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A Marine color guard from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, presents the colors prior to the start of the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 15, 2016. The Marines have been apart of the opening ceremonies since the races inception.

A Marine color guard from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, presents the colors prior to the start of the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 15, 2016. The Marines have been apart of the opening ceremonies since the races inception.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy R. Smithers

Mary Katherine Greenlaw, the mayor of Fredericksburg, race officials and leaders from Marine Corps base Quantico, Virginia hold up the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon banner at the start of the opening ceremony in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 13, 2016. The banner is the official one that first place finishers will run through the day of the half marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy R. Smithers)

Mary Katherine Greenlaw, the mayor of Fredericksburg, race officials and leaders from Marine Corps base Quantico, Virginia hold up the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon banner at the start of the opening ceremony in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 13, 2016. The banner is the official one that first place finishers will run through the day of the half marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy R. Smithers)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy R. Smithers

Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, Marines and guests applaud the finalists of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 11, 2016. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes.

Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, Marines and guests applaud the finalists of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 11, 2016. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath

Top performing Marines from throughout the Corps stand at attention after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony May 11, 2016 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes.

Top performing Marines from throughout the Corps stand at attention after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony May 11, 2016 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath

Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Cortes Jr., drill instructor of the year, kisses his wife after she is presented a certificate from the commandant of the Marine Corps at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 11, 2016. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes.

Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Cortes Jr., drill instructor of the year, kisses his wife after she is presented a certificate from the commandant of the Marine Corps at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 11, 2016. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath

Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to awardees and guests at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 11, 2016. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes.

Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to awardees and guests at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 11, 2016. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath

Top preforming Marines from throughout the Corps are awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony, May 11, 2016 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes.

Top preforming Marines from throughout the Corps are awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony, May 11, 2016 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The ceremony recognized top performing Marine recruiters, drill instructors, combat instructors, career planners, security guards and athletes.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath

United States Marine Corps Maj. George J. Flynn, director of the Infantry Officer Course, provides Under Secretary of the Navy Dr. Janine Davidson a brief on the IOC hike progression program and the various combat loads used in each phase of training at The Basic School, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 26, 2016. Davidson met with Marine Corps Combat Development Command leadership and Marines at TBS to better understand how the service trains, educates and equips its force.

United States Marine Corps Maj. George J. Flynn, director of the Infantry Officer Course, provides Under Secretary of the Navy Dr. Janine Davidson a brief on the IOC hike progression program and the various combat loads used in each phase of training at The Basic School, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 26, 2016. Davidson met with Marine Corps Combat Development Command leadership and Marines at TBS to better understand how the service trains, educates and equips its force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micha Pierce

Under Secretary of the Navy Dr. Janine Davidson receives a brief from 2nd Lt. Scott R. Pierce, a student at The Basic School, on his platoon's defensive position in a training area at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 26, 2016. Davidson met with Marine Corps Combat Development Command leadership and Marines at TBS to better understand how the service trains, educates and equips its force.

Under Secretary of the Navy Dr. Janine Davidson receives a brief from 2nd Lt. Scott R. Pierce, a student at The Basic School, on his platoon's defensive position in a training area at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 26, 2016. Davidson met with Marine Corps Combat Development Command leadership and Marines at TBS to better understand how the service trains, educates and equips its force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micha Pierce

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a full honors funeral for Medal of Honor Recipient, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata Jr., at Quantico National Cemetery, Virginia, April 22, 2016. According to Cafferata’s Medal of Honor award citation, on Nov. 28, 1950 while serving as a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Cafferata’s fortitude, great personal valor, and dauntless perseverance in the face of almost certain death, saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines and contributed essentially to the success achieved by his company in maintaining its defensive position against tremendous odds. Cafferata passed away, April 12, 2016 at the age of 86.

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a full honors funeral for Medal of Honor Recipient, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata Jr., at Quantico National Cemetery, Virginia, April 22, 2016. According to Cafferata’s Medal of Honor award citation, on Nov. 28, 1950 while serving as a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Cafferata’s fortitude, great personal valor, and dauntless perseverance in the face of almost certain death, saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines and contributed essentially to the success achieved by his company in maintaining its defensive position against tremendous odds. Cafferata passed away, April 12, 2016 at the age of 86.

Photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a full honors funeral for Medal of Honor Recipient, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata Jr., at Quantico National Cemetery, Virginia, April 22, 2016. According to Cafferata’s Medal of Honor award citation, on Nov. 28, 1950 while serving as a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Cafferata’s fortitude, great personal valor, and dauntless perseverance in the face of almost certain death, saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines and contributed essentially to the success achieved by his company in maintaining its defensive position against tremendous odds. Cafferata passed away, April 12, 2016 at the age of 86.

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a full honors funeral for Medal of Honor Recipient, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata Jr., at Quantico National Cemetery, Virginia, April 22, 2016. According to Cafferata’s Medal of Honor award citation, on Nov. 28, 1950 while serving as a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Cafferata’s fortitude, great personal valor, and dauntless perseverance in the face of almost certain death, saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines and contributed essentially to the success achieved by his company in maintaining its defensive position against tremendous odds. Cafferata passed away, April 12, 2016 at the age of 86.

Photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a full honors funeral for Medal of Honor Recipient, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata Jr., at Quantico National Cemetery, Virginia, April 22, 2016. According to Cafferata’s Medal of Honor award citation, on Nov. 28, 1950 while serving as a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Cafferata’s fortitude, great personal valor, and dauntless perseverance in the face of almost certain death, saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines and contributed essentially to the success achieved by his company in maintaining its defensive position against tremendous odds. Cafferata passed away, April 12, 2016 at the age of 86.

