Sgt. Maj. Abel Leal, battalion sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, talks to headquarters battalion Marines and sailors by the East Gym after a formation run, Oct. 9, 2014. - Sgt. Maj. Abel Leal, battalion sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, talks to headquarters battalion Marines and sailors by the East Gym after a formation run, Oct. 9, 2014.
Marcie Garcia, tour participant, chooses the health food during a Cooking Matters Tour at the commissary, Oct. 9, 2014. - Marcie Garcia, tour participant, chooses the health food during a Cooking Matters Tour at the commissary, Oct. 9, 2014.
Sgt. Thomas Spitzer’s family and close friends pay their respects during his memorial ceremony held at Lance Corporal Torrey L. Gray Field, Oct. 14, 2014. The memorial for Spitzer was conducted by 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. - Sgt. Thomas Spitzer’s family and close friends pay their respects during his memorial ceremony held at Lance Corporal Torrey L. Gray Field, Oct. 14, 2014. The memorial for Spitzer was conducted by 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.
Cpl. Brandon Brooks, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, performs a deadlift as part of the strength gauntlet during the Warrior Games at the West Gym aboard the Combat Center Oct. 7, 2014. Competitors had to successfully lift 225 lbs. 10 times during the challenge. - Cpl. Brandon Brooks, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, performs a deadlift as part of the strength gauntlet during the Warrior Games at the West Gym aboard the Combat Center Oct. 7, 2014. Competitors had to successfully lift 225 lbs. 10 times during the challenge.
Combat Center spouses utilize their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training during a Jane Wayne day for 7th Marine Regiment aboard the Combat Center, Oct. 8, 2014. Spouses were able to gain a glimpse into the life of their Marine. (Photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo) - Combat Center spouses utilize their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training during a Jane Wayne day for 7th Marine Regiment aboard the Combat Center, Oct. 8, 2014. Spouses were able to gain a glimpse into the life of their Marine. (Photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo)
Lance Cpl. Johnson has been in the Marine Corps for almost two years and plans on pursuing a career in music when she gets out. She draws her musical inspiration from artists such as Tupac, Missy Elliot and Mark Morrison. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Johnson has been in the Marine Corps for almost two years and plans on pursuing a career in music when she gets out. She draws her musical inspiration from artists such as Tupac, Missy Elliot and Mark Morrison. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Medina Ayala-Lo/ Released)