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Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Smith, the former band officer of the Marine Forces Reserve Band, speaks during his retirement, at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Oct. 5, 2018. Smith retired after 32 years of serves to the Marine Corps, serving as the MFR band officer from July 2015 to Aug. 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Smith, the former band officer of the Marine Forces Reserve Band, speaks during his retirement, at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Oct. 5, 2018. Smith retired after 32 years of serves to the Marine Corps, serving as the MFR band officer from July 2015 to Aug. 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Niles Lee

Jack Bergman (left), U.S. congressman and former commander of Marine Forces Reserve, hands Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Smith (right), the former band officer of the MFR Band, his certificate of retirement, at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Oct. 5, 2018. Smith retired after 32 years of serves to the Marine Corps, serving as the MFR band officer from July 2015 to Aug. 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Jack Bergman (left), U.S. congressman and former commander of Marine Forces Reserve, hands Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Smith (right), the former band officer of the MFR Band, his certificate of retirement, at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Oct. 5, 2018. Smith retired after 32 years of serves to the Marine Corps, serving as the MFR band officer from July 2015 to Aug. 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Niles Lee

Jack Bergman, U.S. congressman and former commander of Marine Forces Reserve, congratulates Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Smith, the former band officer of the MFR Band, on his retirement, at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Oct. 5, 2018. Smith retired after 32 years of serves to the Marine Corps, serving as the MFR band officer from July 2015 to Aug. 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Jack Bergman, U.S. congressman and former commander of Marine Forces Reserve, congratulates Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Smith, the former band officer of the MFR Band, on his retirement, at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Oct. 5, 2018. Smith retired after 32 years of serves to the Marine Corps, serving as the MFR band officer from July 2015 to Aug. 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

Photo by Cpl. Niles Lee

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and the Victory Belles, the National World War II Museum’s vocal trio, wait for veterans participating in the Soaring Valor program to exit the terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, April 13, 2016. The Soaring Valor program was created by actor Gary Sinise to honor veterans of World War II for their sacrifices and to give them a special tour of the National World War II Museum. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/ Released)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve and the Victory Belles, the National World War II Museum’s vocal trio, wait for veterans participating in the Soaring Valor program to exit the terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, April 13, 2016. The Soaring Valor program was created by actor Gary Sinise to honor veterans of World War II for their sacrifices and to give them a special tour of the National World War II Museum. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ian Leones

Cpl. Emanuela S. Shehu (right), an administrative specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, places a Marine Corps lanyard around the neck of Lou Lieske (left), a retired U.S. Army nurse and World War II veteran, at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, April 13, 2016. Lieske joined other World II veterans as part of Soaring Valor, a program created by the Gary Sinise foundation to provide World War II veterans a special tour of the National World War II Museum and to honor them for their sacrifices. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/ Released)

Cpl. Emanuela S. Shehu (right), an administrative specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, places a Marine Corps lanyard around the neck of Lou Lieske (left), a retired U.S. Army nurse and World War II veteran, at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, April 13, 2016. Lieske joined other World II veterans as part of Soaring Valor, a program created by the Gary Sinise foundation to provide World War II veterans a special tour of the National World War II Museum and to honor them for their sacrifices. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ian Leones

Cpl. William C. Parker (right), a data network specialist with Marine Forces Reserve G-6, shakes hands with Stanley Fagerstrom (left), an Army World War II veteran, as he exits Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, April 13, 2016. Fagerstrom joined other World II veterans as part of Soaring Valor, a program created by the Gary Sinise foundation to provide World War II veterans a special tour of the National World War II Museum and to honor them for their sacrifices. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/ Released)

Cpl. William C. Parker (right), a data network specialist with Marine Forces Reserve G-6, shakes hands with Stanley Fagerstrom (left), an Army World War II veteran, as he exits Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, April 13, 2016. Fagerstrom joined other World II veterans as part of Soaring Valor, a program created by the Gary Sinise foundation to provide World War II veterans a special tour of the National World War II Museum and to honor them for their sacrifices. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ian Leones

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve greet Lou Lieske, a retired U.S. Army Nurse and World War II veteran at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, April 13, 2016. Lieske joined other World II veterans as part of Soaring Valor, a program created by the Gary Sinise foundation to provide World War II veterans a special tour of the National World War II Museum and to honor them for their sacrifices. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/ Released)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve greet Lou Lieske, a retired U.S. Army Nurse and World War II veteran at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, April 13, 2016. Lieske joined other World II veterans as part of Soaring Valor, a program created by the Gary Sinise foundation to provide World War II veterans a special tour of the National World War II Museum and to honor them for their sacrifices. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ian Leones

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks during a ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks during a ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Veterans Day was first celebrated Nov. 11, 1954, to honor veterans who served in all wars.

Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Veterans Day was first celebrated Nov. 11, 1954, to honor veterans who served in all wars.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, recognizes veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Prior service members took part in the ceremony to share their war stories, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, recognizes veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Prior service members took part in the ceremony to share their war stories, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, recognizes veterans at the National World War II in New Orleans Museum during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Prior service members took part in the ceremony to share their war stories, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, recognizes veterans at the National World War II in New Orleans Museum during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Prior service members took part in the ceremony to share their war stories, and to recognize those who are fighting today.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

A joint color guard performs at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Each year on Veterans Day, the WWII Museum opens its doors to all veterans to explore the rich history of the past warriors who served in WWII.

