Reed Luckino, 12, approaches the plate at the Miracle League of the Desert's opening day celebration after the 2013 Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley May 25. - Reed Luckino, 12, approaches the plate at the Miracle League of the Desert's opening day celebration after the 2013 Grubstake Days Parade in Yucca Valley May 25.
Staff Sgt. Richard Davenport, motor transportation staff noncommmissioned officer in charge, Support Company, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion throws a ball at a dunk tank target during the unit’s family day event, May 23, 2013. - Staff Sgt. Richard Davenport, motor transportation staff noncommmissioned officer in charge, Support Company, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion throws a ball at a dunk tank target during the unit’s family day event, May 23, 2013.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Casas, team 2, prepares sweet-baby yams for his first Chef of the Quarter competition at Phelps Mess Hall May 30, 2013. - Lance Cpl. Nicholas Casas, team 2, prepares sweet-baby yams for his first Chef of the Quarter competition at Phelps Mess Hall May 30, 2013.
Lance Cpl. Craig Mikolas, Combat Center Honor Guard, bows his head during a prayer at a Memorial Day ceremony at Joshua Tree Memorial Park and Mortuary, May 27. - Lance Cpl. Craig Mikolas, Combat Center Honor Guard, bows his head during a prayer at a Memorial Day ceremony at Joshua Tree Memorial Park and Mortuary, May 27.