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Two Marine Corps officers stand in a large graveyard and salute a headstone.

Saluting Service

Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James A. Ryans and Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Oranjel Leavy render a salute to the headstone of former Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Leland D. Crawford during a ceremony at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, Nov. 10, 2023. The wreath-laying ceremonies are a continuing part of the Marine Corps birthday tradition and honor service to Corps and country.

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