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Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, poses for a photo with Michèle Flournoy, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security, at The Mission Continues’ first Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. TMC is a nonprofit organization that aids post-9/11 veterans in gaining a better foothold in civilian life.

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, poses for a photo with Michèle Flournoy, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security, at The Mission Continues’ first Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. TMC is a nonprofit organization that aids post-9/11 veterans in gaining a better foothold in civilian life.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Women veterans untangle themselves from a leadership exercise known as “the human knot” at the Mission Continues’ Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and President of Marine Corps University, was among the inspiring women leaders and conducted a leadership workshop.

Women veterans untangle themselves from a leadership exercise known as “the human knot” at the Mission Continues’ Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and President of Marine Corps University, was among the inspiring women leaders and conducted a leadership workshop.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and President of Marine Corps University, conducts a leadership workshop at the first Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. The event was hosted by The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that aids post-9/11 veterans in gaining a better foothold in civilian life.

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and President of Marine Corps University, conducts a leadership workshop at the first Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. The event was hosted by The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that aids post-9/11 veterans in gaining a better foothold in civilian life.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and President of Marine Corps University, conducts a leadership workshop at the first Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. The event was hosted by The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that aids post-9/11 veterans in gaining a better foothold in civilian life.

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and President of Marine Corps University, conducts a leadership workshop at the first Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. The event was hosted by The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that aids post-9/11 veterans in gaining a better foothold in civilian life.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Montford Point Marines listen to Col. John C. Church, Jr., of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, Feb. 6, 2016, as he welcomes them and thanks them for their contributions to the Marine Corps. The Marines of 3rd CAG had the opportunity to listen to the stories of the Montford Point Marines and had the chance to ask them questions.

Montford Point Marines listen to Col. John C. Church, Jr., of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, Feb. 6, 2016, as he welcomes them and thanks them for their contributions to the Marine Corps. The Marines of 3rd CAG had the opportunity to listen to the stories of the Montford Point Marines and had the chance to ask them questions.

Photo by Sgt. Darren B. Madden

Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a picture with Montford Point Marines, Feb. 6, 2016, during a drill weekend. The Marines were able to thank the veterans for their contributions and received the opportunity to ask the Montford Point Marines questions about their service in battles ranging from World War II to Vietnam.

Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a picture with Montford Point Marines, Feb. 6, 2016, during a drill weekend. The Marines were able to thank the veterans for their contributions and received the opportunity to ask the Montford Point Marines questions about their service in battles ranging from World War II to Vietnam.

Photo by Sgt. Darren B. Madden

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks during a ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks during a ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Veterans Day was first celebrated Nov. 11, 1954, to honor veterans who served in all wars.

Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Veterans Day was first celebrated Nov. 11, 1954, to honor veterans who served in all wars.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, recognizes veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Prior service members took part in the ceremony to share their war stories, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, recognizes veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Prior service members took part in the ceremony to share their war stories, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, recognizes veterans at the National World War II in New Orleans Museum during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Prior service members took part in the ceremony to share their war stories, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, recognizes veterans at the National World War II in New Orleans Museum during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Prior service members took part in the ceremony to share their war stories, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

A joint color guard performs at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Each year on Veterans Day, the WWII Museum opens its doors to all veterans to explore the rich history of the past warriors who served in WWII.

A joint color guard performs at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Each year on Veterans Day, the WWII Museum opens its doors to all veterans to explore the rich history of the past warriors who served in WWII.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Each year on Veterans Day, the WWII Museum opens its doors to all veterans to explore the rich history of the past warriors who served in WWII.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Each year on Veterans Day, the WWII Museum opens its doors to all veterans to explore the rich history of the past warriors who served in WWII.

Photo by Cpl Gabrielle Quire

Therian Neal Brown (left) and Dr. James J. Neal, goddaughter and son of Montford Point Marine Mr. James Neal, are presented with a Congressional Gold Medal Oct. 23, 2015 by Lt. Col. Michael F. Arnone, Inspector-Instructor 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and Sgt. Maj. Joseph S. Gregory, Inspector-Instructor sergeant major of 1/24. Brown and Dr. Neal accepted the medal on behalf of Mr. Neal at Harper University Hospital in Detroit, Mich. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States, President Barack Obama signed into law, the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. This award recognizes Montford Point Marines' contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, when approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at a segregated base called Camp Montford Point.

Therian Neal Brown (left) and Dr. James J. Neal, goddaughter and son of Montford Point Marine Mr. James Neal, are presented with a Congressional Gold Medal Oct. 23, 2015 by Lt. Col. Michael F. Arnone, Inspector-Instructor 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and Sgt. Maj. Joseph S. Gregory, Inspector-Instructor sergeant major of 1/24. Brown and Dr. Neal accepted the medal on behalf of Mr. Neal at Harper University Hospital in Detroit, Mich. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States, President Barack Obama signed into law, the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. This award recognizes Montford Point Marines' contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, when approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at a segregated base called Camp Montford Point.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt David Flores

Mrs. Pauline Wallick, widow of Montford Point Marine Robert Wallick, is presented with a Congressional Gold Medal at her home Oct. 23, 2015, by Lt. Col. Michael F. Arnone, Inspector-Instructor 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and Sgt. Maj. Joseph S. Gregory, Inspector-Instructor sergeant major of 1/24. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States, President Barack Obama signed into law, the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. This award recognizes Montford Point Marines' contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, when approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at a segregated base called Camp Montford Point.

Mrs. Pauline Wallick, widow of Montford Point Marine Robert Wallick, is presented with a Congressional Gold Medal at her home Oct. 23, 2015, by Lt. Col. Michael F. Arnone, Inspector-Instructor 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and Sgt. Maj. Joseph S. Gregory, Inspector-Instructor sergeant major of 1/24. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States, President Barack Obama signed into law, the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. This award recognizes Montford Point Marines' contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, when approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at a segregated base called Camp Montford Point.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Davis Flores

Therian Neal Brown, goddaughter of Montford Point Marine Mr. James Neal, looks proudly at the Congressional Gold Medal presented Oct. 23, 2015, to her and her godbrother Dr. James J. Neal, by Lt. Col. Michael F. Arnone, Inspector-Instructor 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Brown and Dr. Neal accepted the medal on behalf of their father at Harper University Hospital in Detroit, Mich. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States, President Barack Obama signed into law, the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. This award recognizes Montford Point Marines' contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, when approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at a segregated base called Camp Montford Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. David Flores) (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. David Flores)

Therian Neal Brown, goddaughter of Montford Point Marine Mr. James Neal, looks proudly at the Congressional Gold Medal presented Oct. 23, 2015, to her and her godbrother Dr. James J. Neal, by Lt. Col. Michael F. Arnone, Inspector-Instructor 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Brown and Dr. Neal accepted the medal on behalf of their father at Harper University Hospital in Detroit, Mich. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States, President Barack Obama signed into law, the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. This award recognizes Montford Point Marines' contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, when approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at a segregated base called Camp Montford Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. David Flores) (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. David Flores)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. David Flores

Sgt. Maj. Joseph S. Gregory, Inspector-Instructor sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, reads the citation for the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the family of Montford Point Marine Mr. James Neal, Oct. 23, 2015 at Harper University Hospital in Detroit, Mich. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States, President Barack Obama signed into law, the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. This award recognizes Montford Point Marines' contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, when approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at a segregated base called Camp Montford Point.

Sgt. Maj. Joseph S. Gregory, Inspector-Instructor sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, reads the citation for the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the family of Montford Point Marine Mr. James Neal, Oct. 23, 2015 at Harper University Hospital in Detroit, Mich. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States, President Barack Obama signed into law, the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. This award recognizes Montford Point Marines' contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, when approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at a segregated base called Camp Montford Point.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. David Flores

Lt. Col. Michael F. Arnone (left), Inspector-Instructor 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, presents the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. James J. Neal and Therian Neal Brown, the son and goddaughter of Montford Point Marine James Neal, at Harper University Hospital in Detroit, Mich. Oct. 23, 2015. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States, President Barack Obama, signed into law the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. This award recognizes Montford Point Marines' contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, when approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at a segregated base called Camp Montford Point.

Lt. Col. Michael F. Arnone (left), Inspector-Instructor 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, presents the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. James J. Neal and Therian Neal Brown, the son and goddaughter of Montford Point Marine James Neal, at Harper University Hospital in Detroit, Mich. Oct. 23, 2015. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States, President Barack Obama, signed into law the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. This award recognizes Montford Point Marines' contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, when approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at a segregated base called Camp Montford Point.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. David Flores

Capt. Scott Gootee, commander of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, addresses members of the Naval Order of the United States during their 125th Annual Congress Oct. 23, 2015, at the Intercontinental Hotel in New Orleans. Gootee joined Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, to address the crowd about the history and evolution of the Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard and Naval Reserve components into the comprehensive readiness forces they are today. According to retired Navy Capt. Gary Bair, the host committee chairman for the national congress of the Naval Order of the United States, the purpose of the congress is to preserve and promote naval service history and heritage. The NOUS is open to veterans of each of the naval services, as well as their descendants.

Capt. Scott Gootee, commander of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, addresses members of the Naval Order of the United States during their 125th Annual Congress Oct. 23, 2015, at the Intercontinental Hotel in New Orleans. Gootee joined Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, to address the crowd about the history and evolution of the Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard and Naval Reserve components into the comprehensive readiness forces they are today. According to retired Navy Capt. Gary Bair, the host committee chairman for the national congress of the Naval Order of the United States, the purpose of the congress is to preserve and promote naval service history and heritage. The NOUS is open to veterans of each of the naval services, as well as their descendants.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, addresses members of the Naval Order of the United States during their 125th Annual Congress Oct. 23, 2015, at the Intercontinental Hotel in New Orleans. McMillian joined Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, and Capt. Scott Gootee, commander of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, to address the crowd about the history and evolution of the Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard and Naval Reserve components into the comprehensive readiness forces they are today. According to retired Navy Capt. Gary Bair, the host committee chairman for the National Congress of the Naval Order of the United States, the purpose of the congress is to preserve and promote naval service history and heritage. The NOUS is open to veterans of each of the naval services, as well as their descendants.

Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, addresses members of the Naval Order of the United States during their 125th Annual Congress Oct. 23, 2015, at the Intercontinental Hotel in New Orleans. McMillian joined Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, and Capt. Scott Gootee, commander of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, to address the crowd about the history and evolution of the Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard and Naval Reserve components into the comprehensive readiness forces they are today. According to retired Navy Capt. Gary Bair, the host committee chairman for the National Congress of the Naval Order of the United States, the purpose of the congress is to preserve and promote naval service history and heritage. The NOUS is open to veterans of each of the naval services, as well as their descendants.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Capt. Scott Gootee, commander of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, addresses members of the Naval Order of the United States during their 125th Annual Congress Oct. 23, 2015, at the Intercontinental Hotel in New Orleans. Gootee joined Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, to address the crowd about the history and evolution of the Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard and Naval Reserve components into the comprehensive readiness forces they are today. According to retired Navy Capt. Gary Bair, the host committee chairman for the national congress of the Naval Order of the United States, the purpose of the congress is to preserve and promote naval service history and heritage. The NOUS is open to veterans of each of the naval services, as well as their descendants.

Capt. Scott Gootee, commander of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, addresses members of the Naval Order of the United States during their 125th Annual Congress Oct. 23, 2015, at the Intercontinental Hotel in New Orleans. Gootee joined Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, to address the crowd about the history and evolution of the Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard and Naval Reserve components into the comprehensive readiness forces they are today. According to retired Navy Capt. Gary Bair, the host committee chairman for the national congress of the Naval Order of the United States, the purpose of the congress is to preserve and promote naval service history and heritage. The NOUS is open to veterans of each of the naval services, as well as their descendants.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards