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Marines with the 4th Marine Division color guard present the colors during a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert H. Barrow, at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov.10, 2015. The Commander and Sergeant Major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, laid the wreath on Barrow’s grave to honor his service and to pay their respects on behalf of the Marine Corps.

Marines with the 4th Marine Division color guard present the colors during a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert H. Barrow, at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov.10, 2015. The Commander and Sergeant Major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, laid the wreath on Barrow’s grave to honor his service and to pay their respects on behalf of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Master Sgt. Katesha Washington

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces North and Marine Forces Reserve, along with Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, MFR/MFN sergeant major, stand in solidarity during a wreath- laying ceremony to honor Gen. Robert H. Barrow, the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2015. Barrow’s children and several extended family and friends gathered to pay their respects to the former commandant who died Oct. 30, 2008.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces North and Marine Forces Reserve, along with Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, MFR/MFN sergeant major, stand in solidarity during a wreath- laying ceremony to honor Gen. Robert H. Barrow, the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2015. Barrow’s children and several extended family and friends gathered to pay their respects to the former commandant who died Oct. 30, 2008.

Photo by Master Sgt. Katesha Washington

Marines with Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, march to the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, to conduct a 3-round volley during a wreath-laying ceremony held at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2015. The Commander and Sergeant Major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, laid a wreath on Barrow’s grave to honor his service and to pay their respects on behalf of the Marine Corps.

Marines with Truck Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, march to the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, to conduct a 3-round volley during a wreath-laying ceremony held at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2015. The Commander and Sergeant Major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, laid a wreath on Barrow’s grave to honor his service and to pay their respects on behalf of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Master Sgt. Katesha Washington

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces North and Marine Forces Reserve, place a wreath at the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during an annual ceremony held at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2015. Barrow’s children and several of his extended family and friends gathered to pay their respects to the former commandant who died Oct. 30, 2008.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces North and Marine Forces Reserve, place a wreath at the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during an annual ceremony held at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2015. Barrow’s children and several of his extended family and friends gathered to pay their respects to the former commandant who died Oct. 30, 2008.

Photo by Master Sgt. Katesha Washington

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces North and Marine Forces Reserve, along with Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, MFR/MFN sergeant major, remove their covers for a moment of silence during a wreath-laying ceremony to honor Gen. Robert H. Barrow, the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2015. Barrow’s children and several extended family and friends gathered to pay their respects to the former commandant who died Oct. 30, 2008.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces North and Marine Forces Reserve, along with Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, MFR/MFN sergeant major, remove their covers for a moment of silence during a wreath-laying ceremony to honor Gen. Robert H. Barrow, the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2015. Barrow’s children and several extended family and friends gathered to pay their respects to the former commandant who died Oct. 30, 2008.

Photo by Master Sgt. Katesha Washington

Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, sergeant major for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, explains the importance of the cake cutting tradition on the Marine Corps birthday to parishioners and guests of Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2015. The Marines of MarForRes held a cake cutting ceremony following a wreath-laying ceremony to honor Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps and native of St. Francisville.

Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, sergeant major for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, explains the importance of the cake cutting tradition on the Marine Corps birthday to parishioners and guests of Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2015. The Marines of MarForRes held a cake cutting ceremony following a wreath-laying ceremony to honor Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps and native of St. Francisville.

Photo by Master Sgt. Katesha Washington

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, outgoing commander, Marine Forces Reserve (MFR) and Marine Forces North (MFN), and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander, MFR and MFN, salute during the posting of the colors at the change of command ceremony held at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, La., Sept. 12, 2015. Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills passed his duties as commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North to Lt. Gen. McMillian after commanding for over two years. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberly Aguirre/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, outgoing commander, Marine Forces Reserve (MFR) and Marine Forces North (MFN), and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander, MFR and MFN, salute during the posting of the colors at the change of command ceremony held at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, La., Sept. 12, 2015. Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills passed his duties as commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North to Lt. Gen. McMillian after commanding for over two years. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberly Aguirre/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberly Aguirre

Rex buglers standby waiting for the arrival of their king during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The Rex procession has been a highlight of Mardi Gras day since the Rex organization was formed and first paraded in 1872. This year’s procession was called “Gods of All Ages,” depicting gods and goddesses from antiquity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Rex buglers standby waiting for the arrival of their king during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The Rex procession has been a highlight of Mardi Gras day since the Rex organization was formed and first paraded in 1872. This year’s procession was called “Gods of All Ages,” depicting gods and goddesses from antiquity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, (Left) sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Gregg Habel, executive director of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, wave to the crowd aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The cutter carried the Zulu King and Queen of the procession, delivering them to their parade route and the awaiting crowd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, (Left) sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Gregg Habel, executive director of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, wave to the crowd aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The cutter carried the Zulu King and Queen of the procession, delivering them to their parade route and the awaiting crowd. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

The Zulu grand marshal announces the arrival of the Zulu king and queen during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The tale behind the history of Zulu begins with a group of laborers who went to see a comedy skit called “There Never Was and Never Will Be a King Like Me” about the Zulu tribe. The group made their first Mardi Gras appearance in 1909. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

The Zulu grand marshal announces the arrival of the Zulu king and queen during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The tale behind the history of Zulu begins with a group of laborers who went to see a comedy skit called “There Never Was and Never Will Be a King Like Me” about the Zulu tribe. The group made their first Mardi Gras appearance in 1909. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Gregg Habel, (Left) executive director for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Zulu Witch Doctor, and Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, smile to the audience aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The armed forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 Lundi Gras festival to support and strengthen the bonds between the military and its community in New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Gregg Habel, (Left) executive director for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Zulu Witch Doctor, and Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, smile to the audience aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The armed forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 Lundi Gras festival to support and strengthen the bonds between the military and its community in New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North speaks to one of the Ozanam Inn homeless shelter volunteers during a cook-out for New Orleans’ homeless, Nov. 25. Mills, along with his wife, Patricia, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, senior enlisted advisor for MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, made an appearance at the shelter to support the volunteer effort to serve 400 of the city’s homeless population. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance. Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North speaks to one of the Ozanam Inn homeless shelter volunteers during a cook-out for New Orleans’ homeless, Nov. 25. Mills, along with his wife, Patricia, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, senior enlisted advisor for MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH, made an appearance at the shelter to support the volunteer effort to serve 400 of the city’s homeless population. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance. Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

NEW ORLEANS – Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, signs a statement of support for the Guard and Reserve at the Marine Corps Support Facility, Oct. 29. The statement signifies the commander’s intent to assist Marines and sailors with their careers, supporting the mission of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. ESGR aims to gain and maintain civilian employer support for Guardsmen and Reserve members by rewarding outstanding support from civilian employers, educating service members and employers of their rights and obligations under the law, as well as resolving conflict through mediation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

NEW ORLEANS – Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, signs a statement of support for the Guard and Reserve at the Marine Corps Support Facility, Oct. 29. The statement signifies the commander’s intent to assist Marines and sailors with their careers, supporting the mission of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. ESGR aims to gain and maintain civilian employer support for Guardsmen and Reserve members by rewarding outstanding support from civilian employers, educating service members and employers of their rights and obligations under the law, as well as resolving conflict through mediation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Sgt. Ryan Ott, a fuel technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 and a Minnesota native, refuels a Canadian UH-1N Huey helicopter at a forward refueling point at Exercise Maple Flag 46 here, June 18. Maple Flag is an annual, multinational, air-combat training exercise that trains participating forces together as large coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released)

Sgt. Ryan Ott, a fuel technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 and a Minnesota native, refuels a Canadian UH-1N Huey helicopter at a forward refueling point at Exercise Maple Flag 46 here, June 18. Maple Flag is an annual, multinational, air-combat training exercise that trains participating forces together as large coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Cpl. Ryan Gutzmann, a fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 and a native of Minnesota, tests aircraft fuel for sediments and impurities during Exercise Maple Flag 46, June 11. Maple Flag is an annual, multinational, air-combat training exercise that trains participating forces together as large coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released)

Cpl. Ryan Gutzmann, a fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 and a native of Minnesota, tests aircraft fuel for sediments and impurities during Exercise Maple Flag 46, June 11. Maple Flag is an annual, multinational, air-combat training exercise that trains participating forces together as large coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Staff Sgt. Alec Haralovich renders a salute before he is awarded the 2013 Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment here, May 19, 2013. Haralovich earned the distinction for honoring the memory of Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone and upholding the ultimate attribute of what it means to be a United States Marine. His selfless service to the Marine Corps, his Marines and heroic exploits during a 2011 deployment to Afghanistan also earned him the Silver Star Medal. Harolovich is currently assigned to Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Haralovich left promptly after the ceremony to begin a nearly year-long deployment to train foreign forces overseas in the coming months. Haralovich is a Reserve Reconnaissance Marine from Bloomington, Ind.

