Families of currently deployed Marines, active duty
Families of currently deployed Marines, active duty Marines, members of the San Diego Padres organization and fans work together on an assembly line to stuff care packages to be shipped to Marines serving overs... More
Children of servicemembers participate at a Military
Children of servicemembers participate at a Military Kids Baseball Clinic hosted by the San Diego Padres July 2, 2015 in San Diego. Among the children who participated in the event, 50 were dependents of Marine... More
Fans watch a baseball game at Petco Park, the home
Fans watch a baseball game at Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, not shown, threw out the cer... More
2/5 Marine welcomed home by San Diego Padres
Corporal Kenneth Greenwood III, an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifleman serving with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, prepares to throw the ceremonial first pitch of the San Diego Padres’ baseball g... More
Patrick Coghlan, an intern with the scouting team for
Patrick Coghlan, an intern with the scouting team for the San Diego Padres, tosses a baseball to the son of a servicemember during a Military Kids Baseball Clinic July 2, 2015 in San Diego. Among the children w... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy R. Winkfield, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy R. Winkfield, left, administrative clerk and Sgt. Robert L. Ponder, intelligence analyst from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salute each other during a morning colors ceremony at ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part... More
Members of the Association of Naval Services Officers
Members of the Association of Naval Services Officers San Diego pose with children they volunteer with before a San Diego Padres baseball game at Petco Park, Aug. 25. The Padres Hispanic Community Advisory Coun... More
Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general
Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, returns applause to a sell-out crowd at Petco Park here, Aug. 4, 2013, before throwing the ceremonial first pitch during ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter visits Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was award... More
Marines with the 1st Marine Logistics Group stand in
Marines with the 1st Marine Logistics Group stand in front of San Diego Padres fans as they are recognized before the San Diego Padres opening-night game as part of their annual Military Appreciation Day at Pet... More
A spouse of a currently deployed Marine and the Swinging
A spouse of a currently deployed Marine and the Swinging Friar, mascot of the San Diego Padres, write motivational messages on a poster to be included with care packages sent to Marines serving overseas March 2... More
Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group and other military
Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group and other military units throughout California stand at attention during a San Diego Padres Military Appreciation Day event at Petco Park, April 14, 2013. The Major Leagu... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, foreground left, meets San Diego Padres baseball players in the locker room prior to a game during a visit to Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 201... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, meets San Diego Padres baseball players in the locker room prior to a game during a visit to Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visi... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part... More
Distinguished guests of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Distinguished guests of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) morning colors ceremony bow their heads in prayer during an invocation at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Calif., April 18, 2013. ... More
Trevor Hoffman, former pitcher with the San Diego Padres,
Trevor Hoffman, former pitcher with the San Diego Padres, watches a 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Calif., April 18, 2013. 3rd MAW ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, visits Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was ... More
Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group and other military
Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group and other military units throughout California salute the flag during a San Diego Padres Military Appreciation Day event at Petco Park, April 14, 2013. The Major League B... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, speaks to members of the media during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, receives a San Diego Padres baseball jersey bearing his name during a visit to Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part of a... More
A military spouse appreciation ceremony was held on
A military spouse appreciation ceremony was held on to the baseball field at Petco Park Stadium, San Diego, May 3, 2015. The San Diego Padres honored the spouses before the game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lan... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, practices throwing a baseball from the pitching mound during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., J... More
Marines from the 1st Marine Logistics Group meet members
Marines from the 1st Marine Logistics Group meet members of the San Diego Padres team at the first-base line before the opening-night game as part of the team’s annual Military Appreciation Day at Petco Park in... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) prepare
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) prepare to raise the flag at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Calif., April 18, 2013. 3rd MAW hosted the morning colors ceremony aboard MCAS M... More
Members of the Association of Naval Services Officers
Members of the Association of Naval Services Officers San Diego accept the Padres Comunidad Award for “SERVE” at Petco Park for improving the lives of Hispanic youth through military service and volunteerism Au... More
Major Bryan Zuppinger, a native of Buffalo, N.Y., and
Major Bryan Zuppinger, a native of Buffalo, N.Y., and the assistant operations officer with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds his son while being recognized by the San Diego Padres during a Major League... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) stand
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) stand in formation at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Calif., April 18, 2013. 3rd MAW hosted the morning colors ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar ... More
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar render