A joint color guard performs at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Each year on Veterans Day, the WWII Museum opens its doors to all veterans to explore the rich history of the past warriors who served in WWII.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Each year on Veterans Day, the WWII Museum opens its doors to all veterans to explore the rich history of the past warriors who served in WWII.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2015. Service members and civilians took part in the ceremony to remember those who fought in battles past, and to recognize those who are fighting today. Each year on Veterans Day, the WWII Museum opens its doors to all veterans to explore the rich history of the past warriors who served in WWII.

Photo by Cpl Gabrielle Quire

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Maschmeier, the enlisted conductor of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts the band during a ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Dec. 12, 2014. The ceremony marked the museum’s newest exhibit, “The Road to Berlin,” which commemorates the path that led to D-Day and the fierce battles that followed.

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Maschmeier, the enlisted conductor of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, conducts the band during a ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Dec. 12, 2014. The ceremony marked the museum’s newest exhibit, “The Road to Berlin,” which commemorates the path that led to D-Day and the fierce battles that followed.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

A joint service color guard marches in a ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Dec. 12, 2014. The ceremony marked the museum’s newest exhibit, “The Road to Berlin,” which commemorates the path that led to D-Day and the fierce battles that followed.

A joint service color guard marches in a ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Dec. 12, 2014. The ceremony marked the museum’s newest exhibit, “The Road to Berlin,” which commemorates the path that led to D-Day and the fierce battles that followed.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Board members of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans cut the ceremonial ribbon of the museum’s newest exhibit, “The Road to Berlin,” in the museum’s Campaigns of Courage Pavilion, Dec. 12, 2014. Many active duty military members, as well as World War II veterans, attended the ceremony. The exhibit will open to the public Dec. 13, 2014.

Board members of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans cut the ceremonial ribbon of the museum’s newest exhibit, “The Road to Berlin,” in the museum’s Campaigns of Courage Pavilion, Dec. 12, 2014. Many active duty military members, as well as World War II veterans, attended the ceremony. The exhibit will open to the public Dec. 13, 2014.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Gordon H. Mueller, President and CEO of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, addresses the audience at a ceremony in the museum’s Campaigns of Courage Pavilion, Dec. 12, 2014. The ceremony marked the opening of “The Road to Berlin” exhibit. Many active duty military members, as well as World War II veterans, attended the ceremony. The exhibit will open to the public Dec. 13, 2014.

Gordon H. Mueller, President and CEO of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, addresses the audience at a ceremony in the museum’s Campaigns of Courage Pavilion, Dec. 12, 2014. The ceremony marked the opening of “The Road to Berlin” exhibit. Many active duty military members, as well as World War II veterans, attended the ceremony. The exhibit will open to the public Dec. 13, 2014.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Delora Allison, niece of Gunners Mate First Class James Milton White, who died on the submarine U.S.S. Tang, speaks about the heroism and bravery of military members, at a memorial service in the Boeing exhibit of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26, 2014. The U.S.S. Tang is the most decorated submarine in U.S. history, which sank on its final voyage while attacking a Japanese convoy and sinking several enemy vessels. The ceremony honored members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and was attended by many veterans and family members.

Delora Allison, niece of Gunners Mate First Class James Milton White, who died on the submarine U.S.S. Tang, speaks about the heroism and bravery of military members, at a memorial service in the Boeing exhibit of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26, 2014. The U.S.S. Tang is the most decorated submarine in U.S. history, which sank on its final voyage while attacking a Japanese convoy and sinking several enemy vessels. The ceremony honored members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and was attended by many veterans and family members.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

The Riverdale High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets perform a fallen hero’s table setting ceremony, placing the uniform cover of each military branch at empty seats at the table, to symbolize the fallen from each service, at a memorial service in the Boeing exhibit of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26, 2014. The ceremony honored members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and was attended by many veterans and family members.

The Riverdale High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets perform a fallen hero’s table setting ceremony, placing the uniform cover of each military branch at empty seats at the table, to symbolize the fallen from each service, at a memorial service in the Boeing exhibit of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26, 2014. The ceremony honored members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and was attended by many veterans and family members.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

Lieutenant General Richard P. Mills, commander, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to honorary guests at a memorial service in the Boeing exhibit of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26, 2014. In the first two rows of chairs sat family members of service members who perished aboard the U.S.S. Tang during its final mission attacking a Japanese convoy of ships, never to return home. The ceremony honored members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and was attended by many veterans and family members.

Lieutenant General Richard P. Mills, commander, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to honorary guests at a memorial service in the Boeing exhibit of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26, 2014. In the first two rows of chairs sat family members of service members who perished aboard the U.S.S. Tang during its final mission attacking a Japanese convoy of ships, never to return home. The ceremony honored members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and was attended by many veterans and family members.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick