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U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Robert Gaines (retired) (center), guest of honor, and Marines Brig. Gen. Charles L. Hudson (right), commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Steven Lara (left), 1st MLG, pose for a group photo before the 234th Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony here at the South Mesa Staff Non-commissioned Officer's Club. Gaines was assigned to 7th Marines as a 'Plank Owner,' and served in six campaigns in Korea, to include the Chosin Reservoir Campaign.