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Barbara Bregoff was a Marine who served as a clerk with the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing during WWII. She was at the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony in rememberance of her comrades at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance. Bregoff was stationed in North Carolina and served under the command of Medal of Honor recipient Gregory “Pappy” Boyington.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

In celebration of Marine Forces Reserve receiving their first Osprey squadron, a Marine color guard was present to bear the nation's colors at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif. Jan 12, 2013. The ceremony included a change of command, the re-designation of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764) and the relocation of the unit to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The unit's move will be complete Jan. 18, 2013. VMM-764 is Marine Forces Reserve's first tiltrotor squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

The first commanding officer of a Marine Reserve Osprey squadron, Lt. Col. David A. Weinstein, an Osprey pilot, addresses service members, family and friends after a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif., Jan. 12, 2013. Weinstein took command of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) before the unit was re-designated to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764). The Marine Forces Reserve's first tiltrotor squadron has to establish programs, obtain qualifications and pass inspections before it can receive its first aircraft, expected in November 2013. The unit is expected to be a fully operational tiltrotor squadron by mid-2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Helicopter pilot Lt. Col. Scott A. Craig, commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), renders a final salute during a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif., Jan. 12, 2013. Craig relinquished command to Osprey pilot Lt. Col. David A. Weinstein before HMM-764 was re-designated to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

The crew of a UH-1N Huey utility helicopter from Detachment A, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys for enemy activity while providing simulated close air support for Marine Special Operations Command at Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 17, 2012. HMLA-773 supported Marine Special Operations Command for three weeks, flying simulated close air supports, resupplies, casualty evacuations, battle damage assessments and aerial reconnaissance to make MARSOC’s pre-deployment training more realistic. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah

Sgt. Travis P. Trahan, a UH-1N Huey crew chief with Detachment A, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, checks his map for building locations during a simulated close air support mission at Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 17, 2012. HMLA-773 has three detachments, one at Robbins Air Force Base, Ga., another at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Belle Chasse, La., and the last at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah

Capt. Michael Roberson, a UH-1N Huey utility helicopter pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a simulated close-air support mission at Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 17, 2012. Roberson is a Columbia, S.C., native and has deployed four times to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, nicknamed the “Red Dogs,” provides simulated close air support to Marine Special Operations Command at Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 17, 2012. Marines in a UH-1N Huey utility helicopter and an AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter circled overhead, surveying MARSOC’s area of operations for any possible threats. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah

Cpl. Josh Guertin, a mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, keeps the squadron’s helicopters operational with daily maintenance at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 17, 2012. HMLA-773 helped provide realistic training to the MARSOC Marines on the ground by utilizing their UH-1N Huey utility helicopters and an AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters for close air support missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lorris Wilson, reserve company gunnery sergeant, is interviewed by members of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers organization during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. About 40 members of the Sound Tigers organization visited the base as part of a team-building exercise. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal

A four-man team of hockey players attempt to place a board cross a simulated river at Task 7 of the Leadership Reaction Course during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. The players and coaches visited the base to conducted team-building exercises with Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 49. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal

A Bridgeport Sound Tigers hockey player carries his rucksacks and a litter for a 1.5-mile hike to the ranges during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. The players and coaches donned Kevlar helmets, flak jackets and their rucks for a hike to the Leadership Reaction Course, where they conducted team-building exercises. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal

Sgt. Gregory Henry, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, assists a Bridgeport Sound Tigers hockey player with his chin strap of the Kevlar helmet during a visit to the base Sept. 30. About 40 members of the Sound Tigers organization visited the base as part of a team-building exercise. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal

Maj. Gregory Earnest, Maj. Luis Gomez, Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth Medearis and Sgt. Raymond Killinger stand in formation as Lt. Col. Mark A. Sexton awards these Marines for logging mishap-free flight hours in the CH-46E helicopter. Marines received the awards during a ceremony held at the HMM-774 headquarters at Naval Station Norfolk on Sept. 20, 2012.

Photo by Cpl. Francisco Bedolla

UC-12 B “Huron” 318 before its final flight aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans March 18. Marine Transport Squadron Belle Chasse took the twin engine turboprop aircraft on its retirement lap over downtown New Orleans after a decades-long career and nearly 25,000 flight hours.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

Marines of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing line up to get their fill of the various selection of chili at the 4th MAW Second Annual Chili Cook-Off, Jan. 26.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fenton Reese

One of the chili selections slowly simmers and waits to be consumed at the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing Second Annual Chili Cook-Off, Jan. 26.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Fenton Reese

Major Gen. John Croley, and Brig. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, the new commander of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing shake hands and embrace following brief speeches given by each of them during a change of command ceremony. Croley is slated to become commander of Marine Forces South and deputy commander, Marine Forces Command.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas Vega

Brigadier Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing exchanges the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing’s guidon with Maj. Gen. John Croley, during a change of command ceremony. The official guidon exchange made McMillian commander of the wing. Croley is slated to become commander of Marine Forces South and deputy commander, Marine Forces Command.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic L. Young