First Sgt. Thinh Huynh (left) and Spc. Christopher Floyd, both assigned to U.S. Army South's Joint Task Force-Bravo, march through the desert during the 25th Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico March 23, 2014. The Bataan Memorial Death March honors a group of World War II heroes, who defended the islands of Luzon, Corregidor and the harbor defense forts of the Philippines in 1942. After being captured by the Japanese forces, these Army, Army Air Corps, Navy, Marines, and National Guard heroes, survived on half or quarter rations and outdated equipment during the 80 mile march.The soldiers were responsible for the defense of the islands of Luzon, Corregidor and the harbor defense forts of the Philippines. (Courtesy photo)