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar render a 21 gun-salute during a memorial service to honor Jerry Coleman in San Diego, Jan. 18. Coleman, a former Major League Baseball player and announcer, served ... More
Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group and other military
Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group and other military units throughout California stand at attention as the San Diego Padres mascot looks on during a Military Appreciation Day event at Petco Park, April 14... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, salutes during the national anthem prior to a baseball game at Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., Jun... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, practices throwing a baseball from the pitching mound during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., J... More
Trevor Hoffman, left, former pitcher with the San Diego
Trevor Hoffman, left, former pitcher with the San Diego Padres, watches the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform during a morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Ca... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, visits Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was a... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo with a Marine sergeant major and his guest during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Dieg... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, signs an autograph during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is p... More
Marines from the 1st Marine Logistics Group march onto
Marines from the 1st Marine Logistics Group march onto the Petco Park baseball field during the San Diego Padres’ annual Military Appreciation Day hosted by the team in San Diego, Calif., March 30, 2014. The ... More
Lt. Cmdr. Edgar Guerrero, left, the Association of
Lt. Cmdr. Edgar Guerrero, left, the Association of Naval Services Officers San Diego chapter president and Maj. Kevin Cortes, ANSO national vice president, salute during the National Anthem before a San Diego P... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, visits Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was ... More
Wil Myers, a player of the San Diego Padres, answers
Wil Myers, a player of the San Diego Padres, answers questions from children of a servicemembers during a Military Kids Baseball Clinic, July 2, 2015 in San Diego. Among the children who participated in the eve... More
Lt. Cmdr. Edgar Guerrero, right, the Association of
Lt. Cmdr. Edgar Guerrero, right, the Association of Naval Services Officers San Diego chapter president, and Maj. Kevin Cortes, ANSO national vice president, wait for the singing of the National Anthem at Petco... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, visits Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he w... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, visits Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was a... More
Private First Class Senora Lyons, a company clerk with
Private First Class Senora Lyons, a company clerk with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sings the National Anthem, Sept. 25, 2016, at Petco Park, San Diego, Calif. Around... More
Marines and sailors wait for the San Diego Padres opening
Marines and sailors wait for the San Diego Padres opening night game to start as part of an annual Military Appreciation Day at the Petco Park stadium in San Diego, Calif., March 30, 2014. The Padres were the f... More
Trevor Hoffman, former pitcher with the San Diego Padres,
Trevor Hoffman, former pitcher with the San Diego Padres, watches a 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Calif., April 18, 2013. 3rd MAW ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part ... More
The military color guard prepares to step on to the
The military color guard prepares to step on to the baseball field at Petco Park Stadium, San Diego, May 3, 2015. The San Diego Padres honored the spouses with an opening ceremony before the game.
Marines from Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Air Station
Marines from Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, line up across the field of Petco Park, during a memorial service to honor Jerry Coleman in San Diego, Jan... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, visits Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he w... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter throws the ceremonial first pitch during a baseball game at Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014.... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, poses for a photo during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part o... More
Marines throughout California march off the field during
Marines throughout California march off the field during a San Diego Padres Military Appreciation Day event at Petco Park, April 14, 2013. The Major League Baseball team hosts these events regularly to show the... More
A color guard team from Coast Guard Sector San Diego
A color guard team from Coast Guard Sector San Diego presents the colors while Marine Private First Class Senora Lyons sings the National Anthem, Sept. 25, 2016, at the San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants... More
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar present
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar present arms while TAPS plays after a 21 gun-salute during a memorial service to honor Jerry Coleman in San Diego, Jan. 18. Coleman, a former Major League Baseball ... More
The I Marine Expeditionary Force, I Marine Headquarters
The I Marine Expeditionary Force, I Marine Headquarters Group colorguard stands ready to march out to the field during a memorial service to honor Jerry Coleman in San Diego, Jan. 18. Coleman, a former Major Le... More
Lt. Cmdr. Edgar Guerrero, the Association of Naval
Lt. Cmdr. Edgar Guerrero, the Association of Naval Services Officers San Diego chapter president, rings the San Diego Padres Mission Bell before the start of a baseball game at Petco Park, Aug. 25. ANSO San Die... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, speaks to members of the media during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The... More
Trevor Hoffman, former pitcher with the San Diego Padres,
Trevor Hoffman, former pitcher with the San Diego Padres, speaks to guests of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Calif., April 18, ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, poses for a photo with San Diego Padres mascot Swinging Friar after throwing the ceremonial first pitch during a baseball game at Petco Park in San D... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, participates in a broadcast with Fox Sports anchors during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif.... More
Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group and other military
Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group and other military units throughout California stand at attention during a San Diego Padres Military Appreciation Day event at Petco Park, April 14, 2013. The Major Leagu... More
Families of currently deployed Marines, active duty
Families of currently deployed Marines, active duty Marines, members of the San Diego Padres organization and fans, sign greeting cards with motivational messages to put in care packages for Marines serving ove... More
Patrick Coghlan, an intern with the scouting team for
Patrick Coghlan, an intern with the scouting team for the San Diego Padres, tosses a baseball to the daughter of a servicemember during a Military Kids Baseball Clinic July 2, 2015, in San Diego. Among the chil... More
The San Diego Padres recognize service members along
The San Diego Padres recognize service members along with their families during a Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park in San Diego, Sept. 27, 2015. The Padres organization ... More
Trevor Hoffman, left, former pitcher with the San Diego
Trevor Hoffman, left, former pitcher with the San Diego Padres, autographs a baseball for retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ted "T.R." Swartz after the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) morning colors ceremony at Marine Cor... More
Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general
Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, delivers the ceremonial first pitch to San Diego Padres pitch Clayton Richard during the Padres vs. New York Yankees game... More
Children of servicemembers participate at a Military
Children of servicemembers participate at a Military Kids Baseball Clinic hosted by the San Diego Padres July 2, 2015, in San Diego. Among the children who participated in the event, 50 were dependents of Marin... More
Families of currently deployed Marines, active duty
Families of currently deployed Marines, active duty Marines, members of the San Diego Padres organization and fans stuff boxes with care packages to be shipped to Marines serving overseas March 27 in San Diego.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy R. Winkfield, administrative
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy R. Winkfield, administrative clerk with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), speaks to guests of the 3rd MAW morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Dieg... More
Marines and Sailors from Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps
Marines and Sailors from Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, watch a video honoring Jerry Coleman, during a memorial service held at Petco Park in San Dieg... More
The San Diego Padres recognize service members along
The San Diego Padres recognize service members along with their families during a Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park in San Diego, Sept. 27, 2015. The Padres organization ... More
Patrick Coghlan, an intern with the scouting team for
Patrick Coghlan, an intern with the scouting team for the San Diego Padres, tosses a baseball to the son of a servicemember during a Military Kids Baseball Clinic July 2, 2015, in San Diego. Among the children ... More
Families of currently deployed Marines, active duty
Families of currently deployed Marines, active duty Marines, members of the San Diego Padres organization and fans write motivational messages on a poster to be included with care packages sent to Marines servi... More
The San Diego Padres recognize service members along
The San Diego Padres recognize service members along with their families during a Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park in San Diego, Sept. 27, 2015. The Padres organization ... More
Trevor Hoffman, former pitcher with the San Diego Padres,
Trevor Hoffman, former pitcher with the San Diego Padres, speaks to guests of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Calif., April 18, ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, second from left, participates in a broadcast with Fox Sports anchors during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Die... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, poses for a photo during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part o... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) stand
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) stand in formation at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Calif., April 18, 2013. 3rd MAW hosted the morning colors ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar ... More
Families of currently deployed Marines, active duty
Families of currently deployed Marines, active duty Marines, members of the San Diego Padres organization and fans sign up to participate on the stuffing of care packages for Marines serving overseas March 27 i... More
The San Diego Padres recognize service members along
The San Diego Padres recognize service members along with their families during a Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park in San Diego, Sept. 27, 2015. The Padres organization ... More
Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general
Lieutenant Gen. John Toolan Jr., the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, meets with Jerry Coleman, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Marine veteran who served in the Korean War and World W... More
Children of servicemembers participate in a Military
Children of servicemembers participate in a Military Kids Baseball Clinic hosted by the San Diego Padres July 2, 2015, in San Diego. Among the children who participated in the event, 50 were dependents of Marin... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, meets San Diego Padres baseball players in the locker room prior to a game during a visit to Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The vis... More
Guests of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) morning
Guests of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) morning colors ceremony watch the 3rd MAW Band perform during a morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Calif., April 18, 2013... More
The San Diego Padres recognize service members along
The San Diego Padres recognize service members along with their families during a Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park in San Diego, Sept. 27, 2015. The Padres organization ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, participates in a broadcast with Fox Sports anchors during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif.... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, visits Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was a... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter receives a San Diego Padres baseball jersey bearing his name during a visit to Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part of a media ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part... More