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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, attends Dr. Ernest James Harris, Jr.'s Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in Honolulu Nov. 12, 2016. Harris was awarded his Congressional Gold Medal for his service as a Montford Point Marine.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, attends Dr. Ernest James Harris, Jr.'s Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in Honolulu Nov. 12, 2016. Harris was awarded his Congressional Gold Medal for his service as a Montford Point Marine.

Photo by Cpl. Wesley Timm

Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Richard A. Pittman was laid to rest in Lodi, Calif., Oct. 24, 2016. Master Sgt. Pittman passed away on Oct. 13, 2016. He served with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines during the Vietnam War and earned the Medal of Honor for his relentless fight against the enemy on Jul. 24, 1966 that advanced his platoon's position and saved many of his fellow Marines' lives.

Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Richard A. Pittman was laid to rest in Lodi, Calif., Oct. 24, 2016. Master Sgt. Pittman passed away on Oct. 13, 2016. He served with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines during the Vietnam War and earned the Medal of Honor for his relentless fight against the enemy on Jul. 24, 1966 that advanced his platoon's position and saved many of his fellow Marines' lives.

Photo by Cpl. Remington Hall

Retired Marine Col. Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. speaks at the official renaming of Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, DDG-124, to the USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. at Marine Barracks Washington, July 28, 2016. Col. Barnum received the Medal of Honor during Operation Harvest Moon in the Vietnam War. With a length of 505 ft., and weaponry including over 90 missiles, Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are among the largest and most heavily armed destroyers in the United States arsenal.

Retired Marine Col. Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. speaks at the official renaming of Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, DDG-124, to the USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. at Marine Barracks Washington, July 28, 2016. Col. Barnum received the Medal of Honor during Operation Harvest Moon in the Vietnam War. With a length of 505 ft., and weaponry including over 90 missiles, Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are among the largest and most heavily armed destroyers in the United States arsenal.

Photo by Cpl. Remington Hall

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jenna Bisone of Oceanside, California, competes in the swimming competition during the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, June 20, 2016. She earned a gold medal in the 59-meter mixed freestyle event.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jenna Bisone of Oceanside, California, competes in the swimming competition during the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, June 20, 2016. She earned a gold medal in the 59-meter mixed freestyle event.

Photo by Sgt. Brandon Rizzo

U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger, right, shakes hands with Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta, June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Mellinger received a Defense Cooperation Medal from Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata for significantly contributing to increasing training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta is the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF. Iwata is the JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is III MEF chief of staff.

U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger, right, shakes hands with Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta, June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Mellinger received a Defense Cooperation Medal from Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata for significantly contributing to increasing training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta is the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF. Iwata is the JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is III MEF chief of staff.

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U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger, right, receives a certificate of appreciation and a Defense Cooperation Medal from Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta on behalf of Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Mellinger was awarded for significantly contributing to increased training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta is the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF. Iwata is JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is III MEF chief of staff.

U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger, right, receives a certificate of appreciation and a Defense Cooperation Medal from Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta on behalf of Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Mellinger was awarded for significantly contributing to increased training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta is the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF. Iwata is JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is III MEF chief of staff.

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Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall and Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., take photos of the grave marker for Lt. j.g. Weedon Osborne the only Medal of Honor recipient interred at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France, May 26, 2016. Osborne was a dentist who served as corpsman for the 6th Marine Regiment and was killed in action trying to carry an injured Marine to safety June 6, 1918.

Marines from Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall and Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., take photos of the grave marker for Lt. j.g. Weedon Osborne the only Medal of Honor recipient interred at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, France, May 26, 2016. Osborne was a dentist who served as corpsman for the 6th Marine Regiment and was killed in action trying to carry an injured Marine to safety June 6, 1918.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Karnath

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Frankie Doerr is handed an award during an awards ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2016. Doerr is the 2nd platoon commander with Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5. Ten Marines and sailors with 1st Marine Logistics Group were recognized for their outstanding performance throughout the year. Awards ranged from a Certificate of Commendation, Marine of the year, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Frankie Doerr is handed an award during an awards ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2016. Doerr is the 2nd platoon commander with Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 5. Ten Marines and sailors with 1st Marine Logistics Group were recognized for their outstanding performance throughout the year. Awards ranged from a Certificate of Commendation, Marine of the year, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna

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

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.

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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.

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The U.S. Special Operations Command inducted five former special operators into the USSOCOM Commando Hall of Honor located at the USSOCOM headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 20. More than 100 people attended the ceremony to honor the inductees and watched as each of the inductees received a medal from Army Gen. Raymond A. Thomas, USSOCOM commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. William F. Thetford, USSOCOM command senior enlisted adviser.

The U.S. Special Operations Command inducted five former special operators into the USSOCOM Commando Hall of Honor located at the USSOCOM headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 20. More than 100 people attended the ceremony to honor the inductees and watched as each of the inductees received a medal from Army Gen. Raymond A. Thomas, USSOCOM commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. William F. Thetford, USSOCOM command senior enlisted adviser.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Angelita Lawrence