Donald and Ruth McGlothlin receive a Silver Cross from Col. Robert Oltman on behalf of their son, 2nd Lt. Donald McGlothlin. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Lance Cpl. Joshua Mooi talks to family members and colleagues after receiving a Navy Cross at Camp Pendleton for bravery. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Elise Tokushige, 4, of San Diego, holds a Marine flag given to her by Cpl. Michael Baldridge. Tokushige is the cousin of Cpl. Javier Alvarez, who received a Silver Star. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Lance Cpl. Joshua Mooi, right, Gunnery Sgt. Robert W. Homer, Cpl. Javier Alvarez, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesse Hickey go up to receive their medals. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
