Lt. Kelly Haupt looks for some beads to throw to revelers
Lt. Kelly Haupt looks for some beads to throw to revelers during the King Rex parade during Mardi Gras Day festivities aboard the Coast Guard float in downtown, Feb. 12, 2013. The float is specially designed to... More
Members of the Zulu Krewe, along with King Zulu, take
Members of the Zulu Krewe, along with King Zulu, take a ride on the Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne to Lundi Gras. Delivering King Zulu and the Zulu Krewe to Lundi Gras by Coast Guard cutter is an annual tra... More
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats running the parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2015. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2015 Mardi Gras ... More
Spectators observe as the Zulu Parade passes by during
Spectators observe as the Zulu Parade passes by during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2015. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2015 Mardi Gras festivities to highlight the... More
Barbara Mabrity Zulu Rex Delivery
NEW ORLEANS - The Krewe of King Zulu depart the Coast Guard Cutter Barbara Mabrity from their transport to Spanish Plaza in downtown to kick off the start of Lundi Gras, Feb. 11, 2013. The 175-foot coastal cons... More
The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Stationed on
The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Stationed on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., ride in The Rex Parade, in New Orleans, March 4. This was the first time the MCG rode in The Rex Parade, one of th... More
Rear Adm. Dave Callahan, Eighth Coast Guard District
Rear Adm. Dave Callahan, Eighth Coast Guard District Commander, took part in the Alla and Legion of Mars parade in New Orleans, February 19, 2017. Rear Adm. Callahan was selected as the 2017 Grand Marshall, as ... More
190301-N-IY633-1109 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – Cadets
190301-N-IY633-1109 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – Cadets assigned to the Texas A&M University drill unit march in formation during the Mardi Gras Drill Meet hosted by the Tulane University NROTC unit on the Tul... More
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats running the parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2015. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2015 Mardi Gras ... More
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard perform colors before an audience at the National World War II Museum, Feb. 15, 2015. The Honor Guard is in New Orleans for the upcoming Mardi Gras Rex Par... More
190301-N-IY633-1028 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – Midshipmen
190301-N-IY633-1028 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – Midshipmen assigned to the University of Florida Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit are assessed during a platoon inspection as part of the Mard... More
Marines with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform
Marines with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. The band performs in multiple Mardi Gras parades annually to celebrate the Mardi ... More
Barbara Mabrity Zulu Rex Delivery
NEW ORLEANS - King Rex and his krewe board the Coast Guard Cutter Barbara Mabrity for their transport to Spanish Plaza in downtown, Feb. 11, 2013. The 175-foot coastal construction tender delivered the Mardi Gr... More
Staff Sgt. Jonte Hall drum major, with the 2nd Marine
Staff Sgt. Jonte Hall drum major, with the 2nd Marine Division Band, leads the band during the Mardi Gras Zulu Parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festiv... More
The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard marches down
The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard marches down the streets of New Orleans during the 2016 Bacchus Mardi Gras parade, Feb. 17, 2016. The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard participates in multiple military ... More
Members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club take
Members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club take a photo with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2017. The 2nd MAW band provided music and was a face o... More
The American flag and the U.S. Coast Guard flag blows
The American flag and the U.S. Coast Guard flag blows in the wind during the Lundi Gras Festival in New Orleans, La., March 3, 2014. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 Lun... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Stephen Howell assigned
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Stephen Howell assigned to Marine Corps Band New Orleans, Marine Forces Reserve, leads the Zulu Parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb 17, 2015. The Armed Forces community had... More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participate in the
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participate in the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. U.S. Marines had the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Mardi Gras festivities to showcas... More
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band march during
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
Maj. Cynthia Styner, clinical nurse in charge of the
Maj. Cynthia Styner, clinical nurse in charge of the operating room for Bayne- Jones Army Community Hospital participated in a public service announcement at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk on Feb. 11.
Musician 1st Class Gresh Laing throws Navy lanyard
Musician 1st Class Gresh Laing throws Navy lanyard keychains from the weatherdecks of the U.S. Navy float during the Krewe of Rex parade during the Carnival Season of Mardi Gras. The Navy float is an asset of N... More
Rex, the King of Carnival, greets the New Orleans community
Rex, the King of Carnival, greets the New Orleans community and invites everyone to celebrate during the Zulu Lundi Gras Festival in downtown New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2015. Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills and fellow ser... More
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces
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
190301-N-IY633-1060 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – Master
190301-N-IY633-1060 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – Master Sgt. Tony Kimmanee, assesses midshipmen during in platoon basic drill as part of the Mardi Gras Drill Meet hosted by the Tulane University NROTC unit on ... More
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats running the parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb 17, 2015. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2015 Mardi Gras f... More
Sgt. Uiliami O. Fihaki, trombone instrumentalist with
Sgt. Uiliami O. Fihaki, trombone instrumentalist with the 2nd Marine Division Band performs during the Mardi Gras Zulu parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gra... More
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard perform silent drills before an audience at the National World War II Museum, Feb. 15, 2015. The Honor Guard is in New Orleans for the upcoming Mardi Gras ... More
Cpl. Robert Flack, a saxophone player in the brass
Cpl. Robert Flack, a saxophone player in the brass section of Marine Corps Band New Orleans, entertains the crowd during a long break in the Krewe of Bacchus parade here, March 2, 2014. Marine Corps Band New Or... More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participate in the
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participate in the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. The Marines had the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Mardi Gras festivities to highligh... More
A member of the Zulu Krewe poses for a photo during
A member of the Zulu Krewe poses for a photo during the transport to Spanish Plaza in downtown to kick off the start of Lundi Gras, Feb. 16, 2015. The 175-foot coastal construction tender Barbara Mabrity delive... More
Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, left, and Clarence Becknell, a historian with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, right, converse at Marine Corps Support... More
Sgt. Maj. Benny R. Benton, Headquarters Battalion Sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Benny R. Benton, Headquarters Battalion Sergeant Major, Marine Forces Reserve, serves as a part of the security detail during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. Benton ... More
Master Chief Petty Officer Ryan H. Strack, command
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
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats running the parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2015. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2015 Mardi Gras ... More
Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, Marine
Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, Marine Forces Reserve, rehearse before the start of the Krewe of Duids parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 22, 2017. The band participated in numerous parad... More
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne escorted
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne escorted King Zulu and his krewe to Lundi Gras events in New Orleans to kick off the Mardi Gras celebrations, February 12, 2018. For over a quarter century the Coa... More
Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (left center), commander
Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (left center), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with his wife, Rebecca McMillian (right center) and members of the Krewe of ALLA, March 9, 2018, New Or... More
Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, commanding general of 4th
Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, commanding general of 4th Marine Division, participates alongside several Marines in the Zulu Parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb 13, 2018. U.S. Marines had the opportunity ... More
Sgt. Spencer C. Day, a saxophonist with the Marine
Sgt. Spencer C. Day, a saxophonist with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, performs for the crowd during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. The band performs in multiple Mardi Gr... More
Cpl. Donovan F. Penrod, trumpet instrumentalist with
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
A Marine Corps Band New Orleans trumpet player makes
A Marine Corps Band New Orleans trumpet player makes his way down St. Charles during a March 2 parade. The band covers an average of 12 parades every Mardi Gras season, many stretching up to 6.5 miles long.
Coast Guard delivers Mardi Gras monarchs
NEW ORLEANS - Rear Adm. Roy A. Nash (right), commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District, welcomes King Rex (left) and his krewe aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne for their transport to Spanish Pla... More
190301-N-IY633-1039 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – The
190301-N-IY633-1039 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – The University of North Georgia’s drill team, The Blue Ridge Rifles, participate in platoon basic drill as part of the Mardi Gras Drill Meet hosted by the Tulan... More
A Marine Corps Band New Orleans musician takes a moment
A Marine Corps Band New Orleans musician takes a moment to unwind aboard the band bus after a March 2 parade. The band covers an average of 12 parades every Mardi Gras season, many stretching up to 6.5 miles long.
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band marches down the
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band marches down the street during a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2017. The band was led by drum major Sgt. Nathan Johnson, and played traditional jazz music and the ... More
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats running the parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2015. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2015 Mardi Gras ... More
New Orleans - US COAST GUARD MARDI GRAS
NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 19, 2007) -- Rear Adm. Brian Peterman (right), commander Coast Guard Atlantic Area, and Rear Adm. Joel R. Whitehead, district commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District, pose for a photograp... More
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve accepts an award from Melanie L. Young, president of the Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association, during a ceremony where the local Mo... More
Miranda Murray glances back at crowd during Zulu Parade
Miranda Murray glances back at crowd during Zulu Parade in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2015. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2015 Mardi Gras festivities to highlight the military ... More
Marines with 2nd Marine Division Band perform during
Marines with 2nd Marine Division Band perform during 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 United States military bands and... More
Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Goldin leads the 2nd Marine Aircraft
Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Goldin leads the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from his position as the drum major at a night parade during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2017. The band provided support to ... More
Brian M. Sims, King Zulu 2020, poses for a photo at
Brian M. Sims, King Zulu 2020, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Nov. 4, 2019. Sims began his campaign for King Zulu 2020 in November 2018 and was elected democratically by members... More
A Marine Corps Band New Orleans sousaphone player makes
A Marine Corps Band New Orleans sousaphone player makes his way down St. Charles during a March 2 parade. His instrument weighs about 35 pounds. The band covers an average of 12 parades every Mardi Gras season,... More
Members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women
Members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association gather around the Molly Marine statue they restore every year. This original Molly Marine statue was sculpted in New Orleans in 1943 in... More
A Marine color guard makes its way down Poydras in
A Marine color guard makes its way down Poydras in the Central Business District during a March 2 parade. The Marine Corps Band New Orleans covers an average of 12 parades every Mardi Gras season, many stretchi... More
The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard performs a silent
The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard performs a silent drill during the 2016 Krewe of Rex Mardi Gras parade, Feb. 9, 2016. The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard participates in multiple military events aroun... More
Joseph Storey Charbonnet, King of Rex, left, addresses
Joseph Storey Charbonnet, King of Rex, left, addresses a crowd with Brian M. Sims, King of Zulu during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park, New Orleans, February 24, 2020. The Zulu organization hosts the Zulu pa... More
Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform
Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform popular songs for the crowd during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. The band performs in multiple Mardi Gras parades annually... More
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats running the parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb 17, 2015. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2015 Mardi Gras f... More
New Orleans - Coast Guard welcomes King Zulu
NEW ORLEANS - Read Adm. Roy Nash, commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District poses for a picture with Elroy A. James, this year-s King Zulu, and David Belfield, president of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure C... More
The Mardi Gras monarch King Rex and his krewe disembark
The Mardi Gras monarch King Rex and his krewe disembark the Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne at Spanish Plaza in downtown to kick off the start of Lundi Gras, March 3, 2014. The 175-foot coastal construction ... More
Members of the Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard perform
Members of the Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard perform silent drills at the National World War II Museum, as a debut performance for their participation in the 2016 Carnival Season. (U.S. Coast Guard photo b... More
Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (left), commander of Marine
Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with his wife, Rebecca McMillian (right) and representatives of the Corps de Napoleon, March 9, 2018, New Orle... More
Members of Coast Guard Sector New Orleans toss beads
Members of Coast Guard Sector New Orleans toss beads revelers atop the Coast Guard float during the King Rex parade during Mardi Gras Day festivities in downtown, Feb. 12, 2013. The float is specially designed ... More
The REX king (right) arrives on the shores of New Orleans
The REX king (right) arrives on the shores of New Orleans during the Lundi Gras Festival in New Orleans, La., March 3, 2014. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 Lundi Gras ... More
190301-N-IY633-1199 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – Cadets
190301-N-IY633-1199 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – Cadets assigned to the University of Florida Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) unit participate in platoon exhibition drill as part of the Mardi ... More
Sgt. Matthew J. Swigart, a saxophone instrumentalist
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
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve toss beads to a
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
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats
The Zulu Parade is executed with approximately 50 floats running the parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 17, 2015. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2015 Mardi Gras ... More
Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform
Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform “Anchors Aweigh” during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Feb. 4, 2018. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs in multiple Mardi Gras parades a... More
From left U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, Sgt.
From left U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, Sgt. Maj. of Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) and Marine Forces North (MARFORNORTH), and U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, Commander of MARFORRES and MARFORNO... More
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participate in the
Marines with Marine Forces Reserve participate in the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. U.S. Marines had the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Mardi Gras festivities to showcas... More
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band participate
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band participate in a Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi Gras festivities to showcase the military presence i... More
A color guard from Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces
A color guard from Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve participates in the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines from MARFORRES support multiple parades annually to he... More
New Orleans - Mardi Gras, Louisiana
Marine Forces Reserve Band New Orleans wows the crazed Mardi Gras crowd during parades, as they play a medley of songs compiled of old military favorites and New Orleans style brass band classics, Feb. 26- March 8.
Coast Guard celebrates Mardi Gras with community
NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Coast Guard float takes part in the Mardi Gras Day parade following the floats of King Rex in downtown, Feb. 21, 2012. The Coast Guard helped celebrate Mardi Gras with the community and d... More
Coast Guard float participates in Endymion parade
NEW ORLEANS - Riders throw beads from the Coast Guard float to Mardi Gras revelers during the Endymion parade downtown, Feb. 09, 2013. Each year, the Coast Guard uses its visibility during Mardi Gras festivitie... More
Barbara Mabrity Zulu Rex Delivery
NEW ORLEANS - The Krewe of King Zulu embarks the Coast Guard Cutter Barbara Mabrity for their transport to Spanish Plaza in downtown to kick off the start of Lundi Gras, Feb. 11, 2013. The 175-foot coastal cons... More
Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, passes out a Marine Corps lanyard to a citizen celebrating at the Zulu Lundi Gras Festival in downtown New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2015. Mills was joined... More
Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard
Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard poses with John A. Beninate, captain of the Krewe of ALLA Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans, Feb. 14, 2020. MARFORRES participation in parades gives Marines the... More
The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard marches down
The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard marches down the streets of New Orleans during the 2016 Krewe of Rex Mardi Gras parade, Feb. 9, 2016. The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard participates in multiple milit... More
190301-N-IY633-1010 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – Master
190301-N-IY633-1010 NEW ORLEANS (March 1, 2019) – Master Sgt. Agustin Juradosegovia, right, assesses midshipmen assigned to the University of Florida Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit during a ... More
Staff Sgt. Jonte Hall, drum major with the 2nd Marine
Staff Sgt. Jonte Hall, drum major with the 2nd Marine Division Band, guides the band with his mace during the Mardi Gras Zulu Parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Ma... More
One of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans escorts shakes
One of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans escorts shakes hands with revelers on Poydras in the Central Business District during a March 2 parade. The band covers an average of 12 parades every Mardi Gras season,... More
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with John A. Beninate, captain of the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade, Feb. 24, 2019. James along with key leaders f... More
Sgt. Andrew C. Pohlman, left, and Cpl. Jacob Yepez,
Sgt. Andrew C. Pohlman, left, and Cpl. Jacob Yepez, percussionists with the 2nd Marine Division Band, perform during the Mardi Gras Zulu Parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to partic... More
Rear Adm. David R. Callahan, commander, Coast Guard
Rear Adm. David R. Callahan, commander, Coast Guard District Eight, and Capt. Jose Jimenez, chief of response, Coast Guard District Eight, watch as King Zulu and the Zulu Krewe disembark the Coast Guard Cutter ... More
April Williams, head nurse Bayne-Jones Army Community
April Williams, head nurse Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital OB/GYN clinic participated in a public service announcement at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk on Feb. 11.
The Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve color
The Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve color guard participates in the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. U.S. Marines had the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Mardi... More
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, sits atop a 7-ton truck during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. James along with key lea... More
Cpl. Brian N. Moyer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine
Cpl. Brian N. Moyer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, participates in the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. The Marines had the opportunity to participate in the 2... More
Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform during
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
Cpl. Zachary T. Bagadion, saxophone instrumentalist
Cpl. Zachary T. Bagadion, saxophone instrumentalist with the 2nd Marine Division Band performs during the Mardi Gras Zulu parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. Marines had the opportunity to participate in Mardi ... More
Fireworks over Cutter Barbara Mabrity
NEW ORLEANS -- Petty Officer 2nd Class Joebert Schmoll, a machinery technician with Coast Guard Cutter Barbara Mabrity, watches as fireworks mark the official start of Mardi Gras in downtown, March 7, 2011. Th... More
Marines from the Color Guard march down the streets
Marines from the Color Guard march down the streets of New Orleans while supporting the 2nd Marine Division Band during their trip to Mardi Gras March 8. The parade, known as Zulu, was the final parade the band... More
Coast Guard delivers Mardi Gras monarchs
NEW ORLEANS - The Krewe of King Zulu embarks the Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne for their transport to Spanish Plaza in downtown to kick off the start of Lundi Gras, Feb. 20, 2012. The 175-foot coastal cons... More
From left Gregg Habel, Executive Director for Marine
From left Gregg Habel, Executive Director for Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) and Marine Forces North (MARFORNORTH), and ZULU Witch Doctor, and U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, Commander of MARFORRES and M... More
The Krewe of Queen Zulu embarks the Coast Guard Cutter
The Krewe of Queen Zulu embarks the Coast Guard Cutter Barbara Mabrity for their transport to Spanish Plaza in downtown to kick off the start of Lundi Gras, Feb. 16, 2015. The 175-foot coastal construction tend... More
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Oliver Bonwell explains
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Oliver Bonwell explains visit, board, search and seizure operations to a group of sea cadets. Mahan is in New Orleans for a port visit during the Mardi Gras celebration. (U.S. N... More