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Brig. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks before veterans of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and their families during a reunion in Norfolk, Va., Sept. 8. Cederholm thanked them for their service and assured them the Marines who follow in their footsteps carry on the same values today. 'The Chosin Few' gather together annually to pay respects to their fallen brothers and to share stories of their experiences during the Korean War. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Brig. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks before veterans of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and their families during a reunion in Norfolk, Va., Sept. 8. Cederholm thanked them for their service and assured them the Marines who follow in their footsteps carry on the same values today. 'The Chosin Few' gather together annually to pay respects to their fallen brothers and to share stories of their experiences during the Korean War. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Brig. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks before veterans of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and their families during a reunion in Norfolk, Va., Sept. 8. Cederholm thanked them for their service and assured them the Marines who follow in their footsteps carry on the same values today. 'The Chosin Few' gather together annually to pay respects to their fallen brothers and to share stories of their experiences during the Korean War. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Brig. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks before veterans of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and their families during a reunion in Norfolk, Va., Sept. 8. Cederholm thanked them for their service and assured them the Marines who follow in their footsteps carry on the same values today. 'The Chosin Few' gather together annually to pay respects to their fallen brothers and to share stories of their experiences during the Korean War. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

U.S. Marine Corps veterans from the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, and their family members gather at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va., for a memorial service to pay tribute to those who passed during the Korean War. The Marines who survived, along with soldiers and sailors are known as the
Chosin Few. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Chris Jones/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps veterans from the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, and their family members gather at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va., for a memorial service to pay tribute to those who passed during the Korean War. The Marines who survived, along with soldiers and sailors are known as the Chosin Few. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Raymond Miller, who served as a Sgt. in the 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, joined his fellow Marines and families at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va., Aug. 7, for a memorial service to pay tribute to those who passed during the Korean War. The Marines who survived, along with soldiers and sailors are known as the Chosin Few. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Chris Jones/Released)

Raymond Miller, who served as a Sgt. in the 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, joined his fellow Marines and families at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va., Aug. 7, for a memorial service to pay tribute to those who passed during the Korean War. The Marines who survived, along with soldiers and sailors are known as the Chosin Few. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

U.S. Marine Corps veterans from the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, and their family members gather at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va., for a memorial service to pay tribute to those who passed during the Korean War. The Marines who survived, along with soldiers and sailors are known as the Chosin Few. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Chris Jones/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps veterans from the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, and their family members gather at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va., for a memorial service to pay tribute to those who passed during the Korean War. The Marines who survived, along with soldiers and sailors are known as the Chosin Few. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Raymond Miller, who served as a Sgt. in the 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, joined his fellow Marines and families at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va., Aug. 7, for a memorial service to pay tribute to those who passed during the Korean War. The Marines who survived, along with soldiers and sailors are known as the Chosin Few. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Chris Jones/Released)

Raymond Miller, who served as a Sgt. in the 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, joined his fellow Marines and families at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Va., Aug. 7, for a memorial service to pay tribute to those who passed during the Korean War. The Marines who survived, along with soldiers and sailors are known as the Chosin Few. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photos by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Lt.Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Brig. Gen. William H. Seely III, Director, Office of U.S. Marine Corps Communication, provide service members the Marine Corps’ diversity vision and commitment to strengthening the sea services by recruiting, developing and retaining talent from all cultures and backgrounds. Brilakis and Seely facilitated discussions at the National Naval Officers Association Annual Symposium in Portsmouth, Va., on Aug. 9. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)

Lt.Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Brig. Gen. William H. Seely III, Director, Office of U.S. Marine Corps Communication, provide service members the Marine Corps’ diversity vision and commitment to strengthening the sea services by recruiting, developing and retaining talent from all cultures and backgrounds. Brilakis and Seely facilitated discussions at the National Naval Officers Association Annual Symposium in Portsmouth, Va., on Aug. 9. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl Garett Burns

Lt.Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Brig. Gen. William H. Seely III, Director, Office of U.S. Marine Corps Communication, provide service members the Marine Corps’ diversity vision and commitment to strengthening the sea services by recruiting, developing and retaining talent from all cultures and backgrounds. Brilakis and Seely facilitated discussions at the National Naval Officers Association Annual Symposium in Portsmouth, Va., on Aug. 9. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)

Lt.Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Brig. Gen. William H. Seely III, Director, Office of U.S. Marine Corps Communication, provide service members the Marine Corps’ diversity vision and commitment to strengthening the sea services by recruiting, developing and retaining talent from all cultures and backgrounds. Brilakis and Seely facilitated discussions at the National Naval Officers Association Annual Symposium in Portsmouth, Va., on Aug. 9. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl Garett Burns

Lt. Col. Todd B. Sanders

Lt. Col. Todd B. Sanders

Photo by Chris Jones

Brigadier General Michael S. Cederholm Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Comman

Brigadier General Michael S. Cederholm Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Comman

Photo by Chris Jones

Sgt Maj Wiggins Command Photo

Sgt Maj Wiggins Command Photo

Photo by Chris Jones

Sgt. Maj. Wiggins Photo

Sgt. Maj. Wiggins Photo

Photo by Chris Jones

Mr. Murphy Photo

Mr. Murphy Photo

Photo by Chris Jones

Brig. Gen Austin Photo

Brig. Gen Austin Photo

Photo by Chris Jones

Brig. Gen. Eric. E. Austin, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, was frocked by Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, MARFORCOM, at a promotion ceremony at MARFORCOM headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Va., May 23. The frocking ceremony, a Naval tradition dating back to 1802, was attended by family, friends and service members from near and far.

Brig. Gen. Eric. E. Austin, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, was frocked by Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, MARFORCOM, at a promotion ceremony at MARFORCOM headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Va., May 23. The frocking ceremony, a Naval tradition dating back to 1802, was attended by family, friends and service members from near and far.

Photo by Chris Jones

Brig. Gen. Eric. E. Austin, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, was frocked by Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, MARFORCOM, at a promotion ceremony at MARFORCOM headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Va., May 23. The frocking ceremony, a Naval tradition dating back to 1802, was attended by family, friends and service members from near and far.

Brig. Gen. Eric. E. Austin, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, was frocked by Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, MARFORCOM, at a promotion ceremony at MARFORCOM headquarters, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Va., May 23. The frocking ceremony, a Naval tradition dating back to 1802, was attended by family, friends and service members from near and far.

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, volunteered to update a local community center today as part of Fleet Week New Orleans 2018. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) volunteered to freshen up the facility and show their dedication to helping improve the local community. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare/Released.)

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, volunteered to update a local community center today as part of Fleet Week New Orleans 2018. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) volunteered to freshen up the facility and show their dedication to helping improve the local community. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare/Released.)

Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'hare

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, volunteered to update a local community center today as part of Fleet Week New Orleans 2018. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) volunteered to freshen up the facility and show their dedication to helping improve the local community. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare/Released.)

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, volunteered to update a local community center today as part of Fleet Week New Orleans 2018. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) volunteered to freshen up the facility and show their dedication to helping improve the local community. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare/Released.)

Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'hare

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, volunteered to update a local community center today as part of Fleet Week New Orleans 2018. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) volunteered to freshen up the facility and show their dedication to helping improve the local community. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare/Released.)

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, volunteered to update a local community center today as part of Fleet Week New Orleans 2018. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) volunteered to freshen up the facility and show their dedication to helping improve the local community. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare/Released.)

Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'hare

Mr. James McNeal, executive director, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, delivers a speech to his friends, family and honored guests during his retirement ceremony at the POW/MIA Chapel aboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Va., March 23. McNeal retired from his senior federal civilian position as executive director after 43 years of combined service to country and Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Mr. James McNeal, executive director, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, delivers a speech to his friends, family and honored guests during his retirement ceremony at the POW/MIA Chapel aboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Va., March 23. McNeal retired from his senior federal civilian position as executive director after 43 years of combined service to country and Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Tuggle/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner