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Marines with Site Support Oklahoma City Prepare to transport Private Waldean Black during his plane side honors in Oklahoma City, April 25, 2022. The remains from the USS Oklahoma were buried in 52 mass graves for the entirety of World War ll before being exhumed with the intention of identifying all the men. By the end of 1949 only 49 bodies were identified. The others were reburied in 46 shared graves. In 2015, the Secretary of Defense issued a directive to exhume the 46 graves and utilize modern technology to identify the bodies using DNA. Black was officially accounted for on Dec. 13, 2018, thank to the DNA from his closest living relative, his nephew Derek Black. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

Mr. Derek Black, left, Private Waldean Black’s closest relative is presented with sand from Omaha Beach by Benny Guerrero, retired Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer, right, during Private Waldean Black’s funeral in Perryton, Texas, April 28, 2022. The remains from the USS Oklahoma were buried in 52 mass graves for the entirety of World War ll before being exhumed with the intention of identifying all the men. By the end of 1949 only 49 bodies were identified. The others were reburied in 46 shared graves. In 2015, the Secretary of Defense issued a directive to exhume the 46 graves and utilize modern technology to identify the bodies using DNA. Black was officially accounted for on Dec. 13, 2018, thank to the DNA from his closest living relative, his nephew Derek Black. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

The Marine Forces Reserve color guard parade the colors during an 80th anniversary Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans Dec. 7, 2021. Civilians, veterans and service members came together to honor those who perished during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941 and to thank the service members who would subsequently fight during WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Michael Ward, son of WWII veteran of Pearl Harbor and Guadalcanal, retired Petty Officer 1st Class Harold Ward, speaks during a commemorative ceremony of the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans Dec. 7, 2021. Civilians, veterans and service members came together to honor those who perished during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941 and to thank the service members who would subsequently fight during WWII. Reserve Marines played a pivotal role in the Marine Corps' success in the Pacific, making up 70 percent of Marines who served during WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Leonard Larkins, a WWII veteran from Southern Louisiana, attends a commemorative ceremony for the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans Dec. 7, 2021. Civilians, veterans and service members came together to honor those who perished during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941 and to thank the veterans who would subsequently serve during WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Joseph Richard, a WWII veteran from Sunset, Louisiana, attends a commemorative ceremony for the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans Dec. 7, 2021. Civilians, veterans and service members came together to honor those who perished during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941 and to thank the service members who subsequently fought during WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Joseph Richard, WWII veteran, from Sunset, Louisiana, attends a commemorative ceremony for the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans Dec. 7, 2021. Civilians, veterans and service members came together to honor those who perished during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941 and to show appreciation for service members fought during WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Cmdr. Erik Young, Chaplain, Marine Forces Reserve, leads a prayer during a commemorative ceremony for the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Dec. 7, 2021. Civilians, veterans and service members came together to honor those who perished during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941 and to show appreciation for service members who would go on to fight during WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Marine Forces Reserve color guard presents the colors during a remembrance ceremony of the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans Dec. 7, 2021. The event was held to honor the 80th anniversary of the service members who perished from the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Out of 82 Marine Medal of Honor recipients, 44 were Reserve Marines who performed valiantly during the war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

The Marine Forces Reserve color guard parade the colors during an 80th anniversary Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans Dec. 7, 2021. Civilians, veterans and service members came together to honor those who perished during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941 and to thank the service members who would subsequently fight during WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, talks to Angie Engel, whose husband served as a Navy pilot at Pearl Harbor, during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Angie Engel, whose husband served as a Navy pilot at Pearl Harbor, pose for a photo during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

The Normandy Liberty Bell sounds during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Military veterans and members of the local community bow their heads in a moment of silence during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Retired Lt. Cmdr. Cass E. Phillips, retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer 4 Francis L. Emond and retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William M. Braddock, survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, salute the colors during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, signs a book for retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William M. Braddock, a veteran of World War II, at a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks with retired Lt. Cmdr. Cass E. Phillips (left) and Chief Warrant Offcer 4 Francis L. Emond (middle), Navy veterans who served during World War II, during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones