Sgt. Maj. William F. Squires, former Marine Corps Air Station New River sergeant major, gives one of his last salutes as an active Marine, May 4, 2012.

Squires retired after 30 years of honorable service and received the Legion of Merit from President Barack Obama for his exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service.

Photo by USMC Lance Cpl. Kyle Runnels