Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing retire the evening's colors for a special spousal appreciation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 6. The evening's special guest was Maggie Coleman, widow of Jerry Coleman, a World War II and Korean War veteran. - Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing retire the evening's colors for a special spousal appreciation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 6. The evening's special guest was Maggie Coleman, widow of Jerry Coleman, a World War II and Korean War veteran.

Marcus Chischilly, member of the Wounded Warrior Battalion West, waves while on the field during the 26th Annual Salute to the Military game at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Aug. 7. Chischilly and other members from the Wounded Warrior Battalion West were honored during the halftime show performance. - Marcus Chischilly, member of the Wounded Warrior Battalion West, waves while on the field during the 26th Annual Salute to the Military game at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Aug. 7. Chischilly and other members from the Wounded Warrior Battalion West were honored during the halftime show performance.

Gunnery Sgt. Adam Pezdek, small ensemble leader and vocalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Rock Band, sings “Enjoy the Silence,” by Depeche Mode, during rehearsal aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 16. The entire band is slated to perform at Marine Week Seattle, scheduled for July 26 - Aug. 3. - Gunnery Sgt. Adam Pezdek, small ensemble leader and vocalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Rock Band, sings “Enjoy the Silence,” by Depeche Mode, during rehearsal aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 16. The entire band is slated to perform at Marine Week Seattle, scheduled for July 26 - Aug. 3.

Volunteers listen as a Marine Corps Community Services representative reads the citations of the various volunteer organizations during the 2014 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 24. More than 900 service members and families received commendation for their volunteer efforts throughout MCAS Miramar and surrounding communities. - Volunteers listen as a Marine Corps Community Services representative reads the citations of the various volunteer organizations during the 2014 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 24. More than 900 service members and families received commendation for their volunteer efforts throughout MCAS Miramar and surrounding communities.

Marines present colors during the pregame show before the San Diego Chargers’ 25th annual salute to the military at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Aug. 29. Marines, soldiers and sailors participated before the game and during halftime. - Marines present colors during the pregame show before the San Diego Chargers’ 25th annual salute to the military at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Aug. 29. Marines, soldiers and sailors participated before the game and during halftime.