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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, observes Marines executing Range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, observes Marines executing Range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV (third from right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group leaders at Range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV (third from right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group leaders at Range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Cpl. Kathryn Smith, a military police officer with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Cpl. Kathryn Smith, a military police officer with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marines pose for a photo with Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marines pose for a photo with Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, is shown how to assemble air ordnance by Sgt. Austin Klein, an aviation ordnance systems technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, is shown how to assemble air ordnance by Sgt. Austin Klein, an aviation ordnance systems technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, during Integrated Training Exercise 3-25 (ITX 3-25) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2025. ITX is a critical Marine Air-Ground Task Force exercise for the Marine Forces Reserve’s training cycle, confirming unit readiness through live-fire and combined arms integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

Photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert M Bacchus (center right), data systems chief, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, is awarded a Military Advisory Committee Community Service Award by Colin Arnold (center left), New Orleans Director of Homeland Security and Emergency procedures, during an Armed Forces Day celebration ceremony at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, May 18, 2024. Celebrated on the third Saturday of May, Armed Forces Day is one of many military-themed holidays during the month of May, Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert M Bacchus (center right), data systems chief, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, is awarded a Military Advisory Committee Community Service Award by Colin Arnold (center left), New Orleans Director of Homeland Security and Emergency procedures, during an Armed Forces Day celebration ceremony at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, May 18, 2024. Celebrated on the third Saturday of May, Armed Forces Day is one of many military-themed holidays during the month of May, Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz

Sgt. Maurice Spicer (left) and Sgt. Jude Guillaume Bulk Fuel Company C 4th Marine Logistics Group, march on the colors in honor of Lt. Col. David Althoff (retired), at the Worship and Praise Church Chandler Arizona, Mar. 19, 2022. Althoff served as a pilot in the Vietnam War and completed over 1,000 combat missions. He is credited with saving hundreds of Marines who were critically wounded in battle and the recipient of three Silver Stars, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, one Bronze Star, one Meritorious Service Medal and 55 Air Medals. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Sgt. Maurice Spicer (left) and Sgt. Jude Guillaume Bulk Fuel Company C 4th Marine Logistics Group, march on the colors in honor of Lt. Col. David Althoff (retired), at the Worship and Praise Church Chandler Arizona, Mar. 19, 2022. Althoff served as a pilot in the Vietnam War and completed over 1,000 combat missions. He is credited with saving hundreds of Marines who were critically wounded in battle and the recipient of three Silver Stars, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, one Bronze Star, one Meritorious Service Medal and 55 Air Medals. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Col Kevin Norton, commanding officer of Naval ROTC University of Arizona, presents the folded American Flag to Karen Althoff in honor of her late Husband Lt. Col. David Althoff (retired), at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, Chandler Arizona, Mar. 21, 2022. Althoff served as a pilot in the Vietnam War and completed over 1,000 combat missions. He is credited with saving hundreds of Marines who were critically wounded in battle and the recipient of three Silver Stars, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, one Bronze Star, one Meritorious Service Medal and 55 Air Medals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kolby Leger)

Col Kevin Norton, commanding officer of Naval ROTC University of Arizona, presents the folded American Flag to Karen Althoff in honor of her late Husband Lt. Col. David Althoff (retired), at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, Chandler Arizona, Mar. 21, 2022. Althoff served as a pilot in the Vietnam War and completed over 1,000 combat missions. He is credited with saving hundreds of Marines who were critically wounded in battle and the recipient of three Silver Stars, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, one Bronze Star, one Meritorious Service Medal and 55 Air Medals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kolby Leger)

Photo by Cpl. Kolby Leger

Gunnery Sgt., Serge Alphonse, Site Support Phoenix folds an American Flag in honor of Lt. Col. David Althoff (retired), at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, Chandler Arizona, Mar. 21, 2022. Althoff served as a pilot in the Vietnam War and completed over 1,000 combat missions. He is credited with saving hundreds of Marines who were critically wounded in battle and the recipient of three Silver Stars, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, one Bronze Star, one Meritorious Service Medal and 55 Air Medals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Gunnery Sgt., Serge Alphonse, Site Support Phoenix folds an American Flag in honor of Lt. Col. David Althoff (retired), at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, Chandler Arizona, Mar. 21, 2022. Althoff served as a pilot in the Vietnam War and completed over 1,000 combat missions. He is credited with saving hundreds of Marines who were critically wounded in battle and the recipient of three Silver Stars, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, one Bronze Star, one Meritorious Service Medal and 55 Air Medals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Corbo

