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U.S. Marine veteran John Campbell, a World War II pilot and Pearl Harbor survivor awaits his lunch during a Veterans Day Luncheon at La Vida Del Mar in Solana Beach, California, Dec. 6. - U.S. Marine veteran John Campbell, a World War II pilot and Pearl Harbor survivor awaits his lunch during a Veterans Day Luncheon at La Vida Del Mar in Solana Beach, California, Dec. 6.

Camp Pendleton hosts 2019 Tree Lighting Celebration - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosts the 2019 Tree Lighting Celebration at the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange on Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 23, 2019. The 50 foot holiday tree has over 30,000 twinkling lights and has been used for the past five years. The event also consists of a children’s carnival with games and rides, various sweepstakes, Santa and Mrs. Clause. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox)

The first step: 1st MARDIV Marine walks for 24 hours for charity - U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Lukas Atwell, the Communication Strategy and Operations staff noncommissioned officer in charge with 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo on Nov. 7, 2019. Atwell walked 64.82 miles in a 24-hour period Oct. 19, and raised more than $6,000 dollars in support of 24 charities through pledges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Megan Roses)

Commanding General of Camp Pendleton underscores importance of honoring Marines & Sailors that have come before - U.S Marine Brig. Gen. Dan Conley, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks during the 244th Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony at the Camp Pendleton Base Theater and Training Center on Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 5, 2019. The cake cutting ceremony is held each year to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. The first piece is given to the guest of honor, the second to the oldest Marine present. As part of the ceremony, the oldest and youngest Marines present share a piece of cake, signifying the passing of experience and knowledge from the old to the young of the Marine Corps. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

CPEN Police support 'Cops for Kids' holiday campaign - Marines and police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office, deliver gifts to Stuart Mesa housing families during the 2nd annual “Cops for Kids” event on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. 1st Lt. Mark Crum and Cpl. Anthony James organized the event in conjunction with Toys for Tots an effort to give back to the community and build awareness of law enforcement initiatives aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Drake Nickels)

Sgt. Chewanea Roberts and Cpl. Kimanuy Hilton, Food Service Specialists, Headquarters and Support Squadron Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, took first place Marine Corps Installations- West Culinary Team of the Quarter competition of first competition of fiscal year 2017 here, Dec 7, 2016. The winning Culinary Team will have the chance to go to the Culiinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. - Sgt. Chewanea Roberts and Cpl. Kimanuy Hilton, Food Service Specialists, Headquarters and Support Squadron Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, took first place Marine Corps Installations- West Culinary Team of the Quarter competition of first competition of fiscal year 2017 here, Dec 7, 2016. The winning Culinary Team will have the chance to go to the Culiinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.

There are various traditions in the military to honor and remember service members who’ve died. Monuments like the Vietnam War Memorial, which lists 58,000 names of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, and the Arlington National Cemetery, home to 400,000 deceased service members, are testaments to those who have served their country.Paying respect to fallen comrades is a common tradition in militaries across the globe. But the United States Marine Corps has a unique way of honoring their veterans. The honor guard is a team of volunteer Marines who provide a military funeral service for fallen Marines.The Headquarters and Support Battalion Honor Guard team stands down after three months of providing Honor Guard services to Marine veterans here, Aug. 21. - There are various traditions in the military to honor and remember service members who’ve died. Monuments like the Vietnam War Memorial, which lists 58,000 names of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, and the Arlington National Cemetery, home to 400,000 deceased service members, are testaments to those who have served their country. Paying respect to fallen comrades is a common tradition in militaries across the globe. But the United States Marine Corps has a unique way of honoring their veterans. The honor guard is a team of volunteer Marines who provide a military funeral service for fallen Marines. The Headquarters and Support Battalion Honor Guard team stands down after three months of providing Honor Guard services to Marine veterans here, Aug. 21.

2nd Lt. Benjamin Maple, the kennel master with the Marine Corps Police Department Camp Pendleton K-9 Unit, gives a speech at a memorial dedication with his daughter Taylor Star Maple, 6 at the Pacific Views Event Center’s Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members. - 2nd Lt. Benjamin Maple, the kennel master with the Marine Corps Police Department Camp Pendleton K-9 Unit, gives a speech at a memorial dedication with his daughter Taylor Star Maple, 6 at the Pacific Views Event Center’s Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

The Silent Drill Platoon marches toward the field where more than 1,000 spectators were in attendance during the Battle Color Ceremony at the Paige Fieldhouse Football Field here March 15. - The Silent Drill Platoon marches toward the field where more than 1,000 spectators were in attendance during the Battle Color Ceremony at the Paige Fieldhouse Football Field here March 15.