Lieutenant Col. George Benson, executive officer of 2nd Marine Regiment, receives the nation’s flag, flown in his honor, on his retirement day, as an appreciation gift for his time in service from Brig. Gen. William Mullen, the director for Capabilities Development Directorate, at the base theatre during his retirement ceremony, July 12, 2013. “There are many great Marines, but he is truly one of a kind,” said Mullen.