Readiness

Marine Corps Band New Orleans marches with the Legion of Mars group during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2015. The group was invited to be guest members of the parade for the second year in a row with several floats recognizing all branches and wounded veterans. Every year Marine Corps Band New Orleans performs in many different Mardi Gras parades to show military presence and support to the New Orleans community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ian Ferro)