Staff Sgt. Alec Haralovich renders a salute before he is awarded the 2013 Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment here, May 19, 2013. Haralovich earned the distinction for honoring the memory of Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone and upholding the ultimate attribute of what it means to be a United States Marine. His selfless service to the Marine Corps, his Marines and heroic exploits during a 2011 deployment to Afghanistan also earned him the Silver Star Medal. Harolovich is currently assigned to Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Haralovich left promptly after the ceremony to begin a nearly year-long deployment to train foreign forces overseas in the coming months. Haralovich is a Reserve Reconnaissance Marine from Bloomington, Ind.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Staff Sgt. Alec Haralovich holds the 2013 GySgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment following a ceremony here May 19, 2013. He was the presented the etched glass statue for reviving the memory of GySgt. John Basilone and upholding the ultimate attribute of what it means to be a United States Marine. His selfless service to the Marine Corps, his Marines and heroic exploits during a 2011 deployment to Afghanistan also earned him the Silver Star Medal. Harolovich is currently assigned to E Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Haralovich left promptly to begin a nearly year-long deployment to train foreign forces overseas in the coming months. Haralovich is a reconnaissance Marine from Bloomington, Ind.

Staff Sgt. Alec Haralovich holds the 2013 GySgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment following a ceremony here May 19, 2013. He was the presented the etched glass statue for reviving the memory of GySgt. John Basilone and upholding the ultimate attribute of what it means to be a United States Marine. His selfless service to the Marine Corps, his Marines and heroic exploits during a 2011 deployment to Afghanistan also earned him the Silver Star Medal. Harolovich is currently assigned to E Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Haralovich left promptly to begin a nearly year-long deployment to train foreign forces overseas in the coming months. Haralovich is a reconnaissance Marine from Bloomington, Ind.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Staff Sgt. Alec Haralovich stands with his family, friends and fellow Marines for the retiring of the colors during the Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment ceremony here, May 19, 2013. Haralovich was awarded the honor for keeping the memory of Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone alive. He said his accomplishments would have not been possible if it was not for the constant support his family has provided throughout his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan over the years. He is assigned to Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve.

Staff Sgt. Alec Haralovich stands with his family, friends and fellow Marines for the retiring of the colors during the Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment ceremony here, May 19, 2013. Haralovich was awarded the honor for keeping the memory of Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone alive. He said his accomplishments would have not been possible if it was not for the constant support his family has provided throughout his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan over the years. He is assigned to Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Staff Sgt. Alec Haralovich shows his Marines and friends the Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment after a ceremony here, May 19, 2013. The Marines assigned to Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, gathered together to congratulate Haralovich for earning the distinction. After the ceremony, Haralovich left promptly to begin a nearly year-long deployment to train foreign forces overseas in the coming months. Haralovich is a reconnaissance Marine from Bloomington, Ind. He is assigned to Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve.

Staff Sgt. Alec Haralovich shows his Marines and friends the Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment after a ceremony here, May 19, 2013. The Marines assigned to Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, gathered together to congratulate Haralovich for earning the distinction. After the ceremony, Haralovich left promptly to begin a nearly year-long deployment to train foreign forces overseas in the coming months. Haralovich is a reconnaissance Marine from Bloomington, Ind. He is assigned to Company E, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

The 4th Reconnaissance Battalion commander, Lt. Col. Dion A. Anglin, presents Staff Sgt. Alec Haralovich with the Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment during a ceremony here, May 19, 2013. Anglin, who is from Warshaw, Ind., traveled from his San Antonio-based unit headquarters to bestow Haralovich with the honor. Harolovich,who is from Bloomington, Ind., is currently assigned to Company E, a section assign to Anglin.

The 4th Reconnaissance Battalion commander, Lt. Col. Dion A. Anglin, presents Staff Sgt. Alec Haralovich with the Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment during a ceremony here, May 19, 2013. Anglin, who is from Warshaw, Ind., traveled from his San Antonio-based unit headquarters to bestow Haralovich with the honor. Harolovich,who is from Bloomington, Ind., is currently assigned to Company E, a section assign to Anglin.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott