The city of Coronado, Calif., honored 17 heroes during their 4th biannual Hometown Hero Banner event at the Coronado Clubroom, Nov. 5. The Hometown Hero Banner Program was started in order to honor service members who served gallantly in the past by displaying banners on the Avenue of Heroes. - The city of Coronado, Calif., honored 17 heroes during their 4th biannual Hometown Hero Banner event at the Coronado Clubroom, Nov. 5. The Hometown Hero Banner Program was started in order to honor service members who served gallantly in the past by displaying banners on the Avenue of Heroes.

CORONADO, Calif. - A student in the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival (MCIWS) course prepares to conduct beach rescues in Coronado, California, June 19. After graduating the MCIWS course, the Marines will be qualified instructors and have American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid. - CORONADO, Calif. - A student in the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival (MCIWS) course prepares to conduct beach rescues in Coronado, California, June 19. After graduating the MCIWS course, the Marines will be qualified instructors and have American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid.