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Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, offers a few words of thanks to the local Molly Marines chapter of the Women Marines Association during a ceremony where the chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, offers a few words of thanks to the local Molly Marines chapter of the Women Marines Association during a ceremony where the chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, accepts an award from Melanie L. Young, president of the Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association, during a ceremony where the local Molly Marine chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, accepts an award from Melanie L. Young, president of the Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association, during a ceremony where the local Molly Marine chapter presented MARFORRES with an award plaque at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 15. The Molly Marine chapter was awarded the Ruth and Dick Broe Award, the most prestigious award given to WMA chapters for overall outstanding chapter achievement, at their most recent national convention and professional development conference that took place in Philadelphia from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito

Winston Burns Sr. was presented with a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal Sept. 10, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Approximately 420 Marines who attended segregated basic training at Montford Point, N.C., received the medal in ceremonies across the country this summer. The award was symbolically presented to all Montford Point Marines during a ceremony inside Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol June 27. William McDowell, a Montford Point veteran himself, received the medal that day with roughly 400 of his fellows in attendance. The next day, those 400 received replicas of the original gold medal, which is currently being prepared for display in the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Audrey Graham/Released)

Winston Burns Sr. was presented with a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal Sept. 10, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Approximately 420 Marines who attended segregated basic training at Montford Point, N.C., received the medal in ceremonies across the country this summer. The award was symbolically presented to all Montford Point Marines during a ceremony inside Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol June 27. William McDowell, a Montford Point veteran himself, received the medal that day with roughly 400 of his fellows in attendance. The next day, those 400 received replicas of the original gold medal, which is currently being prepared for display in the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Va. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Audrey Graham/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Audrey Graham

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, presents a letter to accompany the Congressional Gold Medal to Winston Burns Sr. during a ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Sept. 10. Burns received the medal for his patriotism and sacrifice as one of nearly 20,000 African-American Marines who underwent segregated training in Montford Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Audrey Graham/Released)

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, presents a letter to accompany the Congressional Gold Medal to Winston Burns Sr. during a ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Sept. 10. Burns received the medal for his patriotism and sacrifice as one of nearly 20,000 African-American Marines who underwent segregated training in Montford Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Audrey Graham/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Audrey Graham

Marines from Battery O, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division prepare to fire artillery rounds from an M777A2 155 mm howitzer at East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan Sept. 11. Battery O is in Japan as a part of the Unit Deployment Program, a program designed to increase the training level and unit continuity of Marine Corps units stationed in the continental United States. Realistic scenarios and combined exercises are a highlight of the UDP, bringing Marines of many different units together, sometimes with foreign forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Terence G. Brady/Released)

Marines from Battery O, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division prepare to fire artillery rounds from an M777A2 155 mm howitzer at East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan Sept. 11. Battery O is in Japan as a part of the Unit Deployment Program, a program designed to increase the training level and unit continuity of Marine Corps units stationed in the continental United States. Realistic scenarios and combined exercises are a highlight of the UDP, bringing Marines of many different units together, sometimes with foreign forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Terence G. Brady/Released)

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Marines with Battery O, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, simulate firing an M240G medium machine gun during a demonstration for local government officials at East Fuji Maneuver Area on mainland Japan Sept. 14. Battery O is currently deployed to Okinawa, Japan as a part of the Unit Deployment Program, a program designed to increase the training level and unit continuity of Marine Corps units stationed in the continental United States. Units with Marine Forces Reserve have honed their skills in the UDP since 2003, and continue to do so, as two squadrons from the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing are set to mobilize for their UDP deployment in 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Terence G. Brady/Released)

Marines with Battery O, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, simulate firing an M240G medium machine gun during a demonstration for local government officials at East Fuji Maneuver Area on mainland Japan Sept. 14. Battery O is currently deployed to Okinawa, Japan as a part of the Unit Deployment Program, a program designed to increase the training level and unit continuity of Marine Corps units stationed in the continental United States. Units with Marine Forces Reserve have honed their skills in the UDP since 2003, and continue to do so, as two squadrons from the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing are set to mobilize for their UDP deployment in 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Terence G. Brady/Released)

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Maj. Gen. Tracy L. Garrett, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, passes the Marine Corps colors to Brig. Gen. Paul. K. Lebidine, the former chief-of-staff for force command element, Javelin Thrust, here, Aug. 6. The passing of the colors is symbolic of the change of command. During the ceremony, FHG was formally recognized as a new major subordinate command of Marine Forces Reserve.

Maj. Gen. Tracy L. Garrett, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, passes the Marine Corps colors to Brig. Gen. Paul. K. Lebidine, the former chief-of-staff for force command element, Javelin Thrust, here, Aug. 6. The passing of the colors is symbolic of the change of command. During the ceremony, FHG was formally recognized as a new major subordinate command of Marine Forces Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Castillo

Maj. Gen. Tracy L. Garrett, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, and Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Sprague, the sergeant major of FHG, uncase the Marine Corps colors during the FHG activation ceremony here, Aug. 6. During the ceremony, FHG was formally recognized as a new major subordinate command of Marine Forces Reserve and its first commander, Garrett, relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Paul. K. Lebidine, the former chief-of-staff for force command element, Javelin Thrust.

Maj. Gen. Tracy L. Garrett, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, and Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Sprague, the sergeant major of FHG, uncase the Marine Corps colors during the FHG activation ceremony here, Aug. 6. During the ceremony, FHG was formally recognized as a new major subordinate command of Marine Forces Reserve and its first commander, Garrett, relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Paul. K. Lebidine, the former chief-of-staff for force command element, Javelin Thrust.

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Castillo

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, talks to the audience before the Force Headquarters Group activation ceremony here, Aug. 6. During the ceremony, FHG was formally recognized as a new major subordinate command of Marine Forces Reserve and its first commander, Maj. Gen. Tracy L. Garrett, relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Paul. K. Lebidine, the former chief-of-staff for force command element, Javelin Thrust.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, talks to the audience before the Force Headquarters Group activation ceremony here, Aug. 6. During the ceremony, FHG was formally recognized as a new major subordinate command of Marine Forces Reserve and its first commander, Maj. Gen. Tracy L. Garrett, relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Paul. K. Lebidine, the former chief-of-staff for force command element, Javelin Thrust.

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Castillo

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gather with the Wounded Warriors and the Navy’s Blue Angels at the Lakefront Airshow reception, April 21, 2012. The reception was held as part of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps’ role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military’s enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gather with the Wounded Warriors and the Navy’s Blue Angels at the Lakefront Airshow reception, April 21, 2012. The reception was held as part of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps’ role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military’s enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, presents a Marine Corps souvenir to a child at the Zephyrs baseball game, April 21, 2012. The general threw the first pitch at the game as part of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps’ role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military’s enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, presents a Marine Corps souvenir to a child at the Zephyrs baseball game, April 21, 2012. The general threw the first pitch at the game as part of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps’ role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military’s enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Sgt. Maj. James E. Booker, Marine Forces Reserve sergeant major, talks with Sgt. Ballard Hall, Wounded Warrior from Biloxi, Mo., and Lance Cpl., Eric Des Biens, Wounded Warrior from Killingworth, Conn., at a John Besh Luncheon at Borgne Restaurant, April 21, 2012. The Wounded Warriors visited the city for the festivities of the Commemoration of War of 1812. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps’ role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military’s enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Sgt. Maj. James E. Booker, Marine Forces Reserve sergeant major, talks with Sgt. Ballard Hall, Wounded Warrior from Biloxi, Mo., and Lance Cpl., Eric Des Biens, Wounded Warrior from Killingworth, Conn., at a John Besh Luncheon at Borgne Restaurant, April 21, 2012. The Wounded Warriors visited the city for the festivities of the Commemoration of War of 1812. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps’ role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military’s enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, talks with Sgt. Ballard Hall, a Wounded Warrior from Biloxi, Mo., at a John Besh Luncheon at Borgne Restaurant, April 21, 2012. The Wounded Warriors visited the city for the festivities of the Commemoration of War of 1812. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps’ role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military’s enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, talks with Sgt. Ballard Hall, a Wounded Warrior from Biloxi, Mo., at a John Besh Luncheon at Borgne Restaurant, April 21, 2012. The Wounded Warriors visited the city for the festivities of the Commemoration of War of 1812. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps’ role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military’s enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Wounded Warriors from the Wounded Warrior Weekend with the City of New Orleans foundation gather at a World War II Museum Gala reception, April 20, 2012. The reception was held as part of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps’ role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military’s enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Wounded Warriors from the Wounded Warrior Weekend with the City of New Orleans foundation gather at a World War II Museum Gala reception, April 20, 2012. The reception was held as part of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps’ role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military’s enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Navy MH-60S sits on the USS Wasp docked on the Mississippi riverfront during a fireworks presentation here, April 18, 2012. The fireworks presentation was part of the reception held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released

Navy MH-60S sits on the USS Wasp docked on the Mississippi riverfront during a fireworks presentation here, April 18, 2012. The fireworks presentation was part of the reception held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and his wife, Sheri Hummer, gather with Mark Romig, chief executive officer of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing, Mary Beth Romig, director of communications and public relations for the New Orleans Convention and Visitor Bureau, and her parents during a reception aboard USS Wasp in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and his wife, Sheri Hummer, gather with Mark Romig, chief executive officer of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing, Mary Beth Romig, director of communications and public relations for the New Orleans Convention and Visitor Bureau, and her parents during a reception aboard USS Wasp in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Mandi Ridgell, Rebecca Nugent and Courtney Boe of Victory Belles musical group perform “God Bless America” during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Mandi Ridgell, Rebecca Nugent and Courtney Boe of Victory Belles musical group perform “God Bless America” during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Cortney Boe of Victory Belles performs “God Bless America” during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Cortney Boe of Victory Belles performs “God Bless America” during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

An ice statue in shape of an eagle decorates a shrimp buffet during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

An ice statue in shape of an eagle decorates a shrimp buffet during a Navy reception aboard USS Wasp, April 18, 2012. The reception was held in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, debarks the French frigate Germinal after attending the French navy reception in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, debarks the French frigate Germinal after attending the French navy reception in honor of the War of 1812 Commemoration, April 18, 2012. New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The Marine Corps' role in this event reinforces its naval character, showcases the Navy-Marine Corps team and highlights the military's enduring relationship with the city of New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek