Staff Sgt. Eric Taylor reads a passage from the Bible
Staff Sgt. Eric Taylor reads a passage from the Bible during a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at the Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military w... More
Master Sgt. Anthony Kennedy sings the national anthem
Master Sgt. Anthony Kennedy sings the national anthem during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military working dog ha... More
A photograph of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz alongside
A photograph of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz alongside his monument during a memorial ceremony at the Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military working dog handler ... More
Staff Sgt. Morris Earnest, a kennel master with II
Staff Sgt. Morris Earnest, a kennel master with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), shares memories of his friend Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp ... More
(From right) Col. Mike Sweeney, commanding officer
(From right) Col. Mike Sweeney, commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward) and Task Force Belleau Wood, Command Master Chief Frank Johnson, II MEF (Fwd.) and Regional Comma... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s memorial monument during
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s memorial monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military working dog handler w... More
Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, II Marine
Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) and Regional Command Southwest, pays his respects to Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at Diaz’s monument during a memorial servic... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s memorial monument during
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s memorial monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military working dog handler ... More
Service members listen as Marines share memories of
Service members listen as Marines share memories of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an exper... More
A Marine pays his respects at Staff Sgt. Christopher
A Marine pays his respects at Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military... More
First Sgt. Matthew Grither, Headquarters and Service
First Sgt. Matthew Grither, Headquarters and Service Company first sergeant, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), Task Force Belleau Wood, calls Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s name during ... More
Dino, Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s military working
Dino, Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s military working dog, lies at the feet of Marine Corps dog handlers during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native o... More
Cpl. Anthony Bower walks back to his seat after placing
Cpl. Anthony Bower walks back to his seat after placing boots for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El ... More
A Marine places his hand on Staff Sgt. Christopher
A Marine places his hand on Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military w... More
Dino, Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s military working
Dino, Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s military working dog, sits at the feet of Marine Corps dog handlers during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native o... More
First Sgt. Matthew Grither, first sergeant of Headquarters
First Sgt. Matthew Grither, first sergeant of Headquarters and Service Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), pays his respects to Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz during a memorial ser... More
Cpl. Anthony Bower carries boots to be placed at Staff
Cpl. Anthony Bower carries boots to be placed at Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and... More
First Sgt. Matthew Grither, Headquarters and Service
First Sgt. Matthew Grither, Headquarters and Service Company first sergeant, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), Task Force Belleau Wood, pays his respects to Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz... More
A Purple Heart medal lies between a pair of boots during
A Purple Heart medal lies between a pair of boots during a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s at the Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military wor... More
Dino, a military working dog with II Marine Expeditionary
Dino, a military working dog with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), Task Force Belleau Wood, and dog handlers with II MHG (Fwd.), attend a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Christopher D... More
Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, II Marine
Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) and Regional Command Southwest, pays his respects to Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at Diaz’s monument during a memorial servic... More
A Marine places his hand on Staff Sgt. Christopher
A Marine places his hand on Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military w... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service for him at the Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and a military working dog handler with II Marine Expeditionary ... More
Cpl. Christian Carthen carries a rifle to be placed
Cpl. Christian Carthen carries a rifle to be placed in Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texa... More
Cpl. Anthony Bower carries boots to be placed at Staff
Cpl. Anthony Bower carries boots to be placed at Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and ... More
Dino, Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s military working
Dino, Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s military working dog, sits at the feet of Marine Corps dog handlers during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native o... More
Marines attend Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s memorial
Marines attend Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military working dog handler with II Mari... More
A photograph of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz alongside
A photograph of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz alongside his monument during a memorial ceremony at the Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military working dog handler... More
Col. Mike Sweeney, commanding officer of II Marine
Col. Mike Sweeney, commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward) and Task Force Belleau Wood, reflects during a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at the Camp Le... More
First Sgt. Matthew Grither, Headquarters and Service
First Sgt. Matthew Grither, Headquarters and Service Company first sergeant, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), Task Force Belleau Wood, pays his respects to Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz... More
A Marine pays his respects at Staff Sgt. Christopher
A Marine pays his respects at Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military... More
Staff Sgt. Morris Earnest, a kennel master with II
Staff Sgt. Morris Earnest, a kennel master with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), shares memories of his friend Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp ... More
Sgt. Benjamin Grijalva, a working dog handler with
Sgt. Benjamin Grijalva, a working dog handler with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), pays his respects to Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at his memorial monument during a memorial service... More
Marines observe a moment of silence for Staff Sgt.
Marines observe a moment of silence for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military ... More
Marines attend Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s memorial
Marines attend Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military working dog handler with II Mari... More
A photograph of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz alongside
A photograph of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz alongside his monument during a remembrance ceremony at Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military working dog handler ... More
A Purple Heart medal lies between a pair of boots during
A Purple Heart medal lies between a pair of boots during a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s at the Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military wo... More
Cpl. Anthony Bower walks back to his seat after placing
Cpl. Anthony Bower walks back to his seat after placing boots for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El... More
Cpl. Joshua Pedroza, a military working dog handler
Cpl. Joshua Pedroza, a military working dog handler with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), Task Force Belleau Wood, mourns the loss of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz during Diaz’s memoria... More
Master Sgt. Anthony Kennedy sings the national anthem
Master Sgt. Anthony Kennedy sings the national anthem during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military working dog han... More
Service members listen as Marines share memories of
Service members listen as Marines share memories of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expe... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and a military working dog handler with II Marine Ex... More
Cpl. Pedroza Joshua a working dog handler with II Marine
Cpl. Pedroza Joshua a working dog handler with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), Task Force Belleau Wood, pays his respects to Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at his monument during a memo... More
Sgt. Benjamin Grijalva, a working dog handler with
Sgt. Benjamin Grijalva, a working dog handler with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), pays his respects to Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at his memorial monument during a memorial service... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and a military working dog handler with II Marine Exp... More
Staff Sgt. Morris Earnest, a kennel master with II
Staff Sgt. Morris Earnest, a kennel master with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), shares memories of his friend Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp ... More
Cpl. Joshua Pedroza, a military working dog handler
Cpl. Joshua Pedroza, a military working dog handler with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), Task Force Belleau Wood, mourns the loss of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz during Diaz’s memoria... More
(From right) Col. Mike Sweeney, commanding officer
(From right) Col. Mike Sweeney, commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward) and Task Force Belleau Wood, Command Master Chief Frank Johnson, II MEF (Fwd.) and Regional Comma... More
Dog handlers with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters
Dog handlers with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward) and Dino, a military working dog, sit in front of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp L... More
A Purple Heart medal lies between a pair of boots during
A Purple Heart medal lies between a pair of boots during a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at the Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military work... More
A photograph of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz alongside
A photograph of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz alongside his monument during a remembrance ceremony at Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military working dog handler w... More
1st Sgt. Matthew Grither, first sergeant of Headquarters
1st Sgt. Matthew Grither, first sergeant of Headquarters and Service Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), pays his respects to Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz during a memorial servi... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial
Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service for him at the Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and a military working dog handler with II Marine Expeditionary... More
A Marine pays his respects at Staff Sgt. Christopher
A Marine pays his respects at Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert mil... More
Staff Sgt. Eric Taylor reads a passage from the Bible
Staff Sgt. Eric Taylor reads a passage from the Bible during a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at the Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military wo... More
Cpl. Christian Carthen carries a rifle to be placed
Cpl. Christian Carthen carries a rifle to be placed in Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas... More
Col. Mike Sweeney, commanding officer of II Marine
Col. Mike Sweeney, commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward) and Task Force Belleau Wood, reflects during a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at the Camp Le... More
Dino, Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s military working
Dino, Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s military working dog, lies at the feet of Marine Corps dog handlers during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native o... More
A Purple Heart medal lies between a pair of boots during
A Purple Heart medal lies between a pair of boots during a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at the Camp Leatherneck chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert military workin... More
Dino, a military working dog with II Marine Expeditionary
Dino, a military working dog with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), Task Force Belleau Wood, and dog handlers with II MHG (Fwd.), attend a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Christopher D... More
Cpl. Christian Carthen places a rifle for Staff Sgt.
Cpl. Christian Carthen places a rifle for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expe... More
Cpl. Christian Carthen places a rifle for Staff Sgt.
Cpl. Christian Carthen places a rifle for Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during a memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an ex... More
Dog handlers with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters
Dog handlers with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward) and Dino, a military working dog, sit in front of Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp L... More
First Sgt. Matthew Grither, Headquarters and Service
First Sgt. Matthew Grither, Headquarters and Service Company first sergeant, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), Task Force Belleau Wood, calls Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s name during ... More
A Marine pays his respects at Staff Sgt. Christopher
A Marine pays his respects at Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz’s monument during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, chapel, Oct. 8. Diaz, a native of El Paso, Texas, and an expert mil... More
Cpl. Pedroza Joshua, a working dog handler with II
Cpl. Pedroza Joshua, a working dog handler with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), Task Force Belleau Wood, pays his respects to Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz at his monument during a mem... More
Staff Sgt. Morris Earnest, a kennel master with II
Staff Sgt. Morris Earnest, a kennel master with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (Forward), shares memories of his friend Staff Sgt. Christopher Diaz during Diaz’s memorial service at the Camp ... More