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Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill is congratulated by his immediate and extended family and other guests came to show their support for his military service after his Silver Star medal ceremony at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill was presented the nation’s third highest award by Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak for his heroic actions while deployed to Vietnam in 1967.

Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill is congratulated by his immediate and extended family and other guests came to show their support for his military service after his Silver Star medal ceremony at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill was presented the nation’s third highest award by Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak for his heroic actions while deployed to Vietnam in 1967.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Charles C. Krulak greets Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill before he is presented with the Silver Star Medal at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill received the nation’s third highest award for combat heroism for actions as a fire team leader while he deployed to Vietnam in 1967.

Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Charles C. Krulak greets Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill before he is presented with the Silver Star Medal at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill received the nation’s third highest award for combat heroism for actions as a fire team leader while he deployed to Vietnam in 1967.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill was awarded the Silver Star medal at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill received the nation’s third highest award for combat heroism for actions as a fire team leader while he deployed to Vietnam in 1967. Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak presented Hill with the distinction. When his platoon commander was shot and killed, then-Lance Cpl. Hill rallied his fire team to locate and kill an enemy. He then single-handedly bounded to an enemy trench line and killed three North Vietnamese Army soldiers. Hill then ordered his fire team to provide suppressive fires as he maneuvered to locate an NVA sniper. Once the sniper was exposed, Hill and his team killed the sniper and evacuated wounded comrades to safety. His actions saved the lives of eight Marines.

Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill was awarded the Silver Star medal at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill received the nation’s third highest award for combat heroism for actions as a fire team leader while he deployed to Vietnam in 1967. Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak presented Hill with the distinction. When his platoon commander was shot and killed, then-Lance Cpl. Hill rallied his fire team to locate and kill an enemy. He then single-handedly bounded to an enemy trench line and killed three North Vietnamese Army soldiers. Hill then ordered his fire team to provide suppressive fires as he maneuvered to locate an NVA sniper. Once the sniper was exposed, Hill and his team killed the sniper and evacuated wounded comrades to safety. His actions saved the lives of eight Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Master Sgt. Stanley J. Lewandowski, detachment non-commissioned officer in charge of the Personnel Retrieval and Processing Company, Headquarters and Service Bn., 4th MLG, points to his table’s team leader during a group communication activity at the 4th MLG’s 2013 Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Conference, May 18. Marines and their families attended workshops on effective communication within the civilian workforce and in military marriages.

Master Sgt. Stanley J. Lewandowski, detachment non-commissioned officer in charge of the Personnel Retrieval and Processing Company, Headquarters and Service Bn., 4th MLG, points to his table’s team leader during a group communication activity at the 4th MLG’s 2013 Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Conference, May 18. Marines and their families attended workshops on effective communication within the civilian workforce and in military marriages.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Sgt. Maj. Richard Lewallen, sergeant major of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, addresses the audience at the 4th MLG’s 2013 Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program conference, May 18. The conference provided Marines and their families with advice and resources to help with pre- and post-deployment challenges, as well as how to adjust to a civilian workplace environment.

Sgt. Maj. Richard Lewallen, sergeant major of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, addresses the audience at the 4th MLG’s 2013 Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program conference, May 18. The conference provided Marines and their families with advice and resources to help with pre- and post-deployment challenges, as well as how to adjust to a civilian workplace environment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, was recognized in the category of outstanding military flag officer 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, was recognized in the category of outstanding military flag officer 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Chris Frazier, the deputy inspector general for 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, was recognized in the category of outstanding junior grade military officer 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)

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Chris Frazier, the deputy inspector general for 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, was recognized in the category of outstanding junior grade military officer 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Lance Cpl. Joshua P. Kirkman, the senior fiscal/supply clerk for the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, was recognized in the category of outstanding military enlisted personnel 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)

Lance Cpl. Joshua P. Kirkman, the senior fiscal/supply clerk for the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, was recognized in the category of outstanding military enlisted personnel 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Major William S. Chairsell, the operations officer for the 4th Marine Logistics Group, was recognized in the category of outstanding field grade military officer 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)

Major William S. Chairsell, the operations officer for the 4th Marine Logistics Group, was recognized in the category of outstanding field grade military officer 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Darrell Holmes, the 4th Marine Logistics Group program analyst, was recognized in the category of outstanding federal supervisor level 1 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)

Darrell Holmes, the 4th Marine Logistics Group program analyst, was recognized in the category of outstanding federal supervisor level 1 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Members of the Point Hope team assemble after returning from a successful mission in Point Hope, Alaska, April 24. During their first night of the Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care, the team members were notified about a suicide attempt and provided first aid to the victim. Their swift actions helped save the victim’s life. IRT Arctic Care 2013 is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Members of the Point Hope team assemble after returning from a successful mission in Point Hope, Alaska, April 24. During their first night of the Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care, the team members were notified about a suicide attempt and provided first aid to the victim. Their swift actions helped save the victim’s life. IRT Arctic Care 2013 is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, the command chaplain for 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, takes a break with Navy Senior Chief William Crozier, the senior enlisted religious program specialist for 4th MLG, April 19. Rodriguez and Crozier went out as a ministry team to Point Hope, Alaska, where a suicide attempt had taken place, April 16. There, they provided spiritual help to service members who helped save the victim’s life, and the family and friends of the victim. Point Hope is one of 12 rural Alaskan villages that received medical, dental, and veterinary care as part of Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013. The exercise is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, the command chaplain for 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, takes a break with Navy Senior Chief William Crozier, the senior enlisted religious program specialist for 4th MLG, April 19. Rodriguez and Crozier went out as a ministry team to Point Hope, Alaska, where a suicide attempt had taken place, April 16. There, they provided spiritual help to service members who helped save the victim’s life, and the family and friends of the victim. Point Hope is one of 12 rural Alaskan villages that received medical, dental, and veterinary care as part of Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013. The exercise is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, the command chaplain for 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, talks with a patient of Maniilaq Health Center, April 24. Rodriguez made it his routine to check on the patients of the hospital to provide spiritual help. Rodriguez also flew to villages like Point Hope, Alaska, where he provided spiritual guidance to service members who helped save a victim of suicide attempt, as well as his family members and friends. Rodriguez and other service members were part of the Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013, which is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, the command chaplain for 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, talks with a patient of Maniilaq Health Center, April 24. Rodriguez made it his routine to check on the patients of the hospital to provide spiritual help. Rodriguez also flew to villages like Point Hope, Alaska, where he provided spiritual guidance to service members who helped save a victim of suicide attempt, as well as his family members and friends. Rodriguez and other service members were part of the Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013, which is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

World War II veteran, Amelie Prados Cressend gives thanks to the Marine Corps Band New Orleans after they had performed the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of her original song, “Keep America Free,” at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, Former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

World War II veteran, Amelie Prados Cressend gives thanks to the Marine Corps Band New Orleans after they had performed the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of her original song, “Keep America Free,” at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, Former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

World War II veteran, Amelie Prados Cressend is moved to tears as Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of her original song, “Keep America Free,” at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

World War II veteran, Amelie Prados Cressend is moved to tears as Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of her original song, “Keep America Free,” at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

World War II veteran and “frustrated writer,” Amelie Prados Cressend raises her hands in admiration and gratitude as Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of Cressend’s original song, “Keep America Free,” at the Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

World War II veteran and “frustrated writer,” Amelie Prados Cressend raises her hands in admiration and gratitude as Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed the rearranged, updated and expanded arrangement of Cressend’s original song, “Keep America Free,” at the Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6. Retired Marine Corps musician, former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, Marine Corps Band New Orleans’ band officer, displays the original score of “Keep America Free,” by Amelie Prados Cressend, World War II veteran, just before performing the new, updated, rearranged and expanded version for her, her family and friends at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6th. Retired Marine Corps musician, Former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, Marine Corps Band New Orleans’ band officer, displays the original score of “Keep America Free,” by Amelie Prados Cressend, World War II veteran, just before performing the new, updated, rearranged and expanded version for her, her family and friends at Marine Corps Support Facility band hall, May 6th. Retired Marine Corps musician, Former Staff Sgt. Jake Johnson, and Marine Corps Band New Orleans worked together to bring Cressend’s dream and musical vision to life by harmonizing and rearranging her original score, and adapting the song into their official repertoire.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

New Orleans City Park, is transformed into a dancehall as the hundreds of once seated patrons dance and clap, on and off stage, during the Mamba finale of the “Swing in the Oaks,” Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans performance, April 25. This concert was the first time these institutions had joined forces for a performance in either organization’s history.

New Orleans City Park, is transformed into a dancehall as the hundreds of once seated patrons dance and clap, on and off stage, during the Mamba finale of the “Swing in the Oaks,” Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans performance, April 25. This concert was the first time these institutions had joined forces for a performance in either organization’s history.

Photo by Cpl Fenton Reese

Hundreds watch and listen as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans officer-in-charge, conducts at the Great Lawn in New Orleans City Park, during the “Swing in the Oaks,” Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and MFR Band New Orleans concert, April 25. This historic concert was the first time these organizations had teamed up for a performance in either institution’s existence.

Hundreds watch and listen as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Sherlock, Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans officer-in-charge, conducts at the Great Lawn in New Orleans City Park, during the “Swing in the Oaks,” Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and MFR Band New Orleans concert, April 25. This historic concert was the first time these organizations had teamed up for a performance in either institution’s existence.

Photo by Cpl Fenton Reese