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Karen Vasselian embraces Maj. James Nolan, Inspector-Instructor for Headquarters and Service Company and Weapons Company, , 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, following a ceremony where her son, Sgt. Daniel Vasselian, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, Oct. 13, in front of the American Legion’s Lewis V. Dorsey Post 112 War Memorial in Abington, Mass. Daniel was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for combat actions while on his third deployment to Afghanistan. Daniel’s wife, Erin Vasselian, and parents, Karen and Mark Vasselian, each were presented with medals during the ceremony. Daniel was killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Karen Vasselian embraces Maj. James Nolan, Inspector-Instructor for Headquarters and Service Company and Weapons Company, , 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, following a ceremony where her son, Sgt. Daniel Vasselian, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, Oct. 13, in front of the American Legion’s Lewis V. Dorsey Post 112 War Memorial in Abington, Mass. Daniel was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for combat actions while on his third deployment to Afghanistan. Daniel’s wife, Erin Vasselian, and parents, Karen and Mark Vasselian, each were presented with medals during the ceremony. Daniel was killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

First Sgt. Shane Dillon addresses the friends and family of Sgt. Daniel Vasselian before posthumously awarding him the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device Oct. 13, in front of the American Legion’s Lewis V. Dorsey Post 112 War Memorial in Abington, Mass. Karen’s son, Sgt. Daniel Vasselian was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for combat actions while on his third deployment to Afghanistan. Daniel’s wife, Erin Vasselian, and parents, Karen and Mark Vasselian, each were presented with medals during the ceremony. Daniel was killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

First Sgt. Shane Dillon addresses the friends and family of Sgt. Daniel Vasselian before posthumously awarding him the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device Oct. 13, in front of the American Legion’s Lewis V. Dorsey Post 112 War Memorial in Abington, Mass. Karen’s son, Sgt. Daniel Vasselian was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for combat actions while on his third deployment to Afghanistan. Daniel’s wife, Erin Vasselian, and parents, Karen and Mark Vasselian, each were presented with medals during the ceremony. Daniel was killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Mark Vasselian embraces Maj. James Nolan, Inspector-Instructor for Headquarters and Service Company and Weapons Company, , 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, following a ceremony where his son, Sgt. Daniel Vasselian, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, Oct. 13, in front of the American Legion’s Lewis V. Dorsey Post 112 War Memorial in Abington, Mass. Daniel was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for combat actions while on his third deployment to Afghanistan. Daniel’s wife, Erin Vasselian, and parents, Karen and Mark Vasselian, each were presented with medals during the ceremony. Daniel was killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Mark Vasselian embraces Maj. James Nolan, Inspector-Instructor for Headquarters and Service Company and Weapons Company, , 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, following a ceremony where his son, Sgt. Daniel Vasselian, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, Oct. 13, in front of the American Legion’s Lewis V. Dorsey Post 112 War Memorial in Abington, Mass. Daniel was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for combat actions while on his third deployment to Afghanistan. Daniel’s wife, Erin Vasselian, and parents, Karen and Mark Vasselian, each were presented with medals during the ceremony. Daniel was killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Maj. James Nolan, Inspector-Instructor for Headquarters and Service Company and Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, presents the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device to Karen Vasselian during a ceremony Oct. 13, in front of the American Legion’s Lewis V. Dorsey Post 112 War Memorial in Abington, Mass. Karen’s son, Sgt. Daniel Vasselian was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for combat actions while on his third deployment to Afghanistan. Daniel’s wife, Erin Vasselian, and parents, Karen and Mark Vasselian, each were presented with medals during the ceremony. Daniel was killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Maj. James Nolan, Inspector-Instructor for Headquarters and Service Company and Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, presents the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device to Karen Vasselian during a ceremony Oct. 13, in front of the American Legion’s Lewis V. Dorsey Post 112 War Memorial in Abington, Mass. Karen’s son, Sgt. Daniel Vasselian was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for combat actions while on his third deployment to Afghanistan. Daniel’s wife, Erin Vasselian, and parents, Karen and Mark Vasselian, each were presented with medals during the ceremony. Daniel was killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Erin Vasselian holds a Bronze Star Medal following a ceremony where her husband, Sgt. Daniel Vasselian, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, Oct. 13, in front of the American Legion’s Lewis V. Dorsey Post 112 War Memorial in Abington, Mass. Daniel was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for combat actions while on his third deployment to Afghanistan. Erin Vasselian, and parents, Karen and Mark Vasselian, each were presented with medals during the ceremony. Daniel was killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Erin Vasselian holds a Bronze Star Medal following a ceremony where her husband, Sgt. Daniel Vasselian, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, Oct. 13, in front of the American Legion’s Lewis V. Dorsey Post 112 War Memorial in Abington, Mass. Daniel was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for combat actions while on his third deployment to Afghanistan. Erin Vasselian, and parents, Karen and Mark Vasselian, each were presented with medals during the ceremony. Daniel was killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

The spouses and family readiness officers of 4th Marine Logistics Group pose for a picture in downtown New Orleans after attending the Commander’s Conference at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Sep. 6-7, 2014. The spouses and Marines attended briefs given throughout the weekend focusing on the upcoming year for 4th MLG. The briefs provided information on the upcoming training for the year and how spouses can be involved and help with family readiness.

The spouses and family readiness officers of 4th Marine Logistics Group pose for a picture in downtown New Orleans after attending the Commander’s Conference at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Sep. 6-7, 2014. The spouses and Marines attended briefs given throughout the weekend focusing on the upcoming year for 4th MLG. The briefs provided information on the upcoming training for the year and how spouses can be involved and help with family readiness.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sara Graham

Sgt. Maj. Gary Smith, sergeant major of 4th Marine Logistics Group, delivers a brief to the Marines and spouses of 4th MLG on the Reawakening Campaign, as part of the Commander’s Conference at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Sep. 6-7, 2014. The campaign focused on making sure Reserve Marines understand the importance of being Marines 24/7 not just two days out of the month. The briefs also focused on 4th MLG’s upcoming training, what is expected in the upcoming year and how family readiness and spousal involvement is imperative to the unit’s success.

Sgt. Maj. Gary Smith, sergeant major of 4th Marine Logistics Group, delivers a brief to the Marines and spouses of 4th MLG on the Reawakening Campaign, as part of the Commander’s Conference at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Sep. 6-7, 2014. The campaign focused on making sure Reserve Marines understand the importance of being Marines 24/7 not just two days out of the month. The briefs also focused on 4th MLG’s upcoming training, what is expected in the upcoming year and how family readiness and spousal involvement is imperative to the unit’s success.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sara Graham

The Marines and spouses of 4th Marine Logistics Group gather together for a brief on the Family Readiness Program while attending the Commander’s Conference at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Sep. 6, 2014. The Marines and their spouses all attended various briefs including information on the commander’s intent, how 4th MLG is continuing to be ready, relevant and responsive, and how families can maintain their readiness.

The Marines and spouses of 4th Marine Logistics Group gather together for a brief on the Family Readiness Program while attending the Commander’s Conference at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Sep. 6, 2014. The Marines and their spouses all attended various briefs including information on the commander’s intent, how 4th MLG is continuing to be ready, relevant and responsive, and how families can maintain their readiness.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sara Graham

Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, briefs Marines and their spouses during the 4th MLG Commander’s Conference at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Sep. 6-7, 2014. Hermesmann delivered briefs on how 4th MLG is staying ready, relevant and responsive in order to augment and reinforce the Marine Corps’ active component. He also focused on the command’s spouses, the importance of their involvement and how it keeps the unit functioning in order to keep the Marines operational.

Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, briefs Marines and their spouses during the 4th MLG Commander’s Conference at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Sep. 6-7, 2014. Hermesmann delivered briefs on how 4th MLG is staying ready, relevant and responsive in order to augment and reinforce the Marine Corps’ active component. He also focused on the command’s spouses, the importance of their involvement and how it keeps the unit functioning in order to keep the Marines operational.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sara Graham

Lt. Col. Eric Terashima, the assistant chief of staff for operations and future operations with Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, donated 72 cherry blossom trees to the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Va., from October through December 2013. Earlier that year, when Terashima and his father visited the museum, Terashima made the decision to donate the trees to the museum to commemorate the Marine Corps' history with the Japanese people. (Photo courtesy of the Marine Corps Museum Quantico)

Lt. Col. Eric Terashima, the assistant chief of staff for operations and future operations with Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, donated 72 cherry blossom trees to the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Va., from October through December 2013. Earlier that year, when Terashima and his father visited the museum, Terashima made the decision to donate the trees to the museum to commemorate the Marine Corps' history with the Japanese people. (Photo courtesy of the Marine Corps Museum Quantico)

Photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood

Lance Cpl. Kevin Valdez, an operations clerk mobilized with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, embraces Michael McLeanerny, a 12-year-old Burkitt’s lymphoma survivor who Valdez visited in a local children’s hospital during his battle with lymphoma last year. During one of the many hospital visits, Valdez gave McLearney a Marine Corps teddy bear his Desert Storm/Desert Shield combat veteran father gave him when he was a child. Exactly one year since he won his battle with lymphoma, McLearney reunited with his mentor and returned the bear to him aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, June 27. Valdez will be deploying in the coming months.

Lance Cpl. Kevin Valdez, an operations clerk mobilized with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, embraces Michael McLeanerny, a 12-year-old Burkitt’s lymphoma survivor who Valdez visited in a local children’s hospital during his battle with lymphoma last year. During one of the many hospital visits, Valdez gave McLearney a Marine Corps teddy bear his Desert Storm/Desert Shield combat veteran father gave him when he was a child. Exactly one year since he won his battle with lymphoma, McLearney reunited with his mentor and returned the bear to him aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, June 27. Valdez will be deploying in the coming months.

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Mrs. Gina Guillory looks on as Marines from Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, fold a U.S. flag honoring her son, Sgt. Michael Guillory, who was killed in Afghanistan 18 months ago. The funeral service took place at the newly opened Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, Louisiana, June 21, 2014. Guillory received full military honors and was the first to be laid to rest at the cemetery.

Mrs. Gina Guillory looks on as Marines from Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, fold a U.S. flag honoring her son, Sgt. Michael Guillory, who was killed in Afghanistan 18 months ago. The funeral service took place at the newly opened Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, Louisiana, June 21, 2014. Guillory received full military honors and was the first to be laid to rest at the cemetery.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sara Graham

According to MARADMIN 107/14, since 1983, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention month. Every April, across the country, service members and families recognize and are made aware of the negative impacts abuse has on the military community. Commands are encouraged to support coordinated community prevention efforts between parents, local agencies and Marine Corps Community Services.

According to MARADMIN 107/14, since 1983, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention month. Every April, across the country, service members and families recognize and are made aware of the negative impacts abuse has on the military community. Commands are encouraged to support coordinated community prevention efforts between parents, local agencies and Marine Corps Community Services.

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Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

Staff Sgt. Thomas Hood, a member of the Enhanced Marketing Vehicle Team with the 8th Marine Corps District, helps a small child complete a pull-up at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The 8th MCD Marines passed out prizes to anyone willing to complete some pull-ups and were available to answer any questions the public had about joining the Marine Corps. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Staff Sgt. Thomas Hood, a member of the Enhanced Marketing Vehicle Team with the 8th Marine Corps District, helps a small child complete a pull-up at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The 8th MCD Marines passed out prizes to anyone willing to complete some pull-ups and were available to answer any questions the public had about joining the Marine Corps. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, answered questions about the tactical vehicles set up at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The Marines had a military humvee, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and a 14-foot tall, 7-ton truck there for the fans to interact with. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, answered questions about the tactical vehicles set up at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The Marines had a military humvee, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and a 14-foot tall, 7-ton truck there for the fans to interact with. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

Despite the government shutdown, the family readiness program and family readiness officers are ready to assist Reserve Marines throughout 163 Marine Forces Reserve sites. These programs are not only a benefit to the service members and their families, but they also uphold the unit's morale and readiness during the government shutdown and beyond.

Despite the government shutdown, the family readiness program and family readiness officers are ready to assist Reserve Marines throughout 163 Marine Forces Reserve sites. These programs are not only a benefit to the service members and their families, but they also uphold the unit's morale and readiness during the government shutdown and beyond.

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Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families. Despite the government shutdown, the Military OneSource website and hotline will remain fully operational. They help with a broad range of concerns including confidential non-medical counseling, financial counseling, specialty consultations, and health and wellness coaching. For more information about what Military OneSource offers, call 1-800-342-9647 or visit www.militaryonesource.mil.

Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families. Despite the government shutdown, the Military OneSource website and hotline will remain fully operational. They help with a broad range of concerns including confidential non-medical counseling, financial counseling, specialty consultations, and health and wellness coaching. For more information about what Military OneSource offers, call 1-800-342-9647 or visit www.militaryonesource.mil.

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Lance Cpl. Taylor Janis, a light-armored vehicle crewman with Company E, 4th Light-Armored Reconnaissance Battalion here, poses with his parents during a family day celebration with his unit, Sept. 14, 2013. Janis was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for saving an 8-year-old boy from a crashed car in March. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Lance Cpl. Taylor Janis, a light-armored vehicle crewman with Company E, 4th Light-Armored Reconnaissance Battalion here, poses with his parents during a family day celebration with his unit, Sept. 14, 2013. Janis was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for saving an 8-year-old boy from a crashed car in March. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards