U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve

New Orleans, La. - Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin is pinned by his wife Sandra Martin during his promotion to major general in their home in Southwick, Massachusetts, March 24, 2020. Maj. Gen. Martin, the current commanding general of 4th Marine Division, was promoted over the phone by Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and safety measures. MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH are safely continuing their support efforts to the total force during this time.

Cpl. Michael Ray, a helicopter/tiltrotor dynamic components mechanic with HMLA-773, MAG-49, leads his squad to the first event during a field exercise, at Camp Villere, Slidell, Louisiana, March 11, 2020. Marines participating in Corporal’s Course, serve as troop handlers for the exercise to refine leadership skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colby Bundy)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Forces Reserve takes down his opponent during a grappling match for the King of the Ring tournament at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Jan. 31, 2020. The tournament challenges competitors to three categories of knife fighting, grappling and baton fighting to become the overall King of the Ring champion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz)

Sgt. David Leal Jr., a distribution management specialist with Reserve Base Support, traverses the “Over and Under” obstacle during a field exercise, at Camp Villere, Slidell, Louisiana, March 11, 2020. Marine squads participated in a group exercise, designed to help build confidence and overcome fears, both physically and mentally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colby Bundy)

Slidell, Louisiana - Col. Garrett Miller, the commander for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sgt. Brian Harris, an intelligence analyst with Marine Forces Reserve, flip a tire during a field exercise, at Camp Villere, Slidell, Louisiana, March 11, 2020. Marines annually work to sustain skills critical to winning our nation’s battles, regardless of rank or occupation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colby Bundy)

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Corps Forces Reserve meets with Congressman Steven Palazzo, U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 4th congressional district during the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) President’s Budget submission (PB21). Photo credit: Bailey Senyitko | Staff Assistant

Sgt. Lynarae Pena, a tactical switching operator with Reserve Base Support, Marine Forces Reserve, low crawls to the objective while carrying the guidon during Martial Arts Instructor Course 1-20 aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Dec. 4, 2019. The course consists of both physical and mental challenges to mold Martial Arts Instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Colby Bundy)