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct a full honors funeral for Medal of Honor Recipient, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata Jr., at Quantico National Cemetery, Virginia, April 22, 2016. According to Cafferata’s Medal of Honor award citation, on Nov. 28, 1950 while serving as a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Cafferata’s fortitude, great personal valor, and dauntless perseverance in the face of almost certain death, saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines and contributed essentially to the success achieved by his company in maintaining its defensive position against tremendous odds. Cafferata passed away, April 12, 2016 at the age of 86.

Photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green (left), Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Leonard Spain (right), funeral director, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., render honors as the Body Bearers from Bravo Co. conduct a casket transfer during the funeral for Medal of Honor Recipient, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata at Quantico National Cemetery, Virginia, April 22, 2016. According to Cafferata's Medal of Honor award citation, on Nov. 28, 1950 while serving as a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Cafferata's fortitude, great personal valor, and dauntless perseverance in the face of almost certain death, saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines and contributed essentially to the success achieved by his company in maintaining its defensive position against tremendous odds. Cafferata passed away, April 12, 2016 at the age of 86.

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green (left), Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Leonard Spain (right), funeral director, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., render honors as the Body Bearers from Bravo Co. conduct a casket transfer during the funeral for Medal of Honor Recipient, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata at Quantico National Cemetery, Virginia, April 22, 2016. According to Cafferata's Medal of Honor award citation, on Nov. 28, 1950 while serving as a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Cafferata's fortitude, great personal valor, and dauntless perseverance in the face of almost certain death, saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines and contributed essentially to the success achieved by his company in maintaining its defensive position against tremendous odds. Cafferata passed away, April 12, 2016 at the age of 86.

Photo by Cpl. Chi Nguyen

Private First Class Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. was laid to rest at the Quantico National Cemetery at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 22, 2016. Cafferata received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Chosin Reservoir campaign of 1950.

Private First Class Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. was laid to rest at the Quantico National Cemetery at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 22, 2016. Cafferata received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Chosin Reservoir campaign of 1950.

Photo by Courtesy Story

President Truman congratulates three Marines who have just been presented the Medal of Honor in Washington, Nov. 24, 1952. They are, from left to right, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata, Jr., retired Tech Sgt. Robert S. Kennemore and Lt. Col. Raymond G. Davis.

President Truman congratulates three Marines who have just been presented the Medal of Honor in Washington, Nov. 24, 1952. They are, from left to right, Pfc. Hector A. Cafferata, Jr., retired Tech Sgt. Robert S. Kennemore and Lt. Col. Raymond G. Davis.

Photo by Courtesy photo

Marines give civilian media a ride in the inside the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 15, 2016. The AAV SU, or amphibious assault vehicle survivability upgrade, will build upon the existing hull. The upgrades include additional armor, blast-mitigating seats and spall liners. They may also include fuel tank protection and automotive and suspension upgrades to keep both land and sea mobility regardless of the added weight.

Marines give civilian media a ride in the inside the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 15, 2016. The AAV SU, or amphibious assault vehicle survivability upgrade, will build upon the existing hull. The upgrades include additional armor, blast-mitigating seats and spall liners. They may also include fuel tank protection and automotive and suspension upgrades to keep both land and sea mobility regardless of the added weight.

Photo by Sgt. Eric Keenan

Various parts of the new Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade are on display at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 15, 2016. The AAV SU will build upon the existing hull. The upgrades include additional armor, blast-mitigating seats and spall liners. They may also include fuel tank protection and automotive and suspension upgrades to keep both land and sea mobility regardless of the added weight.

Various parts of the new Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade are on display at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 15, 2016. The AAV SU will build upon the existing hull. The upgrades include additional armor, blast-mitigating seats and spall liners. They may also include fuel tank protection and automotive and suspension upgrades to keep both land and sea mobility regardless of the added weight.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cortez III

The Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade is set on display at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 15, 2016. The AAV SU will build upon the existing hull. The upgrades include additional armor, blast-mitigating seats and spall liners. They may also include fuel tank protection and automotive and suspension upgrades to keep both land and sea mobility regardless of the added weight.

The Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade is set on display at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 15, 2016. The AAV SU will build upon the existing hull. The upgrades include additional armor, blast-mitigating seats and spall liners. They may also include fuel tank protection and automotive and suspension upgrades to keep both land and sea mobility regardless of the added weight.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erasmo Cortez III

Maj. Paul Rivera, the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade Project team lead, gives a presentation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 15, 2016. The AAV SU, or amphibious assault vehicle survivability upgrade, will build upon the existing hull. The upgrades include additional armor, blast-mitigating seats and spall liners. They may also include fuel tank protection and automotive and suspension upgrades to keep both land and sea mobility regardless of the added weight.

Maj. Paul Rivera, the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade Project team lead, gives a presentation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 15, 2016. The AAV SU, or amphibious assault vehicle survivability upgrade, will build upon the existing hull. The upgrades include additional armor, blast-mitigating seats and spall liners. They may also include fuel tank protection and automotive and suspension upgrades to keep both land and sea mobility regardless of the added weight.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erasmo Cortez III

Civilian media are given the opportunity to ride inside the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 15, 2016. The AAV SU, or amphibious assault vehicle survivability upgrade, will build upon the existing hull. The upgrades include additional armor, blast-mitigating seats and spall liners. They may also include fuel tank protection and automotive and suspension upgrades to keep both land and sea mobility regardless of the added weight.

Civilian media are given the opportunity to ride inside the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Survivability Upgrade at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 15, 2016. The AAV SU, or amphibious assault vehicle survivability upgrade, will build upon the existing hull. The upgrades include additional armor, blast-mitigating seats and spall liners. They may also include fuel tank protection and automotive and suspension upgrades to keep both land and sea mobility regardless of the added weight.

Photo by LCpl. Erasmo Cortez III