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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, sings the Marines’ Hymn during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis is one of seven service members to be recognized for his dedication to service in the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, sings the Marines’ Hymn during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis is one of seven service members to be recognized for his dedication to service in the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

Award trophies are set for the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Award trophies are set for the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, holds the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis received the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award for his service to the community. As color sergeant, he has rendered honors at more than 250 events across the greater New Orleans area. In addition to his ceremonial duties, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the lower ninth ward and with Culture Aid NOLA to distribute food to the local community.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, holds the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis received the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award for his service to the community. As color sergeant, he has rendered honors at more than 250 events across the greater New Orleans area. In addition to his ceremonial duties, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the lower ninth ward and with Culture Aid NOLA to distribute food to the local community.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis received the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award for his service to the community. As color sergeant, he has rendered honors at more than 250 events across the greater New Orleans area. In addition to his ceremonial duties, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the lower ninth ward and with Culture Aid NOLA to distribute food to the local community.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis received the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award for his service to the community. As color sergeant, he has rendered honors at more than 250 events across the greater New Orleans area. In addition to his ceremonial duties, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the lower ninth ward and with Culture Aid NOLA to distribute food to the local community.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas C. Friloux, commander, Lousiana Army and Air National Guards, New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell, U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and retired Col. Jason E. Burkett, pose for a photo during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis received the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award for his service to the community. As color sergeant, he has rendered honors at more than 250 events across the greater New Orleans area. In addition to his ceremonial duties, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the lower ninth ward and with Culture Aid NOLA to distribute food to the local community.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas C. Friloux, commander, Lousiana Army and Air National Guards, New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell, U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and retired Col. Jason E. Burkett, pose for a photo during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis received the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award for his service to the community. As color sergeant, he has rendered honors at more than 250 events across the greater New Orleans area. In addition to his ceremonial duties, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the lower ninth ward and with Culture Aid NOLA to distribute food to the local community.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, receives the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis was awarded for his dedication and service to the local community, having rendered colors for over 250 organizations in the greater New Orleans area. Curtis actively participates in volunteer events across New Orleans including Habitat for Humanity, which assists in the construction of homes in the lower ninth ward. He also volunteers with Culture Aid NOLA, which distributes food aid to members of the New Orleans community.   (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, receives the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis was awarded for his dedication and service to the local community, having rendered colors for over 250 organizations in the greater New Orleans area. Curtis actively participates in volunteer events across New Orleans including Habitat for Humanity, which assists in the construction of homes in the lower ninth ward. He also volunteers with Culture Aid NOLA, which distributes food aid to members of the New Orleans community.   (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason E. Burkett, prepares to hand U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis was awarded for his dedication and service to the local community, having rendered colors for over 250 organizations in the greater New Orleans area. Curtis actively participates in volunteer events across New Orleans including Habitat for Humanity, which assists in the construction of homes in the lower ninth ward. He also volunteers with Culture Aid NOLA, which distributes food aid to members of the New Orleans community.   (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason E. Burkett, prepares to hand U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis was awarded for his dedication and service to the local community, having rendered colors for over 250 organizations in the greater New Orleans area. Curtis actively participates in volunteer events across New Orleans including Habitat for Humanity, which assists in the construction of homes in the lower ninth ward. He also volunteers with Culture Aid NOLA, which distributes food aid to members of the New Orleans community.   (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell, speaks during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell, speaks during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason E. Burkett, speaks during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason E. Burkett, speaks during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

Peter D. Crean, vice president of education and access at the National WWII Museum, speaks during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Peter D. Crean, vice president of education and access at the National WWII Museum, speaks during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell, claps during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell, claps during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. service members sit during the National WWII Museum’s Armed Forces Day award ceremony, New Orleans, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. service members sit during the National WWII Museum’s Armed Forces Day award ceremony, New Orleans, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. service members carry the colors during the National WWII Museum’s Armed Forces Day award ceremony, New Orleans, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. service members carry the colors during the National WWII Museum’s Armed Forces Day award ceremony, New Orleans, May 17, 2025. Armed Forces Day celebrates and recognizes service members across all military branches and their dedication and service to the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

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