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A rifle team of Marines from Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, perform a 21-gun salute at the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a wreath-laying ceremony at Grace Church of West Feliciana Cemetery in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2014. The Marine Forces Reserve Commander, Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, laid a wreath on the late commandant's grave in remembrance of his 41 years of service to the Marine Corps and the country. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt. Katesha Washington/Released)

A rifle team of Marines from Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, perform a 21-gun salute at the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a wreath-laying ceremony at Grace Church of West Feliciana Cemetery in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2014. The Marine Forces Reserve Commander, Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, laid a wreath on the late commandant's grave in remembrance of his 41 years of service to the Marine Corps and the country. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt. Katesha Washington/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, presents his commander's coin to Anne Klein, parish administrator with Grace Episcopal Church of West Feliciana Parish, during a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert H. Barrow, Nov. 10, 2014, in St. Francisville, La. Barrow was a native of St. Francisville and a member of the church before he died in October 2008. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt. Katesha Washington/Released)

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, presents his commander's coin to Anne Klein, parish administrator with Grace Episcopal Church of West Feliciana Parish, during a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert H. Barrow, Nov. 10, 2014, in St. Francisville, La. Barrow was a native of St. Francisville and a member of the church before he died in October 2008. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt. Katesha Washington/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington

A wreath is placed on the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a ceremony held at the Grace Episcopal Church of West Feliciana in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2014. Every year, Marines lay wreaths on the graves of former commandants and sergeants major of the Marine Corps in remembrance of their service to the Marine Corps and the country. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt. Katesha Washington/Released)

A wreath is placed on the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a ceremony held at the Grace Episcopal Church of West Feliciana in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2014. Every year, Marines lay wreaths on the graves of former commandants and sergeants major of the Marine Corps in remembrance of their service to the Marine Corps and the country. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt. Katesha Washington/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington

Marines with Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, march to the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a wreath-laying ceremony at Grace Church of West Feliciana Cemetery in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2014. The Marines performed a 21-gun salute after the Commander of Marine Forces Reserve, Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, laid a wreath on the late commandant's grave in remembrance of his service to the Corps and to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt. Katesha Washington/Released)

Marines with Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, march to the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a wreath-laying ceremony at Grace Church of West Feliciana Cemetery in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2014. The Marines performed a 21-gun salute after the Commander of Marine Forces Reserve, Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, laid a wreath on the late commandant's grave in remembrance of his service to the Corps and to the country. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt. Katesha Washington/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, salutes the grave of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a wreath-laying ceremony at Grace Church of West Feliciana Cemetery in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2014. The ceremony is part of an annual Marine Corps-wide tradition where Marines lay wreaths on the gravesites of former commandants and sergeants major of the Marine Corps. Barrow served as the Corps' commandant from 1979 to 1983 and distinguished himself during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt. Katesha Washington/Released)

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, salutes the grave of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a wreath-laying ceremony at Grace Church of West Feliciana Cemetery in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2014. The ceremony is part of an annual Marine Corps-wide tradition where Marines lay wreaths on the gravesites of former commandants and sergeants major of the Marine Corps. Barrow served as the Corps' commandant from 1979 to 1983 and distinguished himself during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt. Katesha Washington/Released)

Photo by GySgt. Katesha Washington

Marine administrative message 498/14 authorizes the transition and conversion retraining for Marine naval aviators and naval flight officers for Selected Marine Corps Reserve units within the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.

Marine administrative message 498/14 authorizes the transition and conversion retraining for Marine naval aviators and naval flight officers for Selected Marine Corps Reserve units within the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ian Ferro

A Marine with Company F, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, fires an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle at targets here, July 13th, 2014. The Marines were able to complete a multitude of live fire exercises and tested the capabilities of the companies within 4th LAR. This was part of 4th LAR’s annual training, which was the first time since the battalion’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 – 2010 that the companies within the battalion worked together.

A Marine with Company F, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, fires an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle at targets here, July 13th, 2014. The Marines were able to complete a multitude of live fire exercises and tested the capabilities of the companies within 4th LAR. This was part of 4th LAR’s annual training, which was the first time since the battalion’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 – 2010 that the companies within the battalion worked together.

Photo by Sgt.

Lance Cpl. Armando Moreno, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, walks toward a simulated weapons cache that includes sarin gas at the Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, California, July 12, 2014. The CBRN Marines used their equipment to test the area for contaminants in the air and ensure the simulated gas was contained. This was part of 4th LAR’s annual training, which was the first time since the battalion’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 – 2010 that the companies within the battalion worked together.

Lance Cpl. Armando Moreno, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, walks toward a simulated weapons cache that includes sarin gas at the Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, California, July 12, 2014. The CBRN Marines used their equipment to test the area for contaminants in the air and ensure the simulated gas was contained. This was part of 4th LAR’s annual training, which was the first time since the battalion’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 – 2010 that the companies within the battalion worked together.

Photo by Sgt. Justis Beauregard

A Marine with Company F, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, fires the M-4 Service Rifle at targets during a live-fire exercise at the Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, California, July 13, 2014. The Marines completed a multitude of live-fire exercises and tested the capabilities of the companies within 4th LAR. This was part of 4th LAR’s annual training, which was the first time since the battalion’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 – 2010 that the companies within the battalion worked together.

A Marine with Company F, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, fires the M-4 Service Rifle at targets during a live-fire exercise at the Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, California, July 13, 2014. The Marines completed a multitude of live-fire exercises and tested the capabilities of the companies within 4th LAR. This was part of 4th LAR’s annual training, which was the first time since the battalion’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 – 2010 that the companies within the battalion worked together.

Photo by Sgt. Justis Beauregard

A Marine with Company F, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, fires the M136 AT4 Rocket Launcher at a bunker during a live-fire exercise at the Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, California, July 13, 2014. The Marines completed a multitude of live-fire exercises and tested the capabilities of the companies within 4th LAR. This was part of 4th LAR’s annual training, which was the first time since the battalion’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 – 2010 that the companies within the battalion worked together.

A Marine with Company F, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, fires the M136 AT4 Rocket Launcher at a bunker during a live-fire exercise at the Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, California, July 13, 2014. The Marines completed a multitude of live-fire exercises and tested the capabilities of the companies within 4th LAR. This was part of 4th LAR’s annual training, which was the first time since the battalion’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 – 2010 that the companies within the battalion worked together.

Photo by Sgt. Justis Beauregard

A Marine with Company F, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, sprints to his next position while buddy rushing during a live-fire exercise at the Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, California, July 13, 2014. The Marines completed a multitude of live-fire exercises and tested the capabilities of the companies within 4th LAR. This was part of 4th LAR’s annual training, which was the first time since the battalion’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 – 2010 that the companies within the battalion worked together.

A Marine with Company F, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, sprints to his next position while buddy rushing during a live-fire exercise at the Army National Training Center Fort Irwin, California, July 13, 2014. The Marines completed a multitude of live-fire exercises and tested the capabilities of the companies within 4th LAR. This was part of 4th LAR’s annual training, which was the first time since the battalion’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 – 2010 that the companies within the battalion worked together.

Photo by Sgt. Justis Beauregard

The Montford Point Marines gather together for a group photo during the National Montford Point Marine Association’s 49th Annual National Convention, July 16, 2014. The Montford Point Marines were part of the 20,000 African American service members that trained at Montford Point during World War II. To preserve this legacy, the association has offered to share their stories, provide mentorship and conduct workshops with active duty and Reserve Marines throughout the convention.

The Montford Point Marines gather together for a group photo during the National Montford Point Marine Association’s 49th Annual National Convention, July 16, 2014. The Montford Point Marines were part of the 20,000 African American service members that trained at Montford Point during World War II. To preserve this legacy, the association has offered to share their stories, provide mentorship and conduct workshops with active duty and Reserve Marines throughout the convention.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sara Graham

Gladys Allen-Smith accepts the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of her late father Charles E. Allen at the National Montford Point Marine Association’s 49th Annual National Convention, July 16, 2014. Allen was one of the original Montford Point Marines. The president and vice president of the National Montford Point Marine Association presented the medal to Allen-Smith during the National President’s Reception.

Gladys Allen-Smith accepts the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of her late father Charles E. Allen at the National Montford Point Marine Association’s 49th Annual National Convention, July 16, 2014. Allen was one of the original Montford Point Marines. The president and vice president of the National Montford Point Marine Association presented the medal to Allen-Smith during the National President’s Reception.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sara Graham

Montford Point Marines gather together for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to deceased Montford Point Marines Charles E. Allen and Lawrence Gabriel, July 16, 2014. Family members accepted the medals on behalf of the Marines, during the National Montford Point Marine Association’s 49th Annual National Convention. Montford Point Marines as well as active duty and Reserve Marines will attend different seminars during the conference to help educate and redirect the efforts of the association.

Montford Point Marines gather together for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to deceased Montford Point Marines Charles E. Allen and Lawrence Gabriel, July 16, 2014. Family members accepted the medals on behalf of the Marines, during the National Montford Point Marine Association’s 49th Annual National Convention. Montford Point Marines as well as active duty and Reserve Marines will attend different seminars during the conference to help educate and redirect the efforts of the association.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sara Graham

Lawrence Robert Gabriel accepts the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his father, Lawrence Gabriel, one of the original Montford Point Marines, July 16, 2014. The national Montford Point Marine Association’s 49th Annual National Convention is focused on “Preserving the Legacy,” by educating Marines and families throughout the week. The President’s Reception not only included the medal ceremony but also focused on the rededication to the Montford Point Marines.

Lawrence Robert Gabriel accepts the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his father, Lawrence Gabriel, one of the original Montford Point Marines, July 16, 2014. The national Montford Point Marine Association’s 49th Annual National Convention is focused on “Preserving the Legacy,” by educating Marines and families throughout the week. The President’s Reception not only included the medal ceremony but also focused on the rededication to the Montford Point Marines.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sara Graham

– Family members of the late Charles E. Allen and Lawrence Gabriel accept Congressional Gold Medals on their behalf, during the 49th Annual National Convention, July 16, 2014. Both were original Montford Point Marines. During the convention members of the association as well as active duty and Reserve Marines will focus to preserve the legacy of the Montford Point Marines by educating, commemorating and rededicating their efforts.

– Family members of the late Charles E. Allen and Lawrence Gabriel accept Congressional Gold Medals on their behalf, during the 49th Annual National Convention, July 16, 2014. Both were original Montford Point Marines. During the convention members of the association as well as active duty and Reserve Marines will focus to preserve the legacy of the Montford Point Marines by educating, commemorating and rededicating their efforts.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sara Graham

Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut passes the 4th Marine Logistics Group’s flag to Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, new commanding general of 4th MLG, during the change of command ceremony, July 13, 2014. The passing of the colors symbolizes the passing of responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut passes the 4th Marine Logistics Group’s flag to Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, new commanding general of 4th MLG, during the change of command ceremony, July 13, 2014. The passing of the colors symbolizes the passing of responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays during the change of command ceremony for 4th Marine Logistics Group, July 13, 2014. Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann is the new commanding general of 4th MLG, receiving command from Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs at numerous ceremonies and occasions each year.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Marine Corps Band New Orleans plays during the change of command ceremony for 4th Marine Logistics Group, July 13, 2014. Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann is the new commanding general of 4th MLG, receiving command from Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs at numerous ceremonies and occasions each year.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut delivers remarks about his time as 4th Marine Logistics Group’s commanding general during the change of command ceremony, July 13, 2014. 4th MLG supports the Marine Air-Ground Task by providing logistics capabilities in tactical and operational environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut delivers remarks about his time as 4th Marine Logistics Group’s commanding general during the change of command ceremony, July 13, 2014. 4th MLG supports the Marine Air-Ground Task by providing logistics capabilities in tactical and operational environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve, delivers words of praise for 4th Marine Logistics Group during a change of command ceremony July 13, 2014. The mission of 4th MLG is to provide general and direct support and sustained combat service support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve, delivers words of praise for 4th Marine Logistics Group during a change of command ceremony July 13, 2014. The mission of 4th MLG is to provide general and direct support and sustained combat service support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter