Runners make their way throughout the 4-mile course during the second race of the 8-4-6 Race Series near the obstacle course Oct. 9, 2013. - Runners make their way throughout the 4-mile course during the second race of the 8-4-6 Race Series near the obstacle course Oct. 9, 2013.
Sgt. Christopher Merrill, infantryman, L Co., 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, reunites with his wife, Britnay, during a homecoming at Del Valle Field Oct. 9, 2013. - Sgt. Christopher Merrill, infantryman, L Co., 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, reunites with his wife, Britnay, during a homecoming at Del Valle Field Oct. 9, 2013.