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
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
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 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
Machine-gunner Lance Cpl. Dalton Stredwick cooks crab
Machine-gunner Lance Cpl. Dalton Stredwick cooks crab legs for a Mardi Gras dinner aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans, here, Feb. 21. The 20-year-old Bozeman, Mont., native serves with Co... More
Machine-gunner Lance Cpl. Alec Maddox chops crab legs
Machine-gunner Lance Cpl. Alec Maddox chops crab legs for a Mardi Gras dinner, aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans, here, Feb. 21. The 19-year-old Salt Lake City native serves with Company... 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
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
Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, right, poses with Brian M. Sims, King Zulu 2020, left, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Nov. 4, 2019. The Zulu ... 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
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
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
U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 26th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) brought their families to Bonnyman Bowling Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., for a Mardi Gras party Feb. 22, 2014. The MEU family readiness... 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
NEW ORLEANS –Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right), commander
NEW ORLEANS –Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble (left), sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces Nort... 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
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
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
US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT), Vincent Harris (foreground), 1S...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSG... 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
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.
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
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
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
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
NEW ORLEANS – Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander
NEW ORLEANS – Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, speaks to the crowd at the Lundi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Feb. 27, 2017. McMillian, along with key leade... 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
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
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
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
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William P. Repass, police sergeant,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William P. Repass, police sergeant, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gets Mardi Gras beads from Lisa Castleberry, 26th MEU family readiness officer, at Bonnyman Bowling Center aboard... 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
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
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, and the present members of the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women Marines Association gather in celebration of a plaque presented to MARFORRES... More
Barstow locals enjoyed the 80th annual Kiwanis Mardi
Barstow locals enjoyed the 80th annual Kiwanis Mardi Gras Parade going down Main Street, Oct. 27. Marines aboard the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, as well as soldiers stationed at Fort Irwin and many loc... 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
U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 26th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) brought their families to Bonnyman Bowling Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., for a Mardi Gras party Feb. 22, 2014. The MEU family readiness... 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
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
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
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 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
Gunnery Sgt. Stacie D. Crowther, drum major for Marine
Gunnery Sgt. Stacie D. Crowther, drum major for Marine Corps Band New Orleans, Marine Forces Reserve leads the band as they perform in the Krewe of Druids parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 22, 2017.... More
Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band play “Anchors Aweigh” to former U.S. Navy service members before a parade in New Orleans, Feb. 26, 2017. The 2nd MAW Band attended the Mardi Gras celebratio... More
Rex buglers standby waiting for the arrival of their
Rex buglers standby waiting for the arrival of their king during the Lundi Gras festival in New Orleans, March 3, 2014. The Rex procession has been a highlight of Mardi Gras day since the Rex organization was f... More
Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, sergeant major of Marine
Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve, looks on and celebrates as Rex, the King of Carnival, greets the crowd and receives the key to the city from the New Orleans mayor during t... More
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces
Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, and his wife, Sheri Hummer, once a Marine herself, accept an award of behalf of MARFORRES presented by the local Molly Marine chapter of the Women ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez Jr., combat
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez Jr., combat camera chief, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), bowls at Bonnyman Bowling Center aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., during a Mardi Gras party Feb. 22, 2014. Th... More
Mitch Landrieu, Mayor of New Orleans, hands the key
Mitch Landrieu, Mayor of New Orleans, hands the key to the city to Rex, the King of Carnival, during the Zulu Lundi Gras Festival in downtown New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2015. Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of ... More
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James (center), commander of Marine
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James (center), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, along with Sgt. Maj. Benny R. Benton (left), Headquarters Battalion Sergeant Major, MARFORRES and Master Chief Pe... 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
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, Commander of
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Mr. Edward Muniz, President of Endyimon Mardi Gras Krewe, and his wife Mrs. Peggy Muniz for a photo ... 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
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
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 march in
Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans march in the Knights of Chaos parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 23, 2017. The band participated in numerous parades to promote the Marine Corps and support... More
A Marine with Marine Forces Reserve greets the community
A Marine with Marine Forces Reserve greets the community during the Mardi Gras Zulu Parade, New Orleans, March 5, 2019. U.S. Marines had the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Mardi Gras festivities to show... More
Sgt. Dalton M. Guin, assistant enlisted conductor for
Sgt. Dalton M. Guin, assistant enlisted conductor for Marine Corps Band New Orleans, Marine Forces Reserve, leads the band in a rehearsal before marching in the Krewe of Druids parade during Mardi Gras in New O... More
Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans march in
Marines with Marine Corps Band New Orleans march in the Knights of Chaos parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 23, 2017. The band participated in numerous parades to promote the Marine Corps and support... More
NEW ORLEANS – Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander
NEW ORLEANS – Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, interacts with Marines participating in the Krewe of Zulu parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2... More
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces
Maj. Gen. Bradley S. James, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, converses with police detective Michael Zamzam from the New Orleans Police Department before the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras ... More
John A. Beninate, captain of the Krewe of ALLA parade,
John A. Beninate, captain of the Krewe of ALLA parade, speaks to Marines with the Marine Forces Reserve Color Guard prior to the Krewe of ALLA Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans, Feb. 14, 2020. MARFORRES particip... More
Brian M. Sims the King of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure
Brian M. Sims the King of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure club, addresses an audience during Lundi Gras at the Riverfront Park at New Orleans, February 24, 2020. The Zulu organization hosts the Zulu parade eac... More
Service members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Service members stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti participated in a Mardi Gras 5k run Feb. 26, 2017. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Victoria Eckert)
Marines with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans perform
Marines with the 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 annu... More
Marines with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans prepare
Marines with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans prepare to begin marching during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2019. The band performs in multiple Mardi Gras parades annually to ce... More