Stories

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)

Sgt. Jessica Hernandez, an operations clerk with Recruiting Station San Diego, and Sgt. Angel Valdillez, a drill instructor with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, work hard to balance the Marine Corps and their family. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe) - Sgt. Jessica Hernandez, an operations clerk with Recruiting Station San Diego, and Sgt. Angel Valdillez, a drill instructor with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, work hard to balance the Marine Corps and their family. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Sgt. Bernadette Plouffe)

Left, Erika Hallford, right, Pvt. Larissa Hallford, are pictured in the Permanent Contact Station El Centro, Recruiting Sub-Station El Cajon, Recruiting Station San Diego. Larissa followed in her mother, Erika's, footsteps by joining the United States Marine Corps. Erika served from 1992-1996. (Courtesy Photo) - Left, Erika Hallford, right, Pvt. Larissa Hallford, are pictured in the Permanent Contact Station El Centro, Recruiting Sub-Station El Cajon, Recruiting Station San Diego. Larissa followed in her mother, Erika's, footsteps by joining the United States Marine Corps. Erika served from 1992-1996. (Courtesy Photo)

After being named an Honorary Marine July 23, Derrick Owen (center) stands with (left to right) Recruiting Sub-Station Newport News recruiters Sgt. Jared Fisher and Staff Sgt. Felimon Holland, Maj. Benjamin Sanders, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Richmond, and Gunnery Sgt. Jermail Foster, the RSS Newport News staff non-commissioned officer in charge. Owen was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that attacks tissue and bone, in January while waiting to graduate high school and attend Marine Corps Recruit Training. - After being named an Honorary Marine July 23, Derrick Owen (center) stands with (left to right) Recruiting Sub-Station Newport News recruiters Sgt. Jared Fisher and Staff Sgt. Felimon Holland, Maj. Benjamin Sanders, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Richmond, and Gunnery Sgt. Jermail Foster, the RSS Newport News staff non-commissioned officer in charge. Owen was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that attacks tissue and bone, in January while waiting to graduate high school and attend Marine Corps Recruit Training.