Raising the Colors Marines prepare to raise the American flag during the quarterly morning colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 31, 2019. The ceremony is held once per quarter to honor the colors as well as award Marines and sailors for their achievements. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (4.59 MB) Tags: Marine Corps Photo By: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz VIRIN: 191031-M-UH172-1029.JPG Photo Gallery