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Runner Steven Meints accepts powerade from Marines with Headquarters & Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., after crossing the finish line of the Marine Corps Marathon Crossraods 17.75K June 12, 2010. The Marine Corps offered hospitality in the form of sports drinks, water and snacks to replenish the runners after the 11 mile ordeal. - Runner Steven Meints accepts powerade from Marines with Headquarters & Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., after crossing the finish line of the Marine Corps Marathon Crossraods 17.75K June 12, 2010. The Marine Corps offered hospitality in the form of sports drinks, water and snacks to replenish the runners after the 11 mile ordeal.

Cpl. John J. Granville, a food service specialist with Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Pickel Meadows, Calif., gets a rubbing of his father’s name for the first time May 31, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington. His father, John E. Granville, who served with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, in the Vietnam War, died in 2007 from a heart condition that stemmed from injuries he sustained in Vietnam. His name was added to the wall earlier this month. - Cpl. John J. Granville, a food service specialist with Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Pickel Meadows, Calif., gets a rubbing of his father’s name for the first time May 31, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington. His father, John E. Granville, who served with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, in the Vietnam War, died in 2007 from a heart condition that stemmed from injuries he sustained in Vietnam. His name was added to the wall earlier this month.

Cpl. Beau Parra retrieves his game-winning shot from the target during the inaugural Warrior Games compound-bow archery competition May 12, 2010. Parra, a 28-year-old Prescott, Ariz., native won the gold medal. - Cpl. Beau Parra retrieves his game-winning shot from the target during the inaugural Warrior Games compound-bow archery competition May 12, 2010. Parra, a 28-year-old Prescott, Ariz., native won the gold medal.

Sgts. Mark and Emily Windmassenger, members of the All-Marine marksmanship team, stand together at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 12, 2010. The couple is coaching the Marine air rifle and air pistol shooting teams that are competing at the inaugural Warrior Games. - Sgts. Mark and Emily Windmassenger, members of the All-Marine marksmanship team, stand together at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 12, 2010. The couple is coaching the Marine air rifle and air pistol shooting teams that are competing at the inaugural Warrior Games.

Major Gen. George Allen, director, Command, Control, Communications & Computers, Marine Corps Logistics Command, briefed more than 100 guests at the first USMC IT Day April 27, 2010. Industry executives met with the Corps’ information technology specialists to discuss what they can do to help the Corps achieve the goals set forth in the Vision and Strategy 2025, the principal strategic planning document of the Marine Corps. - Major Gen. George Allen, director, Command, Control, Communications & Computers, Marine Corps Logistics Command, briefed more than 100 guests at the first USMC IT Day April 27, 2010. Industry executives met with the Corps’ information technology specialists to discuss what they can do to help the Corps achieve the goals set forth in the Vision and Strategy 2025, the principal strategic planning document of the Marine Corps.

Cpl. Diana Navarrete, the noncommissioned officer in charge of pay section, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, Va., picks up a piece of trash April 22, 2010. Marines at installations around the world participated in base cleanups in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. - Cpl. Diana Navarrete, the noncommissioned officer in charge of pay section, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, Va., picks up a piece of trash April 22, 2010. Marines at installations around the world participated in base cleanups in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

Marines with the Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrate the regiment’s third anniversary with a cake cutting ceremony here April 15, 2010. The event highlighted the regiment’s successes, current projects and future developments to enhance care for the wounded, ill, injured and their families. - Marines with the Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrate the regiment’s third anniversary with a cake cutting ceremony here April 15, 2010. The event highlighted the regiment’s successes, current projects and future developments to enhance care for the wounded, ill, injured and their families.

Lance Cpl. James Lloyd, a ceremonial marcher with the Silent Drill Platoon, Company A, Marine Barracks Washington, executes one of the platoon’s signature drill moves during their performance at the Third Annual Joint Service Drill Exhibition in Washington April 10, 2010. Drill teams from all five services took the opportunity to showcase their drill techniques and maneuvers to the American public on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. - Lance Cpl. James Lloyd, a ceremonial marcher with the Silent Drill Platoon, Company A, Marine Barracks Washington, executes one of the platoon’s signature drill moves during their performance at the Third Annual Joint Service Drill Exhibition in Washington April 10, 2010. Drill teams from all five services took the opportunity to showcase their drill techniques and maneuvers to the American public on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.