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Lance Cpl. Trystan Davila (left) and Pfc. Michelle Smith represent Marines in the Korean War during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Trystan Davila (left) and Pfc. Michelle Smith represent Marines in the Korean War during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pfc. Christian Taylor (left) and Pvt. Sierra Robbins represent Marines in the Vietnam War during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Pfc. Christian Taylor (left) and Pvt. Sierra Robbins represent Marines in the Vietnam War during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Jose Martinez represents a Marine in the 1980’s during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Jose Martinez represents a Marine in the 1980’s during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pvt. Arlette Hernandez represents a Marine in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Pvt. Arlette Hernandez represents a Marine in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Samuel Cooper represents a Marine in modern aviation during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Samuel Cooper represents a Marine in modern aviation during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre Conway represents a Navy corpsman during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre Conway represents a Navy corpsman during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Cpl. Kayla Gilstrap (left) and Lance Cpl. Robert Rocco represent modern day Marines during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Kayla Gilstrap (left) and Lance Cpl. Robert Rocco represent modern day Marines during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Col. Todd Ferry salutes Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Ferry is the commanding officer and Pangborn is the sergeant major for MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Col. Todd Ferry salutes Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Ferry is the commanding officer and Pangborn is the sergeant major for MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Capt. Deborah Myatt recites John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. Myatt is the MCAS Cherry Point adjutant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Capt. Deborah Myatt recites John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. Myatt is the MCAS Cherry Point adjutant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Col. Todd Ferry cuts the birthday cake during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Ferry is the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Col. Todd Ferry cuts the birthday cake during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Ferry is the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn takes a bite of the birthday cake during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Pangborn is the MCAS Cherry Point sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn takes a bite of the birthday cake during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Pangborn is the MCAS Cherry Point sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pfc. Isaiah Living receives a slice of cake from Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Living is an administrations specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Pfc. Isaiah Living receives a slice of cake from Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held annually to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday, and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present and passed to the youngest Marine to symbolize the experience and youthful spirit that are hallmarks of the Marine Corps. Living is an administrations specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Col. Todd Ferry gives a few words during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. Ferry is the MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Col. Todd Ferry gives a few words during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. Ferry is the MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A crowd of spectators observe the many Marine Corps uniforms throughout from past wars during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A crowd of spectators observe the many Marine Corps uniforms throughout from past wars during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines representing the Marine Corps throughout the ages stand on the stage during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines representing the Marine Corps throughout the ages stand on the stage during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy shakes hands with a Marine participating in the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. Glavy is the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy shakes hands with a Marine participating in the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. Glavy is the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Participants of the annual Historic Uniform Pageant stand on stage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Participants of the annual Historic Uniform Pageant stand on stage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Pfc. Joshua Pollock represents a Marine in the War of 1812 during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Pfc. Joshua Pollock represents a Marine in the War of 1812 during the annual Historic Uniform Pageant aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Attendees of the 2016 Salute to Women of the Military event mingle at the Tourist and Event Center in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 20, 2016. In 1987, Bee Mayo and Jean Nelson first discussed the idea of recognizing contributions made by women in the military. Today, that legacy lives on in the Eastern North Carolina area through the Salute to Women of the Military. The event continues to identify women as a vital part of the U.S. Armed Forces. Women from all branches of the military who served in the past or are currently serving came to support the occasion. Mayo is a board member of the Craven County Council on Women, and Nelson is the regional director for the NC Council for Women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Attendees of the 2016 Salute to Women of the Military event mingle at the Tourist and Event Center in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 20, 2016. In 1987, Bee Mayo and Jean Nelson first discussed the idea of recognizing contributions made by women in the military. Today, that legacy lives on in the Eastern North Carolina area through the Salute to Women of the Military. The event continues to identify women as a vital part of the U.S. Armed Forces. Women from all branches of the military who served in the past or are currently serving came to support the occasion. Mayo is a board member of the Craven County Council on Women, and Nelson is the regional director for the NC Council for Women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A Navy color guard presents the national colors at the 2016 Salute to Women of the Military event at the Tourist and Event Center in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 20, 2016. In 1987, Bee Mayo and Jean Nelson first discussed the idea of recognizing contributions made by women in the military. Today, that legacy lives on in the Eastern North Carolina area through the Salute to Women of the Military. The event continues to identify women as a vital part of the U.S. Armed Forces. Women from all branches of the military who served in the past or are currently serving came to support the occasion. Mayo is a board member of the Craven County Council on Women, and Nelson is the regional director for the NC Council for Women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A Navy color guard presents the national colors at the 2016 Salute to Women of the Military event at the Tourist and Event Center in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 20, 2016. In 1987, Bee Mayo and Jean Nelson first discussed the idea of recognizing contributions made by women in the military. Today, that legacy lives on in the Eastern North Carolina area through the Salute to Women of the Military. The event continues to identify women as a vital part of the U.S. Armed Forces. Women from all branches of the military who served in the past or are currently serving came to support the occasion. Mayo is a board member of the Craven County Council on Women, and Nelson is the regional director for the NC Council for Women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing