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Brig. Gen. Bradley James, the commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, reads the names on bricks that were laid to memorialize the lives of the 15 Marines and one sailor who died in a C-130 plane crash in July 2017, in Moorhead, Miss., Oct. 19, 2017. James attended the memorial event that not only paid tribute to the fallen service members, but to also celebrate the 200th birthday of the state of Mississippi. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Phil Bryant (center), the governor of Mississippi, and his wife Deborah Bryant, bow their heads in prayer during the invocation, led by Ray Bridges (right), at the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration, in Moorhead, Miss., Oct. 19, 2017. The Moorhead Garden Club held Mississippi's 200th birthday in Moorhead to not only celebrate the state's birthday, but to also honor, and pay tribute to, the 15 Marines and one sailor who perished in a C-130 plane crash on July 10, 2017, in the nearby county of Leflore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

(Left to right) Chief Warrent Officer 5 Edward Brantley, the aide de camp of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, Brig. Gen. Bradley James, commanding general of 4th MAW, MARFORRES, Sgt. Maj. Rodney Lane, sergeant major of 4th MAW, MARFORRES, and Master Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey Pritchett, command master chief of 4th MAW, MARFORRES, bow their heads during a moment of silence at a memorial for the 16 fallen service members who died in a C-130 crash on July 10, 2017, in Moorhead, Miss., Oct. 19, 2017. 4th MAW leaders and Moorhead residents attended the event to pay tribute to not only those that died, but to also celebrate the 200th birthday of the state of Mississippi. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Brig. Gen. Billy Nabors, the Mississippi Air National Guard chief of staff, speaks to attendees about the pride in serving your country, at Mississippi's 200th birthday celebration in Moorhead, Miss., Oct. 19, 2017. The event was held to not only celebrate Mississippi's birthday, but to also memorialize the 15 Marines and one sailor who perished in a C-130 aircraft accident in the neighboring county of Leflore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

David Weeks, a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, plays “Taps” after the roll-call of the 15 Marines and one sailor who died in a C-130 plane crash in Leflore county, in Moorhead, Miss., Oct. 19, 2017. Weeks, leaders from 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and numerous other residents of Moorhead, attended the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration to not only celebrate the state's 200th birthday, but to honor and pay their respects to the fallen service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

A local Marine recruiter watches Gov. Phil Bryant, the governor of Mississippi, give a speech to residents of his hometown, Moorhead, Miss., Oct. 19, 2017. Leaders with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, and a host of residents and other service members attended the event that not only celebrated the 200th birthday of Mississippi, but to also pay tribute to the 15 Marines and one sailor who perished in a C-130 crash in July 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Doug Russell, a life-long resident of Moorhead, rings a bell during a final roll call of the 15 Marines and one sailor who died in a C-130 plane crash in July 2017, in Moorhead, Miss., Oct. 19, 2017. The event was held not only to memorialize and remember the fallen service members, but to also celebrate the 200th birthday of the state of Mississippi. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Leaders of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, as well as leaders and residents of Mississippi, held a memorial for the 16 service members of a C-130 crash in July 2017, in Moorhead, Miss., Oct. 19, 2017. A mural of all the U.S. branches was created by Shade Smith, a resident of Moorhead, in rememberance of those who died in the crash. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Brig. Gen. Billy Nabors (left), the Mississippi Air National Guard chief of staff, and Brig. Gen. Bradley James, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, discuss the turnout of the memorial they are attending, in Moorhead, Miss., Oct. 19, 2017. Nabors and James attended the memorial to not only remember the 15 Marines and one sailor who perished in July 2017, but to also celebrate the 200th birthday of the state of Mississippi. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Alicia H. Truesdale, a resident of Moorhead, sings “The Star Spangled Banner” during a memorial and celebration of the states birthday, in Moorhead, Miss., Oct. 19, 2017. Leaders from 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, as well as residents of Moorhead held not only a celebration for the 200th birthday of the state of Mississippi, but to also memorialize the 16 service members who perished in a C-130 aircraft crash in July 2017, in the nearby county of Leflore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Brig. Gen. Bradley James (right), commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, shakes the hand of a Gold Star family member (center left) in Moorhead, Miss., Oct. 19, 2017. James, Gov. Phil Bryant (center), the governor of Mississippi, and his wife Deborah Bryant (left), attended a memorial that remembered the lives of the 15 Marines and one sailor who perished in a C-130 plane crash in July 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

Capt. Samuel L. Baumer (second from right), adjutant for Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, is presented the Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee Community Service award by retired Marine Maj. Gen. David M. Mize (right), chairman of the Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee, during the Armed Forces Day celebration at the National World War II Museum, May 21, 2016. Baumer was recognized for his outstanding efforts in improving the local community and for setting an excellent example to his fellow Marines. Marine Forces Reserve operates from 160 locations across the U.S. allowing the Marines the unique opportunity to connect with the communities in which they live. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lorris Wilson, reserve company gunnery sergeant, is interviewed by members of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers organization during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. About 40 members of the Sound Tigers organization visited the base as part of a team-building exercise. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal

A four-man team of hockey players attempt to place a board cross a simulated river at Task 7 of the Leadership Reaction Course during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. The players and coaches visited the base to conducted team-building exercises with Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 49. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal

A Bridgeport Sound Tigers hockey player carries his rucksacks and a litter for a 1.5-mile hike to the ranges during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. The players and coaches donned Kevlar helmets, flak jackets and their rucks for a hike to the Leadership Reaction Course, where they conducted team-building exercises. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal

Sgt. Gregory Henry, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, assists a Bridgeport Sound Tigers hockey player with his chin strap of the Kevlar helmet during a visit to the base Sept. 30. About 40 members of the Sound Tigers organization visited the base as part of a team-building exercise. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal