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Retired Air Force Staff Sgt. Dennis Blessman speaks to visitors about the Moving Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall after the opening program at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., June 22, 2017 The Moving Wall, a scale model of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has the names of those men and women who were killed or missing in action etched onto a reflective stone, so visitors can not only see the names, but see themselves, reflecting on the lives of the people who fought and died to keep them safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Retired Air Force Staff Sgt. Dennis Blessman speaks to visitors about the Moving Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall after the opening program at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., June 22, 2017 The Moving Wall, a scale model of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has the names of those men and women who were killed or missing in action etched onto a reflective stone, so visitors can not only see the names, but see themselves, reflecting on the lives of the people who fought and died to keep them safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Photo by Cpl. Dave Flores

The city of Desert Hot Springs hosted the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., June 22 through June 26, 2017. The Moving Wall, a scale model of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has the names of those men and women who were killed or missing in action etched onto a reflective stone, so visitors can not only see the names, but see themselves, reflecting on the lives of the people who fought and died to keep them safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

The city of Desert Hot Springs hosted the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., June 22 through June 26, 2017. The Moving Wall, a scale model of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has the names of those men and women who were killed or missing in action etched onto a reflective stone, so visitors can not only see the names, but see themselves, reflecting on the lives of the people who fought and died to keep them safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Photo by Cpl. Dave Flores

The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action table represents the service members who never had a chance to make it home or could not be found at the opening program of the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., June 22, 2017. The Moving Wall, a scale model of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has the names of those men and women who were killed or missing in action etched onto a reflective stone, so visitors can not only see the names, but see themselves, reflecting on the lives of the people who fought and died to keep them safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action table represents the service members who never had a chance to make it home or could not be found at the opening program of the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., June 22, 2017. The Moving Wall, a scale model of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has the names of those men and women who were killed or missing in action etched onto a reflective stone, so visitors can not only see the names, but see themselves, reflecting on the lives of the people who fought and died to keep them safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Photo by Cpl. Dave Flores

Marines with the Headquarters Battalion Color Guard prepare to present the colors during the opening program of the Moving Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., June 22, 2017. The Moving Wall, a scale model of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has the names of those men and women who were killed or missing in action etched onto a reflective stone, so visitors can not only see the names, but see themselves, reflecting on the lives of the people who fought and died to keep them safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Marines with the Headquarters Battalion Color Guard prepare to present the colors during the opening program of the Moving Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., June 22, 2017. The Moving Wall, a scale model of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has the names of those men and women who were killed or missing in action etched onto a reflective stone, so visitors can not only see the names, but see themselves, reflecting on the lives of the people who fought and died to keep them safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Photo by Cpl. Dave Flores

Scott Matas, mayor, Desert Hot Springs, stands with his wife, Victoria Matas, as they look at the names on the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall during an opening program at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., June 22, 2017. The Moving Wall, a scale model of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has the names of those men and women who were killed or missing in action etched onto a reflective stone, so visitors can not only see the names, but see themselves, reflecting on the lives of the people who fought and died to keep them safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Scott Matas, mayor, Desert Hot Springs, stands with his wife, Victoria Matas, as they look at the names on the Moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall during an opening program at Mission Springs Park in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., June 22, 2017. The Moving Wall, a scale model of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has the names of those men and women who were killed or missing in action etched onto a reflective stone, so visitors can not only see the names, but see themselves, reflecting on the lives of the people who fought and died to keep them safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Photo by Cpl. Dave Flores

The 1st Marine Division Band performs during 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion’s change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd LAR, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR.

The 1st Marine Division Band performs during 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion’s change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd LAR, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas

The 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Color Guard presents the colors during the 3rd LAR change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd LAR, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR.

The 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Color Guard presents the colors during the 3rd LAR change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd LAR, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas

Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR, by handing of the battalion colors during the 3rd LAR change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15.

Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR, by handing of the battalion colors during the 3rd LAR change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas

Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, gives his remarks during the 3rd LAR change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd LAR, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR.

Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, gives his remarks during the 3rd LAR change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd LAR, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas

The 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Color Guard presents the colors during the 3rd LAR change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd LAR, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR.

The 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Color Guard presents the colors during the 3rd LAR change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Calif., June 15. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Philip C. Laing, outgoing commanding officer, 3rd LAR, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Rafael A. Candelario II, oncoming commanding officer, 3rd LAR.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas

Chris Elliott, water resource manager, displays the poster contest entry by Isabella Zendejas, 8, daughter of Petty Officer 1st Class Ismael Zendejas, personnel specialist, Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital, in the 2018 NREA Earth Day calendar at Condor Elementary aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 6, 2017. The purpose of the poster contest was to promote creativity amongst the children while spreading awareness of Earth Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Chris Elliott, water resource manager, displays the poster contest entry by Isabella Zendejas, 8, daughter of Petty Officer 1st Class Ismael Zendejas, personnel specialist, Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital, in the 2018 NREA Earth Day calendar at Condor Elementary aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 6, 2017. The purpose of the poster contest was to promote creativity amongst the children while spreading awareness of Earth Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Photo by Cpl. Dave Flores

Chris Elliott, water resources manager, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, recognizes NREA Earth Day poster contest winners at Condor Elementary aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 6, 2017. The purpose of the poster contest was to promote creativity amongst the children while spreading awareness of Earth Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Chris Elliott, water resources manager, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, recognizes NREA Earth Day poster contest winners at Condor Elementary aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 6, 2017. The purpose of the poster contest was to promote creativity amongst the children while spreading awareness of Earth Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dave Flores)

Photo by Cpl. Dave Flores

Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, speaks to children at Twentynine Palms Elementary before recognizing the winners of the NREA Earth Day poster contest in Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 31, 2017. The purpose of the poster contest was to promote creativity amongst the children while spreading awareness of Earth Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw)

Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, speaks to children at Twentynine Palms Elementary before recognizing the winners of the NREA Earth Day poster contest in Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 31, 2017. The purpose of the poster contest was to promote creativity amongst the children while spreading awareness of Earth Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw)

Photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw

Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director and Chris Elliott, water resources manager, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, stand with winners of the NREA Earth Day poster contest at Twentynine Palms Elementary in Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 31, 2017. The purpose of the poster contest was to promote creativity amongst the children while spreading awareness of Earth Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw)

Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director and Chris Elliott, water resources manager, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, stand with winners of the NREA Earth Day poster contest at Twentynine Palms Elementary in Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 31, 2017. The purpose of the poster contest was to promote creativity amongst the children while spreading awareness of Earth Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw)

Photo by Cpl. Julio McGraw

Peter Johncke, trick shot master, performs a trick shot during the Pro and Glow golf tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 2. MCCS invited Johncke to be a golf demonstrator at the event in order to show Combat Center patrons different ways to expand their golfing talents.

Peter Johncke, trick shot master, performs a trick shot during the Pro and Glow golf tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 2. MCCS invited Johncke to be a golf demonstrator at the event in order to show Combat Center patrons different ways to expand their golfing talents.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas

Peter Johncke, trick shot master, performs a trick shot during the Pro and Glow golf tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 2, 2017. MCCS invited Johncke to be a golf demonstrator at the event in order to show Combat Center patrons different ways to expand their golfing talents.

Peter Johncke, trick shot master, performs a trick shot during the Pro and Glow golf tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 2, 2017. MCCS invited Johncke to be a golf demonstrator at the event in order to show Combat Center patrons different ways to expand their golfing talents.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas

Chris Brophy, professional disc golfer, explains how professionals grip the Frisbee in order to get the most distance during the annual Pro and Glow golf tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 2. MCCS invited Brophy to be a golf demonstrator at the event in order to show Combat Center patrons different ways to expand their golfing talents..

Chris Brophy, professional disc golfer, explains how professionals grip the Frisbee in order to get the most distance during the annual Pro and Glow golf tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 2. MCCS invited Brophy to be a golf demonstrator at the event in order to show Combat Center patrons different ways to expand their golfing talents..

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas

Staff Sgt. Stephen Chevez, radio chief, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, attempts to throw a Frisbee into a goal, during the annual Pro and Glow golf tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 2. MCCS hosted the event, which featured presentations from a professional golfer and a professional Frisbee golfer for the purpose of introducing Combat Center patrons to the sports and showcasing the golf and Frisbee golf courses aboard the base.

Staff Sgt. Stephen Chevez, radio chief, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, attempts to throw a Frisbee into a goal, during the annual Pro and Glow golf tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 2. MCCS hosted the event, which featured presentations from a professional golfer and a professional Frisbee golfer for the purpose of introducing Combat Center patrons to the sports and showcasing the golf and Frisbee golf courses aboard the base.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas

Peter Johncke, trick shot master, performs a trick shot during the Pro and Glow golf tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 2, 2017. MCCS invited Johncke to be a golf demonstrator at the event in order to show Combat Center patrons different ways to expand their golfing talents.

Peter Johncke, trick shot master, performs a trick shot during the Pro and Glow golf tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 2, 2017. MCCS invited Johncke to be a golf demonstrator at the event in order to show Combat Center patrons different ways to expand their golfing talents.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas

Boy Scouts from Lodge #127 Order of the Arrow present Combat Center Commanding General Brig. Gen. William F. Mullen III with an award after the Memorial Day service at the Twentynine Palms cemetery, Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 30, 2017. Mullen was recognized by the Lodge for his outstanding contributions to the community.

Boy Scouts from Lodge #127 Order of the Arrow present Combat Center Commanding General Brig. Gen. William F. Mullen III with an award after the Memorial Day service at the Twentynine Palms cemetery, Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 30, 2017. Mullen was recognized by the Lodge for his outstanding contributions to the community.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

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