The back of Marine Cpl. Craig Jones’ legs, right armpit and right shoulder are dotted with hundreds of purple scars — remnants of healing shrapnel wounds from an improvised explosive device in Iraq.

New recruits are being sought by the Chandler Mustangs Young Marines, a group of boys and girls from age 8 to 18 who learn survival skills on camping trips, visit military bases, participate in veterans parades, and are taught honor, respect and discipline.

Kevin Cron is enjoying his last summer of freedom.

Kevin Cron is enjoying his last summer of freedom.

Master Sgt. Steve Soha heads up the Wounded Warrior Regiment, which includes Arizona and West Texas, to help wounded and injured Marines after they return home from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Master Sgt. Steve Soha heads up the Wounded Warrior Regiment, which includes Arizona and West Texas, to help wounded and injured Marines after they return home from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Just before being shipped off to his second tour in Iraq, the 20-year-old Marine announced the news that would make any father proud. Brandon C. Dewey was ready to become a police officer just like his dad. In the meantime, the young soldier would gain experience as a military police officer.

Just before being shipped off to his second tour in Iraq, the 20-year-old Marine announced the news that would make any father proud. Brandon C. Dewey was ready to become a police officer just like his dad. In the meantime, the young soldier would gain experience as a military police officer.

WASHINGTON - Marine Corps hero "Chesty" Puller would have been proud to be honored with a postage stamp, but he would have wanted to include the face of every Marine he served with, his daughter said Tuesday.

On Saturday, Bruce Stumbo went to a University of Arizona football game with his sister. He also planned to check out new wheels and tires for his truck. "I’m going to eat a steak."

They kissed hello in the hot exhaust of a Greyhound bus, one long embrace melting five months of separation and fear.

A small wooden crate opened and a white dove that emerged circled the American flag flying at half-staff above mourners saying farewell to a Marine from Phoenix killed in combat near Nasiriyah.