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U.S. Marines, veterans and families pose in front an AV-8B Harrier during a dedication ceremony at the open air museum on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2021. Marines from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and across the Marine Corps participated in a ceremony unveiling and dedicating an AV-8B Harrier at the museum to the late Lt. Col. Christopher “Otis” Raible and Sgt. Bradley Atwell, whom gave their lives defending the aircraft as well as surrounding Marines during an attack on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan in 2012. - U.S. Marines, veterans and families pose in front an AV-8B Harrier during a dedication ceremony at the open air museum on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2021. Marines from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and across the Marine Corps participated in a ceremony unveiling and dedicating an AV-8B Harrier at the museum to the late Lt. Col. Christopher “Otis” Raible and Sgt. Bradley Atwell, whom gave their lives defending the aircraft as well as surrounding Marines during an attack on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan in 2012.

VMFA-211 dedicates AV-8B Harrier, remembers fallen Marines

Marines, Sailors, veterans and the Honorary Gold Star families gathered at Marine Air Station Yuma Open Air Museum to unveil and dedicate a retired AV-8B Harrier from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in recognition of the late Lt. Col. Christopher Raible and Sgt. Bradley Atwell on August 19. The aforementioned Marines gave their lives defending their brothers-in-arms, as well as the aircraft of VMFA-211, without regard for their own well-being during an insurgent attack against U.S. forces at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan on September 14, 2012...

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Marine Corps Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, poses for a photo with her family at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Jan. 2. - Marine Corps Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, poses for a photo with her family at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Jan. 2.

Marine Corps helps young woman find her voice

“I was sexually assaulted when I was 8 years old,” said Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Kliewer. Kliewer is 19 years old and a native of San Diego, where she grew up with her brother and parents in their family home. Her life changed when she was only 8 years old. Her innocence and confidence were taken from her...

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Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth plays the saxophone during a rehearsal at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12. - Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth plays the saxophone during a rehearsal at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12.

Defining Worth through music and the Marine Corps

The musicians of the Marine Corps demonstrate the core values of honor, courage and commitment through the balance of musical excellence and upholding the elite stature Marines are known for. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth, a musician with Marine Band San Diego, has proven herself an integral piece to the Marine Corps’ total force by exemplifying these values through her dedication as a saxophonist and as a Marine. At a young age, Worth followed in the steps of her family and their passion for playing musical instruments. She began playing the saxophone at 11 years old and never turned back...

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Col. Jeffrey J. Kenney, center, poses for a photo with his wife Lori Kenney, left, and mother Carmela Kenney, right, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 8, 2016. Kenney has served in the Marine Corps for 41 years and is scheduled to retire Dec. 21, 2016. Kenney is currently the officer-in-charge of Expeditionary Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. - Col. Jeffrey J. Kenney, center, poses for a photo with his wife Lori Kenney, left, and mother Carmela Kenney, right, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 8, 2016. Kenney has served in the Marine Corps for 41 years and is scheduled to retire Dec. 21, 2016. Kenney is currently the officer-in-charge of Expeditionary Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.

Ultimate dedication: Marine to retire after 41 years of service

On June 25, 1975, Jeffrey J. Kenney, then 17 years old, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from Hartford, Connecticut, and began recruit training at Parris Island two weeks later. He’s held 13 ranks, deployed multiple times, and has received many awards. More than 41 years have passed since Jeffrey J. Kenney swore to uphold and defend the

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Marine Vietnam veterans and their spouses listen intently to speakers at the Lt. Vincent Capodanno Medal of Honor Dedication at the Capodanno Chapel aboard The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, December 9, 2014. Capodanno served as a Navy chaplain with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment during the Vietnam War and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. Capodanno's Medal of Honor was recently donated to the chapel and was dedicated during the ceremony. - Marine Vietnam veterans and their spouses listen intently to speakers at the Lt. Vincent Capodanno Medal of Honor Dedication at the Capodanno Chapel aboard The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, December 9, 2014. Capodanno served as a Navy chaplain with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment during the Vietnam War and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. Capodanno's Medal of Honor was recently donated to the chapel and was dedicated during the ceremony.