U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, greets friends and family of Lt. Gen. Richard E. Carey, at his funeral at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, May 5, 2025. Carey served 38 years in the Marine Corps, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam War. Near the end of his service, Carey led the efforts of Operation Frequent Wind, the final phase in evacuation of American Forces from Saigon City, Vietnam, marking the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. After his service, Carey continued to help serve his community in different ways, such as participating in the creation of a national monument honoring those who served in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and assisting in the construction of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith)
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct various combat drills during a field exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, March 10-14, 2025. During the exercise, Marines utilize and maintain the basic skill sets learned in recruit training and Marine Combat Training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith)
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From childhood dreams to the realities of service, Corporal Egan’s journey into the Marine Corps is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and an unwavering sense of duty. As he embarks on this deployment, he carries with him the lessons of his past and the hope of forging a brighter future—for himself, his squad, and the legacy of the Marine Corps Reserve.
