Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets members of the joint-service color guard at the Federal Executive Board Distinguished Service Awards luncheon at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility here, May 8. The luncheon was a part of New Orleans Public Service Recognition week, sponsored by the New Orleans mayor’s office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released) - Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets members of the joint-service color guard at the Federal Executive Board Distinguished Service Awards luncheon at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility here, May 8. The luncheon was a part of New Orleans Public Service Recognition week, sponsored by the New Orleans mayor’s office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released)

About 25 World War II Iwo Jima veterans were in attendance at the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony at the Marine’s Memorial Hotel March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance. - About 25 World War II Iwo Jima veterans were in attendance at the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony at the Marine’s Memorial Hotel March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.