelve years. He performs at the Combat Centers’ Christ Chapel on Sundays. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released)
Pfc. Megan Ripley, motor transport operator, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, helps Melany Cahill, 7, niece of Starr Vassion, native of Twentynine Palms, Calif., as she dismounts from a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during the Twentynine Palms Independence Day celebration at Luckie Park, July 4, 2015. The event was hosted by the City of Twentynine Palms. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - Pfc. Megan Ripley, motor transport operator, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, helps Melany Cahill, 7, niece of Starr Vassion, native of Twentynine Palms, Calif., as she dismounts from a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during the Twentynine Palms Independence Day celebration at Luckie Park, July 4, 2015. The event was hosted by the City of Twentynine Palms. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released)
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.
1st Marine Division brass quintet, directed by Staff Sgt. Alexander Panes, plays a rendition of John Newton’s ‘Amazing Grace’ during the post office dedication ceremony for retired Col. Marcel Jacques ‘Mac’ Dube, held at the United States Post Office of Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 17, 2015. The post office was named in honor of Dube for his significance in the Twentynine Palms community. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - 1st Marine Division brass quintet, directed by Staff Sgt. Alexander Panes, plays a rendition of John Newton’s ‘Amazing Grace’ during the post office dedication ceremony for retired Col. Marcel Jacques ‘Mac’ Dube, held at the United States Post Office of Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 17, 2015. The post office was named in honor of Dube for his significance in the Twentynine Palms community. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released)
Matt Kirchner, son of Bobby Kirchner, speaks during his father’s memorial at Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms, Calif., July, 28. The event honored the memory of Bobby with stories, food and some of his favorite songs played over the loudspeakers. - Matt Kirchner, son of Bobby Kirchner, speaks during his father’s memorial at Luckie Park in Twentynine Palms, Calif., July, 28. The event honored the memory of Bobby with stories, food and some of his favorite songs played over the loudspeakers.