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Combat Center salutes communities' veterans

Combat Center Marines and sailors showed their appreciation of veterans within the community during the 2015 Morongo Basin Veterans Day Tribute at Veteran’s Park in Twentynine Palms, Calif., and the 19th annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade in Palm Springs, Calif., Nov. 11, 2015.

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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.

What does Independence Day mean to you?

In 1776, America's forefathers brought to life a vision of an independent nation in which life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness became the right of all people. Two hundred and thirty nine years later, our nation still stands on the ideas and values set by men like Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

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Brett Eldredge, country music star, begins his headlining performance at the We Salute You celebration hosted at Lance Corporal Torrey L. Gray Field, May 17, 2014. The event featured musical performances from Eldredge, Little Texas and the Shuggah Pies. - Brett Eldredge, country music star, begins his headlining performance at the We Salute You celebration hosted at Lance Corporal Torrey L. Gray Field, May 17, 2014. The event featured musical performances from Eldredge, Little Texas and the Shuggah Pies.

We Salute You celebration rocks the Combat Center

The stage shook with the sound of drums and electric guitars as the speakers rang out with every note played. Each song weaved through the sea of service members and their families during the We Salute You Celebration hosted at Lance Corporal Torrey L. Gray Field, May 17, 2014.

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A Marine with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion strikes a pinata at the unit’s final family day at Desert Winds Golf Course, May 5, 2014. The battalion is slated to deactvate this summer. (Photo by Erika Capistran, FRO) - A Marine with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion strikes a pinata at the unit’s final family day at Desert Winds Golf Course, May 5, 2014. The battalion is slated to deactvate this summer. (Photo by Erika Capistran, FRO)

3rd CEB celebrates Family Day

High-tempo music filled the air as Marines and sailors frantically circled two rows of back-to-back chairs. Although they are surrounded by family and friends, a tense mood fills the atmosphere. Suddenly, the music comes to an abrupt halt, and the group immediately pounces on their nearest chair, shoving each other in the process until one is left the odd man out. He performs a playful walk of shame as those around him laugh, wishing him better luck on the next round of musical chairs.

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Deanna Storer, president, Officer Spouses Club, announces bingo letters during a Chinese New Year celebration at the Officers’ Club, Jan. 31, 2014. The event featured prizes for bingo card winners and Chinese cuisine for all. - Deanna Storer, president, Officer Spouses Club, announces bingo letters during a Chinese New Year celebration at the Officers’ Club, Jan. 31, 2014. The event featured prizes for bingo card winners and Chinese cuisine for all.