Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Sprague, stands at attention during the playing of the National Anthem at the start of his retirement ceremony, June 19, 2015 at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Sprague joined the Marine Corps in 1985. From June 2012 to June 2015 he served as the first sergeant major of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brytani Musick)