Cpl. Derrick Lewis, a squad leader with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, takes his post after receiving an M1 Garand from Jim Gularte, a representative for the M1 for Vets program during a ceremony at Victory Field here Nov. 25. The program, which was originally established on the East Coast, now has roots in California and plans to give out more rifles to deserving veterans. - Cpl. Derrick Lewis, a squad leader with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, takes his post after receiving an M1 Garand from Jim Gularte, a representative for the M1 for Vets program during a ceremony at Victory Field here Nov. 25. The program, which was originally established on the East Coast, now has roots in California and plans to give out more rifles to deserving veterans.