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Wayne Bodker reads the history of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Wayne Bodker reads the history of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Flowers lay on the casket of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Flowers lay on the casket of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Wayne Bodker is presented with a U.S. flag by U.S. Marine Corps Col. Keith Dillard, logistician, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, during the repatriation of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. The flag is a tribute of lasting importance to our service members, veterans and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Wayne Bodker is presented with a U.S. flag by U.S. Marine Corps Col. Keith Dillard, logistician, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, during the repatriation of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. The flag is a tribute of lasting importance to our service members, veterans and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tris Torres, administrative specialist, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, salutes a U.S. flag before it is presented to the family of Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tris Torres, administrative specialist, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, salutes a U.S. flag before it is presented to the family of Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Moses James, systems engineer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, folds a U.S. flag for the family of Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Moses James, systems engineer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, folds a U.S. flag for the family of Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, carry the casket of Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, carry the casket of Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, salute as Sgt. Frank Schmaltz’s funeral hearse enters the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, salute as Sgt. Frank Schmaltz’s funeral hearse enters the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Marine Corps Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

Wayne Bodker holds a U.S. flag that was draped over the casket of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. The flag is a tribute of lasting importance to our service members, veterans and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Wayne Bodker holds a U.S. flag that was draped over the casket of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. The flag is a tribute of lasting importance to our service members, veterans and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Henry Lazo, a chaplain with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve gives the invocation during the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. Sailors come together to celebrate a new year for the Navy. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Henry Lazo, a chaplain with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve gives the invocation during the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. Sailors come together to celebrate a new year for the Navy. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard takes part in the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard participation demonstrates the significance of the bond between the Marine Corps and in the U.S. Navy. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard takes part in the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard participation demonstrates the significance of the bond between the Marine Corps and in the U.S. Navy. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard takes part in the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard participation demonstrates the significance of the bond between the Marine Corps and in the U.S. Navy. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard takes part in the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. The Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard participation demonstrates the significance of the bond between the Marine Corps and in the U.S. Navy. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks during the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. Mota spoke to Marines and Sailors about Navy birthday traditions. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks during the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. Mota spoke to Marines and Sailors about Navy birthday traditions. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Drake O’Conor De Los Rios, Marine Forces Reserve, rings a bell during the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. To ring the bell symbolizes the presence of the people of the past, as well as signifying the future of the Navy. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Drake O’Conor De Los Rios, Marine Forces Reserve, rings a bell during the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. To ring the bell symbolizes the presence of the people of the past, as well as signifying the future of the Navy. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Navy Sailors pose for a photo during the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Navy Sailors pose for a photo during the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Natashia Handley, personnel supervisor, Marine Forces Reserve, serves cake and ice cream to a guest at the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Natashia Handley, personnel supervisor, Marine Forces Reserve, serves cake and ice cream to a guest at the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. MARFORRES has more than 1,000 Sailors serving at more than 150 Marine Corps Reserve training centers across the nation supporting the Total Force to be ready to fight and win our nation's battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

A cake is displayed before the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. The Navy's birthday cake cutting ceremony between the oldest and youngest Sailors symbolizes the passing of knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

A cake is displayed before the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. The Navy's birthday cake cutting ceremony between the oldest and youngest Sailors symbolizes the passing of knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Priscilla Flores

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Nugent Rosanna, left, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, and Lt. Cmdr. Brad Johnson, operational planner and medical intelligence officer, Marine Forces South, cut the birthday cake during the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. The birthday cake cutting ceremony between the oldest and youngest Sailors symbolizes the passing of knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Nugent Rosanna, left, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, and Lt. Cmdr. Brad Johnson, operational planner and medical intelligence officer, Marine Forces South, cut the birthday cake during the Navy's 250th birthday ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15, 2025. The birthday cake cutting ceremony between the oldest and youngest Sailors symbolizes the passing of knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. John Haynes, an administration chief with 4th Marine Air Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares to inspect a Marine during a uniform inspection at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 24, 2025. The inspection was conducted to evaluate the Marines’ appearance and adherence to standards while promoting discipline and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. John Haynes, an administration chief with 4th Marine Air Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares to inspect a Marine during a uniform inspection at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 24, 2025. The inspection was conducted to evaluate the Marines’ appearance and adherence to standards while promoting discipline and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a uniform inspection at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 24, 2025. The inspection was conducted to evaluate the Marines’ appearance and adherence to standards while promoting discipline and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a uniform inspection at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 24, 2025. The inspection was conducted to evaluate the Marines’ appearance and adherence to standards while promoting discipline and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion and 4th Marine Air Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for inspection at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 24, 2025. The inspection was conducted to evaluate the Marines’ appearance and adherence to standards while promoting discipline and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion and 4th Marine Air Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare for inspection at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 24, 2025. The inspection was conducted to evaluate the Marines’ appearance and adherence to standards while promoting discipline and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang