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Military veterans and members of the local community bow their heads in a moment of silence during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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)

Military veterans and members of the local community bow their heads in a moment of silence during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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, speaks during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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, speaks during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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

Retired Lt. Cmdr. Cass E. Phillips, retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer 4 Francis L. Emond and retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William M. Braddock, survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, salute the colors during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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)

Retired Lt. Cmdr. Cass E. Phillips, retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer 4 Francis L. Emond and retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William M. Braddock, survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, salute the colors during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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, speaks during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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, speaks during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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 (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, signs a book for retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William M. Braddock, a veteran of World War II, at a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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 (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, signs a book for retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William M. Braddock, a veteran of World War II, at a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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 (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks with retired Lt. Cmdr. Cass E. Phillips (left) and Chief Warrant Offcer 4 Francis L. Emond (middle), Navy veterans who served during World War II, during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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 (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks with retired Lt. Cmdr. Cass E. Phillips (left) and Chief Warrant Offcer 4 Francis L. Emond (middle), Navy veterans who served during World War II, during a commemorative ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 7, 2016, for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event honored the service members who were present during the fateful attack on Dec. 7, 1941. During World War II, by September of 1945, Reserve Marines made up 70 percent of total wartime Marine Corps personnel. For 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

Marines from Motor Transport Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, pose with the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial banner at Universal Studios in Orlando, Oct. 16, 2016. Today, approximately 500 Reserve Marines are providing fully integrated operational support to Fleet and Combatant Commanders around the world. For more information on the history and heritage of Marine Forces Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100.

Marines from Motor Transport Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, pose with the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial banner at Universal Studios in Orlando, Oct. 16, 2016. Today, approximately 500 Reserve Marines are providing fully integrated operational support to Fleet and Combatant Commanders around the world. For more information on the history and heritage of Marine Forces Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100.

Photo by 1st. Sgt. Joseph Adcox

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North and Lt. Col. Garth P. Massey (center right), commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stand at attention before the entry of the birthday cake during 2/23’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and continues to be a time every year when Marines set aside an evening to honor fallen comrades and toast to the future success of the Corps.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North and Lt. Col. Garth P. Massey (center right), commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stand at attention before the entry of the birthday cake during 2/23’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and continues to be a time every year when Marines set aside an evening to honor fallen comrades and toast to the future success of the Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Col. Garth P. Massey (center), commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, cuts the first slice of birthday cake during 2/23’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and includes a sword detail, the reading of the Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller’s birthday message and an official cake cutting for the oldest and youngest Marines present as well as the guest of honor who receives the first piece before giving a speech to those present.

Lt. Col. Garth P. Massey (center), commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, cuts the first slice of birthday cake during 2/23’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and includes a sword detail, the reading of the Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller’s birthday message and an official cake cutting for the oldest and youngest Marines present as well as the guest of honor who receives the first piece before giving a speech to those present.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Calif. – Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks at 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball as their guest of honor, Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and includes a sword detail, the reading of the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ birthday message and an official cake cutting for the oldest and youngest Marines present.

Calif. – Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks at 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment’s 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball as their guest of honor, Nov. 12, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The Marine Corps Ball has been a Marine Corps tradition since 1951 and includes a sword detail, the reading of the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ birthday message and an official cake cutting for the oldest and youngest Marines present.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines reenact the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima during 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment’s 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps existence, the Reserve unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

Marines reenact the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima during 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment’s 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps existence, the Reserve unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, celebrated their 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The ball featured Marines dressed in authentic reproductions of Marine Corps clothing and equipment from each different time period of the Marine Corps. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps existence, the unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, celebrated their 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The ball featured Marines dressed in authentic reproductions of Marine Corps clothing and equipment from each different time period of the Marine Corps. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps existence, the unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, celebrated their 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The ball featured Marines dressed in authentic reproductions of Marine Corps clothing and equipment from each different time period of the Marine Corps. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps, the Reserve unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, celebrated their 241st Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12. 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif. The ball featured Marines dressed in authentic reproductions of Marine Corps clothing and equipment from each different time period of the Marine Corps. In addition to celebrating 241 years of the Corps, the Reserve unit also commemorated the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial to honor the rich heritage of the Reserves and recognize the contributions of its Marines over the past century.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Gunnery Sgt. Justin A. Hauser, enlisted conductor for Marine Corps Band New Orleans, thanks guests for attending the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial Celebration concert at Plymouth Memorial Hall, Nov. 11, 2016. Marine Forces Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage and espirit de corps across the U.S. This concert was part of a series of events to recognize the long standing bond between Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released

Gunnery Sgt. Justin A. Hauser, enlisted conductor for Marine Corps Band New Orleans, thanks guests for attending the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial Celebration concert at Plymouth Memorial Hall, Nov. 11, 2016. Marine Forces Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage and espirit de corps across the U.S. This concert was part of a series of events to recognize the long standing bond between Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts the band during a concert for local residents to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial at Plymouth Memorial Hall, Nov. 11, 2016. Marine Forces Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage and espirit de corps across the U.S. This concert was part of a series of events to recognize the long standing bond between Massachusetts and the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts the band during a concert for local residents to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial at Plymouth Memorial Hall, Nov. 11, 2016. Marine Forces Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage and espirit de corps across the U.S. This concert was part of a series of events to recognize the long standing bond between Massachusetts and the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Colonel Morgan G. Mann (right), deputy commander for 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, presents Nicholas Rizzo (left), constituent services aide for the office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Common Wealth of Massachusetts, with certificates for his outstanding support of the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial Commemoration at Plymouth Memorial Hall, Nov. 11, 2016. During his remarks, Rizzo declared that Nov. 13-19 will be known as Marine Corps Reserve Week to represent the long standing bond that the state of Massachusetts has with the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released) Martens/ Released)

Colonel Morgan G. Mann (right), deputy commander for 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, presents Nicholas Rizzo (left), constituent services aide for the office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Common Wealth of Massachusetts, with certificates for his outstanding support of the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial Commemoration at Plymouth Memorial Hall, Nov. 11, 2016. During his remarks, Rizzo declared that Nov. 13-19 will be known as Marine Corps Reserve Week to represent the long standing bond that the state of Massachusetts has with the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released) Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Sergeant Dominque Lewis from Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays saxophone during a concert for local residents to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial at Plymouth Memorial Hall, Nov. 11, 2016. For 100 years, the Marine Corps has served as our nation’s premier force in readiness, due in large part to the steadfast performance of the men and women of the Reserve Component. This concert was part of a series of events to recognize the long standing bond between Massachusetts and the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Sergeant Dominque Lewis from Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays saxophone during a concert for local residents to celebrate the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial at Plymouth Memorial Hall, Nov. 11, 2016. For 100 years, the Marine Corps has served as our nation’s premier force in readiness, due in large part to the steadfast performance of the men and women of the Reserve Component. This concert was part of a series of events to recognize the long standing bond between Massachusetts and the Marine Corps Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine (center), commanding general of 4th Marine Division, leads the Marines of 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, through the finish line of the Disabled American Veterans 5K run at Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston, Nov. 12, 2016. From World War I through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps Reserve has played an essential role in the Marine Corps Total Force by augmenting and reinforcing the Active Component across the full range of military operations. Reserve Marines bring unique skills and advanced degrees from their civilian occupations into their service with the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine (center), commanding general of 4th Marine Division, leads the Marines of 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, through the finish line of the Disabled American Veterans 5K run at Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston, Nov. 12, 2016. From World War I through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps Reserve has played an essential role in the Marine Corps Total Force by augmenting and reinforcing the Active Component across the full range of military operations. Reserve Marines bring unique skills and advanced degrees from their civilian occupations into their service with the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine (center), commanding general of 4th Marine Division, leads the Marines of 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, through the finish line of the Disabled American Veterans 5K run at Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston, Nov. 12, 2016. From World War I through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps Reserve has played an essential role in the Marine Corps Total Force by augmenting and reinforcing the Active Component across the full range of military operations. Reserve Marines bring unique skills and advanced degrees from their civilian occupations into their service with the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine (center), commanding general of 4th Marine Division, leads the Marines of 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, through the finish line of the Disabled American Veterans 5K run at Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston, Nov. 12, 2016. From World War I through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps Reserve has played an essential role in the Marine Corps Total Force by augmenting and reinforcing the Active Component across the full range of military operations. Reserve Marines bring unique skills and advanced degrees from their civilian occupations into their service with the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, hold the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial banner after the Disabled American Veterans 5K run at Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston, Nov. 12, 2016. From World War I through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps Reserve has played an essential role in the Marine Corps Total Force by augmenting and reinforcing the Active Component across the full range of military operations. Reserve Marines bring unique skills and advanced degrees from their civilian occupations into their service with the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, hold the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial banner after the Disabled American Veterans 5K run at Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston, Nov. 12, 2016. From World War I through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps Reserve has played an essential role in the Marine Corps Total Force by augmenting and reinforcing the Active Component across the full range of military operations. Reserve Marines bring unique skills and advanced degrees from their civilian occupations into their service with the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens