U.S. Marine Maj. Richard Howell (center), South Asia desk officer, G-5, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Brig. Gen. Ronald Baczkowski (left), deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, stand at position of attention during Howell's retirement ceremony on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Sept. 30, 2011. Howell is retiring after 25 years of honorable service.