The Combat Center color guard stands at attention during
The Combat Center color guard stands at attention during the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring Freeman Stokes for his dedication to service at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25, 2014. Stoke... More
Buffalo District held a Town Hall meeting, Oct. 18,
Buffalo District held a Town Hall meeting, Oct. 18, 2018, highlighting successes as well as addressing future challenges. Buffalo District held a Town Hall meeting, Oct. 18, 2018, highlighting successes as well... More
From left, Capt. Erik Brandriff, tank officer, 4th
From left, Capt. Erik Brandriff, tank officer, 4th Tank Battalion, Freeman Stokes and Congressman Raul Ruiz, California’s 36th District, stand side-by-side after Stokes was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal ... More
Congressman Raul Ruiz, California’s 36th District,
Congressman Raul Ruiz, California’s 36th District, and Freeman Stokes bow their heads in prayer during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring Stokes at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25, 2014.... More
Freeman Stokes stands with his hand over his heart
Freeman Stokes stands with his hand over his heart as the Combat Center color guard marches by during the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Stokes at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25, 2014. At ... More
Freeman Stokes listens as Congressman Raul Ruiz,
Freeman Stokes listens as Congressman Raul Ruiz, California’s 36th District, prepares to present Stokes with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25, 2014... More
Jerry Walker, retired Navy corpsman, sits with military
Jerry Walker, retired Navy corpsman, sits with military veterans during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring Freeman Stokes at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25, 2014. Following the presenta... More
Buffalo District held a Town Hall meeting, Oct. 18,
Buffalo District held a Town Hall meeting, Oct. 18, 2018, highlighting successes as well as addressing future challenges. Buffalo District held a Town Hall meeting, Oct. 18, 2018, highlighting successes as well... More
Keyshonna Hickman, 7, sings "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Keyshonna Hickman, 7, sings "The Star-Spangled Banner" in honor of her grandfather, Freeman Stokes, who received a Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the Marine Corps at Banning City Hall in Banning, C... More
Michael Johnson, veteran, Montford Point Marine Association,
Michael Johnson, veteran, Montford Point Marine Association, smiles during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring former Montford Point Marine Freeman Stokes at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25, 2014.
More than 100 guests from across California, including
More than 100 guests from across California, including Marines from the Combat Center, honored Freeman Stokes for his dedicated service to the Marine Corps during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at Banning ... More
Freeman Stokes stands with his hand over his heart
Freeman Stokes stands with his hand over his heart during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in his honor at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25, 2014. At 90 years of age, Stokes, with his family by ... More
Freeman Stokes listens as Congressman Raul Ruiz,
Freeman Stokes listens as Congressman Raul Ruiz, California’s 36th District, prepares to present Stokes with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25, 2014... More
Congressman Raul Ruiz, California’s 36th District,
Congressman Raul Ruiz, California’s 36th District, shakes hands with Freeman Stokes after Ruiz presented him with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25,... More
Freeman Stokes addresses the crowd after receiving
Freeman Stokes addresses the crowd after receiving the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25, 2014. Stokes accepted the medal on behalf of himself and his b... More