Tom Callinan, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, became the first “Official State Troubadour” in Connecticut in 1991 and was selected to represent the state at a millennium event at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in 1999. (Facebook) - Tom Callinan, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, became the first “Official State Troubadour” in Connecticut in 1991 and was selected to represent the state at a millennium event at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in 1999. (Facebook)

The family of retired Marine Corps Brigadier Gen. Frank Kelley poses for a picture at 2nd Lt. Paul Kelley's commissioning ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. They had their challenges associated with the sudden increase in size and military demands but overcame all obstacles together as a family. (Courtesy Photo) - The family of retired Marine Corps Brigadier Gen. Frank Kelley poses for a picture at 2nd Lt. Paul Kelley's commissioning ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. They had their challenges associated with the sudden increase in size and military demands but overcame all obstacles together as a family. (Courtesy Photo)

A Marine veteran and Information Technology manager, Willie Holland has been running the city’s Toys for Tots drive for 18 years. This holiday season, city staff and local residents donated toys at City Hall and the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex. - A Marine veteran and Information Technology manager, Willie Holland has been running the city’s Toys for Tots drive for 18 years. This holiday season, city staff and local residents donated toys at City Hall and the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David J. Tyson, a senior drill instructor with B Co, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, speaks to educators participating in the Marine Corps Educator’s Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 22, 2021. Educator’s Workshop gives educators the opportunity to see firsthand how Marines are made and learn about the benefits the Marine Corps offers to those who earn the title. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tessa D. Watts) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David J. Tyson, a senior drill instructor with B Co, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, speaks to educators participating in the Marine Corps Educator’s Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 22, 2021. Educator’s Workshop gives educators the opportunity to see firsthand how Marines are made and learn about the benefits the Marine Corps offers to those who earn the title. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tessa D. Watts)

U.S. Marines at Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, pose for a photo with future Marine Luis Solano in Fullerton, California, on April 15, 2021. Marines at RSS Fullerton came together in order to assist Solano’s family with assistance in fixing their van, and providing him with a cell phone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Sgt. Sarah Ralph) - U.S. Marines at Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, pose for a photo with future Marine Luis Solano in Fullerton, California, on April 15, 2021. Marines at RSS Fullerton came together in order to assist Solano’s family with assistance in fixing their van, and providing him with a cell phone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Sawyer M. Montgomery, a temporary officer selection assistant with Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo on April 12, 2021, in Santa Ana, California. Montgomery is one of the select few Marine Corps officers who is aspiring to become a Marine Corps pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph) - U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Sawyer M. Montgomery, a temporary officer selection assistant with Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo on April 12, 2021, in Santa Ana, California. Montgomery is one of the select few Marine Corps officers who is aspiring to become a Marine Corps pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gabra A. Bailey, a supply officer with 12th Marine Corps District, poses in his office at the district headquarters located at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on March 4, 2021. Bailey was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica before immigrating to the United States and becoming a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tessa D. Watts) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gabra A. Bailey, a supply officer with 12th Marine Corps District, poses in his office at the district headquarters located at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on March 4, 2021. Bailey was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica before immigrating to the United States and becoming a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tessa D. Watts)

Jung Hyun Ahn, a poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Culver City, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo at the Santa Monica Pier, California on Jan. 6, 2020. Ahn was hand selected as Recruiting Station Orange County’s Poolee of the Quarter because although he is not a Marine yet, he embodies the Corps of values; honor, courage, commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph) - Jung Hyun Ahn, a poolee with Recruiting Sub-Station Culver City, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo at the Santa Monica Pier, California on Jan. 6, 2020. Ahn was hand selected as Recruiting Station Orange County’s Poolee of the Quarter because although he is not a Marine yet, he embodies the Corps of values; honor, courage, commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ruben Lopez, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Orange, assists in collecting toys for the Winter Toy Drive 2020 in Anaheim, California on Dec. 6, 2020. Marines with Recruiting Station Orange County volunteered to assist California Love Drop and Purist with their annual toy drive to help local kids in need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ruben Lopez, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Orange, assists in collecting toys for the Winter Toy Drive 2020 in Anaheim, California on Dec. 6, 2020. Marines with Recruiting Station Orange County volunteered to assist California Love Drop and Purist with their annual toy drive to help local kids in need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)