Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses the audience at the ThanksUSA Treasure Our Troops Gala in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2016. The organization provides need-based scholarships for the children and spouses of military personnel to pursue a college, technical or vocational education. This year's event honored retired Marine Corps Gen. Richard Myers and his wife, Mary Jo, a founding member of the ThanksUSA advisory council. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro