Honored guests watch the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade, an event being held to honor all veterans, especially those units that took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The officers in the front row are, from left: MAJ. GEN. John C. Grinalds, commanding general (CG), Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif.; LT. GEN. Walter E. Boomer, CG, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force; Vice Adm. Edwin R. Kohn, commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and MAJ. GEN. James M. Myatt, CG, 1ST Marine Division