Marines stand in a formation during a Chesty Puller award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2017. The Marines earned the award due to their impressive conduct in combat, garrison and in the field of innovation throughout the calendar year of 2016. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Abrey D. Liggins) - Marines stand in a formation during a Chesty Puller award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2017. The Marines earned the award due to their impressive conduct in combat, garrison and in the field of innovation throughout the calendar year of 2016. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Abrey D. Liggins)

Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, salutes the American flag as it is presented to him during his retirement ceremony May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N. C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C. - Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, previously the deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, salutes the American flag as it is presented to him during his retirement ceremony May 15, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N. C. Gurganus is retiring after 38 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps and will be returning to his hometown of Wilmington, N.C.