Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets a veteran during a ceremony at the Southeastern Louisiana War Veteran’s Home in LaPlace, La., Nov. 11. Mills spoke to veterans and community members at the ceremony, organized by St. John the Baptist Parish Young Marines chapter. The intent was to honor service members that stood to protect the United States throughout generations of war and conflicts. - Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets a veteran during a ceremony at the Southeastern Louisiana War Veteran’s Home in LaPlace, La., Nov. 11. Mills spoke to veterans and community members at the ceremony, organized by St. John the Baptist Parish Young Marines chapter. The intent was to honor service members that stood to protect the United States throughout generations of war and conflicts.