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Peleliu World War II Memorial Museum is located on the island of Peleliu in the Palau Island chain located in the Western Pacific Ocean. The island is where one of the most ferocious and hardest fought battles by U.S. Marines took place during World War II. The 73-day long conflict resulted in the highest number of casualties of any amphibious assault in military history.

Peleliu World War II Memorial Museum is located on the island of Peleliu in the Palau Island chain located in the Western Pacific Ocean. The island is where one of the most ferocious and hardest fought battles by U.S. Marines took place during World War II. The 73-day long conflict resulted in the highest number of casualties of any amphibious assault in military history.

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Sgt. Chaz Arurang, a supply administration and operations specialist with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, whose daily task is the coordination, tracking and supply of aviation resources throughout the wing, finds his home aboard Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Peleliu, Arurang’s native home island in the western pacific, is where one of the most ferocious and hardest fought battles by U.S. Marines took place during World War II. The 73-day long conflict resulted in the highest number of casualties of any amphibious assault in military history.

Sgt. Chaz Arurang, a supply administration and operations specialist with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, whose daily task is the coordination, tracking and supply of aviation resources throughout the wing, finds his home aboard Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Peleliu, Arurang’s native home island in the western pacific, is where one of the most ferocious and hardest fought battles by U.S. Marines took place during World War II. The 73-day long conflict resulted in the highest number of casualties of any amphibious assault in military history.

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters

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

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, admires the painting titled “Rescue Me” at the dedication ceremony for the painting by Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks 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.

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, admires the painting titled “Rescue Me” at the dedication ceremony for the painting by Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks 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

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, addresses the audience at the dedication ceremony for the painting “Rescue Me” by Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks 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.

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, addresses the audience at the dedication ceremony for the painting “Rescue Me” by Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks 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.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Mel Bouboulis, chief of staff of Eighth Coast Guard District, addresses the audience at the dedication ceremony for the painting titled “Rescue Me” by Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks 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.

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Mel Bouboulis, chief of staff of Eighth Coast Guard District, addresses the audience at the dedication ceremony for the painting titled “Rescue Me” by Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks 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

Academy nominated actor Gary Sinise helps Francis Rumi, Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, place beads and a Marine Corps lanyard around his neck during the welcome ceremony held in honor of approximately 40 other veterans of the "Greatest Generation" at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, June 25, 2015. Sinise and volunteers from the Gary Sinise Foundation organized a special trip for the veterans to visit the National World War II Museum in downtown New Orleans later that day.

Academy nominated actor Gary Sinise helps Francis Rumi, Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, place beads and a Marine Corps lanyard around his neck during the welcome ceremony held in honor of approximately 40 other veterans of the "Greatest Generation" at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, June 25, 2015. Sinise and volunteers from the Gary Sinise Foundation organized a special trip for the veterans to visit the National World War II Museum in downtown New Orleans later that day.

Photo by Master Sgt. K. Washington

World War II veteran Francis Rumi, Sr. and actor Gary Sinise (center) share a moment with Marines from Marine Forces Reserve during the welcome ceremony at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, June 24, 2015. Sinise, along with volunteers from the Gary Sinise Foundation, travelled to New Orleans with nearly 50 veterans of World War II to escort them to the National World War II Museum as part of the foundation's program to honor those who have fought to protect America's freedoms.

World War II veteran Francis Rumi, Sr. and actor Gary Sinise (center) share a moment with Marines from Marine Forces Reserve during the welcome ceremony at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, June 24, 2015. Sinise, along with volunteers from the Gary Sinise Foundation, travelled to New Orleans with nearly 50 veterans of World War II to escort them to the National World War II Museum as part of the foundation's program to honor those who have fought to protect America's freedoms.

Photo by Master Sgt. K. Washington

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, (left), the commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, welcomes a veteran of WWII to New Orleans at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, La., June 24, 2015. Mills, along with Marines from his command, and other service members and volunteers, participated in the welcome ceremony organized by the Gary Sinise Foundation. The veterans flew to New Orleans to visit the WWII Museum in downtown New Orleans.

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, (left), the commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, welcomes a veteran of WWII to New Orleans at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, La., June 24, 2015. Mills, along with Marines from his command, and other service members and volunteers, participated in the welcome ceremony organized by the Gary Sinise Foundation. The veterans flew to New Orleans to visit the WWII Museum in downtown New Orleans.

Photo by Master Sgt. K. Washington

Lance Cpl. Alan Rodriguez, fiscal clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, welcomes a WWII veteran as he arrives to the Louis Armstrong Airport in New Orleans, June 24, 2015. Rodriguez, along with other Marines from MARFORRES, and other service members and volunteers, participated in the welcome ceremony organized by the Gary Sinise Foundation. The veterans flew to New Orleans to visit the WWII Museum in downtown New Orleans.

Lance Cpl. Alan Rodriguez, fiscal clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, welcomes a WWII veteran as he arrives to the Louis Armstrong Airport in New Orleans, June 24, 2015. Rodriguez, along with other Marines from MARFORRES, and other service members and volunteers, participated in the welcome ceremony organized by the Gary Sinise Foundation. The veterans flew to New Orleans to visit the WWII Museum in downtown New Orleans.

Photo by Master Sgt. K. Washington

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, (left), greets Academy Award-nominated actor Gary Sinise, upon his arrival to the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, June 24, 2015. Sinise traveled to the bayou state with 50 WWII veterans as part of a program organized by the Gary Sinise Foundation to honor them for their service to the country. Sinise and numerous volunteers escorted the veterans to the WWII Museum after a welcome ceremony held at the airport.

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, (left), greets Academy Award-nominated actor Gary Sinise, upon his arrival to the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, June 24, 2015. Sinise traveled to the bayou state with 50 WWII veterans as part of a program organized by the Gary Sinise Foundation to honor them for their service to the country. Sinise and numerous volunteers escorted the veterans to the WWII Museum after a welcome ceremony held at the airport.

Photo by Master Sgt. K. Washington

Collin Arnold, New Orleans Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness manager, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. Military members of the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them. The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is the coordinating public safety agency for the city of New Orleans and is responsible for crisis planning, response and recovery for the City of New Orleans.

Collin Arnold, New Orleans Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness manager, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. Military members of the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them. The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is the coordinating public safety agency for the city of New Orleans and is responsible for crisis planning, response and recovery for the City of New Orleans.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Gabriela Shearer, a family readiness trainer with Marine Forces Reserve Marine Corps Family Team Building, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. MCFTB provides educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marines, Sailors and their families. Military members stationed in the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them.

Gabriela Shearer, a family readiness trainer with Marine Forces Reserve Marine Corps Family Team Building, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. MCFTB provides educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marines, Sailors and their families. Military members stationed in the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Gabriela Shearer, a family readiness trainer with Marine Forces Reserve Marine Corps Family Team Building, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. MCFTB provides educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marines, Sailors and their families. Military members stationed in the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them.

Gabriela Shearer, a family readiness trainer with Marine Forces Reserve Marine Corps Family Team Building, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. MCFTB provides educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marines, Sailors and their families. Military members stationed in the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Collin Arnold, New Orleans Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness manager, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. Military members of the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them. The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is the coordinating public safety agency for the city of New Orleans and is responsible for crisis planning, response and recovery for the City of New Orleans.

Collin Arnold, New Orleans Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness manager, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. Military members of the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them. The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is the coordinating public safety agency for the city of New Orleans and is responsible for crisis planning, response and recovery for the City of New Orleans.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Peter Hebert, an Algiers, Louisiana native and a former Navy hospital corpsman, speaks at the Navy Hospital Corpsman Birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 17, 2015. The Hospital Corps celebrated their 117th birthday this year. Hospital corpsmen started out as "loblolly boys" on warships, assisting the ship's surgeon with medical procedures. Today, corpsmen function as clinical or specialty technicians, medical administrative personnel, health care providers at medical treatment facilities and as battlefield corpsman with the Marine Corps.

Peter Hebert, an Algiers, Louisiana native and a former Navy hospital corpsman, speaks at the Navy Hospital Corpsman Birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 17, 2015. The Hospital Corps celebrated their 117th birthday this year. Hospital corpsmen started out as "loblolly boys" on warships, assisting the ship's surgeon with medical procedures. Today, corpsmen function as clinical or specialty technicians, medical administrative personnel, health care providers at medical treatment facilities and as battlefield corpsman with the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Peter Hebert, an Algiers, Louisiana native and a former Navy hospital corpsman, speaks at the Navy Hospital Corpsman Birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 17, 2015. The Hospital Corps celebrated their 117th birthday this year. Hospital corpsmen started out as "loblolly boys" on warships, assisting the ship's surgeon with medical procedures. Today, corpsmen function as clinical or specialty technicians, medical administrative personnel, health care providers at medical treatment facilities and as battlefield corpsman with the Marine Corps.

Peter Hebert, an Algiers, Louisiana native and a former Navy hospital corpsman, speaks at the Navy Hospital Corpsman Birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 17, 2015. The Hospital Corps celebrated their 117th birthday this year. Hospital corpsmen started out as "loblolly boys" on warships, assisting the ship's surgeon with medical procedures. Today, corpsmen function as clinical or specialty technicians, medical administrative personnel, health care providers at medical treatment facilities and as battlefield corpsman with the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Gregg T. Habel, executive director of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, addresses the audience at the Navy Hospital Corpsman Birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 17, 2015. The hospital corps celebrated their 117th birthday this year. Habel spoke of the importance of hospital corpsmen and shared several unique experiences. The rating of hospital corpsman is the most decorated in the United States Navy, with 22 Medals of Honor, 178 Navy Crosses, 31 Navy Distinguished Service Medals, 946 Silver Stars, over 1,500 Bronze Stars and 20 naval ships named after hospital corpsmen.

Gregg T. Habel, executive director of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, addresses the audience at the Navy Hospital Corpsman Birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 17, 2015. The hospital corps celebrated their 117th birthday this year. Habel spoke of the importance of hospital corpsmen and shared several unique experiences. The rating of hospital corpsman is the most decorated in the United States Navy, with 22 Medals of Honor, 178 Navy Crosses, 31 Navy Distinguished Service Medals, 946 Silver Stars, over 1,500 Bronze Stars and 20 naval ships named after hospital corpsmen.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Peter Hebert (center left), an Algiers Louisiana native and former Navy hospital corpsman, accepts the first piece of cake as the guest of honor at the Navy Hospital Corpsman Birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, June 17, 2015. The first piece of cake is always traditionally given to the guest of honor, the second to the oldest Sailor present. Upon receiving the second piece of cake, the oldest Sailor will in turn pass it on to the youngest Sailor signifying the passing of experience and knowledge from the old to the young. The Hospital Corps celebrated their 117th birthday this year.

Peter Hebert (center left), an Algiers Louisiana native and former Navy hospital corpsman, accepts the first piece of cake as the guest of honor at the Navy Hospital Corpsman Birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, June 17, 2015. The first piece of cake is always traditionally given to the guest of honor, the second to the oldest Sailor present. Upon receiving the second piece of cake, the oldest Sailor will in turn pass it on to the youngest Sailor signifying the passing of experience and knowledge from the old to the young. The Hospital Corps celebrated their 117th birthday this year.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Service members who were recognized at the New Orleans Chef’s Salute to our Armed Forces hosted by the Navy League at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, June 11, 2015, pose for a picture with Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills (center right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North. The New Orleans Chef’s Salute to our Armed Forces has been hosted for five years, showcasing local chefs’ military appreciation by serving them specialty entrees and recognizing the enlisted service members of the year for each respective branch of the U.S. armed forces.

Service members who were recognized at the New Orleans Chef’s Salute to our Armed Forces hosted by the Navy League at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, June 11, 2015, pose for a picture with Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills (center right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North. The New Orleans Chef’s Salute to our Armed Forces has been hosted for five years, showcasing local chefs’ military appreciation by serving them specialty entrees and recognizing the enlisted service members of the year for each respective branch of the U.S. armed forces.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire