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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angelique Skelton, a warehouse clerk with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, takes down gear accountability information on a roster during a Reserve Mobilization Exercise 26, San Diego, March 3, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the battalion’s ability to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Angelique Skelton, a warehouse clerk with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, takes down gear accountability information on a roster during a Reserve Mobilization Exercise 26, San Diego, March 3, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the battalion’s ability to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Vito Salmeri, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, puts on the camouflage covering to his kevlar during a Reserve Mobilization Exercise 26 (RMX-26), San Diego, March 3, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the battalion’s ability to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Vito Salmeri, a ground electronics transmission systems maintainer with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, puts on the camouflage covering to his kevlar during a Reserve Mobilization Exercise 26 (RMX-26), San Diego, March 3, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the battalion’s ability to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Burruel, a motor vehicle operator with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, reads through his audit package during a Reserve Mobilization Exercise 26 (RMX-26), San Diego, March 3, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the battalion’s ability to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Burruel, a motor vehicle operator with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, reads through his audit package during a Reserve Mobilization Exercise 26 (RMX-26), San Diego, March 3, 2026. The week-long exercise validates the battalion’s ability to rapidly activate personnel and equipment, ensuring the unit can deliver ready forces in response to a national crisis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Allan McPherson, left, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, shakes the hand of Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, right, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, before a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of his brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Allan McPherson, left, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, shakes the hand of Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, right, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, before a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of his brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Family of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, pose for a picture before a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Family of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, pose for a picture before a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Raymond McPherson, center, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, shakes the hand of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Kabiru M. Labaran, right, senior enlisted leader, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, before a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their brother and friend at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Raymond McPherson, center, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, shakes the hand of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Kabiru M. Labaran, right, senior enlisted leader, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, before a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their brother and friend at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Brothers of Maj. Everette McPherson and Marines who served alongside him pose for a photo before a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Brothers of Maj. Everette McPherson and Marines who served alongside him pose for a photo before a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Allan McPherson, left, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, speaks alongside his brother, Raymond McPherson, right, during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Allan McPherson, left, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, speaks alongside his brother, Raymond McPherson, right, during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Allan McPherson, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, holds the hand of his wife during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of his brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Allan McPherson, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, holds the hand of his wife during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of his brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Allan McPherson, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, attends a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of his brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Allan McPherson, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, attends a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of his brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Allan McPherson, right, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, hugs U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of his brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Allan McPherson, right, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, hugs U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of his brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Allan and Raymond McPherson, center, brothers of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, pose for a photo with Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, right, senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Allan and Raymond McPherson, center, brothers of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, pose for a photo with Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, right, senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Allan McPherson, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, is presented a certificate and medal during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of his brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Allan McPherson, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, is presented a certificate and medal during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of his brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Allan McPherson, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, holds a certificate during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of this brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Allan McPherson, brother of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, holds a certificate during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of this brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Allan McPherson and Raymond McPherson, right, brothers of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, stand in an award ceremony with Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Allan McPherson and Raymond McPherson, right, brothers of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, stand in an award ceremony with Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their brother at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

Family and friends of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, applaud during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their loved one at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Family and friends of the late Maj. Everette McPherson, applaud during a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony honoring the heroic actions of their loved one at Marine Support Facility New Orleans, March 18, 2026. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to those who have displayed single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Maj. McPherson, a fighter jet pilot, posthumously received the award for sacrificing his life during the Vietnam War in an attempt to save the life of his co-pilot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Claire Cheney

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, right, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, presents an award to Sgt. Justin Napier, a Marine musician with the Marine Forces Reserve Band, during the military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, right, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, presents an award to Sgt. Justin Napier, a Marine musician with the Marine Forces Reserve Band, during the military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Navy Lt. Jeffrey Owens, chaplain, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, gives a speech during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Navy Lt. Jeffrey Owens, chaplain, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, gives a speech during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

People attend the New Orleans Navy League hosts the annual military appreciation day luncheon at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

People attend the New Orleans Navy League hosts the annual military appreciation day luncheon at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard marches on the colors during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard marches on the colors during the annual military appreciation day luncheon hosted by the New Orleans Navy League at the Metairie Country Club, Metairie, Louisiana, March 18, 2026. The New Orleans Navy League hosted the event to recognize and award service members in the New Orleans area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears