Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh, the National Commander of the Marine Corps Aviation Association, speaks during the 53rd Annual Marine Corps Aviation Awards Symposium in Dallas, May 15, 2024. The MCAA is a non-profit organization that recognizes the professional excellence in Marine Aviation, educates the public on its history and heritage, and annually awards 28 Marine Corps Aviation Awards. The award categories are highly competitive, indicating exceptional leadership and dedication to mission accomplishment.