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Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, presents Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Salabarria, a corpsman with Marine Special Operations Company F, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2016. Salabarria was awarded for his actions in Afghanistan Sept. 15, 2014.

Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, presents Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Salabarria, a corpsman with Marine Special Operations Company F, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 5, 2016. Salabarria was awarded for his actions in Afghanistan Sept. 15, 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Lia Gamero

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley stands for a photo after receiving the Purple Heart medal Jan. 26, 2016, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Substation Chattanooga, Recruiting Station Nashville, Tenn.

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley stands for a photo after receiving the Purple Heart medal Jan. 26, 2016, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Substation Chattanooga, Recruiting Station Nashville, Tenn.

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley is presented the Purple Heart medal by Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams Jan. 26, 2015, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Recruiting Substation Chattanooga recruiter in Chattanooga, Tenn. Williams is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region.

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley is presented the Purple Heart medal by Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams Jan. 26, 2015, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Recruiting Substation Chattanooga recruiter in Chattanooga, Tenn. Williams is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region.

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley is presented the Purple Heart medal by Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams Jan. 26, 2015, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Recruiting Substation Chattanooga recruiter in Chattanooga, Tenn. Williams is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region.

Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley is presented the Purple Heart medal by Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams Jan. 26, 2015, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service determined the attack had been inspired by a foreign terrorist group making Cheeley eligible for the Purple Heart. Cheeley is a Recruiting Substation Chattanooga recruiter in Chattanooga, Tenn. Williams is the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region.

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

Marines congratulate Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley on receiving the Purple Heart medal Jan. 26, 2016, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. Cheeley is a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Substation Chattanooga, Recruiting Station Nashville, Tenn.

Marines congratulate Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley on receiving the Purple Heart medal Jan. 26, 2016, at a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works. Cheeley is a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Substation Chattanooga, Recruiting Station Nashville, Tenn.

Photo by Cpl. Diamond Peden

Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, stands with the top female finishers of the 40th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 25, 2015. The top three male and female finishers each received a medal, a trophy and a wreath, which was made in Marathon, Greece. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners, who have completed the “Marathon of the Monuments” since its inaugural event in 1976.

Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, stands with the top female finishers of the 40th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 25, 2015. The top three male and female finishers each received a medal, a trophy and a wreath, which was made in Marathon, Greece. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners, who have completed the “Marathon of the Monuments” since its inaugural event in 1976.

Photo by Sgt. Justin Boling

The ruby Eagle, Globe and Anchor medals were given to those who completed the 40th Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 25. The medal celebrates the event’s ruby anniversary.

The ruby Eagle, Globe and Anchor medals were given to those who completed the 40th Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 25. The medal celebrates the event’s ruby anniversary.

Photo by Sgt. Justin M. Boling

Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, awards Trevor LaFontaine, the top male finisher of the 40th Marine Corps Marathon, his gold wreath in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 25, 2015. The top three male and female finishers each received a medal, a trophy and a wreath, which was made in Marathon, Greece. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners, who have completed the “Marathon of the Monuments” since its inaugural event in 1976.

Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, awards Trevor LaFontaine, the top male finisher of the 40th Marine Corps Marathon, his gold wreath in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 25, 2015. The top three male and female finishers each received a medal, a trophy and a wreath, which was made in Marathon, Greece. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners, who have completed the “Marathon of the Monuments” since its inaugural event in 1976.

Photo by Sgt. Justin M. Boling

Marine Corps Capt. Christine Taranto, the silver female finisher of the 40th Marine Corps Marathon, accepts her wreath from Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 25. The top three male and female finishers each received a medal, a trophy and a wreath, which was made in Marathon, Greece. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners, who have completed the “Marathon of the Monuments” since its inaugural event in 1976.

Marine Corps Capt. Christine Taranto, the silver female finisher of the 40th Marine Corps Marathon, accepts her wreath from Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 25. The top three male and female finishers each received a medal, a trophy and a wreath, which was made in Marathon, Greece. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners, who have completed the “Marathon of the Monuments” since its inaugural event in 1976.

Photo by Sgt. Justin M. Boling

Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, stands with the top female finishers of the 40th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 25, 2015. The top three male and female finishers each received a medal, a trophy and a wreath, which was made in Marathon, Greece. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners, who have completed the “Marathon of the Monuments” since its inaugural event in 1976.

Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, stands with the top female finishers of the 40th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 25, 2015. The top three male and female finishers each received a medal, a trophy and a wreath, which was made in Marathon, Greece. This year’s participants joined the 512,370 runners, who have completed the “Marathon of the Monuments” since its inaugural event in 1976.

