Col. John E. Kasperski, assistant chief of staff G-4, thanks the officers and enlisted Marines he worked alongside throughout his 29 years of service during his retirement ceremony at the Protestant Chapel, July 31, 2015. During the ceremony, Kasperski was awarded the Legion of Merit along with an American flag that was flown over the Combat Center, in recognition of his service, July 11. - Col. John E. Kasperski, assistant chief of staff G-4, thanks the officers and enlisted Marines he worked alongside throughout his 29 years of service during his retirement ceremony at the Protestant Chapel, July 31, 2015. During the ceremony, Kasperski was awarded the Legion of Merit along with an American flag that was flown over the Combat Center, in recognition of his service, July 11.

Col. John E. Kasperski, G-4 Assistant Chief of Staff, MAGTFTC, has been in the Marine Corps for 29 years. He also played football for Tulsa University and the New York Jets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released) - Col. John E. Kasperski, G-4 Assistant Chief of Staff, MAGTFTC, has been in the Marine Corps for 29 years. He also played football for Tulsa University and the New York Jets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released)