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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Ruth 'Mama Lou' Keller receives her birthday cake during her 99th birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou was stationed at the Pentagon during the height of WWII processing Purple Hearts.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Ruth 'Mama Lou' Keller receives her birthday cake during her 99th birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou was stationed at the Pentagon during the height of WWII processing Purple Hearts.

Photo by Cpl. Trystan Taft

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Kristina Perieff, assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, hugs retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller during Mama Lou's 99th Birthday Celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served in the Marine Corps during WWII and strives to continue to encourage the next generation of Marines.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Kristina Perieff, assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, hugs retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller during Mama Lou's 99th Birthday Celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served in the Marine Corps during WWII and strives to continue to encourage the next generation of Marines.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, A Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division hugs retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller at her 99th Birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, California. Mama Lou served two years in the Marine Corps during WWII processing Purple Hearts for Marines injured during the war.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, A Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division hugs retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller at her 99th Birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, California. Mama Lou served two years in the Marine Corps during WWII processing Purple Hearts for Marines injured during the war.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller tells everyone at her 99th Birthday celebration that she will see them on her 100th Birthday March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou was born on March 31, 1925 in the town of Gilroy California and enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her late father who was a WWI veteran.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller tells everyone at her 99th Birthday celebration that she will see them on her 100th Birthday March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou was born on March 31, 1925 in the town of Gilroy California and enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her late father who was a WWI veteran.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, clap with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller as she thanks everyone for visiting her on her 99th Birthday, March 30, 2024 in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served honorably at the Pentagon during the height of WWII.

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, clap with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller as she thanks everyone for visiting her on her 99th Birthday, March 30, 2024 in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served honorably at the Pentagon during the height of WWII.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, a Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division thanks retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller for her years of service, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, a Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division thanks retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller for her years of service, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

The Gilroy Times honors retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller’s 99th Birthday in Gilroy CA, March 30, 2024. Mama Lou was stationed at the Pentagon during the height of WWII processing Purple Hearts.

The Gilroy Times honors retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller’s 99th Birthday in Gilroy CA, March 30, 2024. Mama Lou was stationed at the Pentagon during the height of WWII processing Purple Hearts.

Photo by Cpl. Trystan Taft

A folded flag that was flown over Headquarters Battalion, 23d Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division in honor of retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller and presented to her on her 99th Birthday in San Jose, CA, March 30, 2024. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marines during WWII in honor of her father who was a WW1 veteran and passed away at the age of 50.

A folded flag that was flown over Headquarters Battalion, 23d Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division in honor of retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller and presented to her on her 99th Birthday in San Jose, CA, March 30, 2024. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marines during WWII in honor of her father who was a WW1 veteran and passed away at the age of 50.

Photo by Cpl. Trystan Taft

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, a Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division helps retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller eat her birthday cake during Mama Lou's 99th Birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served in the Marine Corps during WWII and strives to continue to encourage the next generation of Marines.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, a Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division helps retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller eat her birthday cake during Mama Lou's 99th Birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served in the Marine Corps during WWII and strives to continue to encourage the next generation of Marines.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, A Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division presents a birthday card to retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller for her years of service during Mama Lou's 99th Birthday Celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou was stationed at the Pentagon during the height of WWII processing Purple Hearts.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Shannon Potts, A Manpower Officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division presents a birthday card to retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller for her years of service during Mama Lou's 99th Birthday Celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou was stationed at the Pentagon during the height of WWII processing Purple Hearts.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, exchange hugs with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller during Mama Lou's 99th birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, exchange hugs with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller during Mama Lou's 99th birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Mr. James Brown with Wine Country Marines talks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller about how thankful he is of her generation in the Marine Corps on her 99th Birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served in the Marine Corps during WWII and strives to continue to encourage the next generation of Marines.

Mr. James Brown with Wine Country Marines talks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller about how thankful he is of her generation in the Marine Corps on her 99th Birthday celebration, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou served in the Marine Corps during WWII and strives to continue to encourage the next generation of Marines.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

A photo of retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller during her time as a U.S. Marine. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps to honor her father during World War II and was the first woman to join the Marine Corps from Gilroy, CA.

A photo of retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller during her time as a U.S. Marine. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps to honor her father during World War II and was the first woman to join the Marine Corps from Gilroy, CA.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Friends and family pose for a photo with retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Lou 'Mama Lou' Keller on her 99th Birthday celebration March 30, 2024, in San Jose, CA. Mama Lou enlisted in the Marine Corps in honor of her WWI veteran father who passed away at age 50.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

DetComm Marines receive familiarization training on the UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter.

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

DetComm Marines receive familiarization training on the UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter. U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

DetComm Marines receive familiarization training on the UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter.

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

DetComm Marines receive familiarization training on the UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter. U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

Indiana Army National Guard Sergeant First Class Josh Caston briefs DetComm Marines during training at the DetComm Home Training Center.

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Indiana Army National Guard Sergeant First Class Josh Caston briefs DetComm Marines during training at the DetComm Home Training Center. U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

DetComm Marines watch as MEDEVAC pilots land at the DetComm Home Training Center.

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

DetComm Marines watch as MEDEVAC pilots land at the DetComm Home Training Center. U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Photo by COMMSTRAT

Corporal Kaleb Zadeii communicates with MEDEVAC pilots as they begin their descent for landing at the DetComm Home Training Center.

U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis.

The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers.

(U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Corporal Kaleb Zadeii communicates with MEDEVAC pilots as they begin their descent for landing at the DetComm Home Training Center. U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)

Photo by COMMSTRAT