During halftime at The Lakers game on November 6, 2016, UCLA Health and The Lakers honored six retired servicemen who received specialized medical, surgical and mental-health care through the UCLA Operation Mend program. Army Corporal Pablo Mena, Army Specialist Joey Paulk, Marine Staff Sergeant Octavio Sanchez, Army Rangers Staff Sergeant Oskar Zepeda, Army Sergeant Jason March, and Navy Petty Officer Michael Lammey were honored on the court after meeting with coach Luke Walton and receiving a practice-facility tour.
