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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus hugs Rosa Peralta, the mother of the late Sgt. Rafael Peralta, during a ceremony held in his honor at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 8, 2015. Peralta was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in support of Operation Al Fajr in Fallujah, Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2004, where he covered an enemy grenade with his body protect his fellow Marines.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus hugs Rosa Peralta, the mother of the late Sgt. Rafael Peralta, during a ceremony held in his honor at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 8, 2015. Peralta was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in support of Operation Al Fajr in Fallujah, Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2004, where he covered an enemy grenade with his body protect his fellow Marines.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clarence A. Leake

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jamie Andrade, a motor transport operatorwith Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Rosa Peralta, the mother of the late Sgt. Rafael Peralta, attend a Navy Cross Ceremony held in his honor at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 8, 2015. Peralta was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in support of Operation Al Fajr in Fallujah, Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2004, where he covered an enemy grenade with his body protect his fellow Marines.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jamie Andrade, a motor transport operatorwith Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Rosa Peralta, the mother of the late Sgt. Rafael Peralta, attend a Navy Cross Ceremony held in his honor at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 8, 2015. Peralta was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in support of Operation Al Fajr in Fallujah, Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2004, where he covered an enemy grenade with his body protect his fellow Marines.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clarence A. Leake

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jamie Andrade, a motor transport operatorwith Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stands with Rosa Peralta, the mother of the late Sgt. Rafael Peralta, during a Navy Cross Presentation Ceremony held in his honor aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 8, 2015. Peralta was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in support of Operation Al Fajr in Fallujah, Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2004, where he covered an enemy grenade with his body protect his fellow Marines.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jamie Andrade, a motor transport operatorwith Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stands with Rosa Peralta, the mother of the late Sgt. Rafael Peralta, during a Navy Cross Presentation Ceremony held in his honor aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 8, 2015. Peralta was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in support of Operation Al Fajr in Fallujah, Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2004, where he covered an enemy grenade with his body protect his fellow Marines.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clarence A. Leake

150608-N-AC887-004 CAMP PENDLETON (June 8, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus comforts the mother of Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta after presenting her with a Navy Cross, the Navy and Marine Corps' second highest medal for valor during a ceremony at Camp Pendleton. Mabus posthumously awarded the medal for actions Peralta took in 2004. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

150608-N-AC887-004 CAMP PENDLETON (June 8, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus comforts the mother of Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta after presenting her with a Navy Cross, the Navy and Marine Corps' second highest medal for valor during a ceremony at Camp Pendleton. Mabus posthumously awarded the medal for actions Peralta took in 2004. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

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150608-N-AC887-002 CAMP PENDLETON (June 8, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus poses for a group photo with the family members of Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta before presenting them with a Navy Cross, the Navy and Marine Corps' second highest medal for valor at Camp Pendleton. Mabus posthumously awarded the medal for actions Peralta took in 2004. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

150608-N-AC887-002 CAMP PENDLETON (June 8, 2015) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus poses for a group photo with the family members of Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta before presenting them with a Navy Cross, the Navy and Marine Corps' second highest medal for valor at Camp Pendleton. Mabus posthumously awarded the medal for actions Peralta took in 2004. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers/Released)

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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus presents the Navy Cross to Rosa Peralta, the mother of the late Sgt. Rafael Peralta, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 8, 2015. Sgt. Rafael Peralta was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously after sacrificing his life by absorbing the blast of an enemy grenade and shielding fellow Marines only feet away while serving with Regimental Combat Team 7, 1st Marine Division in Fallujah, Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luis Vega/Released)

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus presents the Navy Cross to Rosa Peralta, the mother of the late Sgt. Rafael Peralta, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 8, 2015. Sgt. Rafael Peralta was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously after sacrificing his life by absorbing the blast of an enemy grenade and shielding fellow Marines only feet away while serving with Regimental Combat Team 7, 1st Marine Division in Fallujah, Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luis Vega/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Luis Vega

Master Sgt. David Jarvis, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Capt. Patrick Zuber, a company commander for 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, are awarded for winning the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Marines received this honor from Col. Christopher J. Williams, the commanding officer of School of Infantry-West, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Yarolem, the operations chief for Reconnaissance Training Company and event coordinator.

Master Sgt. David Jarvis, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Capt. Patrick Zuber, a company commander for 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, are awarded for winning the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. The Marines received this honor from Col. Christopher J. Williams, the commanding officer of School of Infantry-West, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Yarolem, the operations chief for Reconnaissance Training Company and event coordinator.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, takes his final steps as he approaches the end of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. After more than 12 hours of events and hiking with a pack, Marzi knew he made Maj. Jeremy Graczyk, a former platoon commander and fallen Marine, proud.

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, takes his final steps as he approaches the end of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. After more than 12 hours of events and hiking with a pack, Marzi knew he made Maj. Jeremy Graczyk, a former platoon commander and fallen Marine, proud.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Staff Sgt. David Standridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, work as a team to assemble various weapon systems during station 5 of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their knowledge as reconnaissance personnel.

Staff Sgt. David Standridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, work as a team to assemble various weapon systems during station 5 of the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their knowledge as reconnaissance personnel.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Reconnaissance Company, rises from the water with his rifle during an aquatic event during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their swimming capabilities before the challenge began to ensure they were able to complete the aquatic events.

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi, the operations chief for 1st Reconnaissance Company, rises from the water with his rifle during an aquatic event during the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Competitors were tested on their swimming capabilities before the challenge began to ensure they were able to complete the aquatic events.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Staff Sgt. Brandon Stanbridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, ropes down a rappel tower in preparation for the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Rappelling is one of the many events that participants took part in during the 30-mile course.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Stanbridge, a reconnaissance Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, ropes down a rappel tower in preparation for the 7th Annual Recon Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. Rappelling is one of the many events that participants took part in during the 30-mile course.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Maya Goss, 11, wins a water bottle, t-shirt and lanyard after completing a sit-up challenge at a Marine Corps Band New Orleans concert May 10, 2015 at East Senior High School in Cheyenne, Wyo. The band conducted their spring tour through Canada and the northern United States April 29 – May 11, 2015. The tour included combined concerts with the HMCS Tecumseh Royal Canadian Navy Reserve Band, as well as the University of Montana wind ensemble. The band performed concerts in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Missoula and Billings, Mont.; Rapid City, S.D., and Cheyenne, Wyo., giving the Marines a chance to tell the Marine Corps’ story through music across North America.

Maya Goss, 11, wins a water bottle, t-shirt and lanyard after completing a sit-up challenge at a Marine Corps Band New Orleans concert May 10, 2015 at East Senior High School in Cheyenne, Wyo. The band conducted their spring tour through Canada and the northern United States April 29 – May 11, 2015. The tour included combined concerts with the HMCS Tecumseh Royal Canadian Navy Reserve Band, as well as the University of Montana wind ensemble. The band performed concerts in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Missoula and Billings, Mont.; Rapid City, S.D., and Cheyenne, Wyo., giving the Marines a chance to tell the Marine Corps’ story through music across North America.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs an evening concert at Billings Senior High school in Billings, Mont. May 2, 2015. The band conducted their spring tour through Canada and the northern United States April 29 – May 11, 2015. The tour included combined concerts with the HMCS Tecumseh Royal Canadian Navy Reserve Band, as well as the University of Montana wind ensemble. The band performed concerts in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Missoula and Billings, Mont.; Rapid City, S.D., and Cheyenne, Wyo., giving the Marines a chance to tell the Marine Corps’ story through music across North America.

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs an evening concert at Billings Senior High school in Billings, Mont. May 2, 2015. The band conducted their spring tour through Canada and the northern United States April 29 – May 11, 2015. The tour included combined concerts with the HMCS Tecumseh Royal Canadian Navy Reserve Band, as well as the University of Montana wind ensemble. The band performed concerts in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Missoula and Billings, Mont.; Rapid City, S.D., and Cheyenne, Wyo., giving the Marines a chance to tell the Marine Corps’ story through music across North America.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bryan Sherlock conducts the Marine Corps Band New Orleans during an evening concert at Foothills Alliance Church in Calgary, Alberta, May 2, 2015. The band conducted their spring tour through Canada and the northern United States April 29 – May 11, 2015. The tour included combined concerts with the HMCS Tecumseh Royal Canadian Navy Reserve Band, as well as the University of Montana wind ensemble. The band performed concerts in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Missoula and Billings, Mont.; Rapid City, S.D., and Cheyenne, Wyo., giving the Marines a chance to tell the Marine Corps’ story through music across North America.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bryan Sherlock conducts the Marine Corps Band New Orleans during an evening concert at Foothills Alliance Church in Calgary, Alberta, May 2, 2015. The band conducted their spring tour through Canada and the northern United States April 29 – May 11, 2015. The tour included combined concerts with the HMCS Tecumseh Royal Canadian Navy Reserve Band, as well as the University of Montana wind ensemble. The band performed concerts in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Missoula and Billings, Mont.; Rapid City, S.D., and Cheyenne, Wyo., giving the Marines a chance to tell the Marine Corps’ story through music across North America.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Senior Master Sgt. Melody Goitom presents the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action table during 2015 Armed forces Food Service Awards Dinner, May 15, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel in Chicago. The event honored service members from all branches of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard for excellence in food services and preparation in the military.

Senior Master Sgt. Melody Goitom presents the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action table during 2015 Armed forces Food Service Awards Dinner, May 15, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel in Chicago. The event honored service members from all branches of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard for excellence in food services and preparation in the military.

Photo by Sgt. Terry Brady

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi climbs through the O-Course during the 2015 Recon Challenge aboard Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. This 30-mile gauntlet tests Marines and sailors' physical and mental strength during exercises such as finning, live fire, and pool events. Competitors carry flags of the names of fallen Recon Marines to keep their memory alive.

Master Sgt. Vincent Marzi climbs through the O-Course during the 2015 Recon Challenge aboard Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. This 30-mile gauntlet tests Marines and sailors' physical and mental strength during exercises such as finning, live fire, and pool events. Competitors carry flags of the names of fallen Recon Marines to keep their memory alive.

Photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger

A Marine rappels down the rappel tower May 14,2015 to prepare for the 2015 Recon Challenge. This 30-mile gauntlet tests Marines' physical and mental strength during exercises such as finning, live fire, and pool events. Competetors carry flags of the names of fallen Recon Marines to keep their memory alive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger/Released)

A Marine rappels down the rappel tower May 14,2015 to prepare for the 2015 Recon Challenge. This 30-mile gauntlet tests Marines' physical and mental strength during exercises such as finning, live fire, and pool events. Competetors carry flags of the names of fallen Recon Marines to keep their memory alive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger

Marines time their partner as they swim laps to prepare for the 2015 Recon Challenge aboard Camp Pendleton, California. This 30-mile gauntlet tests Marines and sailors' physical and mental strength during exercises such as finning, live fire, and pool events. Competetors carry flags of the names of fallen Recon Marines to keep their memory alive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger/Released)

Marines time their partner as they swim laps to prepare for the 2015 Recon Challenge aboard Camp Pendleton, California. This 30-mile gauntlet tests Marines and sailors' physical and mental strength during exercises such as finning, live fire, and pool events. Competetors carry flags of the names of fallen Recon Marines to keep their memory alive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger

A Marine prepares his gear before finning through the Pacific Ocean at 4:00 a.m. during the 2015 Recon Challenge. This 30-mile gauntlet tests Marines' physical and mental strength during exercises such as finning, live fire, and pool events. Competetors carry flags of the names of fallen Recon Marines to keep their memory alive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger/Released)

A Marine prepares his gear before finning through the Pacific Ocean at 4:00 a.m. during the 2015 Recon Challenge. This 30-mile gauntlet tests Marines' physical and mental strength during exercises such as finning, live fire, and pool events. Competetors carry flags of the names of fallen Recon Marines to keep their memory alive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger

Marines walk down mountainous terrain during the 2015 Recon Challenge at Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. This 30-mile gauntlet tests Marines and sailors' physical and mental strength during exercises such as finning, live fire, and pool events. Competetors carry flags of the names of fallen Recon Marines to keep their memory alive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger/Released)

Marines walk down mountainous terrain during the 2015 Recon Challenge at Camp Pendleton, California, May 15, 2015. This 30-mile gauntlet tests Marines and sailors' physical and mental strength during exercises such as finning, live fire, and pool events. Competetors carry flags of the names of fallen Recon Marines to keep their memory alive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ally Beiswanger