U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve

A wreath is placed on the gravesite of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a ceremony held at the Grace Episcopal Church of West Feliciana in St. Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2018. Every year, Marines lay a wreath at Barrow's grave in remembrance of his service to the Marine Corps and the country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans participate in a 3-mile motivational run in New Orleans, Nov. 9, 2018. The motivational run celebrates the Marine Corps birthday, promoted unit cohesion, demonstrated pride in the local community and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Marine Veteran Faust “Al” Navazio recites the Pledge of Allegiance before a wheelchair basketball game at the Southeast Veteran’s Hospital in New Orleans, Nov. 11, 2018. The Bayou Hurricanes played against Rolling Thunder. Bayou Hurricanes consisted of veterans and Rolling Thunder consisted of Veterans Affairs employees. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Marines with Marine Forces Reserve salute the gravesite of Marine Corps Maj. Daniel Carmick during the playing of taps at St. Louis Cemetery No. 2 in New Orleans, Nov. 6, 2018. This ceremony is held annually to celebrate and honor the legacy and actions of Maj. Carmick during the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Maj. Carmick’s leadership on the battlefield was an essential contribution that resulted in the defeat of British troops and prevented the seizure and conquest of the Louisiana territory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marine veteran Matthew R. Follett was presented with a Purple Heart in Pasadena, Calif. on October 19, 2018. Staff Sgt. Follett received the award for injuries sustained while serving as an active duty counter intelligence specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on January 7, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, pose for a photo at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018, after being awarded for their work during the 2018 Super Squad Competition. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)

Maj. Gen. Burke W. Whitman, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gives a round of applause to the MARFORRES Band during the Algiers Festival 2018 in Federal City, New Orleans, Oct. 6, 2018. The band performed to show their support towards the New Orleans community and kicked off the Algiers Festival 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl, Andy O. Martinez)