Photo by Sgt. Justin M. Boling

Marines with 2nd Marine Division meet with civilians during the repatriation of 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. in Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 27, 2015. Bonnyman enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Tarawa in 1943. His remains were brought home after being discovered in Tarawa 72 years later.

Marines with 2nd Marine Division meet with civilians during the repatriation of 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. in Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 27, 2015. Bonnyman enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Tarawa in 1943. His remains were brought home after being discovered in Tarawa 72 years later.

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The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps leads the procession for 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 27, 2015. Bonnyman joined Marine Forces Reserve in July 1942 and was killed during the battle of Tarawa in 1943. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the battle. Bonnyman’s remains were discovered in Tarawa 72 years after he was buried there.

The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps leads the procession for 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 27, 2015. Bonnyman joined Marine Forces Reserve in July 1942 and was killed during the battle of Tarawa in 1943. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the battle. Bonnyman’s remains were discovered in Tarawa 72 years after he was buried there.

Photo by Cpl. Sara Graham

Marines from Marine Corps Barracks Washington, D.C., place the remains of 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. near his final resting place at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 27, 2015. Bonnyman joined Marine Forces Reserve in July 1942 and was killed while fighting in the battle of Tarawa in 1943. Bonnyman’s remains were discovered in Tarawa 72 years after he was buried there.

Marines from Marine Corps Barracks Washington, D.C., place the remains of 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. near his final resting place at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 27, 2015. Bonnyman joined Marine Forces Reserve in July 1942 and was killed while fighting in the battle of Tarawa in 1943. Bonnyman’s remains were discovered in Tarawa 72 years after he was buried there.

Photo by Cpl. Sara Graham

Marines from Marine Corps Barracks Washington, D.C. render military honors for 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 27, 2015. Bonnyman joined Marine Forces Reserve in July 1942 and was killed during the battle of Tarawa in 1943. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the battle. Bonnyman’s remains were discovered in Tarawa 72 years after he was buried there.

Marines from Marine Corps Barracks Washington, D.C. render military honors for 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 27, 2015. Bonnyman joined Marine Forces Reserve in July 1942 and was killed during the battle of Tarawa in 1943. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the battle. Bonnyman’s remains were discovered in Tarawa 72 years after he was buried there.

Photo by Cpl. Sara Graham

Maj. Gen. Burke Whitman, Headquarters Marine Corps director of Marine and family readiness, presents the American flag to the family of 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 27, 2015. Bonnyman joined Marine Forces Reserve in July 1942 and was killed while fighting in the battle of Tarawa in 1943. Bonnyman’s remains were discovered in Tarawa 72 years after he was buried there.

Maj. Gen. Burke Whitman, Headquarters Marine Corps director of Marine and family readiness, presents the American flag to the family of 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 27, 2015. Bonnyman joined Marine Forces Reserve in July 1942 and was killed while fighting in the battle of Tarawa in 1943. Bonnyman’s remains were discovered in Tarawa 72 years after he was buried there.

Photo by Cpl. Sara Graham

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents medals to the Marine Corps Sitting Volleyball Team during the Department of Defense Warrior Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 28, 2015.

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents medals to the Marine Corps Sitting Volleyball Team during the Department of Defense Warrior Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 28, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents medals to the Marine Corps Sitting Volleyball Team during the Department of Defense Warrior Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 28, 2015.

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents medals to the Marine Corps Sitting Volleyball Team during the Department of Defense Warrior Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 28, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents medals to the Marine Corps Sitting Volleyball Team during the Department of Defense Warrior Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 28, 2015.

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents medals to the Marine Corps Sitting Volleyball Team during the Department of Defense Warrior Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 28, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents medals to the Marine Corps Sitting Volleyball Team during the Department of Defense Warrior Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 28, 2015.

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents medals to the Marine Corps Sitting Volleyball Team during the Department of Defense Warrior Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 28, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell

Medals are laid out at the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games Swimming Competition at Freedom Aquatics Manassas, Virginia, June 27, 2015. The Warrior Games, founded in 2010, is a Paralympic-style competition that features eight adaptive sports for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force, Special Operations Command, and the British Armed Forces. This year marks the first time the DoD takes responsibility for operational planning and coordination of the event, in which approximately 250 athletes are expected to compete.

Medals are laid out at the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games Swimming Competition at Freedom Aquatics Manassas, Virginia, June 27, 2015. The Warrior Games, founded in 2010, is a Paralympic-style competition that features eight adaptive sports for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force, Special Operations Command, and the British Armed Forces. This year marks the first time the DoD takes responsibility for operational planning and coordination of the event, in which approximately 250 athletes are expected to compete.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Turner