Mark Geletko, retired Marine Corps Sergeants Major, grew up in housing projects surrounded by a large family presence. He developed a strong passion for sports and physical activities at a young age which followed him into his adult years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennessa Davey) - Mark Geletko, retired Marine Corps Sergeants Major, grew up in housing projects surrounded by a large family presence. He developed a strong passion for sports and physical activities at a young age which followed him into his adult years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennessa Davey)
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. White, 82, holds a simulated 120mm tank round at the 4th Tank Battalion command post during a visit to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sunday. 4th Tanks invited White aboard the Combat Center because they wanted to honor his last wish as a former tanker. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas) - Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. White, 82, holds a simulated 120mm tank round at the 4th Tank Battalion command post during a visit to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sunday. 4th Tanks invited White aboard the Combat Center because they wanted to honor his last wish as a former tanker. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas)
Keith Arnold, member, 1st Marine Division Association, Desert Cities Mitchell Paige Medal of Honor Chapter, talks to Lance Cpl. William Gorr, rifleman, silent drill platoon, after the Battle Color Ceremony as part of the Palm Desert City Council, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce and the 1st Marine Division Association, Desert Cities Mitchell Paige Medal of Honor Chapter base tour hosted by 7th Marine Regiment, March 9, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw/Released) - Keith Arnold, member, 1st Marine Division Association, Desert Cities Mitchell Paige Medal of Honor Chapter, talks to Lance Cpl. William Gorr, rifleman, silent drill platoon, after the Battle Color Ceremony as part of the Palm Desert City Council, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce and the 1st Marine Division Association, Desert Cities Mitchell Paige Medal of Honor Chapter base tour hosted by 7th Marine Regiment, March 9, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw/Released)
Maj, Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding General, kneels in prayer during the memorial service for retired Marine Col. M.J. 'Mac' Dube at the base Catholic chapel, June 13, 2014. Dube enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951 during the Korean War, and later commission in 1958. - Maj, Gen. David H. Berger, Combat Center Commanding General, kneels in prayer during the memorial service for retired Marine Col. M.J. 'Mac' Dube at the base Catholic chapel, June 13, 2014. Dube enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951 during the Korean War, and later commission in 1958.
Staff Sgt. Brian Pierce, administration chief, 4th Tank Battalion, stands with other Marines with 4th Tanks during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for retired Montford Point Marine Joseph Beaver at the Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Feb. 24. In attendance to the ceremony were various family members and friends of Beaver, as well as the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center color guard and Marines with 4th Tank Battalion who took part in presenting the medal alongside Ruiz. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Staff Sgt. Brian Pierce, administration chief, 4th Tank Battalion, stands with other Marines with 4th Tanks during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for retired Montford Point Marine Joseph Beaver at the Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Feb. 24. In attendance to the ceremony were various family members and friends of Beaver, as well as the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center color guard and Marines with 4th Tank Battalion who took part in presenting the medal alongside Ruiz. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)