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, right, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and Sgt. Joshua Riley, Collateral Duty Career Planner with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 25, 4th Marine Logistic Group, from Hillsborough, New Jersey, pose for a portrait after being awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for his sustained acts of meritorious service, Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Louisiana on March 4, 2022. Riley was recognized as the Collateral Duty Career Planner of the Year for Marine Forces Reserve fiscal year 2021 for his achievements as the acting battalion career planner for CLB-25. Riley ensured that his unit met the retention mission while giving every Marine throughout his command the same level of service as they would from a regular Career Planner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kolby Leger)

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, right, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and Sgt. Joshua Riley, Collateral Duty Career Planner with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 25, 4th Marine Logistic Group, from Hillsborough, New Jersey, pose for a portrait after being awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for his sustained acts of meritorious service, Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Louisiana on March 4, 2022. Riley was recognized as the Collateral Duty Career Planner of the Year for Marine Forces Reserve fiscal year 2021 for his achievements as the acting battalion career planner for CLB-25. Riley ensured that his unit met the retention mission while giving every Marine throughout his command the same level of service as they would from a regular Career Planner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kolby Leger)

Photo by Cpl. Kolby Leger

Maj. Brian Quinn, left, Inspector-Instructor for Company E, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, delivers certificates of commendation to Brandon Jarvis and Jayla Joseph, Dec. 16, 2021. Jarvis and Joseph rendered lifesaving actions Oct. 17, 2021 in support of Lance Cpl. Gabe Heefner who had been struck in the temple by a stray rifle round. Commander Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, issued the awards to express the Marine Corps' gratitude for their swift and selfless actions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Smithers)

Maj. Brian Quinn, left, Inspector-Instructor for Company E, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, delivers certificates of commendation to Brandon Jarvis and Jayla Joseph, Dec. 16, 2021. Jarvis and Joseph rendered lifesaving actions Oct. 17, 2021 in support of Lance Cpl. Gabe Heefner who had been struck in the temple by a stray rifle round. Commander Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, issued the awards to express the Marine Corps' gratitude for their swift and selfless actions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Smithers)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Smithers

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, stands with the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial team in front of the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial wall display at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The Centennial team did the leg work to design, research and coordinate the installation of the display in the Pentagon in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve, which was celebrated Aug. 29, 2016. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, stands with the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial team in front of the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial wall display at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The Centennial team did the leg work to design, research and coordinate the installation of the display in the Pentagon in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve, which was celebrated Aug. 29, 2016. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant for Marine Corps aviation, view the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial wall display at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The exhibit was installed at the Pentagon in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve, which was celebrated Aug. 29, 2016. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant for Marine Corps aviation, view the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial wall display at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The exhibit was installed at the Pentagon in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve, which was celebrated Aug. 29, 2016. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble, sergeant major of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, pose for a photo at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official unveiling of the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial wall display at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The exhibit was installed at the Pentagon in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve, which was celebrated Aug. 29, 2016. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble, sergeant major of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, pose for a photo at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official unveiling of the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial wall display at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The exhibit was installed at the Pentagon in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve, which was celebrated Aug. 29, 2016. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant for Marine Corps aviation, view the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial wall display at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The exhibit was installed at the Pentagon in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve, which was celebrated Aug. 29, 2016. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant for Marine Corps aviation, view the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial wall display at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The exhibit was installed at the Pentagon in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve, which was celebrated Aug. 29, 2016. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Photo by Sgt. Ian Leones

Reserve Career Planner of the Year, Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and runner-up Reserve Career Planner of the Year, Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson (right), from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a photo during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Reserve Career Planner of the Year, Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and runner-up Reserve Career Planner of the Year, Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson (right), from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a photo during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro (center right), sergeant major Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Marines nominated for Reserve Career Planner of the Year during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and the runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro (center right), sergeant major Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Marines nominated for Reserve Career Planner of the Year during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and the runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, congratulates a Marine nominated for Reserve Career Planner of the Year during the Reserve Career Planner Awards Presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Sgt. Smith, Staff Sgt.Watson and many other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, congratulates a Marine nominated for Reserve Career Planner of the Year during the Reserve Career Planner Awards Presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Sgt. Smith, Staff Sgt.Watson and many other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, addresses career planners and Marines during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith, a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve. The runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, addresses career planners and Marines during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith, a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve. The runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks addresses the audience at the dedication ceremony for her painting “Rescue Me” at the Hale Boggs Federal Building in New Orleans, La., Aug. 25, 2015. “Rescue Me” is based off of televised imagery of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescuing stranded citizens in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The dedication ceremony was one of dozens of events this week commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29, 2015.

Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks addresses the audience at the dedication ceremony for her painting “Rescue Me” at the Hale Boggs Federal Building in New Orleans, La., Aug. 25, 2015. “Rescue Me” is based off of televised imagery of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescuing stranded citizens in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The dedication ceremony was one of dozens of events this week commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29, 2015.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards