Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Soto, company first sergeant, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, stands at parade rest with his formation of more than 50 MCCES students during the Career Builder Challenge Military Appreciation Ceremony at the Tom Weiskopf Private Course located in the Professional Golfers Association of America Course West in La Quinta, Calif., Jan. 23, 2016. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw/Released) - Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Soto, company first sergeant, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, stands at parade rest with his formation of more than 50 MCCES students during the Career Builder Challenge Military Appreciation Ceremony at the Tom Weiskopf Private Course located in the Professional Golfers Association of America Course West in La Quinta, Calif., Jan. 23, 2016. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw/Released)
Cpl. Joseph Alvarez, aircraft rescue and firefighting, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Camp Pendleton, runs through the course of fire during the Western Regional Combat Match at the Combat Center Rifle Range, July 1, 2015. The courses created challenged the Marines to think quickly while handling weapons safely. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released) - Cpl. Joseph Alvarez, aircraft rescue and firefighting, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Camp Pendleton, runs through the course of fire during the Western Regional Combat Match at the Combat Center Rifle Range, July 1, 2015. The courses created challenged the Marines to think quickly while handling weapons safely. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/ Released)
Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital Color Guard represents the hospital in the Patriotic Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley, Calif., May 23, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital Color Guard represents the hospital in the Patriotic Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley, Calif., May 23, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/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) - 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)
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.
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)