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Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, made a visit to Lejeune Field at Marine Corps Base Quantico, for the Enlisted Awards Parade, a yearly awards ceremony, on Sept. 26. Of the 39,000 Reserve Marines, Sgt. Dante Capane was chosen to receive the Reservist of the Year Award by the Marine Corps League.

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, made a visit to Lejeune Field at Marine Corps Base Quantico, for the Enlisted Awards Parade, a yearly awards ceremony, on Sept. 26. Of the 39,000 Reserve Marines, Sgt. Dante Capane was chosen to receive the Reservist of the Year Award by the Marine Corps League.

Photo by Sgt. Mallory Vanderschans

U.S. Marine Capt. Mark Rothrock, left, the company commander of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, and 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, the company first sergeant of Alpha Co., 4th Tank Bn., 4th MarDiv, MARFORRES, stand at attention during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California, and Rothrock is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine Capt. Mark Rothrock, left, the company commander of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, and 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, the company first sergeant of Alpha Co., 4th Tank Bn., 4th MarDiv, MARFORRES, stand at attention during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California, and Rothrock is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine Capt. Chandler Brown, the executive officer for Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, marches forward with the color guard during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine Capt. Chandler Brown, the executive officer for Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, marches forward with the color guard during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, the company first sergeant of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, holds two flag cases during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, the company first sergeant of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, holds two flag cases during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marines in the color guard with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, stand at parade rest prior to the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marines in the color guard with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, stand at parade rest prior to the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, right, the company first sergeant of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, and Capt. Mark Rothrock, the company commander of Alpha Co., 4th Tank Bn., 4th MarDiv, MARFORRES, case the company's colors during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California, and Rothrock is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Adam Casas, right, the company first sergeant of Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Force Reserve, and Capt. Mark Rothrock, the company commander of Alpha Co., 4th Tank Bn., 4th MarDiv, MARFORRES, case the company's colors during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. Casas is a native of Murrieta, California, and Rothrock is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marines in the color guard with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, retire the colors during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

U.S. Marines in the color guard with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, retire the colors during the company’s deactivation ceremony in 41 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 18, 2020. Alpha Co., along with the rest of 4th Tank Bn., was activated in 1943 during World War II. Since then, the battalion has participated in every war the Marine Corps has fought in. Alpha Co. is the first of 4th Tanks’ six companies to deactivate. The Marine Corps is divesting its tank battalions following the commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Walker M. Field, left, chief of staff of Marine Forces Reserve, introduces himself during the Leadership Panel at the annual Inspector-Instructor Conference in New Orleans, Sept. 24, 2019. The purpose of the I&I Conference is to provide instruction to recently assigned Inspector-Instructors by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Crochet)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Walker M. Field, left, chief of staff of Marine Forces Reserve, introduces himself during the Leadership Panel at the annual Inspector-Instructor Conference in New Orleans, Sept. 24, 2019. The purpose of the I&I Conference is to provide instruction to recently assigned Inspector-Instructors by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Crochet)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

U.S. Marine Corps Inspector-Instructors from Reserve battalions around the United States attend the annual I&I Conference in New Orleans, Sept. 24, 2019. The purpose of the I&I Conference is to provide instruction to recently assigned Inspector-Instructors by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Crochet)

U.S. Marine Corps Inspector-Instructors from Reserve battalions around the United States attend the annual I&I Conference in New Orleans, Sept. 24, 2019. The purpose of the I&I Conference is to provide instruction to recently assigned Inspector-Instructors by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Crochet)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Henry P. Osman, Marine Toys for Tots President and CEO, explains the Toys for Tots program to the Inspector-Instructors of the Reserve battalions around the United States during the annual I&I Conference in New Orleans, Sept. 24, 2019. The purpose of the I&I Conference is to provide instruction to recently assigned Inspector-Instructors by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Crochet)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Henry P. Osman, Marine Toys for Tots President and CEO, explains the Toys for Tots program to the Inspector-Instructors of the Reserve battalions around the United States during the annual I&I Conference in New Orleans, Sept. 24, 2019. The purpose of the I&I Conference is to provide instruction to recently assigned Inspector-Instructors by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Crochet)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, explains new policies and procedures for Reserve battalions around the United States during the annual Inspector-Instructor Conference in New Orleans, Sept. 24, 2019. The purpose of the I&I Conference is to provide instruction to recently assigned Inspector-Instructors by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Crochet)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, explains new policies and procedures for Reserve battalions around the United States during the annual Inspector-Instructor Conference in New Orleans, Sept. 24, 2019. The purpose of the I&I Conference is to provide instruction to recently assigned Inspector-Instructors by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Crochet)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Schwoch

Col Walter Cunningham, United States Marine Corps retired fighter pilot and Apollo 7 lunar module pilot, gives his remarks during the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 7 mission at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. The spacecraft crew consisted of commander Walter M. Schirra, Jr., command module pilot Donn F. Eisele, and lunar module pilot Walter Cunningham. Apollo 7 was the only manned Apollo mission launched on a Saturn 1-B rocket and from pad 34 at Cape Kennedy and the first manned test of the Command and Service Module. The crew orbited the Earth 163 times and spent 10 days and 20 hours in space. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Col Walter Cunningham, United States Marine Corps retired fighter pilot and Apollo 7 lunar module pilot, gives his remarks during the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 7 mission at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. The spacecraft crew consisted of commander Walter M. Schirra, Jr., command module pilot Donn F. Eisele, and lunar module pilot Walter Cunningham. Apollo 7 was the only manned Apollo mission launched on a Saturn 1-B rocket and from pad 34 at Cape Kennedy and the first manned test of the Command and Service Module. The crew orbited the Earth 163 times and spent 10 days and 20 hours in space. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

Mark Davis (right), a radio host from 660 AM The Answer, interviews Col Walter Cunningham (left), United States Marine Corps retired fighter pilot and Apollo 7 lunar module pilot, about his experience during the Apollo 7 mission at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. Apollo 7 was the only manned Apollo mission launched on a Saturn 1-B rocket and from pad 34 at Cape Kennedy. It was the first manned test of the Command and Service Module. The crew orbited the Earth 163 times and spent 10 days and 20 hours in space. It also featured the first live TV from a manned spacecraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Mark Davis (right), a radio host from 660 AM The Answer, interviews Col Walter Cunningham (left), United States Marine Corps retired fighter pilot and Apollo 7 lunar module pilot, about his experience during the Apollo 7 mission at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. Apollo 7 was the only manned Apollo mission launched on a Saturn 1-B rocket and from pad 34 at Cape Kennedy. It was the first manned test of the Command and Service Module. The crew orbited the Earth 163 times and spent 10 days and 20 hours in space. It also featured the first live TV from a manned spacecraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

Mark Davis, a radio host from 660 AM The Answer, presented the crowed with two new art pieces created by Maciej Maga at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. Maciej Maga had created this artwork as a gift to the museum in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 7 mission and the crew, Walter M. Schirra, Jr., Donn F. Eisele, and Walter Cunningham. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Mark Davis, a radio host from 660 AM The Answer, presented the crowed with two new art pieces created by Maciej Maga at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. Maciej Maga had created this artwork as a gift to the museum in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 7 mission and the crew, Walter M. Schirra, Jr., Donn F. Eisele, and Walter Cunningham. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

Guests socialize with each other and honor Col. Walter Cunningham, United States Marine Corps retired fighter pilot and Apollo 7 lunar module pilot, during the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 7 mission at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. Apollo 7 was the only manned Apollo mission launched on a Saturn 1-B rocket and from pad 34 at Cape Kennedy. It was the first manned test of the Command and Service Module. The crew orbited the Earth 163 times and spent 10 days and 20 hours in space. It also featured the first live TV from a manned spacecraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Guests socialize with each other and honor Col. Walter Cunningham, United States Marine Corps retired fighter pilot and Apollo 7 lunar module pilot, during the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 7 mission at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. Apollo 7 was the only manned Apollo mission launched on a Saturn 1-B rocket and from pad 34 at Cape Kennedy. It was the first manned test of the Command and Service Module. The crew orbited the Earth 163 times and spent 10 days and 20 hours in space. It also featured the first live TV from a manned spacecraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, president and CEO of the Frontiers of Flight Museum, welcomes guests to the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 7 mission at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. Apollo 7 was the only manned Apollo mission launched on a Saturn 1-B rocket and from pad 34 at Cape Kennedy and the first manned test of the Command and Service Module. The crew orbited the Earth 163 times and spent 10 days and 20 hours in space. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, president and CEO of the Frontiers of Flight Museum, welcomes guests to the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 7 mission at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. Apollo 7 was the only manned Apollo mission launched on a Saturn 1-B rocket and from pad 34 at Cape Kennedy and the first manned test of the Command and Service Module. The crew orbited the Earth 163 times and spent 10 days and 20 hours in space. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

The names of each surviving astronauts of each Apollo mission were put on display while celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 7 missions at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. Apollo 7 was the only manned Apollo mission launched on a Saturn 1-B rocket and from pad 34 at Cape Kennedy. It was the first manned test of the Command and Service Module. The crew orbited the Earth 163 times and spent 10 days and 20 hours in space. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

The names of each surviving astronauts of each Apollo mission were put on display while celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 7 missions at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Oct. 20, 2018. Apollo 7 was the only manned Apollo mission launched on a Saturn 1-B rocket and from pad 34 at Cape Kennedy. It was the first manned test of the Command and Service Module. The crew orbited the Earth 163 times and spent 10 days and 20 hours in space. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, pose for a photo at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018, after being awarded for their work during the 2018 Super Squad Competition. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, pose for a photo at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018, after being awarded for their work during the 2018 Super Squad Competition. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

Brig. Gen. Michael Martin, 4th Marine Division commanding general, speaks to the Super Squad 2018 participants and explains what an honor it is to receive this recognition at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Brig. Gen. Michael Martin, 4th Marine Division commanding general, speaks to the Super Squad 2018 participants and explains what an honor it is to receive this recognition at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

Sgt. James Ellis (right), a squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the title of 4th Marine Division Super Squad 2018 by Brig. Gen. Michael Martin (left), 4th MARDIV commanding general, for his leadership skills during the 2018 Super Squad Competition at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Sgt. James Ellis (right), a squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the title of 4th Marine Division Super Squad 2018 by Brig. Gen. Michael Martin (left), 4th MARDIV commanding general, for his leadership skills during the 2018 Super Squad Competition at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez