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1st Sgt. Anthony J. Velarde, a first sergeant with 1st Civil Affairs Group, Marine Forces Reserve, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device during a ceremony here, March 11. He received the medal for his actions while deployed as a company gunnery sergeant with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

1st Sgt. Anthony J. Velarde, a first sergeant with 1st Civil Affairs Group, Marine Forces Reserve, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device during a ceremony here, March 11. He received the medal for his actions while deployed as a company gunnery sergeant with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Shanon C. Neal, MARFORRES family readiness officer, Sarah Lauten, 4th Marine Division family readiness officer, Col. Christopher Starling, commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment, and Lt. Col. Kevin H. Hutchison, inspector-instructor for 2/23, accept the 2012 Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award presented by retired Navy Vice Adm. Norb R.Ryan Jr., the president of Military Officers Association of America, at the Pentagon, March 1.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Shanon C. Neal, MARFORRES family readiness officer, Sarah Lauten, 4th Marine Division family readiness officer, Col. Christopher Starling, commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment, and Lt. Col. Kevin H. Hutchison, inspector-instructor for 2/23, accept the 2012 Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award presented by retired Navy Vice Adm. Norb R.Ryan Jr., the president of Military Officers Association of America, at the Pentagon, March 1.

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Stephenson

Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2 radio an inbound MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012. The Marines are learning advanced combat medical techniques, advanced driving techniques, methods for training foreign militaries on marksmanship and how to set up and conduct firing ranges to prepare for their upcoming deployment. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2 radio an inbound MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012. The Marines are learning advanced combat medical techniques, advanced driving techniques, methods for training foreign militaries on marksmanship and how to set up and conduct firing ranges to prepare for their upcoming deployment. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald

Staff Sgt. Ramon Aponte, a platoon sergeant with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa takes accountability of his Marines as they board an MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012. Marines of Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13.2 are training for their upcoming deployment. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Staff Sgt. Ramon Aponte, a platoon sergeant with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa takes accountability of his Marines as they board an MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012. Marines of Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13.2 are training for their upcoming deployment. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald

Sgt. Nathaniel Hutt (right), a scout sniper, explains the spotter's job to Lance Cpl. Josh Cross, a small arms repair technician, both with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2, during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 16, 2012. To prepare for their upcoming deployment, 135 Marines from 32 different Reserve training centers came together to train and become familiar with each other. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Sgt. Nathaniel Hutt (right), a scout sniper, explains the spotter's job to Lance Cpl. Josh Cross, a small arms repair technician, both with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2, during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 16, 2012. To prepare for their upcoming deployment, 135 Marines from 32 different Reserve training centers came together to train and become familiar with each other. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald

Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2 provide security after disembarking from an MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012. Marines of Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13.2 are training for their upcoming deployment that begins in January and ends seven months later. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2 provide security after disembarking from an MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012. Marines of Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13.2 are training for their upcoming deployment that begins in January and ends seven months later. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald

To the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Gunnery Sgt. Barry A. Worster, the battalion's motor transport maintenance chief, serves as inspiration and a Marine to emulate. Worster recently led a team of Marines from his unit to aid in the relief efforts on Staten Island, N.Y., following the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy.

To the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Gunnery Sgt. Barry A. Worster, the battalion's motor transport maintenance chief, serves as inspiration and a Marine to emulate. Worster recently led a team of Marines from his unit to aid in the relief efforts on Staten Island, N.Y., following the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy.

Photo by Cpl. Juan Alfonso

Sgt. Erik M. Dortch, a legal services specialist with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and a native of Lake Geneva, Wis., waits to present the Marine Corps colors during the opening ceremonies at Wrigley Field. “Events like these represent 2/24 in a big way because we are the only duty station here in Chicago so everyone knows about us and knows the great things that we are doing,” said Dortch.

Sgt. Erik M. Dortch, a legal services specialist with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and a native of Lake Geneva, Wis., waits to present the Marine Corps colors during the opening ceremonies at Wrigley Field. “Events like these represent 2/24 in a big way because we are the only duty station here in Chicago so everyone knows about us and knows the great things that we are doing,” said Dortch.

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

Second Lt. Adam Wivell, a Reserve Marine platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, computes a timeline to integrate and deconflict 81mm mortars and close air support during a tactical air control party live-fire exercise in western al-Anbar desert, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2008.

Second Lt. Adam Wivell, a Reserve Marine platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, computes a timeline to integrate and deconflict 81mm mortars and close air support during a tactical air control party live-fire exercise in western al-Anbar desert, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2008.

Photo by Capt. Paul L. Greenberg

A motor transport Marine from Motor Transport Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment backs up a 7-ton wrecker to hitch it to a Humvee which broke down during a security patrol outside Al Asad Air Base Dec. 11, 2008. The battalion completed their 7-month tour in Iraq in April 2009.

A motor transport Marine from Motor Transport Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment backs up a 7-ton wrecker to hitch it to a Humvee which broke down during a security patrol outside Al Asad Air Base Dec. 11, 2008. The battalion completed their 7-month tour in Iraq in April 2009.

Photo by Capt. Paul L. Greenberg

A Marine from Company F, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment shares a cup of “chai” tea with a Bedouin shepherd at the Bedouin’s encampment in Iraq’s Al Anbar desert Dec. 11, 2008. The patrol visited the shepherd to record census information while on a routine security patrol of the area surrounding Al Asad Air Base. The leathernecks of Company F spent seven months in Iraq, fulfilling the critical role of base security for Al Asad, one of the Coalition Forces’ largest logistics hubs in the Middle East. The Marines returned home to New York in April, and are preparing for a 2010 deployment to Norway for cold weather training.

A Marine from Company F, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment shares a cup of “chai” tea with a Bedouin shepherd at the Bedouin’s encampment in Iraq’s Al Anbar desert Dec. 11, 2008. The patrol visited the shepherd to record census information while on a routine security patrol of the area surrounding Al Asad Air Base. The leathernecks of Company F spent seven months in Iraq, fulfilling the critical role of base security for Al Asad, one of the Coalition Forces’ largest logistics hubs in the Middle East. The Marines returned home to New York in April, and are preparing for a 2010 deployment to Norway for cold weather training.

Photo by Capt. Paul L. Greenberg

Lt. Col Geoff Rollins (center) pins the new rank insignia of master sergeant on Thomas Carroll during a promotion ceremony here Nov. 1, 2008. Rollins was the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment commanding officer from 2008-2009. Marine Corps Reserve infantry battalions are usually commanded by a reserve lieutenant colonel who deploys with the unit when they mobilize.

Lt. Col Geoff Rollins (center) pins the new rank insignia of master sergeant on Thomas Carroll during a promotion ceremony here Nov. 1, 2008. Rollins was the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment commanding officer from 2008-2009. Marine Corps Reserve infantry battalions are usually commanded by a reserve lieutenant colonel who deploys with the unit when they mobilize.

Photo by Capt. Paul L. Greenberg

Supported by M1A1 Abrams tanks from 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, the infantrymen of 2nd Platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, assault an enemy objective during a live-fire combined arms exercise Aug. 14 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Supported by M1A1 Abrams tanks from 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, the infantrymen of 2nd Platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, assault an enemy objective during a live-fire combined arms exercise Aug. 14 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Photo by Capt Paul L. Greenberg

Capt. Ryan O’Connor, assistant logistics officer for 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, leaps out of the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer during the battalion’s pre-deployment training at Mojave Viper Aug. 4, 2008. O’Connor was an Individual Ready Reservist who mobilized for a year to deploy to Iraq with the reserve infantry battalion.

Capt. Ryan O’Connor, assistant logistics officer for 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, leaps out of the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer during the battalion’s pre-deployment training at Mojave Viper Aug. 4, 2008. O’Connor was an Individual Ready Reservist who mobilized for a year to deploy to Iraq with the reserve infantry battalion.

Photo by Capt. Paul Greenberg

Capt. Ryan O'Connor, assistant logistics officer for 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, leaps out of the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer during the battalion's pre-deployment training at Mojave Viper Aug. 4, 2008. O'Connor was an Individual Ready Reservist who mobilized to deploy to Iraq with the reserve infantry battalion. IRR officers have an array of opportunities to mobilize in support of Marine Forces Reserve exercises and operations.

Capt. Ryan O'Connor, assistant logistics officer for 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, leaps out of the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer during the battalion's pre-deployment training at Mojave Viper Aug. 4, 2008. O'Connor was an Individual Ready Reservist who mobilized to deploy to Iraq with the reserve infantry battalion. IRR officers have an array of opportunities to mobilize in support of Marine Forces Reserve exercises and operations.

Photo by Capt. Paul L. Greenberg

Marines from Company G, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, evacuate a simulated casualty to safety during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 2008.

Marines from Company G, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, evacuate a simulated casualty to safety during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 21, 2008.

Photo by Capt. Paul L. Greenberg.

Marine Corps Reserve Maj. John Fitzsimmons (center), commanding officer of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, leads a patrol in an urban training facility here July 19, 2008. The Marine Corps Reserve offers both short and long-term mobilization opportunities for officers, both stateside and in support of overseas contingency operations.

Marine Corps Reserve Maj. John Fitzsimmons (center), commanding officer of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, leads a patrol in an urban training facility here July 19, 2008. The Marine Corps Reserve offers both short and long-term mobilization opportunities for officers, both stateside and in support of overseas contingency operations.

Photo by Capt. Paul L. Greenberg

Capt. Joseph Graves, a platoon commander with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, works with an Iraqi police officer role player to defuse a public disturbance during a training exercise July 21, 2008. Although he served as a communications officer while on active duty, Graves had the opportunity to go infantry in the reserves. The Marine Corps Reseve has many command billets available at the platoon and company level for officers leaving active duty.

Capt. Joseph Graves, a platoon commander with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, works with an Iraqi police officer role player to defuse a public disturbance during a training exercise July 21, 2008. Although he served as a communications officer while on active duty, Graves had the opportunity to go infantry in the reserves. The Marine Corps Reseve has many command billets available at the platoon and company level for officers leaving active duty.

Photo by Capt. Paul L. Greenberg