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Winston Burns Sr. was presented with a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal Sept. 10, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Approximately 420 Marines who attended segregated basic training at Montford Point, N.C., received the medal in ceremonies across the country this summer. The award was symbolically presented to all Montford Point Marines during a ceremony inside Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol June 27. William McDowell, a Montford Point veteran himself, received the medal that day with roughly 400 of his fellows in attendance. The next day, those 400 received replicas of the original gold medal, which is currently being prepared for display in the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Audrey Graham/Released) - Winston Burns Sr. was presented with a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal Sept. 10, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Approximately 420 Marines who attended segregated basic training at Montford Point, N.C., received the medal in ceremonies across the country this summer. The award was symbolically presented to all Montford Point Marines during a ceremony inside Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol June 27. William McDowell, a Montford Point veteran himself, received the medal that day with roughly 400 of his fellows in attendance. The next day, those 400 received replicas of the original gold medal, which is currently being prepared for display in the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Audrey Graham/Released)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division, fold the flag during the funeral for a Marine veteran. The battalion has been averaging 350 funerals per year. So far this year, the battalion has covered 254 funerals. Additionally, “Chicago’s Own” provided the second-highest number of funeral services in the nation last year, giving proper burial honors to 311 fallen Marines. - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division, fold the flag during the funeral for a Marine veteran. The battalion has been averaging 350 funerals per year. So far this year, the battalion has covered 254 funerals. Additionally, “Chicago’s Own” provided the second-highest number of funeral services in the nation last year, giving proper burial honors to 311 fallen Marines.

Maj. Gen. Tracy L. Garrett, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, passes the Marine Corps colors to Brig. Gen. Paul. K. Lebidine, the former chief-of-staff for force command element, Javelin Thrust, here, Aug. 6. The passing of the colors is symbolic of the change of command. During the ceremony, FHG was formally recognized as a new major subordinate command of Marine Forces Reserve. - Maj. Gen. Tracy L. Garrett, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, passes the Marine Corps colors to Brig. Gen. Paul. K. Lebidine, the former chief-of-staff for force command element, Javelin Thrust, here, Aug. 6. The passing of the colors is symbolic of the change of command. During the ceremony, FHG was formally recognized as a new major subordinate command of Marine Forces Reserve.

Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson greets Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, commander of 1st Marine Division, at City Club here Feb. 7. Bailey is the first speaker, kicked off the Marine Week Speaker Series where general officers will be holding timely and diverse topic discussion meetings. The Speaker Series will continue throughout Marine Week June 11-17. - Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson greets Maj. Gen. Ronald Bailey, commander of 1st Marine Division, at City Club here Feb. 7. Bailey is the first speaker, kicked off the Marine Week Speaker Series where general officers will be holding timely and diverse topic discussion meetings. The Speaker Series will continue throughout Marine Week June 11-17.

The Georgian and U.S. representatives gather in front of a World War II amphibious Higgins boat Oct.12, 2011 during the private tour of the National World War II Museum here. The Georgians came here for the Exercise Agile Spirit 2012 mid-planning conference that was hosted at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Oct. 12-14. The Georgians also strolled through downtown New Orleans, attended a formal dinner and went on a swamp tour. - The Georgian and U.S. representatives gather in front of a World War II amphibious Higgins boat Oct.12, 2011 during the private tour of the National World War II Museum here. The Georgians came here for the Exercise Agile Spirit 2012 mid-planning conference that was hosted at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Oct. 12-14. The Georgians also strolled through downtown New Orleans, attended a formal dinner and went on a swamp tour.