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Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill gathers with his immediate and extended family who came to show their support for his military service after his Silver Star Medal ceremony at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak presented Hill with the nation’s third highest award for his heroic actions while deployed to Vietnam in 1967

Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill gathers with his immediate and extended family who came to show their support for his military service after his Silver Star Medal ceremony at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak presented Hill with the nation’s third highest award for his heroic actions while deployed to Vietnam in 1967

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill is congratulated by his immediate and extended family and other guests came to show their support for his military service after his Silver Star medal ceremony at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill was presented the nation’s third highest award by Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak for his heroic actions while deployed to Vietnam in 1967.

Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill is congratulated by his immediate and extended family and other guests came to show their support for his military service after his Silver Star medal ceremony at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill was presented the nation’s third highest award by Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak for his heroic actions while deployed to Vietnam in 1967.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Charles C. Krulak greets Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill before he is presented with the Silver Star Medal at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill received the nation’s third highest award for combat heroism for actions as a fire team leader while he deployed to Vietnam in 1967.

Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Charles C. Krulak greets Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill before he is presented with the Silver Star Medal at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill received the nation’s third highest award for combat heroism for actions as a fire team leader while he deployed to Vietnam in 1967.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill was awarded the Silver Star medal at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill received the nation’s third highest award for combat heroism for actions as a fire team leader while he deployed to Vietnam in 1967. Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak presented Hill with the distinction. When his platoon commander was shot and killed, then-Lance Cpl. Hill rallied his fire team to locate and kill an enemy. He then single-handedly bounded to an enemy trench line and killed three North Vietnamese Army soldiers. Hill then ordered his fire team to provide suppressive fires as he maneuvered to locate an NVA sniper. Once the sniper was exposed, Hill and his team killed the sniper and evacuated wounded comrades to safety. His actions saved the lives of eight Marines.

Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill was awarded the Silver Star medal at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill received the nation’s third highest award for combat heroism for actions as a fire team leader while he deployed to Vietnam in 1967. Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak presented Hill with the distinction. When his platoon commander was shot and killed, then-Lance Cpl. Hill rallied his fire team to locate and kill an enemy. He then single-handedly bounded to an enemy trench line and killed three North Vietnamese Army soldiers. Hill then ordered his fire team to provide suppressive fires as he maneuvered to locate an NVA sniper. Once the sniper was exposed, Hill and his team killed the sniper and evacuated wounded comrades to safety. His actions saved the lives of eight Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Col. Charles Sides, commanding officer of the 24th Marine Regiment, presents former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device May 4, during an awards ceremony at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall.

Col. Charles Sides, commanding officer of the 24th Marine Regiment, presents former Pfc. Robert L. Rimpson the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" device May 4, during an awards ceremony at the 24th Marine Regiment Drill Hall.

Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey Cordero

Marines and sailors pose with Moreau and his roommate, Vietnam veteran and former Marine Lance Cpl. Robert Brunson, March 28, 2013. Marines and sailors volunteered to visit the home for the first time in 2011 after hearing that residents felt forgotten by their respective military branches. This is the second group to visit the home and more trips are being planned, said Beverly Boyd, MARFORRES protocol officer and organizer of the trip.

Marines and sailors pose with Moreau and his roommate, Vietnam veteran and former Marine Lance Cpl. Robert Brunson, March 28, 2013. Marines and sailors volunteered to visit the home for the first time in 2011 after hearing that residents felt forgotten by their respective military branches. This is the second group to visit the home and more trips are being planned, said Beverly Boyd, MARFORRES protocol officer and organizer of the trip.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Marine Forces Reserve Marines and sailors pose with retired sailor Daniel Becnel at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans’ Home March 28, 2013. The home houses veterans from all military branches, providing medical care and for some, a place to meet with younger generations of service members and to remember their past service.

Marine Forces Reserve Marines and sailors pose with retired sailor Daniel Becnel at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans’ Home March 28, 2013. The home houses veterans from all military branches, providing medical care and for some, a place to meet with younger generations of service members and to remember their past service.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Marine Korean war veteran, Tommy Moreau, approaches a group of Marines and sailors waiting for him outside his room at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans’ home, March 28, 2013. Many veterans at the home do not get visitors often and appreciate when service members come to visit them.

Marine Korean war veteran, Tommy Moreau, approaches a group of Marines and sailors waiting for him outside his room at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans’ home, March 28, 2013. Many veterans at the home do not get visitors often and appreciate when service members come to visit them.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Cpl. Cesar W. Rivero shows veterans where to sign a copy of an Iwo Jima map at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel library in San Francisco March 13, 2013. Rivero,25, an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters Company,23rd Marine Regiment, was there to assist with the proceedings at the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a luncheon ceremony. The event was also an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

Cpl. Cesar W. Rivero shows veterans where to sign a copy of an Iwo Jima map at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel library in San Francisco March 13, 2013. Rivero,25, an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters Company,23rd Marine Regiment, was there to assist with the proceedings at the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a luncheon ceremony. The event was also an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Barbara Bregoff was a Marine who served as a clerk with the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing during WWII. She was at the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony in rememberance of her comrades at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance. Bregoff was stationed in North Carolina and served under the command of Medal of Honor recipient Gregory “Pappy” Boyington.

Barbara Bregoff was a Marine who served as a clerk with the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing during WWII. She was at the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony in rememberance of her comrades at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance. Bregoff was stationed in North Carolina and served under the command of Medal of Honor recipient Gregory “Pappy” Boyington.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

A WWII veteran awaits an elevator at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel library in San Francisco March 13, 2013. He was there to celebrate the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a luncheon ceremony. The event was also an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

A WWII veteran awaits an elevator at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel library in San Francisco March 13, 2013. He was there to celebrate the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a luncheon ceremony. The event was also an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

(second from left) Col. Christopher C. Starling, commanding officer of the 23rd Marine Regiment, gathers with World War II Iwo Jima veterans at the Marine Memorial Hotel library in San Francisco March 13, 2013. He was the guest speaker to commemorate the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a luncheon ceremony. The event was also an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

(second from left) Col. Christopher C. Starling, commanding officer of the 23rd Marine Regiment, gathers with World War II Iwo Jima veterans at the Marine Memorial Hotel library in San Francisco March 13, 2013. He was the guest speaker to commemorate the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a luncheon ceremony. The event was also an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

World War II veterans mingle at the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

World War II veterans mingle at the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Col. Christopher C. Starling, commanding officer of the 23rd Marine Regiment, guest speaks during the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

Col. Christopher C. Starling, commanding officer of the 23rd Marine Regiment, guest speaks during the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Col. Christopher C. Starling, commanding officer of the 23rd Marine Regiment, guest speaks during the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

Col. Christopher C. Starling, commanding officer of the 23rd Marine Regiment, guest speaks during the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

About 25 World War II Iwo Jima veterans were in attendance at the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony at the Marine’s Memorial Hotel March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

About 25 World War II Iwo Jima veterans were in attendance at the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima luncheon ceremony at the Marine’s Memorial Hotel March 13, 2013. The event was an opportunity to accentuate the connection between the WWII-era 4th Marine Division with today's 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. More than 100 veterans, modern Marines and guests were in attendance.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, briefs Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, on the importance of Individual Ready Reserve mega-musters and how the Marine Corps conducts them, March 9. The Marine Corps is currently the only branch that holds IRR, multi-regional mega-musters where information on health, education, and employment is provided.

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, briefs Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, on the importance of Individual Ready Reserve mega-musters and how the Marine Corps conducts them, March 9. The Marine Corps is currently the only branch that holds IRR, multi-regional mega-musters where information on health, education, and employment is provided.

Photo by Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks to the attendees of an Individual Ready Reserve mega-muster at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, March 9. "We are here for you," he said. "We are here to make sure you have the information you need to carry out your life." The muster, attended by 935 Individual Ready Reserve Marines, one is one of 11 held annually in order to meet the Marine Corps Title X responsibilities to ensure members of the IRR are administratively capable of reintegration and that their contact information is current.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks to the attendees of an Individual Ready Reserve mega-muster at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, March 9. "We are here for you," he said. "We are here to make sure you have the information you need to carry out your life." The muster, attended by 935 Individual Ready Reserve Marines, one is one of 11 held annually in order to meet the Marine Corps Title X responsibilities to ensure members of the IRR are administratively capable of reintegration and that their contact information is current.

Photo by Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite

Will Price, a curator for Marine Corps League Detachment 565, talks with Donald Rollette, a fellow detachment member, about the artifacts in the detachment’s 600 square-foot museum, November 16, 2012. Rollette is very active in the community and the Marine league Rollette owns a personal museum as well, which is located in the basement of his home. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Will Price, a curator for Marine Corps League Detachment 565, talks with Donald Rollette, a fellow detachment member, about the artifacts in the detachment’s 600 square-foot museum, November 16, 2012. Rollette is very active in the community and the Marine league Rollette owns a personal museum as well, which is located in the basement of his home. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

Members of the Marine Corps League Detachment 565 share a laugh during the monthly meeting, Nov. 16, 2012. The meetings take place in an old firehouse built in 1901 they bought from the City of Baltimore more than 20 years ago. During monthly meetings, members talk about awards and funding for their support programs such as Food for Needy, Raven’s Roost, and the Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School scholarship program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Members of the Marine Corps League Detachment 565 share a laugh during the monthly meeting, Nov. 16, 2012. The meetings take place in an old firehouse built in 1901 they bought from the City of Baltimore more than 20 years ago. During monthly meetings, members talk about awards and funding for their support programs such as Food for Needy, Raven’s Roost, and the Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School scholarship program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek