Readiness

Col. Derrick R. Heyl the commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, listens to the opening remarks of the Gold Star Mothers and Family Day celebration at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Sept. 25, 2016. The celebration honors the sacrifice that all Gold Star Family members make when a loved one has died in service to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)