U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, participate in the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes place More
Members of the Chattanooga community gathered at the Naval Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center in Chattanooga, Tenn., on July 19, 2015, to honor the fallen Marines and Sailor, who were ki More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Bob Pruitt speaks with a Marine before the start of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment “Dark Horse” Reunion at the San Mateo Memorial Garden April 29, 2016. Pruitt More
MGySgt. Christophe L. May poses with his family after crossing the finish line of the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Challenge is a memo More
Veterans greet each other before the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes place on October 23rd to remember More
Kelly Card, a member of the Chattanooga community, watches as her son and daughter place stars in the ground at the Naval Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center in Chattanooga, Tenn. on July More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Peggy Kane speaks with another Patriot Guard Rider before the start of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment “Dark Horse” Reunion at the San Mateo Memorial Garden Apr More
MGySgt. Christophe L. May and Lt. Col. Kevin R. Root cross the finish line of the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Challenge is a memorial More
Veterans and U.S. Service members greet each other before the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes place on More
Becky Mulkey and her two children sign their condolences on a board saying “We honor the fallen, and those who carry on. We are Chattanooga strong,” at the Naval Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Rese More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Family and friends walk past the Patriot Guard Riders before entering the San Mateo Memorial Garden on Camp Pendleton April 29, 2016. The family and friends attended t More
The battle cross stood at the finish line of the Reconnaissance Challenge, a memorial event held to honor the fallen recon Marines. The challenge consisted of 24 miles of hiking, helocasting, scout swimming, me More
Veterans and members of Rolling Thunder gather together before the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes plac More
Community members of all ages came out to show their support to the Marines and Sailor killed in Chattanooga, Tenn. on Thursday, including the Jones and Rogers family who baked freedom cupcakes to give out to t More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Jim Reed bows his head in prayer during the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment “Dark Horse” Reunion at the San Mateo Memorial Garden April 29, 2016. Reed, a retired Na More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cameron Heard, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Birch, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors, honor their fallen brother, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. W. D. Wilson, during More
U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians attend the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes place on October 23rd to More
The community showed its support to the Marines and Sailor killed by a gunman, Thursday in Chattanooga, Tenn. Hundreds of flags and other memorabilia were placed at the Reserve Office and Navy Operational Suppo More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Col. Jason Morris addresses the audience during the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment “Dark Horse” Reunion at the San Mateo Memorial Garden April 29, 2016. Morris ser More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Thomas J. Foulke, left, and Staff Sgt. Carter, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors, honor their fallen brother, Lance Cpl. K. C. Caban, during the innaugural Challenge Reconnaissan More
The Marines of Battery M, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment pose for a picture with Col. Joseph Russo, commanding officer of 14th Marine Regiment, in front of Schultz’s Battery M monument at Chickamauga and C More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – 1st Sgt. Chris Carlisle listens to Col. Jason Morris during the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment “Dark Horse” Reunion at the San Mateo Memorial Garden April 29, 2016 More
U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance Challenge competitors climb up the ropes on the obstacle course during the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Chal More
Chattanooga residents place hundreds of American flags and create makeshift memorials along the road outside the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Jul More
A tour guide from the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park shows the Marines of Battery M, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment where the historic Battle of Chickamauga took place in Fort Oglethor More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Cpl. Ryan Provasi accepts a challenge coin from Col. Jason Morris at the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment “Dark Horse” Reunion at the San Mateo Memorial Garden April More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt.James Leach, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Reese, right, Reconnaissance Challenge competitors representing Sgt. Gurr, pull up an assault pack on the obstacle course during the 9th More
Veterans listen to the national anthem be played during the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes place on Oc More
Roderick Allen, a navy veteran, holds an American flag at Lance Cpl. Squire Wells memorial at Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia, July 21, 2015. Veterans and volunteers like Allen surrounded the field More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Cpl. Juan Dominguez accepts a challenge coin from Col. Jason Morris at the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment “Dark Horse” Reunion at the San Mateo Memorial Garden Apr More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt, Juan Torres, Challenge Reconnaissance competitor representing U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. J. A. Arsiaga, balances down logs on the obstacle course during the inaugural Challenge Reconnai More
The Marines of Battery M, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment listen to the history of the Battle of Chickamauga while visiting the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia More
Community members poured into the Sprayberry High School stadium to attend Lance Cpl. Squire Wells' memorial on July 21, 2015. Wells is one of the five service members killed during an attack by a gunman at the More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A young boy waves the American flag during the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment “Dark Horse” Reunion at the San Mateo Memorial Garden April 29, 2016. The reunion was More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cameron Heard, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Birch, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors representing U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. W. D. Wilson, walk down logs during t More
Joel Churchwell, pastor for Sandy Run Missionary Baptist Church, delivers the invocation during the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, More
The Sprayberry JROTC presents the colors as the National Anthem is sang at Lance Cpl. Squire Wells' memorial in Marietta, Georgia, on July 21, 2015. Wells was killed in an attack by a gunman at the Naval Operat More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A young boy plays with a M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun during the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment “Dark Horse” Reunion at the San Mateo Memorial Garden April 29, More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Cameron Heard, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Birch, right, Challenge Reconnaissance competitors representing U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. W. D. Wilson, hike between checkpoint More
Sammy Phillips, mayor of Jacksonville, gives a speech during the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes place More
Veterans with the Marine Corps League of Woodstock, Georgia, stand and salute the colors as they pass by during Lance Cpl. Squire Wells' memorial at Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia, July 21, 2015. W More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sgt. Marcus Chischilly makes his way up the side First Sergeant’s Hill to honor his fallen comrades during the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment “Dark Horse” Reunion More
U.S. Marines scout swim to the shores of San Onofre beach during the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 27, 2017. The Reconnaissance Challenge is a memorial event held to honor More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Yori R. Escalante, deputy commander for Marine Corps Installations East, gives a speech during the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct More
Hundreds of balloons float into the air during Lance Cpl. Squire Wells memorial at Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia, July 21, 2015. Wells was one of five service members to be killed when a gunman en More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lance Cpl. Eddie Palos encourages fellow Marines up First Sergeant’s Hill during the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment “Dark Horse” Reunion at the San Mateo Memorial More
Lt. Col. Kevin R. Root recovers his gear after scout swim to the shores of San Onofre beach during the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 27, 2017. 2017. The Reconnaissance Cha More
Elisa Camera Thompson, guest speaker, gives a speech during the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes place o More
Marines, family, friends and community members all gathered together to sing “God Bless America” at Lance Cpl. Squire Wells' memorial at Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia, July 21, 2015. Wells was one More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Sgt. Derek Goodridge motivates another Marine up First Sergeant’s Hill to honor their fallen comrades during the “Dark Horse” Reunion at Camp Pendleton April 29, 2016. More
MGySgt. Christophe L. May recovers his gear after scout swim to the shores of San Onofre beach during the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 27, 2017. 2017. The Reconnaissance More
The color guard for 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, posts the colors during the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance t More
Police Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department pose for a picture by a plaque dedicated to Lance Cpl. Squire Wells during his memorial service in Marietta, Georgia, July 21, 2015. Wells was one of the M More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Kathy Sims gazes at San Mateo from the top of First Sergeant’s Hill while Marines honor their fellow comrades during the Dark Horse Reunion at Camp Pendleton April 29, More
U.S. Marine jumps out of a UH1-Z Huey, into the ocean off the shore of San Onofre beach during the helocast section of the 9th annual Reconnaissance Challenge on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 27, 2017. The Rec More
A veteran prays during the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes place on October 23rd to remember those live More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock, commanding general for II Marine Expeditionary Brigade, gives a speech during the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N More
U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians salute during the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes place on October More
Members of Rolling Thunder pray during the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes place on October 23rd to rem More
The 2nd Marine Division Band performs during the 31st Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Beirut Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2014. Each year, a memorial observance takes place on October 23rd More