Sue Miller introduces children to a lizard during the annual “Cruzzin’ Critters” presentation at the depot Child Development Center April 21, as part of Earth Day 2008. The program features a hands-on collection of furry creatures and reptiles. - Sue Miller introduces children to a lizard during the annual “Cruzzin’ Critters” presentation at the depot Child Development Center April 21, as part of Earth Day 2008. The program features a hands-on collection of furry creatures and reptiles.

Twin brothers Nathan, left, and Samuel Watts stand at parade rest with their platoon during Battalion Commander’s Inspection Tuesday, as Company I Marines prepare for their graduation ceremony today. The twins will return to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., following leave to go through the School of Infantry – together. - Twin brothers Nathan, left, and Samuel Watts stand at parade rest with their platoon during Battalion Commander’s Inspection Tuesday, as Company I Marines prepare for their graduation ceremony today. The twins will return to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., following leave to go through the School of Infantry – together.

Recruit Caleb D. Brumley, Platoon 3201, Company I, squeezes a round off with his M-16A2 service rifle during the Table 2 Basic Combat Marksmanship Course at Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20. After completing a course in basic marksmanship, recruits are required to qualify in a combat course that tests their ability to engage targets quickly and accurately at ranges from 15 to 100 yards away. - Recruit Caleb D. Brumley, Platoon 3201, Company I, squeezes a round off with his M-16A2 service rifle during the Table 2 Basic Combat Marksmanship Course at Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20. After completing a course in basic marksmanship, recruits are required to qualify in a combat course that tests their ability to engage targets quickly and accurately at ranges from 15 to 100 yards away.

Recruit Eric Pasillas, Platoon 2105, takes a break to drink water from his canteen before finishing the final stretch of the last hike he will do in recruit training. The recruits are encouraged to drink at least 12 canteens of water during the hike. They are given three 10-minute breaks to fill their canteens, adjust their gear and change their socks. - Recruit Eric Pasillas, Platoon 2105, takes a break to drink water from his canteen before finishing the final stretch of the last hike he will do in recruit training. The recruits are encouraged to drink at least 12 canteens of water during the hike. They are given three 10-minute breaks to fill their canteens, adjust their gear and change their socks.

Jesus Longoria, social studies teacher, Lyndon B. Johnson High School, Laredo, Texas, throws a rear-hand punch. Cpl. Carrie Booze/Chevron - Jesus Longoria, social studies teacher, Lyndon B. Johnson High School, Laredo, Texas, throws a rear-hand punch. Cpl. Carrie Booze/Chevron