A U.S. Coast Guard Cutter carrying Zulu royalty, along with senior leadership of Marine Force Reserve, sails through the Mississippi river, New Orleans, March 4, 2019. The Marines took part in the celebrations More
Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans toss beads to parade goers during a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. The Marine Forces Reserve Marines have participated in many events throug More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve stand in formation at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Marines conducted various physical activitie More
Sgt. Brandon Amarahale, the platoon sergeant for Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Forces Reserve, gives a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University advice durin More
Gregg T. Habel, the Executive Director for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, right, shakes the hand of John B. Edwards, the Louisiana State Governor, left, during a ground breaking ceremony in New More
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, left, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets Elroy A. James, President of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure club, at the Riverfront Park during Lundi Gras, More
A color guard from Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve participates in a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festivities to showca More
A Marine with Marine Forces Reserve waits for the tug-of-war match to begin at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Marines conducted vari More
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, post security during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Miss., April 6, More
Members of the local community and Delgado Community College brought in a cake to celebrate the ground breaking ceremony in New Orleans on May 31, 2019. The local community and Marine Forces Reserve attended th More
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, middle, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Elroy A. James, president of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure club, right, pose for a photo at the Riverfront More
Cpl. Calvin A. Arancibia, trombone instrumentalist with 2nd Marine Divison Band, performs a solo during a Mardi Gras parade, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festivities t More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve pull a rope at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Marines conducted various physical activities, such More
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, participate in a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Miss., April 6, 2019. More
John B. Edwards, the Louisiana State Governor, left, shakes the hand of Troy A. Carter, the Louisiana State Senator for District 7, right, during a ground breaking ceremony in New Orleans on May 31, 2019. The l More
Senior leadership of Marine Force Reserve attend Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, March 4, 2019. Leaders from Marine Force Reserve took part in the celebrations to promote the Marine Corps and su More
Staff Sgt. Johnte Hall, drum major with the 2nd Marine Division Band participates in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. The Marine Corps Band from Camp Lejeune performs in multiple parades annuall More
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, work together during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Miss., April 6, More
Members of the local community and Delgado Community College participate in a ground breaking ceremony in New Orleans on May 31, 2019. The local community and Marine Forces Reserve attended the ground breaking More
Gunnery Sgt. Ryan J. Leonard, left, command deck assistant with Marine Force Reserve, attends Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, March 4, 2019. Leaders from Marine Force Reserve took part in the ce More
Sgt. Uiliami O. Fihaki, trombone instrumentalist with the 2nd Marine Division Band, participates in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, refers to the events of the Carni More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve wait for their turn in tug-of-war at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Marines conducted various phy More
A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, ties two wooden boards together with a belt during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby More
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, attends Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, March 4, 2019. Leaders from Marine Force Reserve took part in the More
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North tosses beads to residents in the community during a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines from MARFORRES More
A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, climbs a wall during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Miss., April 6 More
George V. Rainey, middle, King Zulu 2019, attends Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park at New Orleans, March 4, 2019. Leaders from Marine Force Reserve took part in the Lundi Gras celebrations to promote the Marin More
Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans tossed beads to New Orleans residents at a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, refers to the events of the Carnival More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve hold planks at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Marines conducted various physical activities, such More
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, use one another as a ladder to climb a wall during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in More
LaToya Cantrell, mayor of New Orleans, addresses an audience during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, March 4, 2019. Leaders from Marine Force Reserve took part in the celebrations to promote the More
Staff Sgt. Johnte Hall, drum major with 2nd Marine Division Band participates in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Established by an act of Congress on July 11, 1798, it is the oldest of the Unit More
A Marine with Marine Forces Reserve holds a high plank at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Marines conducted various physical activiti More
A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, climbs a wall with the assistance of his fellow midshipmen during a leadership reaction course More
Cpl. Calvin A. Arancibia, trombone speicalist with the 2nd Marine Division Band, participates in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festivi More
A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, participates in a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Miss., April 6, 201 More
Elroy A. James, President of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure club, addresses an audience during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park at New Orleans, March 4, 2019. The Zulu organization host the Zulu parade each More
Cpl. Calvin A. Arancibia, trombone specialist with the 2nd Marine Division Band participates in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festivit More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve sprint to another exercise station at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Marines conducted various ph More
A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, leads other midshipmen during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Miss. More
Regis Prograis, World Boxing Council interim light-welterweight champion, addresses an audience during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park in New Orleans, March 4, 2019. The Zulu organization hosts the Zulu para More
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, tosses beads to residents in the community during a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportu More
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, pulls a barrel up a wall during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Miss. More
Rear admiral Paul F. Thomas, commander of Eighth Coast Guard District, addresses audience during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park at New Orleans, March 4, 2019. The Zulu King is escorted by the U.S. Coast Guar More
The Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve color guard participates in a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festivities to showcase More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve conduct fireman carries at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Marines conducted various physical acti More
A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, pulls an ammunition can during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Miss More
George V. Rainey, middle, King Zulu 2019, receives an award during during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park at New Orleans, March 4, 2019. By 87, Rainey held nearly every position within the Zulu Social Aid and More
Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans toss beads to parade goers during a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festivities to More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participate in a Total Force Fitness event at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019. The MARFORRES Marines conducted various physical activities, such as t More
Kailyn Rainey, Queen of the Krewe of Zulu 2019, addresses an audience during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park in New Orleans, March 4, 2019. Rainey is the first Louisiana State University student to reign as Z More
Sgt. Uiliami O. Fihaki, trombone instrumentalist with the 2nd Marine Division Band, participates in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras fest More
Cpl. Roshard Gordon, an administrative chief with G-6, Marine Forces Reserve, carries a Marine at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Mar More
Sgt. Brandon Amarahale, the platoon sergeant for Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Forces Reserve, gives Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern U More
The Grand Marshal of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure club, addresses an audience during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park at New Orleans, March 4, 2019. The Zulu organization host the Zulu parade each year on More
Master Chief Petty Officer Ryan H. Strack, command master chief of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks to New Orleans residents during a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines More
George V. Rainey, King Zulu 2019, addresses the audience during the Lundi Gras celebration at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, March 4, 2019. Marines from Marine Forces Reserve had the opportunity to participa More
Sgt. Matthew R. Confer, trombone instrumentalist with the 2nd Marine Division Band, participates in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, refers to the events of the Carni More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve toss beads to a member of the crowd while atop a 7-ton truck during the Mardi Gras Zulu Parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi More
Sgt. Matthew J. Swigart, a saxophone instrumentalist with 2nd Marine Division Band participates in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines perform in multiple parades annually to celebrate the More
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, work together to get over an obstacle during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hatti More
Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard stand at parade rest prior the Mardi Gras Zulu Parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festivities to show More
Sgt. Uiliami O. Fihaki, trombone instrumentalist with the 2nd Marine Division Band, participates in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras fes More
A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, walks on two wooden boards to get over an obstacle during a leadership reaction course at Camp More
Sgt. Dante J. Fries, a graphic illustrator with the Communication Strategy and Operations Department of Marine Forces Reserve, greets the community during the Mardi Gras Zulu Parade in New Orleans, March 5, 201 More
Sgt. Matthew R. Confer, a trombone instrumentalist with 2nd Marine Division Band participates in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. The United States Marine Band was established by an Act of Congr More
Sgt. Harrison Donovan, the noncommissioned officer in charge of active maintenance with Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Forces Reserve, conducts jumping jacks at Marine Corps Support Facili More
Two Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, speak with Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College during a leadership reaction course at Camp She More
Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks to members of the community during a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines from MARFORRES part More
Sgt. Brandon Amarahale, the platoon sergeant for Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Forces Reserve, motivates Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southe More
Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans toss beads to community members during a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. The Marines participate in outreach events and show their support th More
Master Sgt. Sadie A. Workman, staff non-commissioned officer-in-charge, Logistic System Coordination Office, Marine Forces Reserve greets the community during the Mardi Gras Zulu Parade in New Orleans, March 5, More
A Marine with Marine Forces Reserve assembles a M4 Service Carbine at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Marines conducted various physi More
Marines and Sailors with Marine Forces Reserve, work together during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Miss., April 6, 2019. Marines with MARFORRES assisted in the LRCs to provide expe More
Cpl. Donovan F. Penrod, trumpet instrumentalist with the 2nd Marine Division Band, participates in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras fest More
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform during the Mardi Gras Zulu parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festivities to showcase the military pre More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve assemble M4 Service Carbines at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Marines conducted various physical More
Sgt. Alkdy Rojas, an administration clerk with Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Forces Reserve, debriefs a mission to Sgt. Brandon Amarahale, the platoon sergeant for IPAC, MARFORRES, during More
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march during the Mardi Gras Zulu parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festivities to showcase the military prese More
The Marine Forces Reserve color guard marches during the Mardi Gras Zulu Parade in New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Mardi Gras festivities to showcase their mil More
Marines and Sailors with Marine Forces Reserve, hold down a ladder during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Miss., April 6, 2019. Marines with MARFORRES assisted in the LRCs to provide More
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform during the Mardi Gras Zulu parade in New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines perform in multiple Mardi Gras parades annually to celebrate the Mardi Gras season and More
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march during the Mardi Gras Zulu parade in New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festivities to showcase the military pre More
A Marine with Marine Forces Reserve conducts Spiderman pushups at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, March 29, 2019, during a Total Force Fitness event. The MARFORRES Marines conducted various physical More
A Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Midshipmen from Tulane University and Southern University and A&M College, low crawls on a wooden board during a leadership reaction course at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, More