Readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Zachary Hilko, an aviation supply chief with Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, participates in a 3-mile run at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans on May 15, 2019. The students were required to carry ammo cans and mokuju bayonet trainers throughout the entire run and for each obstacle. To increase readiness and to support the total force, Reserve and active Marines with MARFORRES participate in the Martial Arts Instructor Course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)