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Victor B. Phillips' graduation photo. (Photo courtesy Phillips family)

Victor B. Phillips' graduation photo. (Photo courtesy Phillips family)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

Seabee Victor B. Phillips poses for an official Navy portrait in 1976. He entered the Navy in 1975. Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and new airfield at Camp Wilson on board what is now the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentyhnine Palms, Calif. (Photo courtesy Phillips family)

Seabee Victor B. Phillips poses for an official Navy portrait in 1976. He entered the Navy in 1975. Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and new airfield at Camp Wilson on board what is now the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentyhnine Palms, Calif. (Photo courtesy Phillips family)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

Col. William F. Schoen, assistant chief of staff, Installation Support Directorate, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., left, talks with Randy and Melonia Phillips Anderson during their visit to the memorial honoring her brother, Seabee Victor B. Phillips, who was killed Aug. 31, 1976, during a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Col. William F. Schoen, assistant chief of staff, Installation Support Directorate, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., left, talks with Randy and Melonia Phillips Anderson during their visit to the memorial honoring her brother, Seabee Victor B. Phillips, who was killed Aug. 31, 1976, during a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

Col. William F. Schoen, assistant chief of staff, Installation Support Directorate, shakes hands with Melonia Phillips Anderson, sister of fallen Seabee Victor B. Phillips, during her Nov. 16, 2018, visit to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road from Mainside to the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Col. William F. Schoen, assistant chief of staff, Installation Support Directorate, shakes hands with Melonia Phillips Anderson, sister of fallen Seabee Victor B. Phillips, during her Nov. 16, 2018, visit to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road from Mainside to the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Marines and sailors pose with Melonia Phillips Anderson, her husband, Randy Anderson, and retired Marine Col. Billy D. Bouldin during the trio’s Nov. 16, 2018, tour of the base and the memorial monument to Melonia Anderson’s brother, Seabee Victor B. Phillips, who was killed in a construction accident Aug. 31, 1976, while helping building the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson. Bouldin was chief of staff in 1976, and oversaw construction of the airfield and roadway. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Marines and sailors pose with Melonia Phillips Anderson, her husband, Randy Anderson, and retired Marine Col. Billy D. Bouldin during the trio’s Nov. 16, 2018, tour of the base and the memorial monument to Melonia Anderson’s brother, Seabee Victor B. Phillips, who was killed in a construction accident Aug. 31, 1976, while helping building the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson. Bouldin was chief of staff in 1976, and oversaw construction of the airfield and roadway. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

The Phillips family, from left, Kansas “Kancy” Phillips, Thomas W. Phillips and Melonia Phillips, pose next to the monument honoring fallen Seabee Victor B. Phillips during a dedication and road-naming ceremony on what is now the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Dec. 10, 1976. Victor Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps archive photo by Sgt. G. Balser)

The Phillips family, from left, Kansas “Kancy” Phillips, Thomas W. Phillips and Melonia Phillips, pose next to the monument honoring fallen Seabee Victor B. Phillips during a dedication and road-naming ceremony on what is now the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Dec. 10, 1976. Victor Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps archive photo by Sgt. G. Balser)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

The Phillips family attends the Dec. 10, 1976, ceremony honoring the sacrifice of Seabee Victor B. Phillips, who was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson on board what is now the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. (Marine Corps archive photo by Sgt. G. Balser)

The Phillips family attends the Dec. 10, 1976, ceremony honoring the sacrifice of Seabee Victor B. Phillips, who was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson on board what is now the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. (Marine Corps archive photo by Sgt. G. Balser)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

Melonia Phillips Anderson, center, shows a photo of her brother, fallen Seabee Victor B. Phillips, during a Nov. 16, 2018, visit to the monument honoring his memory at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. With her are her husband, Randy Anderson, left, and retired Col. Billy D. Bouldin, who was chief of staff when Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Melonia Phillips Anderson, center, shows a photo of her brother, fallen Seabee Victor B. Phillips, during a Nov. 16, 2018, visit to the monument honoring his memory at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. With her are her husband, Randy Anderson, left, and retired Col. Billy D. Bouldin, who was chief of staff when Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

The monument honoring the sacrifice of Seabee Victor B. Phillips, who was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson on board Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., was dedicated Dec. 10, 1976. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

The monument honoring the sacrifice of Seabee Victor B. Phillips, who was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson on board Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., was dedicated Dec. 10, 1976. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

The monument honoring the sacrifice of Seabee Victor B. Phillips, who was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson on board Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., includes a second plaque featuring the collar emblems of his fellow Seabees. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

The monument honoring the sacrifice of Seabee Victor B. Phillips, who was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson on board Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., includes a second plaque featuring the collar emblems of his fellow Seabees. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

Retired Col. Billy D Bouldin hugs Melonia Phillips Anderson, sister of fallen Seabee Victor B. Phillips, Nov. 16, 2018. Bouldin was chief of staff of what is now the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., in 1976 when Phillips lost his life in a construction accident while helping build the road from Mainside to the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Retired Col. Billy D Bouldin hugs Melonia Phillips Anderson, sister of fallen Seabee Victor B. Phillips, Nov. 16, 2018. Bouldin was chief of staff of what is now the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., in 1976 when Phillips lost his life in a construction accident while helping build the road from Mainside to the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

Melonia Phillips Anderson, left, and retired Col. Billy D. Bouldin talk during a Nov. 16, 2018, visit to the monument honoring Anderson’s brother, Seabee Victor B. Phillips, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road from Mainside to the new airfield at Camp Wilson. Bouldin was the chief of staff who oversaw construction of the airfield and roadway. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Melonia Phillips Anderson, left, and retired Col. Billy D. Bouldin talk during a Nov. 16, 2018, visit to the monument honoring Anderson’s brother, Seabee Victor B. Phillips, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road from Mainside to the new airfield at Camp Wilson. Bouldin was the chief of staff who oversaw construction of the airfield and roadway. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

Melonia Phillips Anderson reads the plaques on the monument honoring her brother, Seabee Victor B. Phillips, during a visit to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 16, 2018. Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Melonia Phillips Anderson reads the plaques on the monument honoring her brother, Seabee Victor B. Phillips, during a visit to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 16, 2018. Phillips was killed Aug. 31, 1976, in a construction accident while helping build the road between Mainside and the new airfield at Camp Wilson. (Marine Corps photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carley Vedro

Marines and Sodexo prepare an eagle ice sculpture for the Marine Corps' 243rd birthday lunch at Littleton Mess Hall, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 9, 2018. Sodexo works for the Marine Corps every year to provide a birthday meal for the Marines at the mess halls across the installation. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover)

Marines and Sodexo prepare an eagle ice sculpture for the Marine Corps' 243rd birthday lunch at Littleton Mess Hall, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 9, 2018. Sodexo works for the Marine Corps every year to provide a birthday meal for the Marines at the mess halls across the installation. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover)

Photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover

Marines and Sodexo prepare lobster tails for the Marine Corps 243rd birthday lunch at Littleton Mess Hall, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 9, 2018. Sodexo works for the Marine Corps every year to provide a birthday meal for the Marines at the mess halls across the installation. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover)

Marines and Sodexo prepare lobster tails for the Marine Corps 243rd birthday lunch at Littleton Mess Hall, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 9, 2018. Sodexo works for the Marine Corps every year to provide a birthday meal for the Marines at the mess halls across the installation. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover)

Photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover

A Sodexo chef prepares steaks for the Marine Corps' 243rd birthday lunch at Littleton Mess Hall, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 9, 2018. Sodexo works for the Marine Corps every year to provide a birthday meal for the Marines at the mess halls across the installation. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover)

A Sodexo chef prepares steaks for the Marine Corps' 243rd birthday lunch at Littleton Mess Hall, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 9, 2018. Sodexo works for the Marine Corps every year to provide a birthday meal for the Marines at the mess halls across the installation. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover)

Photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover

Marines and Sodexo employees prepare a traditional birthday cake for the Marine Corps' 243rd birthday lunch at Littleton Mess Hall, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 9, 2018. Sodexo works for the Marine Corps every year to provide a birthday meal for the Marines at the mess halls across the installation. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover)

Marines and Sodexo employees prepare a traditional birthday cake for the Marine Corps' 243rd birthday lunch at Littleton Mess Hall, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 9, 2018. Sodexo works for the Marine Corps every year to provide a birthday meal for the Marines at the mess halls across the installation. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover)

Photo by Cpl. Ashlee Conover

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Shane Edwards, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), speaks to attendees at the annual battalion holiday party at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018. HQBN leadership hosted the event to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by Marines and their families, and to provide a venue for them to relax and unwind while enhancing unit morale and well-being. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Aaron Harshaw)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Shane Edwards, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), speaks to attendees at the annual battalion holiday party at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018. HQBN leadership hosted the event to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by Marines and their families, and to provide a venue for them to relax and unwind while enhancing unit morale and well-being. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Aaron Harshaw)

Photo by Pfc. Aaron Harshaw

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Francisco Britoramirez, a Combat Graphics Specialist with Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), takes a photo with his wife IyHana and daughter Iliana during the annual battalion holiday party, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018. HQBN leadership hosted the event to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by Marines and their families, and to provide a venue for them to relax and unwind while enhancing unit morale and well-being. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Aaron Harshaw)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Francisco Britoramirez, a Combat Graphics Specialist with Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), takes a photo with his wife IyHana and daughter Iliana during the annual battalion holiday party, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018. HQBN leadership hosted the event to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by Marines and their families, and to provide a venue for them to relax and unwind while enhancing unit morale and well-being. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Aaron Harshaw)

Photo by Pfc. Aaron Harshaw

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt Christopher Rodriguez, inspector chief, Headquarters Battalion (HQBN) ,attends the battalion’s annual battalion holiday party with his wife and daughter, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018. The battalion leadership hosted the event to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by Marines and their families, and to provide a venue for them to relax and unwind while enhancing unit morale and well-being. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Aaron Harshaw)

U.S. Marine Corps SSgt Christopher Rodriguez, inspector chief, Headquarters Battalion (HQBN) ,attends the battalion’s annual battalion holiday party with his wife and daughter, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018. The battalion leadership hosted the event to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by Marines and their families, and to provide a venue for them to relax and unwind while enhancing unit morale and well-being. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Aaron Harshaw)

Photo by Pfc. Aaron Harshaw

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