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Sgt. Maj. Oscar D. Jordan, inspector and instructor sergeant major with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speaks to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the Marines and students were separated into small groups where they began to talk and share personal stories and experiences about their military career. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions.

Sgt. Maj. Oscar D. Jordan, inspector and instructor sergeant major with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speaks to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the Marines and students were separated into small groups where they began to talk and share personal stories and experiences about their military career. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions.

Photo by Cpl. Ian Ferro

Staff Sgt. Justin Reese, maintenance chief, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speak to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the Marines and students were separated into small groups where they began to talk and share personal stories and experiences about their military career. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions.

Staff Sgt. Justin Reese, maintenance chief, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speak to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the Marines and students were separated into small groups where they began to talk and share personal stories and experiences about their military career. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions.

Photo by Cpl. Ian Ferro

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speak to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the students who are enrolled in a global war on terror class were encouraged to ask the Marines any questions regarding Operation Enduring Freedom and Operations Iraqi Freedom. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speak to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the students who are enrolled in a global war on terror class were encouraged to ask the Marines any questions regarding Operation Enduring Freedom and Operations Iraqi Freedom. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions.

Photo by Cpl. Ian Ferro

Sgt. Maj. Oscar D. Jordan, inspector and instructor sergeant major with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speaks to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the Marines and students were separated into small groups where they began to talk and share personal stories and experiences about their military career. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions.

Sgt. Maj. Oscar D. Jordan, inspector and instructor sergeant major with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speaks to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the Marines and students were separated into small groups where they began to talk and share personal stories and experiences about their military career. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions.

Photo by Cpl. Ian Ferro

Master Sgt. Gregory L. Griffin, operations chief with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speaks to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the Marines and students were separated into small groups where they began to talk and share personal stories and experiences about their military career. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions.

Master Sgt. Gregory L. Griffin, operations chief with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve speaks to Columbia College Chicago students about the global war on terrorism during an informal discussion at their training center in Chicago, Jan. 20, 2016. During the event, the Marines and students were separated into small groups where they began to talk and share personal stories and experiences about their military career. Many Americans, like the majority of these students, do not have regular interactions with Marines. As the most geographically dispersed command in the Marine Corps, however, Marine Forces Reserve is uniquely positioned to have these kinds of community interactions.

Photo by Cpl. Ian Ferro

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve pose for a photo with Secretary of State John Kerry at a Toys for Tots event in Arlington, Va., Dec. 17, 2015. Toys for Tots was established in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of children in communities across the country every year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Tupaz)

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve pose for a photo with Secretary of State John Kerry at a Toys for Tots event in Arlington, Va., Dec. 17, 2015. Toys for Tots was established in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of children in communities across the country every year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Tupaz)

Photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Tupaz

First lady Michelle Obama places a toy in a sorting bin alongside a volunteer at a Toys for Tots event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of less fortunate children in communities across the country every year. The first lady is an avid supporter of the program and has been a spokesperson for its mission for the last seven years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

First lady Michelle Obama places a toy in a sorting bin alongside a volunteer at a Toys for Tots event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of less fortunate children in communities across the country every year. The first lady is an avid supporter of the program and has been a spokesperson for its mission for the last seven years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ian Leones

First lady Michelle Obama addresses a room full of Marines and civilians about the importance of Marine Forces Reserve’s Toys for Tots program at a toy sorting event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Dec. 9, 2015. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of less fortunate children in communities across the country every year. The first lady is an avid supporter of the program and has been a spokesperson for its mission for the last seven years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

First lady Michelle Obama addresses a room full of Marines and civilians about the importance of Marine Forces Reserve’s Toys for Tots program at a toy sorting event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Dec. 9, 2015. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of less fortunate children in communities across the country every year. The first lady is an avid supporter of the program and has been a spokesperson for its mission for the last seven years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ian Leones

First lady Michelle Obama sorts toys with Marine and civilian volunteers at a Toys for Tots event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Dec. 9. 2015. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of less fortunate children in communities across the country every year. The first lady is an avid supporter of the program and has been a spokesperson for its mission for the last seven years. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

First lady Michelle Obama sorts toys with Marine and civilian volunteers at a Toys for Tots event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Dec. 9. 2015. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of less fortunate children in communities across the country every year. The first lady is an avid supporter of the program and has been a spokesperson for its mission for the last seven years. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ian Leones

First lady Michelle Obama thanks Marine volunteers with 2nd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, for their devotion to the Toys for Tots program. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of less fortunate children in communities across the country every year. The first lady is an avid supporter of the program and has been a spokesperson for its mission for the last seven years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

First lady Michelle Obama thanks Marine volunteers with 2nd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, for their devotion to the Toys for Tots program. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of less fortunate children in communities across the country every year. The first lady is an avid supporter of the program and has been a spokesperson for its mission for the last seven years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ian Leones

First lady Michelle Obama greets guests at a Toys for Tots event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Dec. 9, 2015. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of less fortunate children in communities across the country every year. The first lady is an avid supporter of the program and has been a spokesperson for its mission for the last seven years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

First lady Michelle Obama greets guests at a Toys for Tots event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Dec. 9, 2015. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by the Marine Corps Reserve and provides new, unwrapped toys to millions of less fortunate children in communities across the country every year. The first lady is an avid supporter of the program and has been a spokesperson for its mission for the last seven years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ian Leones

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Aaron Bevan (left), a hospital corpsman with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and Staff Sgt. Charlee Law, an administrative chief with 4th MAW demonstrate the proper application of a tourniquet to Webelos Cub Scout Pack 48 during first-aid training at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans on Dec. 5, 2015. The training, led by Bevan and Law, included identifying different types of ailments and injuries that required first aid, as well as an analysis of the contents in a common first-aid kit and their correct usage. The scouts attended the training as a requirement for earning their First Responder achievement badge.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Aaron Bevan (left), a hospital corpsman with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and Staff Sgt. Charlee Law, an administrative chief with 4th MAW demonstrate the proper application of a tourniquet to Webelos Cub Scout Pack 48 during first-aid training at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans on Dec. 5, 2015. The training, led by Bevan and Law, included identifying different types of ailments and injuries that required first aid, as well as an analysis of the contents in a common first-aid kit and their correct usage. The scouts attended the training as a requirement for earning their First Responder achievement badge.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Aaron Bevan, a hospital corpsman with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, leads Webelos Cub Scout Pack 48 in first-aid training at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans on Dec. 5, 2015. The training, led by Bevan and Staff Sgt. Charlee Law, an administrative chief with 4th MAW, included identifying different types of ailments and injuries that required first aid, as well as an analysis of the contents in a common first-aid kit and their correct usage. The scouts attended the training as a requirement for earning their First Responder achievement badge.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Aaron Bevan, a hospital corpsman with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, leads Webelos Cub Scout Pack 48 in first-aid training at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans on Dec. 5, 2015. The training, led by Bevan and Staff Sgt. Charlee Law, an administrative chief with 4th MAW, included identifying different types of ailments and injuries that required first aid, as well as an analysis of the contents in a common first-aid kit and their correct usage. The scouts attended the training as a requirement for earning their First Responder achievement badge.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

NEW ORLEANS – Sensei Jason B. Horne, Master Instructor of XS Martial Arts Dojo, speaks with students at the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy Oct. 29, 2015, during Red Ribbon Week. Horne guided the students on the potential dangers they could face if using illegal or prescription drugs in regards to their futures, how one missed step could prevent them from achieving their dreams. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

NEW ORLEANS – Sensei Jason B. Horne, Master Instructor of XS Martial Arts Dojo, speaks with students at the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy Oct. 29, 2015, during Red Ribbon Week. Horne guided the students on the potential dangers they could face if using illegal or prescription drugs in regards to their futures, how one missed step could prevent them from achieving their dreams. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

NEW ORLEANS – Sgt. Bryan Sanford, a Marine Corps Community Services Assistant with Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with students at the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, Oct. 29, 2015, during Red Ribbon Week. Sanford informed the students that Red Ribbon Week began a few years after the death of DEA agent and former Marine, Enrique Camarena. Agent Camarena was in the process of making a major drug bust of a Mexican drug Cartel in the 1980s. Agent Camarena, along with his pilot, were captured, tortured, and murdered for their attempted actions in 1985. In light of the situation, Agent Camarena's family and friends back home in California started "Camarena's Club" to raise drug awareness. Ultimately, this movement was brought to the attention of President and First Lady Reagan. In 1988, the first National Red Ribbon Week began. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

NEW ORLEANS – Sgt. Bryan Sanford, a Marine Corps Community Services Assistant with Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with students at the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, Oct. 29, 2015, during Red Ribbon Week. Sanford informed the students that Red Ribbon Week began a few years after the death of DEA agent and former Marine, Enrique Camarena. Agent Camarena was in the process of making a major drug bust of a Mexican drug Cartel in the 1980s. Agent Camarena, along with his pilot, were captured, tortured, and murdered for their attempted actions in 1985. In light of the situation, Agent Camarena's family and friends back home in California started "Camarena's Club" to raise drug awareness. Ultimately, this movement was brought to the attention of President and First Lady Reagan. In 1988, the first National Red Ribbon Week began. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

NEW ORLEANS – Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, 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. Callahan joined Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, 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.

NEW ORLEANS – Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, 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. Callahan joined Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, 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

Staff Sgt. Raphael J. Bell (center), armory chief with 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, bonds with boys in the University of Michigan Youth Impact Program. Six Marines from 1st Bn., 24th Marines, volunteered to help make the difference for more than 100 at-risk male students from 20 different middle schools in Detroit through the University of Michigan YIP July 6 – 18, 2015. The YIP is an innovative summer program that partners with universities across the United States.

Staff Sgt. Raphael J. Bell (center), armory chief with 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, bonds with boys in the University of Michigan Youth Impact Program. Six Marines from 1st Bn., 24th Marines, volunteered to help make the difference for more than 100 at-risk male students from 20 different middle schools in Detroit through the University of Michigan YIP July 6 – 18, 2015. The YIP is an innovative summer program that partners with universities across the United States.

Photo by Youth Impact Program

Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks addresses the audience at the dedication ceremony for her painting “Rescue Me” at the Hale Boggs Federal Building in New Orleans, La., Aug. 25, 2015. “Rescue Me” is based off of televised imagery of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescuing stranded citizens in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The dedication ceremony was one of dozens of events this week commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29, 2015.

Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks addresses the audience at the dedication ceremony for her painting “Rescue Me” at the Hale Boggs Federal Building in New Orleans, La., Aug. 25, 2015. “Rescue Me” is based off of televised imagery of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescuing stranded citizens in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The dedication ceremony was one of dozens of events this week commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29, 2015.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, admires the painting titled “Rescue Me” at the dedication ceremony for the painting by Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks at the Hale Boggs Federal Building in New Orleans, La., Aug. 25, 2015. “Rescue Me” is based off of televised imagery of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescuing stranded citizens in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The dedication ceremony was one of dozens of events this week commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29, 2015.

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, admires the painting titled “Rescue Me” at the dedication ceremony for the painting by Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks at the Hale Boggs Federal Building in New Orleans, La., Aug. 25, 2015. “Rescue Me” is based off of televised imagery of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescuing stranded citizens in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The dedication ceremony was one of dozens of events this week commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29, 2015.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, addresses the audience at the dedication ceremony for the painting “Rescue Me” by Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks at the Hale Boggs Federal Building in New Orleans, La., Aug. 25, 2015. “Rescue Me” is based off of televised imagery of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescuing stranded citizens in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The dedication ceremony was one of dozens of events this week commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Aug.

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. David Callahan, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, addresses the audience at the dedication ceremony for the painting “Rescue Me” by Louisiana artist Dale Fairbanks at the Hale Boggs Federal Building in New Orleans, La., Aug. 25, 2015. “Rescue Me” is based off of televised imagery of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescuing stranded citizens in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The dedication ceremony was one of dozens of events this week commemorates the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Aug.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards