Maple Resolve

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Len Anderson, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing , and Marine Veteran, Cpl. Roland Scarinci, pose for a photo after presenting a letter of appreciation signed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, during his 100th birthday celebration at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 in Philadelphia, PA, Feb. 18, 2023. Scarinci turned 100 years old Feb. 18, 2023. He served the United States Marine Corps honorably during WWII from Dec. 14, 1942, to Feb. 19, 1946. He was stationed at Marine Barracks Washington "8th & I" and later deployed to the Pacific Theater with the 1st Marine Division where he engaged in the Battle of Okinawa and the occupation of China. This ceremony was to honor Scarinci’s service to the Marine Corps and Nation during the war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher)