The three honorees sit onstage during the 5th Annual Veterans Expo at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, Calif., Oct. 11, 2014. Speakers at the ceremony included Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz and Maj. Gen. Lawrence A. Haskins, commander, 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard. - The three honorees sit onstage during the 5th Annual Veterans Expo at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, Calif., Oct. 11, 2014. Speakers at the ceremony included Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz and Maj. Gen. Lawrence A. Haskins, commander, 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard.
Two Marine role players attempt to get past security and board an aircraft on Lance Corporal Torrey L. Gray Field, Oct. 10, 2014. The role player’s job was to harass the Marines in ways they would have to deal with in a live scenario. - Two Marine role players attempt to get past security and board an aircraft on Lance Corporal Torrey L. Gray Field, Oct. 10, 2014. The role player’s job was to harass the Marines in ways they would have to deal with in a live scenario.
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.